SOURCES SOUGHT FOR DESIGN-BUILD, REPLACE SANITARY SEWER LINES PIER 12 AND PIER 14, NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
The intent of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying this agency’s requirements exist.
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible small business firms capable of performing construction services for Design-Build, Replace Sanitary Sewer Lines Pier 12 and Pier 14, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia.
All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), certified HUB-Zone, certified 8(a), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), and small businesses are encouraged to respond. Upon review of industry responses to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine whether set-aside procurement in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. Large business submittals will not be considered. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.
The information provided in this notice is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No drawings or specifications will be made available at this time. The Government will not provide debriefs on the results of this research, but feedback regarding the decision to set aside or not set aside the procurement will be accomplished via pre-solicitation synopsis or solicitation for these services, as applicable. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.
General Work Requirements:
The project will be prepared in one package, under one contract.
Design-Build, Replace Sanitary Sewer Lines Pier 12 and Pier 14, NSN, Norfolk, Virginia
This design build project provides needed construction of new sanitary sewer lines that run underneath Piers 12 and 14. The work will include, but is not limited to, the demolition of the existing 8-inch to 14-inch Sanitary Sewer (SS) system on the piers, pipe supports, bulkhead penetrations, demolition of 10-inch and 18-inch underground piping systems, cleanouts, reinstallation of piping and sealing.
The SS for Pier 14 is currently unserviceable. The Government is maintaining flow control for SS systems via bypass system with a plug installed just upstream of first SS manhole on shore-side to prevent seawater infiltrated into the SS system. The Government intends to continue
maintenance of all SS flows throughout the duration of this project. The SS for Pier 12 is currently serviceable. The Contractor must provide flow control for SS systems via bypass system with a plug installed just upstream of first SS manhole on shore-side.
In accordance with DFARS 236.204(ii), the total estimated magnitude of construction for this contract is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.
The anticipated award of this contract is September 2025.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000.
If the resulting solicitation is set aside for small businesses firms, it will include FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If adequate interest is not received from Small Business concerns, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted without further notice.
Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by using the forms provided under separate files titled Sources Sought Contractor Information Form (form attached) and Project Information Form (form attached). These forms are required. Information not provided may prohibit your firm from consideration.
If you are submitting as a mentor-protégé joint venture under the 8(a) program, you must provide SBA approval of the mentor-protégé agreement to be considered as small for this procurement. For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs refer to http://www.sba.gov/. Responses must include identification and verification of the firm’s small business status.
The following information shall be provided:
- Contractor Information: Provide your firm’s contact information including Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Type of Business: Identify whether your firm is a Small Business, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and/or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, or Women-Owned Small Business concern.
- Construction Experience: Submit a minimum of three (3) up to a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects your firm has performed to best demonstrate your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity. With the exception of 13 CFR 125.2(g) below, experience of proposed subcontractors will not be considered. Furthermore, the Offeror’s experience as a subcontractor will not be considered.
For each of the submitted relevant projects (a maximum of five (5) projects), ensure that the form is completed in its entirety for each project and limited to two pages per project. Ensure that the description of the project clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or a repair/replacement, the final construction cost, and addresses how the project meets the scope/complexity requirements.
A relevant project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project and will not be considered; rather, Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project. Recent is defined as having been 100% completed within the last ten (10) years prior to the sources sought submission due date.
A relevant project is further defined as:
Size: A final construction cost of $15,000,000 or greater.
Scope: Demonstrate experience with new construction or repair/replacement of Waterfront related structures.
Complexity: Relevant Waterfront related projects shall cumulatively demonstrate experience with six (6) of the ten (10) elements as shown below:
- Waterfront related utilities (e.g., steam; low pressure compressed air; high voltage to low voltage electrical; or fire protection systems)
- Pipe related utilities (fresh water; salt water; sanitary sewer; or oily wastewater collection)
- Piers
- Open-water construction methods, including installation via equipment mounted on barges
- Site utilities serving a Pier/Wharf/Bulkhead/or other In-Water Structure
- Demolition and replacement of Sanitary Sewer
- Experience with designing and constructing the superstructure support components of a pier Sanitary Sewer system
- Experience with phased construction schedules
- Experience with ground water and soil contamination with petroleum
- Experience in installation of utilities systems below water level
Note: Each project does not have to demonstrate experience with each element of complexity, but instead projects submitted as a whole shall collectively demonstrate experience with at least six (6) of the ten (10) elements of complexity. Offerors should identify which element(s) of work are addressed in each submitted project.
Note: Capability will only be satisfied on projects that are considered relevant in terms of size/scope /complexity and completed within the specified time period.
For purposes of evaluating capability, the “Offeror” is defined as the prime contractor that demonstrates experience on relevant projects that meet size, scope and complexity.
In accordance with 13 CFR 125.2(g), small business Offerors may utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s) to demonstrate experience under this capability evaluation if the Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above. In order to utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s), the offeror must specifically identify the proposed small business first-tier contractor(s) in its capability package in accordance with this notice. The Offeror or, if a small business Offeror, its small business first-tier subcontractor, shall have been the prime contractor on all submitted projects. The Government notes that 13 CFR 125.2(g) is specific to only small business Offerors and named small business first-tier subcontractors. As such, the small business Offeror is not permitted to use the experience of a large business subcontractor or large business corporate affiliate in place of its own if the small business Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above.
The Government will use responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Submission of a Capabilities Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities.
Responses are due on 24 June 2025 by 2:00 P.M. local time. The submission package shall ONLY be submitted electronically to Jonathan Castillo at Jonathan.y.castillo.civ@us.navy.mil and MUST be limited to a 4Mb attachment. You are encouraged to request a "read receipt." Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered.
Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to jonathan.y.castillo.civ@us.navy.mil.
