The Transatlantic Afghanistan District (TAA) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP), utilizing full and open competition for the design and renovation of the existing ANP Regional Training Center (RTC) male compound to accommodate and train up to 300 female students conducting simultaneous courses.  The female compound will include classrooms, instructor offices, billeting, dining facilities, prayer rooms, exercise room, and training yard.  Furniture, fixtures, and exercise equipment will be included however IM/IT will not be included in the acquisition package. The renovation and construction will be constructed in accordance with current building codes, safety, and security standards, and applicable to local standards.

This acquisition will utilize the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process with the intent to award one contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal , conforming to the Request for Proposal (RFP), is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The offerors will submit a technical proposal which will be evaluated using the following evaluation factors: Factor 1- Technical Approach and Qualifications- Design Build Experience, Factor 2- Past performance, Factor 3-Management and Execution Plan, and Factor 4-Price.

Award will made as a whole to the offeror whose proposal conforms to all requirements of the specifications and is the lowest price technically acceptable.  Offerors are advised that an award may be made without discussion or any contact concerning the proposal received.  The NAICS code for this project is 236220.  Estimated cost range of this project is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00 USD.  The expected period of performance is 500 days.  Issue date for Request for Proposals is on or about 18 June 2015, with proposals due by 3:00 pm, local time, on or about July 9, 2015.  Complete evaluation criteria will be conveyed within the RFP.  The contract is to be awarded in a Firm-Fixed Price basis only.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be covered by the agency.  Solicitations documents will only be issued on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) home page located at www.fbo.gov.  Hard copies will not be provided.  No written or faxed requests will be accepted.  Contractors are responsible for printing hard copies of the solicitations.  All amendments issued will be posted to FBO at the above address.  Hard copies of amendments will not be furnished.  It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the web site for any amendments to this solicitation.  Contractors are required to download the solicitation (including specifications and drawings) and all amendments.  Liquidated damages will be specified.

All offerors are advised that this requirement may be cancelled or rescinded at any time during the solicitation, selection, evaluation, and/or final award process.  This acquisition is unrestricted.  Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance will be required.

The point of contact for this procurement is Mr. Charles H. Hollingsworth, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Afghanistan District, Bagram AFB, APO AE 09354.  You may reach Mr. Hollingsworth via email at [email protected].