SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- Expediting the Construction of Remote Afghanistan National Police (ANP) Border Stations
- Notice Date
- 5/31/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- USACE Middle East District, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450
- ZIP Code
- 22604-1450
- Solicitation Number
- W912ER-12-R-0083
- Response Due
- 6/11/2012
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2012
- Point of Contact
- Rippert P. Roberts III, 540-665-1245
- E-Mail Address
-
USACE Middle East District
(rippert.p.roberts@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 30 MAY 2012 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES, NOR DOES THE USACE MIDDLE EAST DISTRICT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. PROJECT: Expediting the Construction of Remote Afghanistan National Police (ANP) Border Stations NATO Training Mission -Afghanistan (NTM-A) has a requirement to design and build up to twenty Austere Border Police Stations in remote and potentially dangerous locations in Afghanistan. The idea is to design and build simple protected shelters for the Border Police. Interested contractors are challenged to consider logistics such as the use of commercial heavy lift helicopters to transport and assemble quick modular or panelized structures on site. Austere standards will be used that is, sanitation will rely on outdoor toilets without plumbing, installation of water wells and/or bladders as required for potable water, simple ceiling fans and minimal lighting supported by minimal power requirements. Contractors whose proposals can successfully implement solar/wind options generate limited power and/or produce water from the atmosphere and/o reproduce water from atmospheric generators that could be used for drinking water will be considered very favorably. Each site should be built to support 40 - 60 ANP personnel. NTM-A will recognize and favor those changes proposed by interested contractors to proposed methods, materials and means which minimize sustainment requirements and rapidly accelerate construction. Contractors are encouraged to consider the use of foam installation, pre-fabricated walls or Eco panels or lightweight products that can endure the extreme hot and cold temperature ranges and can be transported either by pack animal or the use of their own air assets. The basic types of facilities/structures include but are not limited to OFFICE BUILDING, BARRACKS/DFAC(DINING),MAINTENANCE/WAREHOUSE, GUARD HOUSE, GUARD TOWER, OUTHOUSE/LATRINE (NO PLUMBING), PERIMETER WALL AND SITE WORK. PROCEDURES: For Bidders List Registration and Email Alerts log onto the link listed below. (Solicitation release information and required password/s will only be released to those who have electronically filled out a Capabilities Statement. Capabilities Statements are required for EACH solicitation of interest). http://www.aed.usace.army.mil/contracting.asp Click the Sources Sought Tab, click on the Capabilities Statement "Complete" button of the solicitation of interest, fill in the requested information and then click on Register. This will automatically place you on the Bidders List for subject solicitation. Once you have completed the Sources Sought Information return to the Home page and click on "Sign Up for Email Alerts." This function allows you to receive Automatic email alerts when any new solicitation actions occur. Automated Capabilities Statement entries must be completed prior to the release of the solicitation due to the fact that solicitation password information is only sent to those who have completed the on-line Capabilities Statement. Your submission should address all questions in the capability statement and your ability to perform the work stated in the project information section of this notice. Questions concerning the Processes and Procedures can be directed to Rippert Roberts, Contract Specialist at (540) 665-1245 rippert.p.roberts@usace.army.mil, and Robyn Ratchford, Acquisition Management Specialist at (540) 665-3676, robyn.ratchford@usace.army.mil. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED FOR SECTION 3. CAPABILITY, PARAGAPH 9 1. What types of solicitation would motivate you to respond and submit a proposal? -- Best value, LPTA, sole source, full and open? 2. Based on your experience in a contingency environment, how would you recommend expediting construction of these facilities? 3. What additional resources could you bring to the theater to execute this mission? --specialized equipment, manpower, supply chain, project management of concurrent projects? 4. What is your experience with rapid, lightweight, modular and/or panel construction? --managed projects, have subcontractors with experience, have special equipment, have special training, constructed similar projects in Afghanistan? 5. What are the pros and cons of various modular, panelized, foam or containerized construction in Afghanistan? 6. As a possible alternative, indigenous construction often relies on adobe type construction - what capabilities do you have with this type of construction and how adaptable is it with the reference austere design standards provided?
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE Middle East District P.O. Box 2250, Winchester VA
- Zip Code: 22604-1450
- Zip Code: 22604-1450
- Record
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