PRESOL | Y | Iraqi Infrastructure Reconstruction - Design-Build IDIQ contracts for New Power Generation, Power Generation Rehabilitation, Transmission and Distribution Systems, and Communications and Controls (SCADA).

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 26, 2003 FBO #0729
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Y -- Iraqi Infrastructure Reconstruction - Design-Build IDIQ contracts for New Power Generation, Power Generation Rehabilitation, Transmission and Distribution Systems, and Communications and Controls (SCADA).

Notice Date: 11/24/2003
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
Contracting Office: US Army Corps Of Engineers - Transatlantic Programs Center, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450
ZIP Code: 22604-1450
Solicitation Number: AAAAAA-AA-A-AAAA
Response Due: 12/5/2003
Archive Date: 2/3/2004
Point of Contact: Vickianne Shepherd, 540-665-3680
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to US Army Corps Of Engineers - Transatlantic Programs Center
(Vicki.Shepherd@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: NA Six (6) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, anticipated to be Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF). The contracts will include provisions and clauses for both cost reimbursement and fixed price task orders. Contracts are contemplated for perf ormance of multiple projects to provide a stable and reliable power distribution system grouped by regions in Iraq. It is anticipated that six separate cost reimbursement - design/build construction contracts will be awarded as a result of this solicitati on. The six contracts expected to be awarded under this solicitation are as follow: 1) New Power Generation (Southern region) 2) New Power Generation (Northern region) 3) Rehabilitation of Existing Power Generation Facilities (Country-wide) 4) Transmission/Distribution/Communication and Control (Northern region) 5) Transmission/Distribution/Communication and Control (Central (Baghdad) region) 6) Transmission/Distribution/Communication and Control (Southern region). Each contract above will be awarded with a base period and option periods for. The projects will include, but are not limited to repair, replace, or supplement the existing generation, transmission and distribution systems that are out of service due to damage or which require augmenting by current technology to increase capacity or efficiency. The contractor shall be responsible for design, construction, construction management services, labor, materials, commissioning, training and operation, equipment, facilities/life support, communications, transportation, and security forces as required to restore and supplement the existing electric power distribution systems in Iraq. The work shall include the purchase and installation of diesel and gas turbine generators, construction of generator support facilities, development of fuel and water delivery systems and development of fuel and water infrastructure as required. In addition, contracts may include installation of new transmission lines, restoration of existing transmission lines, installation of new distribution lines, restoration of existing distribution lines, design and construction of new substations, restoration of existing substations, design and construction of new communication and controls (SCADA) systems, and restoration of existing communication and controls systems (SCA DA). Provision of maintenance and spare parts for one year after project completion is also anticipated. Contracts will be awarded with a base period and options. Based on current information, proposed projects may have a value up to $5,000,000,000.00. This synopsis and resultant procurement are a portion of the overall Iraqi Reconstruction program that inc ludes: Electrical, Transportation, Communications, Public Buildings, Public Works Water / Wastewater, and Security projects. These other synopses are also being published today at http://www.fedbizopps.gov and http://www.rebuilding-iraq.net. Process. A key to ensuring timely review and evaluation of proposals is the use of staggered deadlines for the receipt of proposal information. In order to streamline the proposal evaluation process, offerors will be required to submit preliminary financial, past p erformance/experience, and organizational/team structure information shortly after formal RFP release. This information will be reviewed to make a preliminary determination as to whether an offeror has a reasonable chance of contract award. Offerors deem ed as lacking the necessary capabilities will be advised accordingly. The purpose of this advice is to help these offerors avoid expenses associated with preparation of a full proposal. Complete past performance information will be due shortly after Requ est for Proposals release. This procurement will utilize the Best Value trade-off process with consideration being given to Technical, Past Performance, and Cost factors. The minimum standard for construction will be based on the 2000 Edition of the Inte r national Building Codes for the European Community and related references. Contractors are expected to be fully self-sustaining to include all life support, communications, transportation, labor, equipment, security, and other aspects necessary to complet e task orders. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236210 with a Small Business size standard of $28,500,000. A draft Request for Proposal will be issued on or about 26 November 2003. It is anticipated that the f inal solicitations will be issued electronically on or about 05 December 2003 on the Federal Business Opportunities web page at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Paper copies will not be issued. It is the contractor's responsibility to view and download the sol icitations and all amendments from http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Contractors may submit questions at http://64.77.1.243. Date, time and location of a pre-proposal conference and information forums as appropriate will be announced in the near future. This i nformation will be provided when available at http://www.rebuilding-iraq.net. Offerors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), in order to receive a government contract award. To register, the CCR Internet address is http://ccr .disc.dla.mil/ccr/. The Contracting Office address for information regarding this solicitation is: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place, Room 821, Louisville, KY 40202-2230. The points of contact are: Primary - Kim McKnight, Contract Specialist: kim.j.mcknight@lrl02.usace.army.mil. Alternate - debra.c.bruner@lrl02.usace.army.mil.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Corps Of Engineers - Transatlantic Programs Center P.O. Box 2250, Winchester VA; Zip Code: 22604-1450; Country: US
Record: SN00476050-W 20031126/031124212220 (fbodaily.com)
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