Commanding Officer, Southern Division,Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Drive, P. O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010

Z -- SOF OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FACILITIES, STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS SOL N62467-93-R-0891 DUE 021099 POC Contract Specialist: Agnes Copeland, Code 0212AC fax at (843)818-6313. Contracting Officer: W. J. Anonie, Code 0212. The project work is defined in two (2) parts (parts A & B). Part A includes the new construction of a two-story Operations/Headquarters Building; a two-story boat and automotive) Maintenance Building; an open air storage shed and associated site work and utilities. Part B includes the new construction of a two-story Det Building; a single-story Supply Warehouse Building; an equatic Training Tank; a Filtration Equipment Building; and associated site work and utilities. The buildings shall be constructed with conventional spread footings, cast-in-place reinforced concrete structure, structural metal deck on steel roof joist framing, concrete masonry units walls, and light guage metal framing. Exterior finishes and materials shall include integrally colored, split faced, concrete masonry veneer units; metal wall panels; tinted insulated glazing units; spandrel glazing; composite metal panels, aluminum frames and louvers; and factory finished standing seam metal roofs. Interior finishes shall include painted gypsum wall board, ceramic and porcelain paver tile, carpeting, and vinyl composition tile. Supporting facilities and utilities work shall include the development of a 6.5 acre site with water and gas distribution lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drainage lines, sidewalks, parking, landscaping, security fencing, intrusion detection systems, access control systems, and incidental work to provide a complete and useable facility. COST FACTORS: A. Price for Base Offer Part A & B. Change Order mark-up rates/extended overhead. The solicitation for the acquisition of this facility is formatted as an Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with the requirements designated by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 for negotiated procurements. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation will be the "BEST VALUE" to the Government, price and technical factors considered. Offers will be evaluated on the following factors; (A)COST FACTORS: Price for Part A & B, (B)Change order mark up rates/extended overhead. TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS MAY INCLUDE: (A)Past Perfomance, (B)Small business subcontracting effort, and (C)Technical Qualifications. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers at any time prior to the award; to negotiate with any or all offerors; to award the contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest total price; and to award to the offeror submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. OFFERORS ARE ADVISED THAT AN AWARD MIGHT BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED. Offers should be submitted in the most FAVORABLE TERMS. Offerors should not assume that they would be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, and/or revise their proposals. FIRMS SUBMITTING PRICE AND TECHNICAL PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTED SPECIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION. The proposed acquisition listed herein is being considered for 100% for Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns. Interested Small Business concerns should notify this office in writing, Attn: Code 0212AC of their intention to submit a proposal on the project as Prime Contractor as early as possible but no later than 06 JANUARY 1999. YOU MAY FAX YOUR RESPONSE TO CODE 0212AC at (843)818-6313. This notification MUST include the name of the construction firm proposed on this project; evidence of capacity to obtain required bonds and specific information which demonstrates the capability to perform projects of this complexity and magnitude. Complete information concerning management experience in similar work and financial status should be submitted with references. If adequate interest is not received from Small Business Concerns, the solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis. In either event, an amended synopsis will be issued indicating set-aside decision, and proposal due date. Estimated cost of project isover $10,000,000. Estimated duration of the contract is 487 calendar days for completion. The SIC Code for this project is 1542: General Contractors Nonresidential Buildings, Other Than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses. The Size Standard is $17,000,000. Proposal results will not be made available. There is a $150.00 Non-Refundable Charge for each copy of the solicitation. To obtain a copy of the solicitation you may Charge to a Visa, Master Card, or Discover Credit Card or submit a company check payable to the "Superintendent of Documents" and remit to: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, PO BOX 71359, CHARLESTON, SC 29415. Your request should include (1) a Point of Contact, (2) a Telephone Number, and (3) a Fax Number. If problems arise concerning your request please contact Ronnie Mitchum at (843) 743-4040. To obtain a plan holder's list you may submit a letter to Ronnie Mitchum or a Fax to (843) 743-3027. Plan Holders lists will only be mailed. Plan holder's list is available on the Internet at http://www.chas.sebt.daps.mil. Inquires about Proposal Due Dates or Number of Amendments issued contact Susan Clark at (843) 820-5775. All Technical Inquires must be submitted in writing 15 days before Proposals are due. Submit to the address listed above or Fax your questions to (843) 820-5853, Attn: Agnes Copeland, code 0212AC. Proposal Results will not be made available. Posted 12/22/98 (W-SN282747). (0356)

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