Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO) Dormitory Replacement

Location: Arizona
Posted: Apr 17, 2025
Due:
Agency: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No: 33330225RF0010020
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO) Dormitory Replacement
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 17, 2025 03:17 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date:
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 28, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: Y1JA - CONSTRUCTION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • Place of Performance:
    Amado , AZ 85645
    USA
Description

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE



FLWO DORMITORY REPLACEMENT, FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE OBSERVATORY, MT HOPKINS, AZ



The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is seeking offers for FLWO Dormitory Replacement at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory in Mt Hopkins, AZ.



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 236220 and the small business size standard is $45M.





PROJECT INFORMATION: The Work includes, but is not limited to:



· Construction of a new Summit Dormitory Addition connected to the existing Commons Building



· The building systems include HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Suppression and Alarm, Security



· New fire water tank and accessories



· Install standing seam metal roof assemblies to match and coordinate with the existing Commons Building



· Provide new siding over existing on the Commons Building to match the new Dorm Addition siding



· Install Lightning Protection to coordinate with existing Commons system



· Commissioning



· Work in the Commons Building includes but limited to Fire Suppression and Alarm, Security systems; replacement of electrical panels; removal of the Dock lift; infilling existing door opening on the lower level.



· Demolition of the Existing Dormitory, site structures, and restoration of the site (Option 1)





Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, shall submit a statement of qualifications to address the following critical elements of the Work:



· Use of Construction Management Software and maintaining project website



· Scheduling coordination with ongoing operations and site constraints



· Working on a remote National Forest site



· Scheduling coordination with site constraints (Spotted Owl Mating Season)





The Period of Performance for the Base Contract and Option 1, if exercised, is a total of 520 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed.



Total Estimated Construction Cost is over $10M.



LOCATION:



Project will be located at 6670 Mt. Hopkins Road, Amado, Arizona 85645



SET ASIDE: Not Applicable





THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The full solicitation, request for proposals, will be released at the end of April; however, there is no guarantee or implication of a guarantee this this project will be solicited. Responses will be due within (45) days of release. Electronic copies will be uploaded to SAM.gov site. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response.



The Smithsonian Institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors. The Smithsonian Institution’s evaluation panel will be the sole entity to determine as to whether an offeror is capable of meeting the requirements to carry out contract performance.



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  • 2011 CRYSTAL DR SUITE 350
  • ARLINGTON , VA 22202
  • USA
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History
  • Apr 17, 2025 03:17 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

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