Construction of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex, Fort Campbell, KY   2

This is a Design/Bid/Build Request for Proposal for Construction of an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Complex at Fort Campbell, KY. The proposed contract will be to construct an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Complex to include a standard design company operations facility with covered overhead storage, a tactical equipment maintenance facility, organizational storage, hazardous waste and oil storage, and organizational vehicle parking. Additionally the project shall include the completion of a taxiway and runway extensions on either end of the runway. Work also includes information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. Supporting facilities include extensive phasing of the site development with on-going contractor for the FY12 Phase IUAS Hangar Complex, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Special construction includes sustainable construction features complying with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Silver" for each facility and site. Access for persons with disabilities will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design and audio visual design services are included. Contract duration is 670 days.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT. The estimated price range is $10,000,000 to $25,000,000. The proposals will be evaluated using a best value source selection process. The selection process will evaluate such factors as Prime Contractor Experience, Prime Contractor Past Performance, Management, and Safety. Pro Forma Information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are more important than price. A construction cost limitation will be provided with the technical requirements package.

The estimated issue date is 13 November 2012, with an approximate proposal due date of 8 January 2013. A site visit is tentatively scheduled at Fort Campbell on 29 November 2012. The Solicitation will be available by download from the Internet only. Telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download the solicitation for this project, contractors are required to register at the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Amendments will be available from the FBO website by download only. Prior to submission of proposals all contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. To register or update information go to http://www.sam.gov. This announcement serves as the advance notice.