SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- FY21 DLA DESC1904 Upgrade Fuel Wharf, DFSP Tsurumi, Japan
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2023 7:39:57 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT JPN APO AP 96338-5010 USA
- ZIP Code
- 96338-5010
- Solicitation Number
- W912HV23Z0029
- Response Due
- 8/30/2023 10:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/15/2023
- Point of Contact
- Jiro Miyairi, Phone: 0464078837, Jennifer Knutson, Phone: 0464078839
- E-Mail Address
-
jiro.miyairi.ln@usace.army.mil, jennifer.h.knutson@usace.army.mil
(jiro.miyairi.ln@usace.army.mil, jennifer.h.knutson@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- Introduction:� The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project for �FY21 DLA DESC1904 Upgrade Fuel Wharf, DFSP Tsurumi, Japan.�� This announcement represents a market survey that is intended for planning purposes only. �The purpose of this notice is to identify sources capable of performing this project and to receive responses from those firms to assist the Government's acquisition planning. �This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. �This notice is NOT a solicitation. �The Government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this market survey. This market survey is intended for local sources only. �Local sources are those sources physically located and licensed to conduct business in Japan. �Firms interested and capable of performing this work are highly encouraged to submit a response (submission requirements are located within this notice). We are committed to partnering with industry as much as we can throughout this process and therefore encourage all interested companies to respond to this sources sought notice.� Market research and industry feedback is an essential part of the acquisition process.� The information requested in this announcement will be used within USACE-JED to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. �However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this Sources Sought/RFI announcement should consult 41 C.F.R. parts 105-60 and other implementing regulations concerning the release of such information to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). �All information submitted by respondents that they consider confidential and not releasable to third parties outside of USACE, and its employees, agents, consultants, and representatives, must be clearly and conspicuously marked. This project was originally solicited under W912HV-21-R-0002, FY21 DLA DESC1904 Upgrade Fuel Wharf, DFSP Tsurumi, Japan.� The solicitation was canceled on March 3, 2022.� Previous Market Research for this project was conducted under W912HV-20-Z-0034, DLA Program Market Research in 2020.� If you responded to that notice and your company is still interested, you do not have to resubmit all requested information.� You may send an email with your Company Name and that your company previously responded to W912HV-20-Z-0034, DLA Program Market Research and are still interested in this project and your previously submitted information is current.� You may provide any new company information/comments/concerns that you may have. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) All interested companies, including Joint Ventures, shall be registered in the SAM database in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.� https://www.sam.gov LOCAL SOURCES Firms which have not done business with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District, are requested to visit the following website:� https://www.poj.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ for general information. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan and is intended only for local sources. �Only local sources will be considered under this solicitation. Local sources are sources (e.g. corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures [For a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture as an independent entity must satisfy the local source requirements or, in the alternative, each member of the Joint Venture must individually satisfy the local source requirements]) that are physically located in Japan and authorized (i.e. licensed and registered) to perform in Japan, the type of construction work specific in this solicitation. �Specifically, a prospective offeror must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all applicable laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the resulting contracts. �In addition, prior to award of the contracts, offerors must be registered with the Government of Japan to do construction work in Japan and possess necessary construction licenses and permits to perform work required under this solicitation. �Construction license will be verified through the Government of Japan � Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MILT) https://etsuran.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN. The U.S. Government will not offer �United States Official Contractor� status under Article XIV of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States; nor will the U.S. Government certify employees of such contractors as �Members of the Civilian Component� under Article I(b) of the SOFA. PROJECT INFORMATION: Project Title: FY21 DLA DESC1904 Upgrade Fuel Wharf Project Location: DFSP Tsurumi, Japan Project NAICS Code: 237120 � Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Project PSC Code: Y1NA � Construction of Fuel Supply Facilities Project Magnitude:� Between �2,500,000,000 and �10,000,000,000 (Japanese Yen) Anticipated Construction Performance Period:�� 750 calendar days Anticipated Schedule: The Government anticipates soliciting in Q2 of FY24 and award NLT Q4 FY24. Project Description:�� This project will modernize the existing berthing facilities at OU-1 by constructing a reinforced concrete fuel handling wharf, mooring dolphin and supporting facilities. The fuel handling wharf and mooring dolphin will be reinforced concrete platforms supported on steel pipe piles. The wharf structures will accommodate fully loaded T-1 class tankers and coastal barges. The wharf extension includes fuel piping, two bollards and two fuel loading arms. Provide a steel platform above the wharf deck around the two fueling arms with access stairs at each end. A mooring dolphin will be provided at the southeast corner of the wharf with a steel catwalk for personnel to access the dolphin from the wharf. One bollard will be installed on top of the dolphin. Rubber arch-type fender systems will be provided with the new fuel handling wharf and mooring dolphin for absorption of the ship�s berthing energy. The fuel handling wharf will include a containment curb. Two manual marine loading arms will be provided on the new fueling wharf to receive / issue JP-8 product. Fuel transfer piping and piping components from the marine loading piping manifold will be provided to connect to existing JP-8 fueling systems. The marine loading arms will be 200 mm (8-inch) nominal size. Positive displacement stripper pumps will be provided to empty each loading arm. New 200 mm (8-inch) stainless steel fuel transfer piping and piping components will be provided to connect the marine fuel loading arms to the existing JP-8 fuel piping systems. The fuel transfer piping will also tie into a new static dissipater additive injection system storage tank using the existing injectors. Three stationary motorized spill containment boom reels and four tide risers for use with oil containment booms will be provided. A new concrete pad will be provided for each boom reel.� A steel sheet pile toe wall with concrete infill will be provided along the existing OU-1 seawall. The deteriorated concrete overpour along the existing seawall on the east side of the project will be removed and the concrete seawall will be repaired. The existing separation of the seawall on the southeast corner will be repaired. Draft plans and specifications from the previously cancelled solicitation are being provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.� Offerors are cautioned that these drawings and specifications are expected to change if a solicitation is issued.� There is ongoing coordination between U.S. Government and Government of Japan specific to this project.� The Government anticipates the following changes/updates-Removal of piles supporting fire hose reels and any applicable UFC updates. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Proposed Procurement Method:� The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures outlined in FAR 15.101-2. � �� This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan, and any solicitation posted will be intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and licensed to conduct business in Japan.� See local source information within this notice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested firms are requested to submit the following information via e-mail to Mr. Jiro Miyairi (jiro.miyairi.ln@usace.army.mil) and Ms. Jennifer Knutson (Jennifer.H.Knutson.civ@usace.army.mil) no�later than 2:00 p.m., 31 August 2023, Japan Standard Time (JST): Company Name, Address, SAM Unique Entity ID Number, and CAGE code � Point of Contact (POC) Name and Email Address � Identify your current construction bonding levels: a. Single Contract Amount b. Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount c. Name of Sureties � Is your firm interested in this project? �Your role (Prime, subcontractor, or Joint Venture) � If you are NOT interested, please provide a brief statement on the reasons why your firm is not interested. � Experience/Capabilities:� Describe your firm�s capability and experience relative to the work described.� Please provide at least one (1) comparable project your company has completed to the project(s) you are interested in (for government or commercial customers) completed in the past ten (10) years and tour role (Prime, subcontractor or Joint Venture). � Technical questions: a.� Estimated contract duration is 750 calendar days after notice to proceed. Are there concerns or risks with any equipment/systems with long lead times and the period of performance? b.��Do you have any specific comments/concerns related to the draft plans and specifications (i.e. long lead items, specialty equipment, Japan Industrial Standards/Japan Edited Specifications, anticipated period of performance) of this project that may affect your interest. c.��Are there any other concerns regarding available space for material storage, fabrication areas, and administration spaces as currently indicated on the plans? If so, how much additional space is needed and where do you recommend this space to be located? d.��Are there any concerns with any US products, materials, or testing standards currently specified? Please indicate the product/material/standard specified and the recommended replacement. e.��Are there any concerns with the required personnel qualifications currently specified? Please indicate the qualification currently specified and the recommended replacement. f.��Are there any specific permits/approvals/licenses required by the Government of Japan or local Government/agencies that is of concern for this project? �If so, please provide brief explanation of why. � Projections: a.��Based on the upcoming military construction projects and other known Government agency military construction projects that your company may be interested in, what factors would you consider in participating in the solicitation (example � location of project, size of project, timing of project, acquisition strategy)? � b.��Do you see any challenges or concerns with the upcoming projections? � Any other questions or concerns. Additional Info: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, Camp Zama, Japan Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Japan Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010 APO, AP 96343-5010 Points of Contact: Jiro Miyairi 046-407-8837 jiro.miyairi@usace.army.mil Jennifer H. Knutson 046-407-8839 jennifer.h.knutson@usace.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: JPN
- Country: JPN
- Country: JPN
- Record
- SN06769009-F 20230801/230730230043 (samdaily.us)
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