This solicitation is being issued as competitive Section 8(a) set-aside. This is open to all certified 8(a) firms with specialized experience and qualifications required by this project. This procurement will result in the award of a firm fixed-price design/build construction contract to add about 14,255 SF of maintenance and administration facilities to building 1488 located at NS Mayport, Florida. The project requires construction of a one story steel framed building with precise concrete wall panels, concrete foundation, concrete floor and prestressed concrete piling, built up roof on insulated metal decking and steel truss, fire protection and fire alarm systems, public address systems, communication (telephone/IT) systems, utilities and mechanical systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVASC), energy management control system (EMCS), lightning protection system, and elevators. Anti-terrorism /force protection/physical security features will be provided. Sustainable principles will be integrated into the design, development, and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123. The estimated price range is between $3,900,000.00 to $4,072,600.00. The proposed contract duration is 380 days. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 with a Small Business Size Standard of $31,000,000. This is a negotiated source selection procurement that consists of the submission of technical and price proposals. The source selection process to be used is Best Value Trade-Off Approach. Award will be made to the offeror whose total price and technical proposal offers the best value to the government. The solicitation will be available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents and amendments thereto will be posted on the NAVFAC E-Solicitation Website at http://www.esol.navfac.navy.mil. The solicitation should be available at this site on or about Sep 13, 2006. Proposals will be due on or about Oct 30, 2006. The solicitation package will provide exact dates. Pre-proposal conference and site visit is anticipated on or around Sep 28, 2006. Offerors are responsible to check the website for the solicitation and any subsequent amendments that may be issued. Interested parties are required to register for the solicitation at the NAVFAC E-Solicitation Website. THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR). NO CONTRACT AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO ANY CONTRACTOR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR IN THE PROCESS OF REGISTERING WITH THE DOD CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. PLEASE VISIT THE CCR WEBSITE AT https://www.bpn.gov/CCR/scripts/index.html ON HOW TO REGISTER. The point of contact for this project is Ms. Dianne Haymans, (904) 542-8745 ext 1111; email: Dianne.haymans@navy.mil.