Architect & Engineering Services- South-Central Region
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS OR PROPOSALS. A SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE THAT WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Please only respond to this sources sought notice if you are interested in submitting a proposal and capable of performing the corresponding work required. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), South-Central Regional Office (SCRO) anticipates the need for a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), firm-fixed price contract for supplemental architect-engineer (A/E) services with one-year base requirement and up to four option years. While the Government anticipates multiple awards, no more than three awards are expected.
The services will be for various FBOP facilities in the South-Central Region to include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The Contractor shall provide A/E services that fully cover all disciplines required for a complete job. Services shall include but not be limited to: architecture, electrical, mechanical, structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, elevator, life safety, fire safety, code-compliance, LEED certification, Section 106, hazardous material consultant services, life safety inspections, investigations, land surveys, materials testing services, comprehensive subsurface investigations, preparation of construction documents, estimates, bidding services, construction administration and/or assistance to FBOP staff in the preparation of in-house designs or related work. Services may also include special studies, reports, programming, site evaluations, environmental assessment for remediation, and other associated work.
Most projects will take place in a fully occupied, fully operational, secure correctional environment. Most projects require complex design effort and detail along with extensive coordination between design disciplines, the institution, and the SCRO during design and construction. Institutions, located at a total of sixteen (16) different site locations in the FBOP South-Central Region, are comprised of four (4) prison complexes, several institutions and satellite camps. Projects at select institutions may involve issues of national security.
Given the close coordination needed between the successful firms and the SCRO, selections of firms will be limited geographically to those located within the four states the FBOP South-Central Region institutions and SCRO are located in (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana). Firms are to perform services as required by the issuance of individual task orders. The guaranteed annual minimum amount of each contract is $10,000 and the estimated annual maximum is $1,500,000. The maximum amount of any individual task order is $1,500,000. Services will be required for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods (if exercised) for a total of up to 60 months from the date of award.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 541310 with a corresponding small business size standard of $12.5 million average annual receipts for the firms preceding three fiscal years. Firms larger than this average will be considered large businesses and will be required to submit a small business subcontracting plan if selected to submit a proposal unless the services will be completed fully in-house by the firm for the entire contract duration.
Interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. NAICS code 541310 is requested to be included where applicable in registrations.
This requirement will be fulfilled pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6 and the Brooks Act. Pursuant to FAR 36.209 and 36.606(c), for any firm(s) receiving award under this requirement, no construction contract may be awarded to the firm (including any of its subsidiaries or affiliates) that designs the corresponding project.
Interested firms located within Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are requested to respond to this notice by adding their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting by March 7, 2025. The synopsis of proposed contract action will include further instructions for responding to this opportunity. Interest contractors are advised to continuously monitor https://sam.gov for all future updates.
ULFGL9LK4LE7 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office
2/24/25, 12:00 PM Multiple Award IDIQ Contract for Architect Engineer Services, GSA Region 9 (AZ, NV, CA, HI)
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to establish a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architect-Engineer (AE) services to support projects in GSA Region 9, covering Arizona, Nevada, California, and Hawaii. The contract will provide comprehensive design, engineering, and planning services for repair, alteration, and new construction of federal courthouses, office buildings, and land ports of entry. Key evaluation criteria include the AE firms' specialized experience, qualifications of key personnel, past performance, project management capabilities, and knowledge of local conditions. Proposals are due by November 1, 2024, and GSA anticipates making between 3-6 awards per geographic zone.
This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541310 - Architectural Services, with a size standard of $12.5 million in average annual receipts. The IDIQ contracts will have a 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods, and a maximum order limitation of $25 million per contract. Services may be required concurrently for up to five GSA projects per contract awardee.
47PK0124R0018 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 9
9/19/24, 1:21 PM A&E Design Interior/Exterior Refresh Bldg 842
The Department of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command is seeking architectural and engineering (A&E) design services for an interior and exterior refresh of Building 842 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. The project involves comprehensive design work for refinishing a historical hangar, addressing issues such as lead-based paint, repairing hangar doors, fixing interior wall finishes, and resolving HVAC drainage problems. Firms must be located within 250 miles of Maxwell AFB and actively registered in SAM.gov under NAICS codes 541310 or 541330, with prime contractors required to have registered architects and/or engineers on staff. The evaluation criteria will include price, technical acceptability, past performance, and proximity to Maxwell AFB. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on March 5, 2025, with requests for information due by March 7, 2025, and final proposal submissions required by March 21, 2025.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $25,000 and $100,000. The period of performance is set for 90 calendar days, with the project timeline running from April 18 to July 18, 2025. The 42d Civil Engineering Squadron, led by Project Manager Mr. Frank Manning, will oversee the contract. Deliverables will include construction drawings, specifications, design analyses, and cost estimates, with required electronic submissions using AutoCAD 2024, MS Word 2010, and PDF formats. The project will involve detailed design work for Building 842, a hangar originally constructed in 1931, located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, with all design work to be completed and submitted at 95% and Ready to Advertise stages within the specified 90-day period.
FA330025R0004 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
2/21/25, 5:22 PM C1DZ--631-23-002 Upgrade Lab and Radiology A/E
Introduction
Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), supporting VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) and VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (HCS) is seeking potential sources for an upcoming requirement for Architect and Engineering Services as described in the attached statement of work. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (SF330). This notice is a market research tool and has not been set-aside for any small business category, however the notice is issued to determine appropriate set-aside categories. Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement.
Failure to respond to this notice will not impact consideration of architect and engineer firms (or joint ventures) which otherwise meet set-aside requirements and submit responses to the follow-up public announcement. Once the appropriate set-aside is determined, a separate public announcement requesting qualification statements (SF330s) will be publicized on Contract Opportunities in accordance with 40 U.S. Code § 1101 and FAR 36.601.
General Project Description and NAICS
Provide all professional architectural and engineering (A/E) services necessary to develop complete drawings, specifications, cost estimates, site visits and construction period administration associated with renovating the Laboratory/Radiology Wing in Building 1 that meets current design requirements on the Edward P. Boland campus of the Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. This will include total renovation of the approximately 15,000 square-feet of interior space that houses an existing laboratory department and radiology administration space.
The design refresh shall conform to all VA requirements outlined in the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI), ADA, Joint Commission Accreditation Standards, ANSI, SMACNA, IBC, NEC, NFPA as well all requirements of the VA design manuals posted by discipline in the VA Technical Information Library This procurement for Architect & Engineering services is assigned NAICS 541310 Engineering Services which has SBA small business size standard of $12.5 million in average revenue.
Maximum cost of construction is $6.6 Million
Information Sought
The Government requests a letter of interest (or similar document) with responses to the following:
1. State your firm name (as it appears in SAM.gov), firm office location where these services will be performed from, UEI, and socio-economic status of the firm (i.e., verified SDVOSB, WOSB, SB, large business).
What would be the expected make-up of the firm s team in terms of socio-economic categories and estimated percentage of work to be completed by your firm and each subcontractor?
If the procurement is set-aside for any category of small business, generally fifty percent of more of the work would need to be performed by the contractor or a similarly situated subcontractor in terms of percentage of cost. For instance, if set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), 50% or more of the contract would need to be performed by verified SDVOSBs no other small business categories would count towards the percentage. If set-aside for small business, 50% of the contract would be required to be performed by small businesses which would include performance by a verified SDVOSB because they are also a small business. If the procurement is not set-aside and reaches certain dollar thresholds, the Government would negotiate an acceptable subcontracting plan to utilize small business concerns.
A brief statement of overall interest in the project and capability of performing the work in conjunction with ongoing projects.
A brief statement showing experience with Laboratory/Radiology design and renovations.
Experience with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Historical Preservation Office and preparing Section 106 Reports. Describe any design experience in renovating and expanding historical buildings.
Any additional capabilities statements or other documentation that you feel will assist the Government in performing market research and determining the appropriate set-aside.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit the requested information no later than 15:00EST July 07, 2023, to Michael Andersen via email to Michael.andersen1@va.gov. Please include 36C24123Q0813 - Sources Sought Response in the title of the email. The response burden to this notice is expected to be light; lengthy responses are not expected but no maximum page count is assigned. Please keep responses below 7MB or send multiple emails appending to the email subject 1 of n as appropriate. Please contact Michael Andersen at the email above with any questions.
Attachments
1. Scope of Work
36C24123Q0813 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
6/22/23, 1:48 PM Project # 578-19-014 Architectural/Engineering IDIQ Contract for Hines VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois
Page 3 of 3 REQUEST FOR SF 330 36C252-19-Q-0004 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE in accordance with Public Law 109-461. This is a Request for SF330s for Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Services for a single award Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for smaller A/E design projects that are for the design of various nonrecurring maintenance (NRM), SCIP (Strategic Capital Investment Planning) and station level construction projects. Projects will primarily require architectural design and construction period services, however, some multi-discipline engineering support in the form of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design and FCA (Facility Condition Assessment), may be required. Services to include, but are not limited to conceptual design, design programming, preliminary designs, working drawings and specifications, cost estimating, site visits, miscellaneous reports, and construction period services. All work under this IDIQ will be for the Edward J. Hines VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE ISSUED via FBO. A request for proposal will be issued directly to the top-rated firm for which negotiations will commence in accordance with FAR Part 36.606. The anticipated A/E design services, to be awarded, will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Act (Public Law 92-582), Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6, and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6. MILEAGE RESTRICTION: in accordance with VAAR 805.207, this procurement is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) located within a 500-mile radius, within the U.S., of Edward J. Hines VA Hospital, 5000 S 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141. The 500-mile radius restriction will be verified by using the website https://www.freemaptools.com/radius-around-point.htm and verifying the distance from the firm s primary or satellite office location. Period of Performance: Five-Year Ordering Period Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Individual task orders will be established for a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $750,000.00. Contract Ceiling: $6,500,000.00 NAICS Code: 541310 Size Standard: $7.5 Million VETBIZ & SAM: in accordance with VAAR 819.7003, at the time of SF330 submission and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible firm; (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Additionally, all eligible firms must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to be evaluated and eligible for contract award. If the firm is not registered in SAM, you may register online at https://www.sam.gov. EVALUATION FACTORS: selection criteria will be based on the following factors, in descending order of importance, in accordance with FAR 36.602-1 and VAAR 836.602-1: (a) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (b) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team; (c) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials; (d) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (e) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (f) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services; (g) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness; and (h) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. PLEASE NOTE: The AE Evaluation Board must be provided with complete and accurate information for ALL evaluation factors above in order to rank interested and eligible firms. Therefore, the AE firm must expand upon, as it deems necessary, on any evaluation factor not well demonstrated or addressed with Part 1A to Partand Part II of the SF330. The AE firm shall use Part IH and/or use additional sheets to supplement/address all evaluation factors to clearly demonstrate its qualifications. Additionally, keep in mind the submission requirement restrictions outlined below when addressing evaluation factors. SELECTION PROCESS: in accordance with FAR 36.6, SF330s will be evaluated by the evaluation board using the evaluation factors identified in this announcement. After SF330s have been evaluated, discussions/interviews will be held with at least three of the most highly qualified firms. After discussions conclude, the evaluation board will evaluate the qualifications of the firms using the same evaluation factors, taking into consideration both the SF330 submission and subsequent discussions, to select the most preferred firm from the firms considered to be the most highly qualified. Negotiations will then begin with the most preferred firm. LIMITS ON SUBCONTRACTING: in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under 852.219-10(a)(1)(v), it states: The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable. For clarification, 13 CFR 125.6 states in the case of a contract for services (except construction), it (i.e. SDVOSB) will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: interested and eligible firms should submit their current SF330 as follows: 1) One (1) electronic pdf copy via eCMS Vendor Portal: a. See attachments for procedures; b. Size limitation is 20MB; 2) Two (2) paper hard copies mailed to: Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Room 329, Bldg 1 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 ATTN: Alea Barnes, Contracting Officer The SF330s are due on October 19, 2018 at 3:30 PM (CST). Acceptable electronic formats (software) for submission of SF330 packages: (a) Files readable using the current Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF); (b) Files in Adobe PDF Files: When scanning documents scanner resolution should be set to 200 dots per inch, or greater; (c) SF330s shall be provided on standard letter size 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper, limited to a maximum of seventy-five (75), single-sided, single-spaced, and numbered pages. If more than seventy-five (75) single-sided pages are submitted, all pages after seventy-five (75) pages may not be evaluated. The font for text shall be Times New Roman 12-point or larger; (d) Please note that we can no longer accept .zip files due to increasing security concerns. The SF330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP, type in SF330 in the Find a Form block and click on search. No Fax or Email Responses will be accepted: personal visits for discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to alea.barnes@va.gov. VA Primary Point of Contact: Alea Barnes, NCO 12 Contracting Officer, Alea.Barnes@va.gov.
36C25219Q0004 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
9/18/18, 2:52 PM