EFA Chesapeake, Washington Navy Yard, Building 212, 901 M Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20374-5018

Y -- MAIN NAVY EXCHANGE, NAVAL AIR STATION, PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND SOL N62477-99-R-1010 DUE 052599 POC POC: Dottie Finn, Contract Specialist, Ph 202-685-3158, FAX 202-433-6900 WEB: EFA Ches Home Page, http://www.efdlant.navfac.navy.mil/efaches.htm. E-MAIL: HarbageAL@efaches-03.efaches.navfac.navy.mil, FinnDL@efaches-03.efaches.navfac.navy.mil. 1. This procurement is unstricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 1542-General Contractors -- Nonresidenal Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses. The size standard is $17.0M. 2. The project consist of the construction of an approximately 57,000 square foot Main Navy Exchange to provide retail sales to active and retired military personnel at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. The Exchange will contain retail shops, mall, department stores, storage, administrative areas, and a food service area. The building will consist of a structural steel frame with masonry veneer, metal wall panels and EIFS, with necessary mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems and interior finishes as scheduled. The project includes, but is not limited to, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grading, water distribution systems, storm and sanitary collection systems, storm water managemen, extension of above ground and underground high-voltage electrical, concrete and bituminous concrete paving, landscaping and incidental work. The solicitation has a base bid and pre-priced options with two alternates. 3. This procurement will be conducted through the competitive negotiation process and will result in a firm fixed price contract. Award will be based on best value to the Government considering price and other non-price factors, including relevant experience, past performance, and project team (superintendent, contract administration, and subcontracting). It is the Government's intention to evaluate proposals and award a contract based upon initial offers. Therefore, the offerors initial proposals should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. 4. The solicitation will be issued April 23, 1999. Proposals are due May 25, 1999. There will be a pre-proposal conference and a site visit on May 11, 1999 at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. Specific time and location will be included with the solicitation. A non-refundable charge of $160.00 per solicitation package is required. Checks should be made out to "U.S. Treasury". Solicitations may be picked up in person, or requested in writing to the Defense Printing Service Detachment Office, Washington Navy Yard, 645 Rickover St, S.E., Bldg 21, Ste 100, Washington, D. C. 20374-5061. Requests should be addressed to Kevin Gable at 202-433-3824, FAX 202-433-2399. Requests for plan holders list must be made separately and will be mailed. The solicitation will be issued on a first-come first-serve basis with a limited supply available. The estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Posted 04/09/99 (W-SN318071). (0099)

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