P-72822, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Education & Research Building Addition, NSA Bethesda, MD

To: Interested PartiesSubject: Solicitation Number N40080-19-R-2663 MILCON P-72822, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Education & Research Building Addition, NSA Bethesda, MarylandNOTE: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLYTo ensure this project is executed in the most effective manner possible, NAVFAC Washington will be holding a pre-solicitation industry conference on December 11th, 2019 from 9:00am - 4:00pm EST at NSA Bethesda, Building B Sanford Auditorium (4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD) to obtain further information and encourage industry participation. The intent of this conference is to; (1) Provide an overview of the project scope (to include some unique aspects of the construction) and clarify the intent of the project with the contracting community; (2) Conduct a brief site visit to illuminate the site restrictions and project boundaries; and (3) Provide a forum for critical feedback and questions about the design elements, schedule,

limiting factors, etc. to enable development and completion of the project documents.  Innovative ideas, suggestions and methods discussed during the conference could potentially be amended into the performance specifications and contract structure of the solicitation for the project.    Project Description: P-72822, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Education & Research Building Addition, NSA Bethesda, Maryland is comprised of the following: Construction of a multi-story education and research laboratory addition with pedestrian bridge connections to the existing campus and multi-level underground parking. Supporting facilities include utilities relocation and improvement, site improvements, repair of construction route upon project completion, special foundations, rock excavation, below grade access drive, demolition, rock excavation and environmental protection measures. Project also includes demolition of existing Buildings 74 (2,969 SF) and 75 (12,768 SF) and construction of a temporary facility in the VIP parking garage in Building C, to relocate the facilities department from the current building 74 & 75.The project consists of the following features:Education & Research Laboratory Addition (477,966 GSF)Underground Parking (250 Spaces; 125,660 GSF)Pedestrian Bridge ConnectorsEmergency GeneratorSpecial Foundations & Site / Rock ExcavationInformation on Architectural and Engineering Systems:1. CivilThe Civil basis of design for USUHS Building Addition includes existing site; existing site demolition; environmental; site grading; stormwater management; low impact development; pedestrian access; paving improvements; construction phasing; traffic; rock excavation; and turning movements. The project site is defined by steep grades to the south, west, and north of the proposed building. With a ground floor and 2 underground parking levels, there will be a significant amount of rock excavation since there is rock a low as 2 feet below the existing surface. This rock depth is highly variable throughout the project site. Construction of the new building creates direct conflicts with both existing water and sanitary within the limits of the site requiring relocation of the sanitary, as well as, water lines serving both Building No. 47 and Building No. 74.2. LandscapeThe Landscape Architectural for USUHS Building Addition includes tree preservation and mitigation; plaza areas and hardscape; site furnishings; site and mitigation plantings. The Plaza design including special pavers, benches, container plantings, on-structure bioretention plantings, tree preservation and mitigation for existing tree removal at a 1:1 basis, and screening of existing mechanical utilities.3. ArchitectureThe USUHS Building Addition maximizes day-lighting while the chosen hi-performance glazing cuts glare for the labs and other occupied spaces on the perimeter of the building. The building is split in two along the longitudinal axis to distinguish the Laboratories from the office spaces. The office block is predominantly brick with punched windows while the lab block is glazed aluminum curtainwall system. The parking and service areas on the ground floor and below are clad with CMU. Metal panel and translucent glazing are incorporated into the design as well.4. StructuralStructural for USUHS Building Addition includes wide-module concrete joist system for the floor construction and concrete columns supported by drilled piers. Concrete girders and exterior spandrel beams will be used to create moment frames to resist the lateral loads. Structure also includes a secant pile wall retention system.5. HVACFor the USUHS Building Addition, heat exchangers will be used to decouple buildingchilled water from campus chilled water. Steam to heating water converters will provide heating water to the building from campus steam. Laboratory areas will be served with single pass air handling units. Laboratory exhaust fans will include run around coil tocapture heat and then pretreat outside air in single pass air handling units. Office areas and classrooms will be served with standard air handling units.6. PlumbingFor the USUHS Building Addition, domestic water for the building will be brought into the north side of the building to the Fire Pump and Water Service Entry Room. Thedomestic cold water supply shall serve all equipment and fixtures in the building requiring domestic water, as well as the water treatment systems for the RO system, domestic hot water system, and the laboratory water systems. The building sanitary waste system will be routed underground. Waste discharge from fixtures/equipment located in the BSL-3 laboratory suite will be independently piped to a chemical EffluentDecontamination System (EDS). All laboratory chemical/hazardous waste from otherareas in the building will be collected manually and be treated offsite.Laboratory gases shall be provided from bottle gas storage areas, natural gas will be routed to the building for mechanical/plumbing equipment as well as laboratory outlets, a laboratory vacuum pump system, a dedicated BSL3 laboratory vacuum pump system, and a laboratory compressed air system. Piped laboratory gases are carbon dioxide, oxygen(ground floor only), natural gas, laboratory vacuum, AGSS, and laboratory compressed air.7. ElectricalFor the USUHS Building Addition, the Primary Distribution System to serve the new building will be derived from the existing PEPCO Service to the USU Campus and will be connected to available feeders in USUHS Electrical Room in Building71B. There will be new Secondary Unit Substations within the new building addition. Two new Emergency Diesel Generator Sets will be required to serve new building addition loads and back feed existing loads within Building 71B.The Government has uploaded a portion of technical drawings and specs from the 65% design package for interested parties to review prior to the Industry Day Conference.  This information will provide an opportunity for industry’s feedback into the tentative design of the proposed project.   Pre-solicitation Industry Day Conference Information:The Industry Day Conference will be split into three parts.  The first part will consist of an open session with all interested parties.  The Government will provide an overview for MILCON P-72822 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Education & Research Building Addition, NSA Bethesda, Maryland, to include the uploaded documents, to interested parties in preparation for the anticipated release of the RFP.  The Government encourages input/recommendations that contribute to the effectiveness of the project during this session.The second part of the conference will be a tour of the P-72822 site.  The P-72822 site perimeter is mostly roads and sidewalks, but the site itself has steep grass areas.  Please wear appropriate footwear.  Use of cameras are NOT allowed.The third part of the conference consists of individually held One-on-One Meetings. To facilitate interactive communications for the anticipated P-72822 procurement, NAVFAC personnel will be available for private One-on-One Meetings, which will not exceed 30 minutes in length. The One-on-One Meetings are intended to be question and answer sessions in which neither side will be making a formal presentation; recording (including, but not limited to, photo, video, and audio-recording) devices are prohibited. Any company may sign up for a One-on-One meeting, regardless of whether they are interested in proposing as a prime contractor or subcontractor.  Sign up for the one-on-ones will be made available the day of the industry day, on a first come basis.  Constructive feedback, suggestions, and solutions are requested. Questions for consideration by construction contractors are as follows:Is the overall construction project and phasing realistic and in concert with the estimated construction cost?Is there any aspect of the project schedule and/or phasing which provides an additional cost premium?What schedule and cost considerations should the Government be aware of which are associated with the project?What do you foresee as a major concern or complication for construction coordination?What restrictions (site, base, security, etc.) does the contractor believe has the most cost impact to the project?Do you see any opportunity to improve site access, and if so, what are the rough order of magnitude savings in terms of time?Do you see any issues with the demolition, relocation and installation of the Utilities, that would affect the existing buildings operations?Are there any unusual characteristics of the design that should be reassessed in order to save project time, or cost?Do the architecture and engineering systems provide any specialized labor or construction demands for the project that could drive up the cost?What measures would you consider taking, or discussing with the Government, that could mitigate risk to both the Base and the Community, in order to ensure compliance with the controlling Environmental Impact Statement and/or project Environmental Assessment? What can the end user, Uniformed Services of the Health Sciences do to facilitate your successful completion?  Register, Parking, and Day of Access:In order to participate in this Industry Day Conference, participants MUST register by submitting an email with company name, attendee(s) name, and point of contact information (i.e. email and phone number) to Lindsay Brown at Lindsay.naill@navy.mil NLT 12:00 PM EST on 2 December 2019.  If you do not have a U.S. Government DoD Common Access Card (CAC) identification card and require base access, you must complete the attached Base Access Form "SECNAV Form 5512" and submit to Lindsay Brown at Lindsay.naill@navy.mil NLT 12:00 PM EST on 2 December 2019 when registering. By providing your information as instructed above, the Government will register each individual who does not have base access prior to the industry day.Individuals must provide Government issued photo identification and, if driving, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and/or rental car contract.  Personnel and vehicle one-day passes must be obtained at the Visitor Center located at Gate 1 (North Gate), 8901 Rockville Pike on GPS on 11 December 2019.  It is imperative that all conference attendees adhere to this notice in order to avoid delays in accessing the base.  Also, be advised by this notice that the level of security at NSA Bethesda may change at any time.  As the level of security heightens, the amount of time required to gain access to the base also increases.  Please allow sufficient time for base access.Please refer to the Site Visit Map uploaded as an attachment.  Limited Parking is Available at the USUHS campus.  There is a public parking area as shown on the map, south of the NIH Complex. In addition, there is Metro stop, Medical Center Metro/Naval Med CTR &NIH, located within walking distance from the installation.  This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP)/solicitation. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. This notice does not restrict the Government's right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate. It is the potential offeror’ s responsibility to monitor this website for updates and related documents. Information concerning the P-72822 procurement may be viewed at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/.  All inquiries with regards to this procurement and/or input/recommendations to contribute to the effectiveness of the project must be made in writing and emailed to Lindsay Brown at lindsay.naill@navy.mil. We thank you in advance for your input and participation!Attachments: - Base Access SECNAV 5512 Vetting Form- P-72822 USUHS Industry Day Drawings and Construction Schedule- P-72822 Industry Day Site Visit MAP