Boiler #2 Overhaul -- Boiler Plant 7CC (Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island)   3

Boiler #2 Overhaul Boiler Plant 7CC (Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island)

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Public Works Department (PWD) Newport, located in Newport, Rhode Island, announces a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for Boiler #2 Overhaul.

This solicitation is being advertised as a Total Small Business Set Aside.

The Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238220.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 3/29/2023. The procurement method is Sealed Bidding, FAR Part 14. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments for the solicitation from the Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov) website.

A bid due date of approximately 5/1/2023 is anticipated for the subject project.

Project Description:

The project consists of the base bid and two (2) bid options.

Base Bid Work: Overhaul Boiler No. 2 at Building No.7, Coddington Cove (CC), the central thermal plant for Naval Station Newport. The boiler was originally constructed in 1959 and has remained in operation since then. The overhaul shall replace the failed and deficient tubular components of Boiler No. 2 and related equipment, specifically the removal and replacement of all boiler tubes, refractory, baffles, machining repair of waterwall and superheater header hand holes and drum manholes, and removal, reinstallation and repair of boiler skin as necessary for proper performance of work. This does not include major pressure parts, including steam drum and mud drum, or headers should more than resurfacing of sealing surfaces be required; further, other boiler work such as burner or burner control upgrades is specifically excluded, and this project does not include other balance-of- plant work. Hazardous materials in the excavation area shall be abated in accordance with the project documents.

Option 1 Under the base scope of work the front, upper and lower waterwall headers shall remain. As a bid option, provide a bid for replacement of all waterwall headers.

Option 2 - Asbestos abatement of waterwall header doors.
All work performed by the Contractor shall be in accordance with project specifications and all local, State, and Federal Codes.

Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance for this contract is 720 calendar days. (Option 1: 90 additional calendar days; Option 2: No Additional Time. Options may be awarded up to 120 days after the base is awarded.)

Contract Magnitude: The magnitude of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 IAW FAR 36.204.

General Information:

Please be advised of on-line registration requirements in the System for Awards Management (SAM) database www.sam.gov; Representation and Certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission. Contractors will be searched against SAM to ensure they are eligible for federal contract awards. The information being requested does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract nor to pay for any costs incurred as a result of replying to this notice.

Submit in writing all questions regarding the pre-solicitation to the Point of Contact (POC): Cam Ormiston at Cameron.h.ormiston.civ@us.navy.mil

NOTE: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

(End of Pre-Solicitation Notice)