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Y -- FY98 MCA PROGRAM, STATE OF QATAR, SOL DACA78-98-R-0002 SOL DACA78-98-R-0002 DUE 011598 POC Contract Specialist Deborah McFarland (540) 665-3678 (Site Code DACA78) This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of United States prime construction firms, or joint ventures between U.S. prime construction firms and Qatari construction firms interested in submitting an offer on a project in the State of Qatar as described in the project scope below. In joint venture (JV) arrangements, a U.S. construction firm must be the controlling partner, with at least 51% vested financial interest in the JV. To be considered a U.S. construction firm, the firm must: Perform construction as a significant portion of its business; be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two (2) years, and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two (2) corporate years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. PROJECT SCOPE: Construct various storage, administrative, and quality of life facilities in the State of Qatar in the vicinity of the capital city of Doha. The primary facilities include controlled humidity warehouses, general purpose warehouses, an administration building, community center, living units, sunshades, and related supporting facilities and utilities (access drives, fencing, water, sewer, electric, etc.). Construction types are primarily pre-engineered metal buildings and reinforced concrete frame (beam and post) with CMU block infill. The solicitation may also include provisions for furniture and furnishings, installation of Government-Furnished Property, spare parts, systems O&M manuals, and optional work. It is deemed essential to the Government's requirements to use particular brand name manufacturers for a percentage of the mechanical and electrical equipment integrated to this follow-on construction project, for the purpose of common operation and maintenance of systems (to include training and manuals), functional reliability, reductionof spare parts stockage; and in consideration of the ultimate manpower expectations at the site. Estimated magnitude of construction value of this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. ONGOING CONSTRUCTION: This project is the third of three phases, with the first of two phases currently under construction. Construction of the first two phases is expected to be in process when the contract for this FY98 MCA Program is awarded. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All firms applying shall be licensed to do business in the State of Qatar, or demonstrate the ability to be licensed at contract award, and will comply with the laws and regulations of the State of Qatar to become licensed. Prime construction contractors responding to this notice and meeting all conditions of this notice will receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) subject to the approval of the Host Nation. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The plans and specifications will be available only to approved prime construction firms at no charge. There will bea charge for drawings and specifications for interested subcontractors and suppliers. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Contract award will be based upon a Best Value analysis of all proposals including, at a minimum, the evaluation of each offeror's price reasonableness, past performance, technical competence, understanding of the scope of the project. Complete evaluation criteria and order of precedence will be conveyed within the RFP. The contract is to be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis. Tentative date for issuance of RFP DACA78-98-R-0002 is November 20, 1997. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is January 15, 1998. Tentative construction award date is March 13, 1998. Tentative construction duration is 22 months. The solicitation may address requirements for priority sequencing and early completion of various primary facilities. Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request, either to the address listed above or by facsimile to Deborah McFarland, (540) 665-4033. The request must reference the solicitation (RFP) number, state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, and point of contact. ALL REQUESTS BY PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS FOR THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. (0267)

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