Purchase Request: 7008444125, NSN 4820-01-672-2821, Valve, Flow Control; Part Number: 90E8412-001. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. DLA Aviation does not currently have an approved technical data package for this item, therefore, please do not submit requests. Approved sources for this item are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation CAGE 90099. Any manufacturer, other than the approved source, who would like to submit a proposal on this item, must submit a complete source approval package (SAR). This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract. This is requirement is for 15 KT. The required delivery is 252 days ARO to New Cumberland, PA (line 0001). This is an Unrestricted Acquisition. FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin applies. This is not a Critical Safety Item. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). A copy of this solicitation will also be available to requesters by contacting the buyer directly. The estimated solicitation issue date is 10/16/2024. The anticipated closing date is 10/31/2024.

DLA Aviation

6090 Strathmore Rd

Richmond, VA. 23237

*Revision 11/19/2024: This sources sought has been updated to extend the response deadline to December 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST. 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) on behalf of the Space Technology Mission Directorate’s (STMD) Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Program and is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for inputs on industry, academia, or government adopted battery passivation techniques. As part of a continual process improvement effort and potential requirement revisions, the NASA Small Spacecraft community, Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, and Orbital Debris Program Office are seeking inputs from industry on battery passivation techniques that are used by industry to satisfy the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP) requirements 2-2. Limiting the risk to other space systems from accidental explosions and associated orbital debris after completion of mission operations: All on-board sources of stored energy of a spacecraft or upper stage should be depleted or safed when they are no longer required for mission operations or post mission disposal. Depletion should occur as soon as such an operation does not pose an unacceptable risk to the payload. Propellant depletion burns and compressed gas releases should be designed to minimize the probability of subsequent accidental collision and to minimize the impact of a subsequent accidental explosion.

Background

NASA has well-established procedures for passivating power sources on large, highly redundant spacecraft to mitigate debris generation at end-of-life. However, the rise of capable small spacecraft utilizing single-string and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components presents challenges. Directly applying passivation strategies designed for redundant systems to these less complex spacecraft can introduce risks and may not be cost-effective for these missions.

Recognizing that the commercial sector has emerged as a leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellite operations, NASA seeks to engage with industry, academia, and government spacecraft operators to gain insights into current battery passivation techniques. Understanding industry-adopted practices, their underlying rationale, and performance data will inform NASA's ongoing efforts to develop safe and sustainable end-of-life procedures for future missions.

NASA invites government, academic, or industry stakeholders, including small satellite operators, manufacturers, and component suppliers, to share information on battery passivation strategies employed in their spacecraft.

Requested Information

1. Technical Approach: Please describe in detail the battery passivation techniques your organization employs for small spacecraft at end-of-mission.
2. Reliability & Risk Management: How do you ensure the reliability of your passivation solution?
   • Please elaborate on whether and how a risk-based approach is incorporated into your passivation technique selection and implementation.
3. Operational Experience:
   • For the flight systems you've passivated using your accepted techniques, please specify the orbits in which they were operating, the size of the power system, it’s capacity and chemistry, as well as the number of systems successfully passivated and flown.
   • Do you monitor battery health, and have you seen any indicators that could have resulted in a battery system anomaly?
4. Standards & Compliance: What standards or guidelines are you currently implementing or working towards in your passivation strategy and designs?
   • Are there any specific standards or policies related to battery risk of explosion that you are currently incorporating?
   • Are there specific testing requirements that your battery packs undergo that show there is less than a 1 in 1,000 probability (or qualitative estimate of reliability) of explosion during operations?
   • Are there any specific standards or policies related to end-of-mission battery passivation that you believe need revision or improvement? If so, please provide suggestions for improvements.

Additional Considerations (Optional):

1. If available, please provide any data or evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of your passivation techniques in mitigating debris generation.
2. Feel free to share any lessons learned, challenges encountered, or best practices discovered during the implementation of your battery passivation strategies.

NASA/ARC is seeking input statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI), and members of the underserved communities as defined by Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for the purposes of developing and implementing this Technology Plan.  The Government reserves the right to consider a Small, 8(a), Women-owned (WOSB), Service Disabled Veteran (SD-VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (EDWOSB) or HUBZone business set-aside based on responses received.

Response to this RFI is voluntary.  Each individual or institution is requested to submit only one response.  Submission must be in 12 point or larger font and not exceed 5 pages, with a page number provided on each page.  Responses should include the name of the person(s) or organization(s) filing the comment.  Comments containing references, studies, research, and other empirical data that are not widely published should include copies or electronic links of the referenced materials.

All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to arc-battery-passivation@mail.nasa.gov no later than December 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST.   

No business proprietary information, copyrighted information, or personally identifiable information should be submitted in response to this RFI.

No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.  Interested firms are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references.

This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. 

This requirement is for bulk and bobtail delivery of propane to Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) and Coleville Housing located near Bridgeport, CA 93517

*PLEASE READ ATTACHED SOLICITATION IN ITS ENTIRETY*

*RFQ CLOSES 21 SEPT 2022 @ 1200 PM PST*

*THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO:

1. ADD THE GALLONS NEEDED TO THE SOLICITATION

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY.  The U.S. Government is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement.  Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought synopsis.  In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), must describe their identifying capabilities in meeting the requirements at a fair market price, i.e., information which may help support a set-aside.

The proposed non-personal services contract is for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services to launder, dry, press, and dry-clean textiles, garments, linens, OCIE, and fabrics for the Presidio of Monterey, California. Attached are the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and Technical Exhibits with workload data. The contractor shall be able to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, materials, supervision, and other items and/or services necessary to perform all laundry and dry-cleaning tasks described in the Performance Work Statement and Technical Exhibits. The anticipated need will include one (1) base year and four (4) option years.

The Government requires laundry and dry-cleaning services to maintain the cleanliness and conditions of government owned items. This process includes pick-up/drop-off and direct exchange at customer designated location(s). Laundry services include accountability, washing, drying, and packaging of specified items (blankets, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, mattress covers, bedspreads, tablecloths) to meet organizational health and sanitation requirements. Dry-cleaning services include accountability, cleaning, and packaging of items (flags, bunting, draperies, ceremonial uniforms, funeral detail clothing, and miscellaneous articles). Further detail about required capabilities and tasks can be found in the PWS and Technical Exhibits.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice.  The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.  Submittals will not be returned to the responder.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.  However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.  The NAICS codes is: 812320 – “Dry Cleaning and Laundry” with a size standard of $8 Million.

In response to this source sought, please provide:

1.  Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2.  Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not.  Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

3.  Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 

5.  Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

6.  Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns.

7.  Recommendations to improve the Army's approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Megan Potts at Megan.e.potts.civ@army.mil, and Contracting Officer Lucinda Archer at Lucinda.s.archer.civ@army.mil in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email no later than the closing date and time listed in this posting and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

Amendment 005 - 3/12/2024 - See attached for full document

1. Amendment to the Sustainability Evaluation factor #4

Amendment 004 - 3/6/2024 - See attached for full document

1. Questions and Answers #2 dated 3/6/2024 for the Calexico LPOE Phase 2B DB Solicitation #47PK0124R0005.

Amendment 003 - 2/27/2024 - See attached for full document

1. The Proposal due date is being extended by one week to March 28, 2024 at 4:00pm PDT.

Section A – Revised Proposal Due Date from “March 21, 2024” to “March 28, 2024” at 4:00pm PDT. Revised 1442 attached to be used by Contractor in Price Proposal. See Attachment 1.

2. Section B-  Revised Contract Price Form dated 2/26/2024 to be used by Contractor in Price Proposal. See Attachment 2.

The following changes have been made to the Contract Price Form:

1. Option 8 – Northbound Exit Improvements has been changed Allowance 8 – Northbound Exit Improvement with an Allowance of $3,000,000.00.
2. Option 14 – Tunnel and Basement Connection has been changed to Allowance 14 – Tunnel and Basement Connection with an Allowance of $25,000,000.00. 

3. The Agreement on page 16 of 52 and The Solicitation on page 32 of 42 - Government’s Right to Exercise Options (MAR 2019) are both changed from “365 calendar days” to exercise to the following:

The Government may exercise any option in writing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract within 90 calendar days of the contract award. Unless otherwise specified, options may be exercised within 90 calendar days of contract award.

4. Questions and Answers dated 2/27/2024 for the Calexico LPOE Phase 2B DB Solicitation #47PK0124R0005.

    See Attachment 3.

5. Incorporate Attachment 4 showing Skybridge Connections per Questions and Answers # 64

Amendment 002 - 2/20/2024 - See attached for full document

1. Pre-proposal conference sign-in sheet and powerpoint slides from 2/14/2024

Amendment 001 - 2/1/2024 - see attached for full document

This amendment is being issued to incorporate the following two (2) changes:

1. The Solicitation – page 5 of 42 – The start time of the Pre-Proposal Conference is being changed from 11:00am to 11:30am. Section I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference is hereby changed to:

Date:                   Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Time:                  11:30am Pacific Standard Time

Location:            Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers at the Calexico City Hall,

located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231

2. Scope of Work – page 89 of 97 - Section I.H.V. Appendix – Owner’s Project Requirements access to attachments provided per the below:

Section 01 - Planning & Design

1. Concept Drawings – attached to SAM.gov solicitation page
2. As-Builts

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached.* After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

Section 02 – Technical Performance Criteria

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached. * After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

Section 03 – Deliverables Matrix

• Shared via GSA Affiliated Customer Account in Gmail (GACA). Instructions to create a GACA account are attached. * After completing and submitting the requested forms, you will be given access to a Google Share Drive with the attachments.

*Reminder: Due to the secure nature of the Land Port of Entry Facility, only Contractors that submit the following documents will have access to the Specification, Construction Drawings, Locked Attachments and Geo-technical Evaluations attached to this notice. Contractors are to submit a written request for access to the Specs, Drawings, Locked Attachments and Geo-tech Evaluations to:  Wesley.lau@gsa.gov and cc: uma.bhatia@gsa.gov. Reference to RFP No. 47PK0124R0005.

The request to receive access to the Specifications and Drawings must be accompanied with the following documents:

1. Proof that the requesting firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and is in Active Status
2. Completion of the attached Document Security Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors.
3. Proof of the Offeror’s ability to provide bonding capacity of $200,000,000.00 in the form of a letter from a surety.

Original Post

This Request For Proposal is for the services of a highly qualified Design-Build (DB) contractor to successfully complete Phase 2B of the Modernization and Expansion of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry.  The Design-Build Scope of Work includes all labor and materials required to provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and other related services necessary to successfully complete the project in compliance with all applicable codes.  Given the size, complexity, uniqueness, and overall importance nationally and locally, the DB contractor must have the capability and experience to meet all of the GSA’s contract requirements.

Note:

In addition to the construction opportunity reflected herein, GSA is seeking suppliers and manufacturers that are interested in supplying low embodied carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel materials for the project. Suppliers and manufacturers of materials meeting GSA’s Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements (attached) may submit an Expression of Interest to the contact below no later than February 15, 2024.

Expressions of Interest should indicate materials available and global warming potential values reflected in materials’ environmental product declarations. Submission of an expression of interest grants GSA your permission to publish your firm’s contact information and offerings for use by potential offerors on the construction requirement. Supplier and manufacturer contact information will be published in an informational amendment issued by GSA.

By participating in the competition, offerors consent to GSA sharing their suppliers’ names and the global warming potential values associated with suppliers’ materials with the successful offeror. Technical solutions, supplier pricing, and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared, in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act.

Project Description

The Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is one of the busiest crossings on the southern border.  The space required for modern inspection technologies is insufficient and the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to accomplish its rapidly changing mission is seriously compromised by the existing facilities. When completed, the project will provide proper operational space for port operations, with reduced traffic congestion and a safe environment for port Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff and the general public.

The overall project involves the demolition of the current Pedestrian and Northbound POV inspection facility and the construction of a new Pedestrian Processing Facility. The downtown Calexico port is the principal gateway between California’s Imperial Valley and the Mexican State of Baja California.  On an average day, over 16,000 privately operated vehicles and 12,500 pedestrians enter the United States through this port.  The existing facilities are undersized for today’s traffic loads and obsolete in terms of inspection, CBP officer safety and border security. Currently, pedestrian inspection delays cause significant impact to the Imperial Valley economy.

The LPOE’s existing structures is being replaced by three (3) buildings totaling 106,605 GSF.  The project is being implemented in three (3) phases.  Phase 1 Construction, completed in 2018, provided a Head House, ten (10) of the project’s sixteen planned (16) northbound POV inspection lanes; including Primary and Secondary inspection canopies; southbound POV inspection lanes with temporary asphalt paving; and a bridge across the New River for southbound POV traffic. Phase 2A is scheduled to be completed at the beginning of 2024 which includes selective demolition and modification of existing areas to allow the construction of Phase 2A; a new Administration building; Permanent southbound Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV) non-commercial inspection lanes, inspection islands, booths, canopies and permanent concrete paving; A preprimary inspection canopy for the northbound POV lanes heading into the United States; New POV northbound inspection lanes including, inspection islands, booths, canopies and concrete paving, and expanding the secondary POV inspection area; A new employee parking lot adjacent to southbound inspection that includes an underground pedestrian tunnel from the parking lot under the southbound lanes; and extension of utilities for future Pedestrian building project. 

The third phase and subject of this solicitation notice is Phase 2B which includes:

1. Temporary Pedestrian Processing with a secure pathway to and from the current pedestrian border crossing into Mexico.
2. Pedestrian Processing Facility replacement to include an and a vehicular crossing over United Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks.
3. Options 1 through 14

1. Video Surveillance System
2. Access Control and Alarm System
3. Communications and IT system
4. Public Address System
5. Border Wall
6. Photovoltaic (PV) System
7. West Parking Shade Structures
8. Northbound Exit Improvements
9. Skybridge
10. Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
11. Pedestrian Port Runner Suppression System
12. Digital Signage
13. Calexico Land Port of Entry Campus PV
14. Tunnel and Basement Connection

CONTRACT TYPE: The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price Design -Build contract.

PRICE: The Calexico Phase 2B construction project including base and all options is estimated to be between $120,000,000.00 and $200,000,000.00, subject to available of funds.  The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220.

Updates to Pre-solicitation Notice and Information to Note

(1) Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit

Pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday February 14, 2024 at 11am PST at the Fernando "Nene" Torres Council Chambers at the Calexico City Hall, located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California 92231.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than three (3) representatives from each Offeror. Offerors shall submit a Visitors Request  identifying all attendees from their respective team. Participants must submit their Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and Driver’s License Number. Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors. Submit the Request to the point of contact listed below by Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Pre-registration requirements will be strictly enforced as the Calexico Land Port of Entry must be secure at all times.

To Pre-register or for further information or access requirements, please contact: Uma Bhatia at uma.bhatia@gsa.gov and please cc Wesley Lau at wesley.lau@gsa.gov

(2) Construction Drawings, Specifications and Attachments

Due to the secure nature of the Land Port of Entry Facility, only Contractors that submit the following documents will have access to the Specification, Construction Drawings, and Geo-technical Evaluations attached to this notice. Contractors are to submit a written request for access to the Specs, Drawings, and Geo-tech Evaluations to:  Wesley.lau@gsa.gov and cc: uma.bhatia@gsa.gov. Reference to RFP No. 47PK0124R0005.

The request to receive access to the Specifications and Drawings must be accompanied with the following documents:

1. Proof that the requesting firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) and is in Active Status
2. Completion of the attached Document Security Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors.
3. Proof of the Offeror’s ability to provide bonding capacity of $200,000,000.00 in the form of a letter from a surety.

(3) Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days of the date set for receipt of offers. Prospective Offerors should make such requests no later than Wednesday, February 21, 2024 to allow sufficient time for the Government to provide answers.

(4) Proposal Due Date

Proposals are due: Thursday, March 21, 2024 no later than 4:00pm PST.

For further detail please review the RFP in its entirety.