DHHS/FDA/NCTR, Contracts Branch, HFT-322, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, Arkansas, 72079-9502

Y -- CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF FACILITIES AT NCTR SOL 222-97-2006(P) POC Priscella Thomas Sullivan, Contracting Officer, 501/543-7271 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has a requirement for the construction and renovation of facilities for a regional laboratory at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), Jefferson, AR. The contractor will be required to perform, on site and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 20% of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. The project includes approximately 178,500 gross square feet of space in new and renovated facilities. The new facility will be located on the site of existing buildings to be demolished. The project is comprised of the following: (1) demolition of Buildings 4, 18 and 55; (2) construction of a new laboratory building with supporting office space; (3) renovation of existing Building 50; and (4) construction of a mall area. The new laboratory building will house various chemistry and microbiology laboratories and associated office and support space. It will have a variable volume HVAC system and an emergency generator. Renovation of Building 50 will consist of the top three floors for administration functions. The building is a seven-storied building with two basement levels. The renovation is to include the building's exterior. Development of a mall area at the center of the campus will include a new "Entry Headhouse" for personnel into the existing facilities. Contractor personnel security clearances (Level 1) by the FDA, Division of Ethics and Program Integrity, will be required for this project. The project will include three phases. Each phase contains pricing options. The exercise of phases II and III and options are contingent upon the availability of funds. The magnitude of the total construction is between $30-$40 million. The duration of the entire project is approximately 913 calendar days. This will be a best value negotiated acquisition. The Government intends to select a contractor with the technical and managerial experience necessary for contract execution and who possesses a history of satisfactory performance at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. Technical and management factors may include but not be limited to the following: 1) proposed teaming structure and staffing; 2) work plan; 3) relevant team experience; and 4) contract administration and subcontract management. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held at the NCTR o/a February 20, 1997. The specific date, time and location of the conference at the NCTR will be provided in the solicitation document. There will be a non refundable charge of $400.00 for the solicitation documents. Plans will be full size. Payment must be made by company check or money order and made payable to the Food and Drug Administration. Written requests for copies of Solicitation No. 222-97-2006(P) and payment should be sent to: Ms. Vicky Culp, HFT-322, NCTR Contracts Branch, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502; telephone number (501) 543-7459; fax number (501) 543-7990. The anticipated release date for the solicitation is o/a February 4, 1997 with a due date for receipt of offers o/a March 6, 1997. This acquisition will be full and open competition. (0366)

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