This is not a solicitation. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation is anticipated to be issued between Friday, 2 July 2021 and Friday, 16 July 2021 with 30 days to compile a bid. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded in July 2021. Period of Performance is 730 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). CONTRACT INFORMATION: This solicitation is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition to construct a Information Systems Facility (ISF) at Fort Polk, LA. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, Design Bid Build contract. An award will be made to the lowest, responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bid, will be the most advantageous to the government. The North American Industrial Classification System code is 236220, which has a size standard of $39.5 million. Period of Performance is 730 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The contract is anticipated to be awarded in September 2021 . To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered within the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Register via the SAM Internet site at https://www.sam.gov/. No state level certifications will be accepted. PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a Fully-Designed Project. The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of constructing a standard design Information Systems Facility. Project includes an information system processing area divided into specified security zones that address special use space for a Data Center, Network Operations Center (NOC), Local Session Controller Node (LSCN), and administration and warehousing. Construction includes redundant mechanical and electrical systems with backup power, secure organizational vehicle parking, loading/service areas, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection. Adherence to TEMPEST security standards will be provided. Low Impact Development Integrated Management Practices (LID-IMPs) and sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, landscaping, and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by connection to a self-contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Code (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cooling is estimated at 128 tons for the administrative and support areas, 232 tons for the Data Center, and 245 tons for redundant mechanical systems. The Primary Point of Contract for this project is Eugene A. Gibbs, Contract Specialist, email is
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