Manchester Campus Addition Construction at the Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, Washington
ID: 1305M4-24-R-0071Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Y1AZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97c5c6cf0057447bb118bc0e126dbe08/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking qualified contractors for the Manchester Campus Addition Construction project at the Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, Washington. This project involves the construction of a new, energy-efficient facility spanning approximately 24,000 gross square feet, which will include advanced laboratory spaces for marine species research and studies on ecosystem impacts, consolidating various functions currently spread across multiple sites. The procurement will follow Full and Open Competition guidelines, utilizing a Best Value approach where technical factors are prioritized over cost, with an estimated construction budget between $25 million and $35 million and a projected completion timeline of 700 days. Interested contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and are invited to a pre-submission site visit on February 21, 2025, with the official solicitation expected to be published on February 4, 2025. For further inquiries, contractors can contact Ronette McBean-Felder at ronette.mcbean-felder@noaa.gov or Scott Gebhardt at scott.gebhardt@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ronette McBean-Felder
    (202) 709-9253
    ronette.mcbean-felder@noaa.gov
    Scott Gebhardt
    (301) 615-1451
    scott.gebhardt@noaa.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation Notice (1305M4-24-R-0071).pdf
    The NOAA is soliciting construction services for the Manchester Campus Addition at the Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, Washington. This project involves the construction of a new 24,000 GSF energy-efficient facility featuring advanced laboratory spaces for marine species research and studies on ecosystem impacts. Key elements of the facility will include wet labs, dry labs, hatcheries, and an aquaculture system, consolidating various functions currently spread across multiple sites. The acquisition process will follow Full and Open Competition guidelines, using a Best Value approach to evaluate bids, where technical factors hold greater importance than cost. The estimated construction cost ranges from $25 million to $35 million, with a projected timeline of 700 days for completion. Interested contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and are invited to a pre-submission site visit on February 21, 2025. The official solicitation is expected to be published on February 4, 2025. This project aims to enhance NOAA's capabilities in sustainable marine resource management and ecosystems conservation.
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