Attach 1 - Request for Qualifications Italiano Update.docx

SYNOPSIS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN SERVICES. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENT

The 19th Contracting Squadron is requesting Architect-Engineer Qualifications, SF 330s, from qualified Architect Engineer (A-E) firms interested in providing A-E services in support of Little Rock AFB (LRAFB), AR and the LRAFB areas of responsibility at the All-American Landing Zone on Camp J.T. Robinson; North Little Rock, AR and the Blackjack Drop Zone--located between 'El Paso and Romance, AR. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-1023, FAR Subpart 36.6 and all other applicable laws and regulations.

This announcement is open to all small business firms permitted by law to practice the professions of Architecture or Engineering in the United States. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 541310-Architectural Services.

The A-E services will be any service normally provided by, but not limited to: professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by applicable State law, which the State law requires to be performed or approved by a registered architect or engineer, professional services of an architectural or engineering nature associated with design or construction of real property, other professional services of an architectural or engineering nature or incidental services that logically or justifiably require performance by registered architects or engineers or their employees.

The A-E services required include but are not limited to the following: studies, investigations, surveying, mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive and community planning, requirement documents, construction statement of work development, conceptual designs, full designs, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering services associated with designing commercial and industrial type projects and implementation of comprehensive planning programs. Complete design work includes the design plans, drawings, cost estimates, specifications and other support documents as required to execute maintenance, repair, construction, general facility renovation projects and graphic land use plans.

Typical projects for multi-discipline A-E firms include, but are not limited to new construction of buildings and structures, alteration and repair of buildings, structures, roads, grounds, roofs, miscellaneous services and utilities including Jet A fuel systems. Disciplines and capabilities may be represented within the same firm or with consultants that regularly work with the primary firm. Registered, licensed professionals shall oversee all Design Services and shall stamp all prepared construction documents.

Firms are also reminded of the requirement at FAR 36.601-3(a), which requires that the Architect-Engineer specify in the construction design specifications, use of the maximum practicable amount of recovered materials consistent with the performance requirements, availability, price reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness. Where appropriate, the Architect-Engineer must consider energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction to the maximum extent practicable in developing the construction design specifications to include keeping a LEED notebook.

The selected A-E firm(s) will be required to participate in site visit meetings (when requested) within five (5) calendar days after receiving the request for proposal for an upcoming project. Familiarity with English and the metric system of measurements is required. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) capability and compatibility with AutoCAD (latest version) and capability to digitize existing drawings for CADD use are also required.

No additional project information will be given to A-E firms at this time. The services required for each upcoming project will be negotiated under a separate Task Order and detailed in the associated Statement of Project Scope. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing potential projects are discouraged.

Standard Form (SF) 330s will be reviewed for possible award of up to four (4) firm-fixed priced Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for multi-discipline A-E Services. Each resulting IDIQ will have a one (1) year base period and four (4) one (1) year option periods. An option period may be exercised when the preceding performance period expires or when the maximum quantity for the base period or preceding option period has been exhausted or nearly exhausted. The contract rates for the basic period shall begin on the date of the contract award and shall continue for 365 calendar days or until the upcoming option period is exercised. Professional A-E services for projects will be accomplished under Task Orders issued against the resulting IDIQs. All Task Orders to be awarded under this Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) will be competed under FAR 16.505, Fair Opportunity, in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (40 USC Chapter 11), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 236.6.All awarded IDIQ contracts (inclusive of options) will have a cumulative value NOT TO EXCEED $15 million.

II. EVALUATION & SELECTION CRITERIA

Each A-E firm must demonstrate their qualifications (including key subcontractors) with respect to the Selection Criteria listed below in descending order of importance:

1. Past performance with respect to execution of both DoD and private industry contracts in terms of high-quality work, delivery on or ahead of schedule, and with cost and recognized budget control. In addition to reviewing the past performance provided for the Example Projects listed in Part I Section F of the SF 330, government personnel will gather/review relevant past performance information obtained through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

2. Professional qualifications (resumes or curriculum vital and proof of professional registration) of key personnel of the A-E firm and consultants, to include subcontractors, and the project team (team/office actually accomplishing the work), necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Each firm will indicate selected consultants, to include, but not limited to the following design disciplines: architectural to include landscape architects, civil engineer (general plus airfield design), structural, mechanical (primarily HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and EMCS), environmental {hazardous waste identification, disposal and design) and electrical (building design, fire detection and alarm systems, exterior lighting, airfield lighting design, underground primary and secondary electrical distribution and communications systems, i.e. telephone, communications and fiber optics, LAN), LEED accredited professional, fire protection engineer. The A-E firm may subcontract portions of the requirement to licensed/ registered professionals. However, substitutions for key personnel after contract award must be with personnel having equal or higher qualifications. Substitutions must also be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to initiating substitution.

3. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work' required, to include CADD capability and compatibility with AutoCAD (latest version), capability to digitize existing drawings for CADD use, experience in Air Force design projects, energy conservation, LEED, pollution control, waste reduction and the use of recovered materials. Other DoD and private sector experience may be submitted but preference will be given for AF project experience.

4. Professional capacity to complete projects within the established time limits and meeting project dollar thresholds. Availability of proper resources to accomplish the project and the effect other DoD and private sector work in the office will have on the Little Rock AFB workload. The A-E firm and proposed subcontractors must demonstrate the ability to complete multiple Task Orders simultaneously.

5. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project.

6. Volume of DoD contracts awarded in the previous 12 months.

III. SUBMITTAL FORMAT WITH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Submit electronic documents for each proposal. Complete the SF 330 with all required information. Also, see Little Rock AFB Special Instructions immediately following Part I & Part II.

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Part I: Contract-Specific Qualifications

Section A. Contract Information

Section B. Architect-Engineer Point of Contact

Section C. Proposed Team List the Team Members in the following order:

For FA4460-23-R-00XX

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

1) Architect

2) Mechanical Engineer

3) Electrical Engineer

4) Civil Engineer

5) Structural Engineer

6) Environmental Engineer

7) Landscape Architect

8) Interior Designer

9) LEED Accredited Professional

10) Asbestos Abatement Consultant

11) Field Inspector

12) Fire Protection Specialist

Section D. Organizational Chart of Proposed Team Little Rock AFB Special Instructions – Provide an Organizational Chart in ladder diagram format with a box for Design Team, Project Manager, and for each mandatory discipline stated above for ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES or ENGINEERING SERVICES. List the proposed Team Members in the box under their respective discipline. Indicate each Team Member professional qualifications and employer; and designate the employer as the Principal Firm (PF), Branch Office (BO), Partnership (P), or Joint Venture (JV). Show with connecting lines the interrelationships within and outside of the A-E organization.

Section E. Resumes of Key Personnel Proposed for this Contract Little Rock AFB Special Instructions – Submit maximum five relevant projects for each Member in which the proposed Team Member had a significant role. Submit in the same order listed above in Section C: Proposed Team, 1) projects located on Little Rock or other Air Force Bases, 2) design completed on or after 1 January 2018, 3) construction completed on or after 1 January 2021, 4) design-bid-build, 5) industrial or medical, 6) repair or alteration, 7) multiple discipline projects, 8) projects requiring LEED Certification, Life Safety, or Environmental Analysis, 9) projects with Construction Cost Greater than $500K, and 10) projects performed with current firm.

Field Inspector: The government may elect to supplement their inspection team with a part or full time Field Inspector. The following are qualifications for the position:

Functional Responsibility: Responsible as a Construction Representative for surveillance of construction projects. Provide comprehensive oversight to assure projects are constructed according to contract plans and specifications, and shall monitor the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC), Environmental Protection and Safety Programs. Conduct Quality Assurance inspection tests, and utilizes knowledge of construction methods and materials to identify discrepancies in the plans, specifications and site conditions. Gather field data for modifications and claims and maintains daily and periodic records.

Qualifications Required: Position requires a minimum of five years specialized experience related to knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques as a quality assurance representative specialist. Resume must reflect the specialized experience required to qualify for the position. Resumes will be evaluated to ensure experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet duties and responsibilities of each respective discipline.

Minimum Education: BA/BS degree in appropriate field or equivalent specialized work experience; experience may be substituted for education (i.e. Master’s Degree or any other certifications).

Section F. Example Projects which best Illustrate Proposed Team’s Qualifications for this Contract Little Rock AFB Special Instructions – Submit maximum five recently completed design-bid-build or design-build projects designed by the Architect-Engineer Firm, preferably with the same role members proposed for the Team. Include projects that clearly state 1) to be constructed on Little Rock or any other Air Force Base, 2) to have designs completed on or after 1 January 2019, 3) to be construction complete on or after 1 January 2020, 4) to be design-bid-build, 5) to be industrial or medical, 6) to be primarily repair or alteration, 7) to have multiple discipline complexity, 8) to have required LEED certification, Life Safety, or Environmental Analysis, 9) to have a construction cost greater than $500K, 10) to be occupied during construction and require phasing, 11) to be designed with same team members as the proposed Team as elaborated below in Section G.

Section G. Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects Little Rock AFB Special Instructions – Indicate the proposed Team Members that played a major role in the design of the Example Projects listed in Section F.

Section H. Additional Information Little Rock AFB Special Instructions –

1. Provide a list of Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded in the last 3 years. Please be sure to include the contract number, award date, and a brief description of the services provided.

2. Provide information describing the firm's capacity to accomplish the required services.

a. Metric Experience

b. Computer and CADD Experience

c. Quality Assurance/Control

d. Cost Control Approach

3. List personnel on the proposed team that are LEED accredited.

4. Describe the proposed teams experience in providing planning and design services that include energy conservation, pollution control, waste reduction, and the use of recycled materials.

Part II: General Qualifications of Firm, Branch Office, or Key Consultant

Little Rock AFB Special Instructions – Clearly state 1) a greater number of years under the current Firm Name, 2) the Principal Firm to be classified as a Type “S”, Small Business, 3) the number of engineers, technicians, and CADD draftsmen employed by the Principal Firm, 4) the minimum dollar amount of the prior 3 years of Federal Government Awards to the Principal Firm.

IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO A-E FIRM

Qualified firms are invited to submit one (1) completed SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, and associated documents. Attached for use is an editable SF 330. Submit completed package electronically to Ms. Camille Drackette, SSgt Asim Scipio AND Mr. Arthur Brown at camille.drackette@us.af.mil , asim.scipio@us.af.mil , and arthur.brown.17@us.af.mil. If the file is too large (over 8M) to send through email the SAFE website may be used to upload the documents at https://safe.apps.mil. (A request via email will be required)

The SF 330 must fully address all Evaluation Factors in order for the Firm to be considered for selection per General Instructions and Individual Agency Instructions stated on the SF 330 and per the additional Little Rock AFB Special Instructions provided herein.

Only the information specifically requested or otherwise permitted herein will be evaluated.

The Firm Organization Chart, the customer recommendation, and the information specifically permitted herein shall be attached to the SF 330; and each provided on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper.

The SF 330 will have NO attachments.

Firms not providing the requested information in the format directed by this synopsis may be negatively evaluated under the selection criteria.

A-E firm must have Past Performance Information (ex. Past Performance Questionnaire) provided by previous clients for each of the Example Projects listed in Part I Section F of the SF 330. Refer to the attached Past Performance Information Instructions & Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The offeror (A-E Firm) is responsible for ensuring the PPQs are completed and submitted to the 19th Contracting Squadron NO LATER THAN the SF 330 due date.

If a Teaming Arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement. Include any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past relevant contracts.

SUBCONTRACTOR CONSENT

Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor's consent. Provide with the SF 330 a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor. Refer to the attached Subcontractor Consent Form.

Documents submitted in response to this notice must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and all applicable government standards or regulations.

2. Evaluation Factors listed in this notice.

3. Any limitation on the number of SF 330 pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this document will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed.

Only the following documents should be submitted:

1. SF 330 & Associated Documents

2. Past Performance Information

All responses received before the response date of this notice will be considered for selection. To be eligible for contract award, the A-E firm must be permitted by law to practice the professions of Architecture or Engineering in the United States. The A-E firm must be registered in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) at www.sam.gov .

QUESTIONS:

Please direct any questions in writing to the Primary, Alternate, and Contracting Officer listed below. Only questions submitted in writing will be considered. Please include the following in the email subject line: A-E Question: [A-E Firm Name]. All questions shall be submitted no later than 21 Jul 2023.

Points of Contact at Little Rock AFB Contracting Office: