Offutt AFB, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron Architect-Engineering (A-E) IDIQ Combo Synopsis/Solicitation

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is seeking qualified Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms to provide Title I, Title II, and other specialized engineering services. In accordance with the Brooks Act (RFO Part 36.102), the U.S. Air Force is soliciting Statements of Qualifications via the Standard Form

(SF) 330.

This is not a request for proposal. The Government has no obligation to reimburse a firm for any costs associated with their participation or response. Not responding to this notice shall preclude participation in the subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP). It is the responsibility of the firms to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Amendments to this notice will be posted to SAM.gov and will not be provided individually.

2. CONTRACT DETAILS AND AWARD STRUCTURE

The Government intends to award up to four (4) single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite- Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with each contract corresponding to a separate pool of work.

• Period of Performance: Each contract awarded will consist of a five-year base period and one

(1) five-year option period, creating a total potential period of performance of ten (10) years. The option may be exercised at the Government’s sole discretion in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

• Contract Limits: $49 million ceiling per IDIQ

• Minimum Guarantee: A minimum fee of $1,000 will be guaranteed for the base year of each contract.

• Set-Aside: Each contract will be set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS: 541330 ($25.5M).

Firms may submit qualifications for one or more pools; however, a firm will only be awarded one contract. If a firm is deemed the most highly qualified for more than one pool, the Government reserves the right to select which single contract will be awarded to that firm.

3. POOL STRUCTURE AND SCOPE

• Pool 1 – Specialized Engineering & Consulting: A specialized scope focused on unique, high-security, or advanced engineering analysis, including but not limited to blast consulting, Radio Frequency (RF) shielding design, secure facility (SCIF) design, and acoustics.

• Pool 2 – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering: A combined scope focused on all aspects of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical engineering services.

• Pool 3 – Civil & Structural Engineering: A combined scope focused on civil and general structural engineering services.

• Pool 4 – Architecture & Renovation: A scope focused on comprehensive architectural services, interior design, and programming, with an emphasis on renovation and modernization projects.

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SCOPE OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) SERVICES:

The overall program will provide a full range of Title I and Title II services. Please note: While the scope of work described below is comprehensive for the overall IDIQ program, the specific services required under any individual task order will be restricted to the disciplines relevant to the specific contract pool. The primary service categories include, but are not limited to, the following:

Title I – Investigative and Pre-Design Services (Type A) This category involves the analysis, investigation, and reporting necessary to inform project planning and design decisions. Services may include feasibility studies and planning reports; site investigations and surveys (including geotechnical, environmental, and utility surveys); design and constructability reviews; third-party peer reviews of existing designs; facility condition assessments; the development of project cost estimates and economic analyses; and Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and security vulnerability assessments.

Title I – Design Services (Type B) This category encompasses all aspects of the design process for projects ranging from repair and renovation to new construction. Core activities include the preparation and/or review of contract plans, technical specifications, comprehensive design analyses, supporting engineering calculations, project schedules, and detailed construction cost estimates. These services will span a variety of professional disciplines, which may include architectural, landscape architecture, interior design, civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, communications, security, and environmental engineering. Depending on task order requirements, design deliverables may consist of conceptual sketches, presentation materials like color boards, complete construction documents, Building Information Models (BIM), and/or CAD drawings.

Title II – Construction Period Services This category includes professional services performed during the construction phase of a project to ensure compliance with the design intent. These services may consist of the review of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs); conducting site visits and inspections to observe the progress and quality of work; preparing detailed inspection reports; providing technical support for the negotiation of construction contract modifications; and assisting in project closeout activities, including the review of as-built drawings and support for system commissioning.

4. MANDATORY SUBMISSION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The overall program will provide a full range of A-E services across the four IDIQ contracts. The following sections outline the mandatory requirements for both submission and contract performance.

4.1 Mandatory Pass/Fail Submission Requirements

To be considered for evaluation, submissions shall meet all of the following requirements. Failure to meet any one of these requirements at the time of submission shall result in the submission being deemed non-compliant and ineligible for further consideration.

• a. Timeliness: The submission shall be received by the Government no later than the specified closing date and time. Late submissions will not be evaluated.

• b. Geographic Requirement: The Government has determined that a local presence is critical for the successful and timely execution of the work anticipated under this IDIQ. The nature of the anticipated task orders requires frequent, and often impromptu, on-site meetings and site investigations. A readily available local team is necessary to prevent delays in critical design decisions. Furthermore, a thorough understanding of local building codes, permitting processes, soil conditions, and utility infrastructure is critical for efficient and accurate design. Due to the potential for urgent and emergent design requirements, rapid on-site response time is a key factor for successful contract performance.

o Accordingly, the Offeror shall possess and identify in their submission a full-service, non-residential design office located within a 200-mile radius of 106 Peacekeeper Lane, Offutt AFB, NE.

• c. CMMC Certification: In accordance with DFARS Provision 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, the full text of which is provided in Section 8, the Offeror shall possess a current CMMC Level 2 (self) certification (or higher) in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of submission. The Government will verify the offeror's CMMC status in SPRS as part of the initial compliance review.

4.2 Technical Performance Requirements

The following requirements are mandatory for the performance of work under the resulting contracts:

a. Design Software & Formatting: All design work performed under these contracts shall be executed using AutoCAD or REVIT, version 2024 or newer. Specifications shall be written in SpecsIntact using the latest Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). Designs shall also incorporate Offutt’s latest revision of Front-End Specifications.

b. Licensure: For work performed in Nebraska, all final design documents shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect holding a current, active license in the State of Nebraska.

5. SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection of the firm for each of the four contract pools shall be in accordance with RFO 36.602-1 to the most highly qualified firm based upon the criteria below. The evaluation will focus on determining the most qualified firm; price is not an evaluation factor. The U.S. Air Force intends to hold discussions (interviews) with at least three (3) of the most highly qualified firms for each pool. These discussions or interviews shall be solely for the purpose of clarifying information already contained in the SF330 submittal and shall not be used to allow offerors to correct deficiencies or submit new information.

The selection will be based on the following evaluation factors. Factors 1 through 6 are listed in descending order of importance (Factor 1 is more important than Factor 2, etc.). Factor 7 will only be used as a tiebreaker.

1. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: The Government will evaluate the depth and relevance of the firm's project experience as presented in SF330, Part I, Section F, as it relates to the specific pool(s) being proposed. The evaluation of relevance will consider the similarity in project size, scope, and complexity to the work anticipated at Offutt AFB. As part of this assessment, the Government will consider the firm's demonstrated proficiency in using modern design tools (e.g., AutoCAD/REVIT) to develop the clear, accurate, and constructible design packages described in their project examples. A project description that clearly shows how these tools were used to prevent issues (e.g., through BIM clash detection) will be noted as a strength.

Submission Requirements for Projects:

• Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) project examples per pool, completed within the last seven (7) years.

• For the purposes of this evaluation, a task order on a previous IDIQ contract is considered a single project. Offerors shall not submit an overarching IDIQ contract itself as an example project; instead, list specific, relevant task orders or stand-alone contract awards.

• Joint Ventures (JV): Project experience should ideally be submitted for projects completed by the JV entity. If the JV does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted from the individual JV members. In such cases, offerors shall clearly delineate what portion of the work was performed by the JV member. A signed copy of the Joint Venture agreement shall be included with the submission.

Pool-Specific Evaluation Focus:

a) For Pool 1 (Specialized): The evaluation will focus on identifying significant project experience in blast analysis, RF shielding, SCIF construction, or other highly specialized fields.

b) For Pool 2 (Mechanical & Electrical): The evaluation will focus on identifying a portfolio of work in both mechanical and electrical systems, such as central utility plants, complex HVAC, medium voltage distribution, or mission-critical backup power.

c) For Pool 3 (Civil & Structural): The evaluation will focus on identifying a portfolio of work in site design, paving, stormwater management, and structural analysis.

d) For Pool 4 (Architecture & Renovation): The evaluation will focus on identifying a portfolio of work in comprehensive architectural design, programming, and interior design, with an emphasis on complex renovation projects.

2. Professional Qualifications: The evaluation will assess the qualifications, competence, professional registration (e.g., PE, RA), and relevant experience of the proposed key personnel as presented in SF330, Part I, Section E. The assessment will focus on the qualifications of the individuals proposed for the project team.

3. Past Performance: The prime contractor and/or team members must demonstrate successful performance on similar projects that are recent and relevant. The evaluation will assess the firm's record of performance on recent and relevant contracts.

• Definitions: "Recent" is defined as projects performed within the last seven (7) years prior to the closing date of this synopsis. "Relevant" is defined as completed work of a similar nature (including scope, complexity, and dollar value) to the work in the specific pool being assessed.

• Method of Evaluation: The evaluation will be based on a subjective assessment by the Evaluation Board of the relevance and ratings of the past performance information. Past performance will be evaluated in terms of: 1) Technical/Quality of Product or Service, 2) Schedule/Timeliness, 3) Adherence to Budget, and 4) Management/Business Relations. A demonstrated history of minimal design-related change orders will be considered a strength.

• Sources of Information: The Government will evaluate past performance data based on the projects presented in SF330, Part I, Section F. The Government will primarily review the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Evaluating past performance may also include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources.

• Non-CPARS Projects: For any project submitted in Section F that does not have a finalized CPARS evaluation (e.g., private industry, state/local government), offerors shall provide the following information in SF330, Part I, Section H:

o Project Name/Client o Project Description o Dollar Value o Key Metrics/Outcomes (regarding quality, schedule, and accuracy of design cost estimates) o Accurate Client contact information (Name, Phone, Email)

• Lack of Past Performance: Offerors without a record of relevant past performance may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

4. Capacity to Accomplish the Work: The evaluation will assess the firm's ability to accomplish the work in the required time, considering their present workload and the availability of the project team, as detailed in SF330, Part I, Section G. The assessment will specifically consider the firm's demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond to expanded or short-notice task orders while maintaining quality and cost controls. The ability of the prime contractor and its proposed team to provide services across the entire required geographic area will also be considered. The ability to self-perform critical aspects of the work will be considered a strength.

5. Knowledge of the Locality: The evaluation will assess the offeror's demonstrated knowledge of the geography, climate, local codes, and geology of the Offutt AFB region, as supported by project narratives provided in SF330, Part I, Section F.

6. Quality Control Program: The Government will evaluate the firm's proposed quality control program to be used for all deliverables under this contract. The evaluation will assess the management approach, specific processes for ensuring technical accuracy, and how the program extends to any subcontractors. Offerors should detail their quality control processes in SF330, Part I, Section H.

7. Volume of DoD A-E Contract Awards (tiebreaker): This factor will only be used as a tiebreaker to distinguish between firms deemed technically equal after evaluation of all other factors. The tiebreaker will be based on a preference for the offeror with the highest total number of verifiable DoD A-E prime contract awards (excluding task orders) received by the offeror in the last seven (7) years. Firms shall not submit data for this factor. The Government will independently verify this information using the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and other government databases if a tiebreaker situation arises.

6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested and qualified firms are invited to submit one (1) electronic copy of their completed SF330 package in PDF format. Submissions shall be sent via email to the points of contact listed below.

• Point of Contact (Primary): Cassandra Janousek, Contracting Officer, at cassandra.janousek@us.af.mil

• Point of Contact (Secondary): Blaine Terry, Contract Specialist, at blaine.terry.2@us.af.mil

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mailto:cassandra.janousek@us.af.mil mailto:blaine.terry.2@us.af.mil

6.1 Questions and Clarifications

All questions and requests for clarification regarding this synopsis shall be submitted in writing via email to both the Primary and Secondary Points of Contact listed above.

• Question Deadline: Questions shall be received no later than [Insert Date, e.g., 14 days prior to close] at [Insert Time] Central Time. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

• Email Subject Line: The email subject line for questions shall read: "Questions - Offutt A-E

IDIQ - [FIRM NAME]".

• Answers: The Government will consolidate all timely and relevant questions and provide responses via an official amendment to this synopsis posted on SAM.gov. The Government will not provide individualized responses to firms.

6.2 Submitting for Multiple Pools

If an offeror wishes to be considered for more than one pool, they shall submit a completely separate, standalone SF330 Part I and Part II package for each respective pool. Each separate pool submission is subject to its own 50-page limit.

The email subject line shall read: "SF330 Submission for Offutt A-E IDIQ - [FIRM NAME] - Pool [INSERT SINGLE POOL NUMBER, e.g., 1]".

6.2 Formatting and Content Requirements

The SF330 shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions provided in the form and the following requirements:

• SF330 Form Version: The SF330 information shall be provided per the latest format from the GSA Library located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. All sections of the SF 330 MUST be completed.

• Part I: Technical & Professional Qualifications o Page Limit & Formatting: Part I is strictly limited to 50 pages. A page is defined as one single-sided 8.5" x 11" page. A double-sided page will count as two pages. Pages shall have margins of at least one inch and use a font size of 10-point or larger. The page limit for Part I does not include the cover page, table of contents, section dividers, or a signed Joint Venture agreement, if applicable. Any pages submitted beyond this 50-page limit will be removed and will not be evaluated.

o Branding Requirements: To facilitate the Government's redaction process for an unbiased evaluation, offerors shall limit company logos and letterhead to the cover page only.

• Part II: General Qualifications:

o One Part II is required for each firm and any subcontractor proposed as a team member.

There is no page limit for Part II.

Submissions that fail to comply with all instructions will be deemed non-compliant and removed from further consideration. Company brochures or other marketing materials are not desired.

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Set-Aside & Limitations on Subcontracting: Each contract will be set aside 100% for Small Business. In accordance with RFO 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, the prime contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel with its own employees.

• NAICS: 541330 ($25.5M).

• Registration: Registration at SAM.gov is required prior to award.

8. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

252.204-7025 NOTICE OF CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL

REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “controlled unclassified information (CUI),” “current,” “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status,” “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID),” “Federal contract information (FCI)”, and “plan of action and milestones” have the meaning given in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, clause of this solicitation.

(b)(1) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level. The CMMC level required by this solicitation is: CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract.

(2) The Offeror will not be eligible for award of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation if the Offeror does not have, for each of the contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that will be used in performance of a contract resulting from this solicitation—

(i) The current CMMC status entered in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://piee.eb.mil) at the CMMC level required by paragraph (b)(1) of this provision; and

(ii) A current affirmation of continuous compliance with the security requirements identified at 32 CFR part 170 in SPRS.

(c) Plan of action and milestones. If the Offeror has a CMMC Status of Conditional, the Offeror shall successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.

(d) CMMC unique identifiers. The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror also shall update the list when new CMMC UIDs are generated in SPRS. The CMMC UIDs are provided in SPRS after the Offeror enters the results of self-assessment(s) for each such information system.

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Offutt AFB, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron Architect-Engineering (A-E) IDIQ Combo Synopsis/Solicitation