AE_SBSA_MATOC_General_Design_Architect_Engineering_Services.pdf

Small Business Set-Aside Multidiscipline Indefinite Delivery Contracts under the Jurisdiction of the Savannah District and South Atlantic Division (SAD).

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This announcement is 100% set-aside for Small Business only.

The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to award a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Pool of Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) for General Design.

Contracts awarded because of this announcement will be administered by Savannah District for use on federal projects under its jurisdiction and, if requested, for other Corps of Engineers Districts. The intent is to award a MATOC pool with a target of seven (7) Architect-Engineers (A- E) firms with an ordering period of five (5) years and a total shared capacity not to exceed $140M. These contracts are procured in accordance with the Selection of Architect Engineers Statute as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms are selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330 – Engineering Services - size standard $25.5M

All A-Es, including subcontractors, are cautioned to review the restrictions of FAR 9.5 Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest and 36.209 - Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms. Any A-E, including subcontractors, that prepares a Design-Build Request for Proposal for a particular project will be restricted from participating in any contractor task order for the Design-Build of that project. Offerors are cautioned to read this announcement in its entirety. Contracts awarded from this announcement are administered by the Savannah District for use on federal projects under its jurisdiction and, if requested, by other Army Corps of Engineers Districts. Task orders are negotiated firm-fixed price and are primarily for design of projects with a construction value at or below $5 million. Contracts with higher or lower values may be executed.

Task orders are firm-fixed-price (FFP) and negotiated using the binding rates for the level of effort required to meet the needs of the government for the project. Assignment of individual task orders will be in accordance with the Task Order Requirement Notice (TORN) process. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM website: http://www.fsd.gov or by contacting the SAM Customer Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Task orders to be issues under this announcement may consist of, but is not limited to: preparation of reports, studies, master planning, project planning, design criteria, preparation of drawings and specifications, value engineering (VE) studies, Internal Technical Review (ITR), commissioning, cost estimates, survey, and other general A-E services for multi-disciplined new construction, renovation projects for military and other government agencies. The work primarily consists of the design of new vertical construction on facilities commonly found at military installations (barracks, dining facilities, offices, training facilities, equipment maintenance facilities, labs, Child Development Centers, etc.) as well as horizontal construction projects (airfields, roads, ranges, etc. The A-E may be required to provide construction phase, commissioning, and other services that may include preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawing review, and commissioning/start-up/fit-up design support. All designs must comply with the Savannah District Design Manual. All designs utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. BIM software platform and drawing file format will be determined per task order. All drawing files will be developed using the Architect/Engineer/Contractor (A/E/C) Standard, as supplemented by the Savannah District instructions.

3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria for this project are listed below in descending order of importance. Submissions are evaluated on each factor below. Each of the first five factors is assigned a rating from outstanding to unsatisfactory, based on the risk that the offeror will successfully perform the factor. The remaining factor will be used as a secondary tiebreaker among firms that are technically equal. An overall consensus rating will be given to each submission. Awards are made to the firms determined to be the most highly qualified. Factors listed below are rated based on a relative weighting as follows: Significantly More Important -the factor is at least two times greater in value than another factor. More Important - the factor is greater in value than another factor but less than two times greater. Equal - the factor is of the same value or nearly the same as another factor. For this solicitation, Factor 1 (Specialized Experience and Technical Competence) and Factor 2 (Key Personnel) are weighted equally, and each is significantly more important than Factor 3 (Past Performance), which is more important than Factor 4 (Work Management), which is more important than Factor 5 (Knowledge of Locality). Factor 6 (Volume of DoD Contract Awards) will be used as a *tiebreaker* among firms that are technically equal.

Information on each factor should be submitted FOR THE OFFICE AND/OR EMPLOYEE PERFORMING THE WORK IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. It is recognized that for firms with multiple offices, a project team may be formed from personnel from more than one office. If more than one office is represented, this must be stated clearly in the work management plan. Additionally, the Selection Board will consider the performance risk associated with that team not being located in the same geographic location and the geographical proximity to the supported projects.

A. FACTOR 1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE. Specialized experience and technical competence over the past 7 years is evaluated through (in descending order of importance within this category): a. Design of new facilities or utility systems of various types, sizes, and complexities; b. Rehabilitation of existing facilities or utility systems of various types, sizes, and complexities. c. Design of projects on Army or Air Force installations; d. Cost engineering using Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES); e. Sustainable design utilizing LEED rating tools; f. Preparation of the development of the technical information for design-build Request for Proposals; g. Application of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection criteria;

h. Construction phase services including shop drawing review and preparation of O&M manual;

i. Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Bentley BIM software and REVIT using Autodesk software. Technical competence is judged on performance, design complexity, and demonstrated value added by the design team.

B. FACTOR 2 - KEY PERSONNEL. Provide resumes for qualified professional personnel in Section E of SF 330 in the numbers indicated (9 total resumes) and in the following key disciplines, that require licensure, registration, and/or certification: architect (1), structural engineer (1), civil engineer (1), mechanical engineer (1), electrical engineer (1), fire protection engineer (1), geotechnical engineer (1), land surveyor (1), and certified industrial hygienist (1).

Provide resumes for other key personnel as follows (5 total resumes - registration/certification is encouraged): project manager (1), interior designer (1), cost estimator (1), and landscape architect (1). The fire protection engineer must be either: an engineer having a BS or MS degree in fire protection engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of 5 years' work experience in fire protection engineering; or, a registered PE who has passed the NCEE fire protection engineering written exam; or a registered PE in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience dedicated to fire protection engineering.

Show all key personnel for whom resumes are provided on the organizational chart. Indicate additional staff available for work on this contract on the chart by numbers. Show lines of responsibility and communication between project team leaders and team members.

The evaluation of all key personnel considers education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm.

C. FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE. Offerors must submit either five (5) Contracting Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings OR five (5) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) from the previous 3 years from the date this synopsis was issued.

Past performance on DoD and other contracts is evaluated on technical complexity, quality of work, compliance with design schedules and project cost estimating control. Indication of favorable performance ratings, awards, and repeat clientele in Section H of SF 330 is recommended. Contractors shall demonstrate their previous success and reliability and include detailed descriptions of past projects similar in scope and complexity, highlighting objectives, budgets, durations, and challenges overcome. Government and customer testimonials to emphasize satisfaction and the contractor's ability to exceed expectations. Additionally, contractors shall provide performance metrics, such as on-time completion rates and budget adherence, while showcasing their expertise in managing risks and maintaining quality standards. The Government reserves the right to use any information, from any resource available to it, to evaluate past performance. The evaluation of this factor is based on the past performance information from CPARS or PPQs from the previous 3 years from the date this synopsis was issued.

D. FACTOR 4 - WORK MANAGEMENT. Present a management plan in Section H of the SF

330. Work management is evaluated based on the overall design management plan provided per the instructions. The design quality management plan should include: an organization chart in Section D of SF 330 and briefly address the management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, project cost estimating, design schedule control, and the coordination of in-house disciplines and consultants. Clearly indicate the primary office where work will be performed and its staffing. Identify any work not done by the primary office.

Address the firm's capacity and necessary experience to perform five simultaneous task orders in a 180-day period with a design fee of $250,000 or more.

FACTOR 5 - KNOWLEDGE OF LOCALITY. Demonstrate knowledge of the locality as it pertains to design and construction methods of DoD projects in the Savannah District Area of Responsibility in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. These locations include, but are not limited to, Ft. Liberty, Ft. Eisenhower, Ft. Jackson, Ft. Stewart, Ft.

Moore, Gillem Enclave, Moody AFB, Hunter AAF, Seymour Johnson AFB, and Robins AFB. At a minimum, discuss the firm’s knowledge of, and experience with, seismic, wind loading, geotechnical, and permitting considerations for the locality.

FACTOR 6 - VOLUME OF DOD CONTRACT AWARDS. The volume of DoD general design contract awards in the last 5 years (60 months) from the solicitation date. Volume of DoD Contract Awards will only be used as a *tie-breaker* factor among firms that are essentially technically equal.

4. TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW: Firms chosen as the Most Highly Qualified will be given a telephonic interview, the results of which are factored into the firms overall rating. The following questions are provided for the short-listed firms to provide a written and telephonic response:

A. Discuss three important lessons learned from your example projects on your SF 330 Part I that would be applicable to this contract.

B. Discuss your quality control procedures that ensure the proper coordination of disciplines and the development of the best design solution the first time.

C. Describe your firm's approach for involving the project sponsors, stakeholders, USACE, etc.

in the design process.

5. QUESTIONS/PROJNET: Questions concerning submissions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet. ProjNet will close for submissions 7 days before closing date.

Bidder Inquiry Key No. 2SCBDH-3QQ564

Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

➢ From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

➢ Identify the Agency as USACE.

➢ Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

➢ Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

➢ Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

➢ Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret

Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

➢ Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

➢ Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access: Steps 1 through 3: same as above.

➢ 4. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

➢ 5. Click Continue. A page will then open asking for the answer to your Secret Question.

➢ 6. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system.

6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having capabilities to perform this work must submit Parts I and II of the SF 330, not to exceed 20 Megabytes, as one file using Adobe

Acrobat (.pdf). Part I of the SF 330 should not exceed 50 pages, including 15 pages for Section H. Font size shall be 10 point or larger font. Resumes in Part I, Section E and example projects in Part I, Section F shall not exceed one page each. An Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will not be considered a single project for Section F Example Projects. Indicate in Section C.11 if the prime has worked with the team members in the past eight years. In Section G.26, include the firm with which each of the key personnel is associated. FIRMS MUST INCLUDE THE UNIQUE

ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) AND CAGE CODE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE FIRM

PERFORMING THE WORK IN SECTION B.5 OF THE SF 330. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Submissions are to be received by 16-JAN- 2025, 4:00 PM EST. Any submissions received after the exact time specified for receipt is considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208 Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals. Please see additional guidance below.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE WEBSITE LISTED BELOW.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION SENT VIA EMAIL OR FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

HAND CARRIED SUBMISSION IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

6.1 The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their proposal using the following link:

https://piee.eb.mil/

** The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposal are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for proposals to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

6.2 FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File

Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information

(PII) in the File Description.) Submissions are in Adobe PDF format.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W912HN25R2000_COMPANY NAME_

6.3 In order to submit through the Solicitation Module in PIEE, you must have an active

Proposal Manager role in PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil/.

To upload the proposal in Solicitation module in PIEE:

Ensure you have an active role as with the Proposal Manager in PIEE.

Log into PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil/ to access the Solicitation Module.

Select Solicitation icon.

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At the Home screen of the Solicitation Module, select the Search link to find the solicitation you intend to post an offer against.

In the Solicitation Search Criteria filter by entering the complete solicitation number and for

Status, select Open, then click Search.

When search results display, select the solicitation number link to open the solicitation.

The solicitation displays, with information as view only.

To post the offer, click the Offer tab.

Click the Add button to add an offer to the solicitation.

Select the applicable CAGE Code for which you are submitting the offer. The list is prefiltered based on the CAGEs in the Proposal Manager’s profile.

Click on the Choose Files link to upload attachments that comprise your offer.

Enter Signature Date and click Signature button after entering all necessary information.

Sign Document pop-up will be displayed requiring the user to enter a Digital Pin and OTP. Click the Sign and Submit button to continue.

After successfully adding the Offer a success message of the submission will be displayed providing confirmation of on-time/late proposal receipt.

6.4 Frequently Asked Questions visit:

https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module

6.5 For additional instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

6.6 For additional instructions on the Solicitation module and Proposal Manager roles, please refer to the following link:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

PERSONAL VISITS FOR DISCUSSING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL NOT BE

SCHEDULED.

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