**BIL-FUNDED** SOLICITATION: REPLACE EXISTING NOMINAL 50 TON AIR COOLED CHILLER AND ADD A SECOND NOMINAL 50 TON AIR COOLED CHILLER THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) AT WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ILM) IN WILMINGTON, NC.

UPDATE 2     9/13/23

Q&A Sheet added to the attachments

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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UPDATE 1     9/12/23

Solicitation extended to 9/20/23 in order to allow for remaining questions to be answered by the FAA's technical team. A Q&A sheet is expected to be added by 9/13/23.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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---YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING COMPLETED DOCUMENTS IN FULL---

1. Fully completed SIR 6973GH-23-R-00199 document including all highlighted fill-ins

2. TWO (2) Organizational Experience Forms (one document with 2 pages: PROJECT #1 and PROJECT #2)

3. SF24 Bid Bond Form

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to replace existing nominal 50 ton air cooled chiller and add a second nominal 50 ton air cooled chiller the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, NC.

The FAA intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price contract to the lowest price offeror otherwise eligible for award. The estimated performance time is 120 calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP). The estimated value of this construction project is $350,000.00 and $475,000.00.

This competitive award process is a 100% Set-Aside to Small Businesses. Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and represent as a Small Business in SAM representations and certifications to be eligible for award. Further award eligibility requirements are contained in the terms and conditions of the SIR.

This project is funded by the Bilateral Infrastructure Law (BIL). See attached Uniform Bilateral Infrastructure Law Report located in the attachments and BIL 3.18-1 in the SIR document for instructions for the additional reporting requirements associated with BIL funded projects.

All documents attached to this announcement are considered by the FAA to be in final format at this time.

Any activities or costs associated with offerors proposal development and submission thereof is at the risk of the offeror and will not be reimbursed by the FAA.

SITE VISIT

Site visits may be arranged from 9/5/23-9/8/23 between 9am and 3pm local time by contacting:

Name: Dennis Tracy

Address: 2220 Control Tower Dr

Wilmington, NC 28405

Email and Telephone: dennis.e.tracy@faa.gov 207-478-9340

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the project/specifications/plans must be received in writing via email to Stephen.N.Branch@faa.gov no later than September 8, 2023 at 1600 CDT to allow for responses to be provided prior to due date for receipt of proposals. Please mark all emails with solicitation no. 6973GH-23-R-00199.

INSTRUCTIONS

Full instructions for submitting an offer are found in Section L starting on page 50 of the solicitation document. SUBMIT THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AND DO NOT EXCERPT PAGES.

Make sure to complete the following:

 Fill out the following blocks on Page 2

*Block 14

*Block 15

*Block 16

*Block 17

*Block 20

- Insert Proposed Total Firm Fixed Price on Page 4

Fill in all cells highlighted in yellow, specifically all representations and certifications in Section K starting on Page 42.

Submit at least 2 Organizational Experience Forms. DO NOT USE YOUR OWN FORMAT.  All projects submitted must have been underway or completed within the last 3 years and the projects must be valued at over $300,000.00. Examples of projects provided must be relevant to the work to be performed if awarded a contract for this requirement.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Evaluation factors and basis for award are found in Section M on page 56 of the solicitation document.

The FAA intends to award a contract to the lowest price offeror determined to be eligible for award.

OFFER DUE DATE

All responses to this solicitation for quotes must be received by email to Stephen.n.branch@faa.gov on or before September 13, 2023 at 1600 (4:00 PM) Central Time. Extensions to this due date are not likely to occur.

Please include "SIR Response: 6973GH-23-R-00199 ILM AC” within the subject line of your email.

The FAA reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, for any reason, and without notice. Any costs incurred developing a proposal, attending a site visit, or otherwise responding to this announcement is at the risk of the interested offeror. 

Award Management System (AMS) is the governing acquisition regulation for the FAA over FAR. You can learn more about the FAA’s procurement policies, procedures, and guidance at the following website:

https://fast.faa.gov/PPG_Procurement.cfm