NSWCPD -Bldg. 29 - Design Build Fire Alarm Repairs (Mass Notification System)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division is initiating a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure equipment and installation services of a brand name Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System in BLDG 29, the Philadelphia Naval Business Center (PNBC), Philadelphia, PA 19112. The scope of work includes the design and implementation of all required labor, materials, tools, appurtenances, equipment, supplies, testing, and supervision to replace the existing Fire Alarm (FA) system in Building 29 and also to integrate a new Mass Notification System (MNS) to meet applicable sections of UFC-3-600-01 and UFC-4-021-01 for a fully functional integrated Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System (FA&MNS).

Work shall be performed between 0700 to 1600 Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified. No work shall be performed outside of these hours or on Government holidays unless authorized by the NSWCPD TPOC and Contracting Officer in advance. Contract Completion Date (CCD) is 206 Days after Award. FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee will be included. Performance and Payment bonding is a requirement for this procurement and Liquidated Damages are applicable.

The acquisition will be a negotiated, best-value procurement using the Contracting by Negotiation process prescribed in FAR 15.101-2. The source selection process will be based on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Narratives must clearly demonstrate acceptability in enough detail for the Government to understand whether the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum solicitation requirements. Detailed evaluation criteria will be included in the RFP package.

Initial price proposals must be submitted along with initial technical proposal to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the requirements of the RFP. Offerors are advised that the Government intends to award a contract based on initial proposals received without discussions or any contact concerning the proposal received. Therefore, each proposal should contain the offerer's best terms. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions at its discretion.

The official media of distribution for this RFP is at SAM.gov. Contractors may download the solicitation (including any attachments) and any amendments via the SAM.gov website on or after the issue date. It is the offerer's responsibility to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments. A site visit will be held and is strongly encouraged. Information for site visit is available in the solicitation.

All contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before award as required by FAR 4.1102. Firms are required by legislation to submit an annual VETS-4212 Report on your employment of targeted veterans. Information on submitting your report may be obtained by accessing the following internet web site: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212#howtofile