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Y -- INSTALLATION OF THE BIO-REGENERATIVE PLANETARY LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS TEST COMPLEX (BIO-PLEX), BUILDING 29 SOL 9-BJ33-T07-7-14P DUE 090897 POC Betty J. Holt, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4175, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email bholt@ems.jsc.nasa.gov -- Rodney J. Etchberger, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-8530, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email retchber@ems.jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BJ33-T07-7-14P. E-MAIL: Betty J. Holt, bholt@ems.jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Offers for the Installation of the Bio-Regerative Planetary Life Support Systems Test Complex (Bio-PLEX), in Building 29, pending receipt of FY98 funding. This procurement is open to both large and small business and ranges between $1,000,000, and $5,000,000 and will contain voluntary "Partnering provisions". This procurement is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is being conducted using the NASA Midrange procedures. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for the procurement is 1542, Electrical Work for the following: Base Bid: The Base Bid provides for the replacement of a large portion of the slab (approximately 5,000 square feet) in the high bay rotunda with a stronger slab with a grid of grade beams that are supported on drilled piers, to support the heavy weight of the test chambers. The piers are to be installed using the slurry displacement method. The base bid work also includes the construction of an outdoor equipment enclosure with pre-cast exposed aggregate facing (PEAF) wall panels; the installation of an electrical substation including a 1,500 kVA transformer, switch-gear, motor control centers, feeders, and other related electrical equipment to provide power to the chambers and all of Building 29; temporary and permanent rerouting of electrical power; the installation of direct buried and above ground chilled water piping, valves, variable speed pumps, and energy management control system (EMCS) to cool the test chambers; the installation of a fire detection and suppression system in the high bay rotunda, control rooms, locker and shower areas, and east service wing; modifications to the existing plumbing, power and lighting systems; modifications to the storm draim and sanitary systems; and modifications to walls, doors and flooring. Additive Alternate No. 1: Provides for the installation of an emergency generator, transfer switch and other associated equipment. Additive Alternate No. 2: Provides for the installation of an emergency chiller, pump and other associated equipment. Additive Alternate No. 3: Provides for the installation of a breaker for a future mobile generator. Due to the ongoing occupancy of the simulator in room 159, the pool area in the north portion of the rotunda, the north wing administrative area, and some portions of the east service wing of Building 29, the Contractor shall take due consideration to lessen disruption to the building and its occupants. This will include temporary rerouting of electircal power, installing systems in stages, after normal working hour outages for making tie-ins, night shift construction, and any other practical considerations required to ensure that there is minimal interference with building operations. The rotunda shall be vacated during the demolition of its slab to reduce the occupants' exposure to dust and noise. Some of the hot water and steam piping insulation, in Building 29, has asbestos containing material (ACM). This will require the Contractor to performpartial asbestos abatement of insulation prior to temporarily removing and reinstalling existing piping that may be in the way of construction. Precautions against asbestos contamination shall be implemented as indicated in the JSC Asbestos Control Manual. The structural members above the rotunda's ceiling have paint coatings that contain lead. Torch welding or any other form of burning is not an approved method for bonding conduit or pipe hangers to these painted sturctural members. The construction Contractor will be given approximately 365 calendar days to complete the project, with the exception that the rotunda's slab construction, including the curing time, shall be completed within 95 days from receipt of the notice to proceed. The anticipated release date of the RFO is on or about September 8, 1997 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about October 22, 1997. The firm date for receipt of offers will be stated in the RFO. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL, of the NASA/JSC Business Opportunities page is http://aim6msfc.msfc.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/class.html. It is the offeror's responsibility to moniotor this site for solicitation release. Each potential offeror will be responsibile for downloading its own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). The specifications and drawings must be purchased from Ridgway's, Inc., Attn: Kelly Logan, 5711 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77036. Phone: 713-787-1224, FAX: 713-974-4945. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. See Numbered Note 26. (0209)

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