Site work for a water / sewer project in Norfolk, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. 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 Maintenance and New Dredging to be performed at 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. 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: This project is comprised of two areas of work. The first area of work is at the Degaussing Station Range Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia. The Degaussing Station Range lies within the Entrance Reach Channel between Naval Station Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Maintenance and New Dredging is to be performed at this location via clamshell/bucket dredging. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards of material is to be dredged and then barged to an ocean disposal site or land based disposal site. In addition, fiberglass tubes, concrete tubes, and cabling is to be removed as part of the dredging operations. Duration for the project is approximately 45 days. The second area of work is at Naval Station Norfolk waterfront. Maintenance Dredging is to be performed at this location via clamshell/bucket dredging around existing piers. Approximately 700,000 cubic yards of material is to be dredged and then barged to an ocean disposal site or land based disposal site. As a bid option, another 550,000 cubic yards of material is to be dredged and then barged to an ocean disposal site or land based disposal site. Minimum production rate for this area is 7,000 cubic yards per 24 hour period. In accordance with DFARS 236.204(i), the magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. This requirement was previously met under Contract N40085-20-C-0030. The anticipated award of this contract is April 2023. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 237990 - Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, and the small business size standard is $32,500,000. Note: To be considered small for purposes of Government procurement, a firm or its similarly situated subcontractors must perform at least 40 percent of the volume dredged with their own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. If the resulting solicitation is set aside for small businesses firms, it will include FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, which states, "The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees." 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 Data Form (form attached). These forms are required. Information not provided may prohibit your firm from consideration. If you are submitting as a mentor-protege joint venture under the 8(a) program, you must provide SBA approval of the mentor-protege 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. 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 renovation, the square footage and final construction cost, and addresses how the project meets the scope/complexity requirements. Submit a minimum of two (2) 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 and scope/complexity. Experience of proposed subcontractors will not be considered. Furthermore, the offeror's experience as a subcontractor will not be considered. Recent is defined as having been 100% completed within the last ten (10) years prior to the submission due date. A relevant project is further defined as: Size: A final construction cost of at least $20M Scope/Complexity: Relevant projects should demonstrate experience with bucket dredging and transportation of dredge spoils via barge that include the various elements below: Clamshell/Bucket Dredging for both small projects (less than 100,000 cubic yards) and large projects (500,000 - 1,000,000+ cubic yards). Transportation of Dredge Spoils via Barge. Means and Methods of how you would separate Debris Material from Bucket Dredged spoils. 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. 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 10 November 2022 by 2:00 P.M. local time. The submission package shall ONLY be submitted electronically to Wesley Parker at wesley.t.parker.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 wesley.t.parker.civ@us.navy.mil. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.