Repair Fire Hydrants and Valves
ID: FA480325RO002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4803 20 CONS LGCASHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 6, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking contractors for the repair of fire hydrants and valves at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The project involves replacing twenty-nine fire hydrants, including necessary plumbing work, and adhering to a detailed Statement of Work that outlines specific installation requirements, compliance with NFPA standards, and management of hazardous waste. This initiative is crucial for maintaining fire safety infrastructure and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, thereby enhancing public safety. Interested small businesses must submit their capability statements and expected contract magnitude by January 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with inquiries directed to SrA Margret Ogbuozobe at margret.ogbuozobe@us.af.mil or SSgt Shaun Gann at shaun.gann@us.af.mil.

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The document outlines a federal Statement of Work (SOW) for the repair of fire hydrants under project VLSB 24-0104. The contractor is tasked with obtaining necessary permits and must follow a specific map for the location of the hydrants scheduled for removal and replacement. Key tasks include the installation of new left-turn and three-way fire hydrants with accompanying gate valves, thrust blocks, and painting to comply with NFPA standards. The project timeline spans a total of 111 calendar days, encompassing preparation, construction, and closeout phases. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to various state and federal guidelines, manage hazardous waste appropriately, and ensure minimal disruption to base operations at Shaw Air Force Base. Cleanup after construction and protection of existing structures are critical responsibilities. A warranty covering materials and workmanship for one year post-occupancy is required. The SOW emphasizes accurate documentation, including as-builts and daily reports for government inspection, and mandates using approved routes for debris hauling and disposal. This repair initiative is essential for maintaining fire safety infrastructure within the community, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and enhancing public safety.
The U.S. Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Notice under Solicitation # FA480325RO002, dated December 27, 2024, to gather information for potential contractors capable of fulfilling requirements for construction work at Shaw Air Force Base, SC, specifically related to the repair of water hydrants. This announcement serves as market research and is not a request for a quote or proposal, thus incurring no government obligations or costs for respondents. Companies are invited to submit a capability statement, socioeconomic status, and expected contract magnitude by January 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The notice includes information about the applicable NAICS code (236220) for commercial and institutional building construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Responses must be sent electronically to designated contacts, and will inform future solicitations, although no feedback will be provided to participants. Overall, the notice aims to assess market capabilities for a specific infrastructure need at Shaw AFB.
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