FA4528-24-R-AE01 - Request for Resumes UPDATED.pdf

FA4528-24-R-AE01

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AT MINOT AIR FORCE BASE

REQUEST FOR RESUMES

The 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot AFB, ND is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm to perform Title I, Title II, and Other A-E services for an open-end A-E design contract. The successful A-E firm shall be primarily architectural in nature and provide a full range of other engineering disciplines (including, as a minimum, electrical, mechanical, civil, fire protection, and structural). The 5th Contracting Squadron will award one indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract comprising of a base year with four options. The successful A-E will be guaranteed a one-time minimum of $2,500.00. No specific minimum amount is guaranteed in any of the option years. Task orders issued against the IDIQ contract will be firm fixed price. The maximum contract amount shall not exceed $7,000,000.00 for the life of the contract. The minimum task order amount is $2,500.00 and the maximum task order amount is expected to be $500,000.00 unless mutually agreed upon by both parties.

The estimated contract award date will be around the timeframe of June 2024. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to site visits, field investigations, development of design analyses, plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, other necessary documents for contract accomplishment, and other studies, investigations, and services as required. In addition to services related to design, the following services may be required during the life of the contract: technical reports, studies, planning, surveys, investigations, economic analysis, review of shop drawings, review of contractor submittals, collateral equipment lists, construction consultation, construction inspection services, Title II inspection services, construction record drawing services, and other A-E work in support of design and construction.

Projects may also involve landscape design, interior design, cost estimating, Geographic Information System (GIS) services and antiterrorism/physical security engineering services. The existence of asbestos, lead paint, or other hazardous materials affecting construction or required demolition in various project areas is possible.

The Government intends on evaluating firms who respond to this notice using the procedures set forth in FAR 36.6, DFARS 236.6 and AFI 32-1023. Thes procedures include a board evaluation of the firms’ submissions and SF330. The board will then hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms.

NOTE: Any firm submitting a proposal must meet the definition of a firm in FAR 36.102.

SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. A-E Selection will be limited to firms submitting an SF 330. The Statement of Work for these services is attached to this advertisement.

1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. This criterion is primarily concerned with the qualifications of the key personnel and not the number of personnel, which is addressed under the capacity criterion. As required by FAR 52.236-25, an architect or engineer registered to practice in the particular profession shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work. Professional qualifications include:

a. Professional registration of each discipline’s lead engineer. It is highly desired that key personnel hold current professional registration in North Dakota.

b. Knowledge and application of sustainable design principles, including prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in site, facility, and landscape design. It is preferred that key personnel have experience with HPSB certification.

c. The A&E firm (or a consultant for the firm) shall have the capability to prepare data for direct incorporation into the GeoBase geographic information system maintained at Minot AFB, ND.

d. The A-E cost estimator must hold a current Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) certification from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACEI).

e. The lead estimator shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience estimating government construction.

2. Offerors are also to include the following:

a. Quality Control Plan: An explanation of the firm's management approach, management of subcontractors (if applicable), quality control procedures, procedures to ensure that internal resources are not overcommitted, and an organizational chart showing the inter-relationship of management and various team components (including subcontractors) in the SF 330. The organization chart shall be no larger than 11" x 17". An 11" x 17" paper will count as one page for the organization chart. In Section H, also indicate the estimated percentage of involvement of each firm on the proposed team. Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and disciplined coordination of plans and specifications.

b. List key personnel responsible as follows:

• Introduction to resumes: Limit 5 pages.

• Key personnel: Limit 1 individual per category for a total of 9. Offerors’ Key Personnel

List shall cover the discipline positions below and provide the minimum information for each person: 1) Years of experience, 2) Projects previously worked.

Program Manager Quality Control Architect Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Cost Estimator

• Personnel resumes: Limit 2 pages per individual.

• Additional information: Limit 23 pages for the intro and resumes

3. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. This includes, but is not limited to, existing facility renovations and repair, new facilities, pavements, and utility designs, with:

a. Knowledge of Architect and Engineering in the general geographical area of Minot AFB, ND, and knowledge of the locality of the project. Examples include knowledge of geological features, climatic conditions or local construction methods that are unusual or unique.

b. Knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineering requirements to include Unified Facilities Criteria and Air Force Policy Directives, Instructions, Pamphlets, Manuals, Technical Data Bulletins and Engineering Technical Letters.

c. Ability to prepare design-build construction contract packages.

d. Knowledge of Air Force requirements for force protection and anti-terrorism design including ICD/S 705 Standard, and comprehensive and structural interior design as well as Customer Concept Documents (CCDs).

e. Knowledge of building commissioning with emphasis on mechanical and electrical systems.

f. Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria specifications and United States National CAD Standard.

4. Capacity to accomplish multiple task orders up to $500,000.00 per task order within the required timeframe. Firm's experience with similar size projects and the available capacity of key disciplines when evaluating the capacity of a firm to perform the work in the required time will be considered.

5. Past Performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry. The Government will consider and evaluate offeror’s past performance information deemed recent and relevant for the requirements of this RFP. The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices, CPARS, and commercial sources to assess performance. Recent and Relevant is defined in the subparagraphs below:

Recency: Any completed design work described in the paragraphs above. The effort must be ongoing (50% complete) or must have been completed within the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Past performance information that is not recent will not be evaluated.

Relevancy: Having successfully completed design work described in the paragraphs above and must have been actively engaged as a contractor, either prime or subcontractor, performing such work with the value of contracts at a minimum of a similar dollar value (at least $100,000), physical size, complexity, and function, utilizing techniques relevant to those required by this solicitation.

• Sample projects:

- Limit 5 projects, 5 pages each

- Must have been accomplished within the past 5 years

- Provide POC and contact information

6. Location in the general geographical area of the project (within 10 hours from Minot AFB, ND).

Knowledge of probable site conditions and local requirements which can affect projects.

Knowledge of the local permitting processes and the ability to obtain required permits. General knowledge of the locality of the projects (Minot AFB and surrounding areas in North Dakota).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 for Engineering Services; Size Standard is $25.5 million. Contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. You may access SAM at http://www.sam.gov/ or 1-866-606-8220. This acquisition is set aside for small business and will be competed using A-E selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.6, Architect-Engineer Services. This is not a Request for Proposal.

Interested A-E firms desiring consideration shall submit the appropriate data described in the Standard Form 330 (SF330), Architect-Engineer Qualifications. All information must be submitted on the SF330 and shall not include other formats referencing the SF330 in lieu of submitting the SF330. Submit packages in accordance with the following guidelines/limits for contents:

Format for proposals shall be as follows:

• The proposals will be 8 1/2" x 11" paper or standard A4 paper, except for foldouts used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11" x 17".

• A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information.

• Typing shall not be less than 12-point font.

• Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required.

Responses must be received by May 2, 2024, at 2:00PM CST.

All questions in response to this request must be emailed to nitra.latta.2@us.af.mil and justin.rice.9@us.af.mil no later than 18 April 2024 at 1400 CST. The Government will not be held responsible for answering any questions after this time. All questions/answers resulting from this notice will be posted to SAM.gov.

Responses may be provided electronically to the points of contact listed below. If attachments exceed an aggregate size of 8MB, offerors are to either submit as email 1 of 2 etc. or request a DoD SAFE link. It is incumbent upon the offeror to request and obtain an acknowledgement of receipt for electronic submission. Deliver completed capability package to:

5 CONS

Attn: Justin Rice or Nitra Latta

165 MISSILE AVENUE

MINOT AFB ND 58705-5027

Primary POC:

Justin Rice, (701) 723-4674, justin.rice.9@us.af.mil

Alternate POC:

Nitra Latta, (701) 723-4189, nitra.latta.2@us.af.mil

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Statement of Work

2. SF 330