Revitalize Power VAB, Tower F/E

Contracting Office Address NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 Description NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for NNK16591303R Revitalize Power VAB, Towers F/E, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO: The primary task of the construction firm will be the revitalization of various medium and low voltage power systems at Kennedy Space Center. A list of tasks associated with the proposed work includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Installing new 15 kV class, 3-phase pad-mounted power transformers. b. Interior low voltage (to 600 VoltsAC) demolition and installation work. Work includes the replacement of an existing indoor 480VAC, 3-phase, 1600A bus switchgear equipment with new, and associated programmable logic controller installation/programming, and automatic transfer sequences for double-ended switchgear operation. c. Site work (concrete, concrete reinforcement, bollards) associated with electrical work, and electrical equipment installation including foundations and pads for switches, transformers, and other electrical equipment enclosures. d. Hazardous material sampling and abatement (paint, oil, and asbestos). e. Planning and sequencing work to minimize both the quantity and duration of power outages. f. Power system control power, instrument/metering, and transfer control systems including the use of programmable logic controllers and protective relay systems. Networking of metering, programmable logic controllers, and protective relays for customized remote monitoring and control. Providing detailed as-built wiring and software documentation for all such systems. g. Power system analysis, coordination studies, arc-flash studies, and protective relay settings. Performance of electrical safety hazard analysis, detailed job hazard analysis, and use of electrical personnel protective equipment, arc-flash and shock prevention. h. Power system equipment testing and validation including factory testing, customized and comprehensive field testing (commissioning), and NETA testing. The NAICS code for this procurement is 238210 with a small business size standard of $15M. The effort will include the following task: Task 1 (Base Bid) - Revitalize Power System, VAB Tower F/E, SS 811 The Performance Period including all tasks and options shall be completed in 300 calendar days after notice to proceed. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the estimated price range is as follows: The total estimated cost of this project is in the estimated construction contract price range of between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The anticipated release date of the RFP will be early to mid July 2016 with an anticipated offer closing date of early to mid August 2016. The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals shall be stated in the RFP. A site visit will be scheduled on or about towards the mid to end of July 2016. Prime contractors will be limited on the number of personnel in attendance. The Government has been informed that we can no longer utilize FedBizOpps (FBO) to transmit EAR or ITAR export controlled documents. Therefore, all contractors that will be interested in receiving drawings and specifications for this project will have to ensure they have been screened by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ Note: This process does take time and the Government encourages contractors to start as soon as possible. If a contractor has been previously screened by FBO they can verify if their status is still active by utilizing their cage code at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx Further guidance on how contractors will receive the documents will be sent out with the solicitation. Notice is hereby provided that access to the drawings and specifications will be limited to offerors certified by DLA. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement shall 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 Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/KSC Business Opportunities page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=76 Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their intent to submit an offer on www.fedbizopps.gov. Search for the solicitation number and then select "Add Me To Interested Vendors." It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). All contractual and technical questions must be submitted by email. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Point of Contact Name: Randall Gumke Title: Contracting Officer Phone: 321-867-3322 Fax: 321-867-1166 Email: randall.a.gumke@nasa.gov