Z -- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for Facilities Sustainment performed at the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, Hampton Roads, VA

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE. The Solicitation Number for this announcement is N62467-07-R-0566. Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, solicits for 1. Response from all large and small business firms interested in proposing on the contract, and/or 2. Capability Statements from all qualified and interested parties with a priority on: 8(a) firms, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and HubZone Small Business firms - first priority, to participate in Public-Private competition using the Standard Competition process, as outlined in the OMB Circular No. A-76, OPNAV Instruction 4860.7D, and FAR Part 15 for Facilities Sustainment performed at the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, Hampton Roads, VA. The Facilities Sustainment (FS) scope of work includes maintenance, repairs and minor construction for buildings, structures, and equipment. The FS services include: performance of maintenance service calls, preventive maintenance (PM) and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, miscellaneous buildings and structures equipment, vertical transportation equipment (VTE), and fire protection systems; interior and exterior maintenance, repair, and minor construction of buildings and structures; overhaul, maintenance and repair of waterfront structures, service craft and equipment with a total of 485 positions. Award of a contract will be subject to the outcome of the A-76 cost comparison performance decision. A contract will not be awarded unless the costs of contracting are lower than the costs of continued Government performance by the minimum cost differential and a determination has been made that no competitive advantage is gained by the contractors share contribution to its employer-sponsored health insurance or retirement plans or benefits. The minimum cost differential is the lesser of: (1) ten (10) percent of the personnel costs in the Agency Cost Estimate (ACE) or (2) $10,000,000 over the performance period. The evaluation of health insurance costs in proposals from the private sector contractor will be in accordance with the DoD Competitive Sourcing Program policy dated 9 May 2006. The standard civilian health benefit cost factor currently in effect is 6.5%. Similar procedures will be used to evaluate costs associated with retirement benefits. The standard civilian retirement cost factor currently in effect is 26.6%. Government personnel adversely affected by conversion of Government performed services to contract have the Right of First Refusal in accordance with FAR Clause 52.207-3 The successful service provider will be selected on the basis of Low Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria under a negotiated, Source Selection process. The competition will result in either a Letter of Obligation, if awarded to the MEO, or a contract, if awarded to a private firm. A contract, if awarded, will be firm-fixed price. The performance term will include a Phase-In Period (3-months), a Base Period (9 Months) and 4 Option Periods (12 Months each), for a total of 5 years in duration. The 2002 NAICS Code for the proposed acquisition is 236220, Comercial and Institutional Building Construction , and the small business size standard is $31.0 Million. The Federal Supply Code is Z119, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property Other Administrative and Services Buildings. Under FAR guidelines, the prime contractor must have the capability to perform at least 20 percent of the contract work with its own employees. The Government will use responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT market survey to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A decision will be made to issue this solicitation as a competitive set-aside for 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HubZone Small Business contractors or to issue an Unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. The estimated cost of this acquisition is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. The Government invites contractors with the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements to submit Capability Statements consisting of appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references anticipated to be five to ten pages, following the set format. Respondents must include references and a capability statement for at least two completed projects within the last three years that are similar to the work and within the same dollar value magnitude (adjusted for inflation) of this notice. Each reference shall include the company name and title, telephone number, and point of contact. The capability statements for each project should be numbered consistent with the below requirements followed by supporting documentation. Offerors need to provide a list of projects by contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and evidence of the following specific capabilities: 1. Recent and relevant federal government experience within the last 3 calendar years, for projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the project proposed above. 2. Provide proof of SBA certification for either 8a or HubZone status. The Capabilities Statement for this Sources Sought Market Survey is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company?s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the Capabilities statement. Submission of Capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Navy in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This Sources Sought market survey is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. After completing its analysis, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran, HubZone Small Business or to proceed with issuing an Unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. Offers that do not meet all requirements or submit within the allotted time will not be considered. Electronic submissions will be accepted. The responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT market survey may be e-mailed to Debby Taylor at debby.taylor@navy.mil or mailed to Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Attn: Debby Taylor, Code COE1DT, P.O. Box 19000, 2155 Eagle Drive, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9010.