AFFTC/PKAC Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

Y -- REPLACE FAMILY HOUSING PHASES 3 & 4 SOL F04700-97-R-0037 DUE 103097 POC Beverly Ekimoto, Contract Negotiator (805)277-3900, Ext. 2239 and Robyn Barton, Contracting Officer, (805)277-3900, Ext. 2228 WEB: On-Line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, HTTP://AFFTC_PK.ELAN.AF.MIL/SCRIPTS/XINDEX.ASP. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, ekimotob%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. REPLACE FAMILY HOUSING PHASES 3 & 4. PRESOLICITATION NOTICE -- This acquisition is for the demolition of 51 existing family housing units and the construction of 51 new units, consisting of 23 duplex and 5 single units at Edwards AFB, CA. Options will be included for the demolition of an additional 57 existing family housing units and the construction of 44 new units consisting of 19 duplex and 6 single units. The government's intent is to provide quality housing comparable to design and features which are available and being offered in the public housing sector. The new housing will be for Junior Non-Commissioned Officers. Work is to include all labor, materials and equipment in connection with, and demolition of, existing housing units and construction of new housing units. Demolition will include the shutoff, capping and discontinuing of existing utilities, asbestos and lead based paint removal, demolition of the existing units including the foundations, and removal and transportation of all hazardous and non-hazardous materials to proper disposal sites off Edwards AFB. Construction of the new housing units will include but will not be limited to all work necessary to build new housing units, provide streets, utilities, landscaping, greenbelt areas, pedestrian and bike trails, recreational areas, fences, walls and signage. The performance period for the basic contract (Phase 3) is expected to be approximately 375 calendar days. The performance period for the option (Phase 4) is 420 calendar days from the date the option is exercised. The solicitation, plans and drawings will be issued through the Internet. The solicitation may be viewed at HTTP://AFFTC_PK.ELAN.AF.MIL/SCRIPTS/XINDEX.ASP. All notifications of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the Internet only. It is therefore the contractors responsibility to check the Internet address listed above daily, for the initial issuance of the solicitation as well as any posted changes to this solicitation. Notifications of Amendments will also be made by e-mail. The solicitation, plans specifications, or drawings will not be provided in a printed paper format; however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper or computer medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. All proposals, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the proposal submittal, including amendments to the proposal submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the proposal submittal documents will not be allowed. Specific questions related to this project must be submitted in writing to AFFTC/PKAC, ATTN: Beverly Ekimoto, 5 S. Wolfe Ave. Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185 or by FAX to (805)258-9632. The solicitation will be issued on or about 30 Sep 97 with a 30 day proposal period. Funding of this project is contingent on Congressional authorization and appropriation. The magnitude of this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. This acquisition is unrestricted full and open competition and is subject to the evaluation criteria contained in DFARS 252.219-7008, entitled "Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns -- Construction Acquisition -- Test Program (APR 1996)". Proposals will be solicited on a firm-fixed price basis and will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price which meets all the minimum mandatory criteria. A bid-bond in the amount of the proposed price or $3 million, which ever is less will be required. Performance and Payments bonds will also be required. The SIC code is 1521 with a size standard of $17 million over the past three years. All contractors interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation must register on the INTERNET at the site referenced above or submit a written request to AFFTC/PKAC, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Beverly Ekimoto, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185. FAX the request to (805) 258-9632. Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the mailing list. Registration must include the firms physical address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, and a point of contact. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr David Stocking at (805) 277-3900, ext. 2203 or send an e-mail to: stockind%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. (0238)

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