Substation (Primary 4), Redstone Arsenal, AL
ID: W9127825R0020Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT MOBILEMOBILE, AL, 36628-0001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0553325c881e4b1bbbb14dd7a83478ab/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Engineer District Mobile, is seeking contractors for the construction of a high voltage Electrical Primary Substation at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This project entails the installation of high voltage electrical power transmission lines that will connect the new substation to existing substations and the future Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) 161,000-volt transmission feed, including the construction of transformers, switchgear, and associated infrastructure. The work is critical for enhancing the electrical distribution capabilities at the facility, ensuring reliable power supply for military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Ariel Chamberlain at ariel.s.chamberlain@usace.army.mil or by phone at 251-690-2473, or contact Stephanie Scalise at stephanie.m.scalise@usace.army.mil or 251-690-2478 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ariel Chamberlain
    Ariel.S.Chamberlain@usace.army.mil
    Stephanie Scalise
    stephanie.m.scalise@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    PIVOT Brief_.pptx
    The document presents the P.I.V.O.T. (Prices Include Variation Over Time) source selection and pricing methodology, developed by the Southwestern Division regional chief of contracting, David M. Curry. It addresses challenges stemming from continued COVID-19 market impacts affecting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including rising prices, increased acquisition timelines, and limited competition among contractors. The proposed PIVOT framework fosters competition while mitigating pricing risks by allowing bids to be adjusted over specified periods. PIVOT consists of seven steps, beginning with defining bidding periods, followed by establishing pricing weights, selecting scaling methods (percentage scaling, indexed pricing, or vendor autonomy), and articulating the evaluation process focused on a Total Adjusted Price (TAP). The methodology is designed for Best Value Trade Off (BVTO) source selections rather than lowest price bids, ensuring contractors can adjust their proposed prices over time based on market conditions. Next steps include pilot testing the approach with new contracts, extensive peer reviews, and ongoing contractor feedback sessions. Overall, PIVOT aims to enhance pricing flexibility and contractor participation, ensuring more robust competition in the government contracting landscape while adhering to regulatory frameworks.
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