Z -- Repair Non-Potable Reservoir #2 Dam

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis for the acquisition of Non-Potable Reservoir #2 Dam for the United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The acquisition will require the contractor to provide all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and supervision to accomplish this project. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements contained in the Drawings and Specifications and the Statement of Work for Construction. This project consists of repair/replace existing structural components of Non-Potable Reservoir #2 and components of the reservoir, and rehabilitation of the dam and outlet works. These components include, but are not limited to, the dam embankment, the soil cement protection lining, increasing all pipe sizes to a minimum of 30 inches, reconstructing the low and high level intakes for the proposed pipe sizes and the installation of a drainage blanket and toe drain. Non-Potable Reservoir #2 was constructed approximately 45 years ago and is one of four (4) Non-Potable Reservoirs connected together by an intricate network of pump stations and water lines for irrigation purposes throughout the USAFA. The lake occupies an area of approximately 11.1 acres and has an allowable storage capacity of approximately 345 acre-feet. The current dam is equipped with an outlet works with a control tower, low-level intake, and a high level intake that connects to a designated Pump Station. The proposed contract will be a non-commercial, firm fixed price, construction contract with an estimated completion time of 327 calendar days. The magnitude of the construction project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The proposed contract would be awarded to one vendor as a firm-fixed price contract. The project is currently identified as a Straddle 2 (fill or kill) and is an unfunded requirement. The solicitation information will be posted on the electronic Posting System (EPS) at www.fbo.gov. Request for proposal FA7000-06-R-0041 and applicable specifications and drawings will be posted on or about 10 July 2006. No hard copies will be available. This acquisition will utilize Full and Open Competition. Pursuant to FAR 19.10, this project is being solicited unrestricted in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. HUB Zone, 8(a) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned business concerns are encouraged to submit proposals. The small business size standard applicable to this project is $31,000,000.00 and the North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this solicitation is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. A Small Business Subcontracting plan is required to be submitted with proposals received from large businesses. In accordance with DOD policy, all prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Pursuant to Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AAFARS) Ms. Isabel L. Staples will be the USAF Academy Ombudsman for this project. Contact information is as follows: 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103, Telephone Number +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov. The USAFA Contracting Office anticipates issuing the solicitation on or about 10 July 2006 with a closing date on or about 15 August 2006, utilizing the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov) for electronic posting. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be allowed. The following individuals can be reached for questions: Linda A. Wennerberg, Contract Specialist at (+1 (555) 000-0000), or Sarah Drzemala, Contracting Officer, at +1 (555) 000-0000.