COMMANDER, USA WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, STEWS-NRA-C, WSMR NEW MEXICO 88002-5201

Z -- GROUNDING, LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND METERING SYSTEMS SOL 106&&&-9704-0002 POC Contract Specialist Margaret Carrillo (505) 678-5455 (Site Code DAAD07) This is a sources sought synopsis to identify potential sources for the following requirement. The U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range, New Mexi co, has a requirement for grounding, lightning protection and metering systems. This project consists of repairing, maintaining, replacement and installation of grounding, lightning protection and metering systems throughout White Sands Missile Range, NM, and related locations. The types of grounding systems shall include but not be limited to, facility power system grounding, facility power system surge protection, static discharge system grounding, lightning protection system (LPS) grounding systems, fence grounding, fuel dispensing and storage facility grounding, water tank grounding and other similar facilities which require grounding or special static protection resulting from requirements identified in regulations or standards of the the U.S. Government, military or industry, as well as, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL). The types of facilities shall include but not be limited to build ings, open and covered facilities, storage facilities both fuel and water, fuel dispensing facilities, hazardous storage facilities such as explo sives, ammunition, hazardous chemicals, towers and fence enclosures. The anticipated type of contract is fixed price indefinite quantity. The peri od of performance is for a one-year base period with four one-year options to extend. The magnitude of the construction project is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 for the total effort with a minimum guarantee of $50,000. The amount for the bid guarantee will be 20% of the specified minimum of $50,000. Performance and payment bonds will also be required from the successful bidder. The SIC code is 1799. Any concern bidding on the proposed procurement is classified as small if its average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years do not exceed 47.0 million. A solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis. A sub contracting plan will be required prior to contract award, if awarded to a large business concern. A pre-bid conference and site visit will be sched uled for this requirement. Due to problems encountered in the previous solicitation, it will be highly recommended that all potential bidders attend the pre-bid conference and site visit so that they can better under stand the extent of the work required. Contractor Qualifications Required: The successful contractor shall be regularly engaged in lightning protec tion, system installation and repair, and shall have performed similar type work in completed installations at least 2 years prior to bid opening. The successful contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer proof of satis factorily completed lightning installations. The successful contractor shall employ personnel of journeyman level as a minimum, for performance of electrical work including installation and testing of electrical metering. Metering installation will require a licensed journeyman electrician. Personnel working strictly on the lightning protection system (LPS) and grounding systems are exempt from journeyman electrician requirement. However, these personnel shall be under direct supervision of an experi enced installer supervisor. Installation supervisor of lightning and grounding systems shall require proof (resume) of experience in installa tion of lightning and static dissipation systems. Installation supervisor must have had experience working in explosive and hazardous areas. The successful contractor will be required to develop layout plans for new installations of equipment required for grounding and lightning protection systems. The layouts shall comply with Department of the Army (DA) Pam phlet 385-64, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 780, NFPA 70 (ENC) and applicable specifications. Facility basic roof plan will be provided to the contractor to base the layout plan on. The successful contractor shall identify an individual within his organization to be at the work site and who shall be responsible for overall management of con tractor quality control (CQC) and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the contractor. The CQC system manager must have experience in lightning and grounding protection, construction and maintenance, and have a minimum of one year construction experience on similar type construction or a minimum of five years experience in related work. The CQC system manager shall be assigned as system manager but may have duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control. Interested sources who possess the above qualifications should submit a capabilities package that is brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements. No solicitation documents exists. A solicitation will be issued at a later date. This synopsis is for information purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor invitation for bid and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this announcement. Responses must be submitted not later than 25 calendar days after the publication of this announcement. Include your Fax number and specify if your intent is to act as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Send all material to Margaret Carrillo, Contract Specialist, NRA-C, STEWS-NRA-CS, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5201. Fax No. is AC 505-678-5107. (0107)

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