FINAL NIPT-Utility Infrastructure A-E (24 JUN 2025).docx

N40085-24-R-2749 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARCHITECT & ENGINEER SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF PROJECTS PRIMARILY IN THE NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC NORTH AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR) INCLUDING PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD (PNSY), NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE (NAVSUBASE) NEW LONDON, NAVAL STATION (NAVSTA) NEWPORT, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARL, THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, AND NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY CRANE.

Description: ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STANDARD FORM SF330; ARCHITECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE IS NO SEPARATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD.

Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This procurement will result in one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Utility Infrastructure Projects Architect & Engineer (A&E) Services as required for construction, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, and improvements, for Military Construction (MILCON) facilities and Special Projects with an emphasis on waterfront construction primarily in the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic North AOR but may also include work worldwide. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. The majority of work is expected to be located at the following installations:

Primary North Mid-Atlantic Installations

2.0 CONTRACT INFORMATION

The IDIQ contract shall be for a five-year ordering period, not to exceed 60 months. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $95,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term is $5,000. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. There will be no dollar limit per task order and no dollar limit per year. Estimated start date is December 2025.

This proposed contract is being solicited on an UNRESTRICTED basis. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330 – Engineering Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $25,500,000. The Government seeks the most highly qualified firm to perform the required services, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications, in accordance with the selection criteria.

The market research study N4008524R2749 conducted by NAVFAC MIDLANT included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. As a result of the market research analysis, a determination was made to solicit this procurement on an unrestricted basis inviting full and open competition. The NAVFAC MIDLANT small business office concurs with this decision.

3.0 PrOJECT INFORMATION

The intention of this solicitation is to obtain Engineering and Design Services as required for construction, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, and improvements, for Military Construction (MILCON) Projects, Special Projects, or major maintenance projects for waterfront related construction.

3.1 A&E Services

3.1.1 Comprehensive A&E Services

Comprehensive A&E services are required for planning, design, and construction services in support of waterfront new construction, renovations, repairs, replacements, demolition, alteration, and/or improvement of military and other governmental facilities to include utility systems. A&E services may include multiple disciplines or single disciplines, including but not limited to project management, architectural, landscape architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, fire protection, cost engineering and interior designer. Specialized services for telecommunications, physical security, audio-visual, and collateral equipment may be required.

The firm selected will provide a full range of services for engineering, design, and construction phases of anticipated projects, which may include, but are not limited to any or all the following:

A&E Services

The Utility Infrastructure Projects Architect and Engineer Services expected under this contract include, but are not limited to the following paragraphs:

3.1.2 Facility Planning & Project Development

Facility planning and project development include planning studies; project programming documents (DD Form 1391 development); developing of requirements; preparing engineering evaluations; project scope; unit guidance or parametric cost estimating; cost valuation surveying; development of alternatives and economic analysis. In addition, analysis of proposed sites for foundations; utilities; access; constraints and identification of environmental issues; concept and site sketches; recommendations on potential utilities impacts; sustainable features; and may require enhancement of previously prepared basic documentation. DD Form 1391 documentation will be required to be prepared in the Navy's Electronic Procurement Generator (EPG).

Facility Planning & Project Development Services

3.1.3 Site Investigative Services

Site Investigative Services utilizing the following criteria, including but not limited to the listed below.

Site Investigative Services

3.1.4 Facility Analysis Services

Facility Analysis Services utilizing the following criteria, including but not limited to the listed below.

Facility Analysis Services

3.1.5 Design Supporting Services

Design Supporting Services, including all supporting activities such as site investigation, surveys, design charrettes, cost estimates, etc.:

Design Supporting Services

3.1.6 Construction Services

Construction Services utilizing the following criteria, including but not limited to the listed below.

Construction Services

3.2 Related Project Types

3.2.1 Project Types

Most projects will be new, repair, replacement, upgrade, maintenance, energy savings, and sustainability projects covering the full range of the field of engineering for a wide variety of new and existing facilities and systems, utilities, and infrastructure. Projects may include multiple disciplines or single disciplines, including general building renovation work; development of Design-Bid-Build (DBB) packages; development of Design-Build (DB) request for proposal packages; conducting Life Safety Code Studies; interior space planning/design studies; engineering and design of site work; paving; landscaping; communications; fire protection; energy conservation systems; utilities; and facility planning. Specialized services for telecommunications may be required. Facility types may include, but are not limited to, utility and energy infrastructure and systems for shore facilities, waterfront facilities and associated infrastructure.

3.2.2 Waterfront Related Utilities

Waterfront related utilities may include but not limited to: steam - low and high pressure; compressed air; fresh water; salt water; pure water; sanitary sewer; oily waste water collection; fuel; high voltage to low voltage electrical; fire protection and alarm systems; control systems; lighting; and communications (telephone, television, fiber optics, cyber security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and local area network (LAN)).

3.3 Additional Technical Requirements

3.3.1 Communications

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) may be required for telecommunication systems. Audio-visual systems may be required on this contract with services of Certified Technology Specialist-Designer (CTS-D). CTS-D whose certification is American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited under the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ISO/IEC 17024 certification of personnel.

3.3.2 Fire Protection

As defined by paragraph 1-5 of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, this contract will require the services of a licensed fire protection engineer or sub-consultant.

3.3.3 Hazardous Materials & Confined Spaces

Asbestos, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and or lead-based paint assessments may be required on this contract to determine the presence of hazardous material in existing facilities or at utility points of connections. When asbestos, PCBs, or lead is found, comprehensive asbestos, PCBs, or lead surveys, to include sampling and testing, and the preparation of plans and specifications showing the location of asbestos, PCBs and lead, and specifying the procedure to be followed during construction and/or demolition for removal or abatement, will be required.

Work on and around waterfront structures, including under deck and underwater, and work in confined spaces may be required on this contract. A&E firms must be able to accept work that involves asbestos, PCBs, lead paint, contaminated groundwater/soil and other hazardous materials, work on and under waterfront structures, on active airfields, and in confined spaces.

3.4 Contract Documentation

3.4.1 Digitized Contract Drawings

A&E firms are required to prepare drawings in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting (CADD) software application marketed by Autodesk® (AutoCAD) using version (2018 or higher) or Revit® marketed by Autodesk using version (2021 or higher) utilizing the National CADD Standards format with NAVFAC specified modifications. Three-Dimensional (3D) renderings and Building Information Modeling (BIM) may also be required.

3.4.2 Contract Specifications

A&E firms are required to prepare specifications in the Specifications-Kept-Intact (SPECSINTACT) program, utilizing NAVFAC Masters. The selected firm will be required to provide documents in PDF format.

3.4.3 RFP Packages for Design-Build Solicitation

While Design-Bid-Build methodologies (with the preparation of 100% Plans and Specifications) will continue to be utilized, a significant number will likely require preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP) packages for Design-Build solicitations using abbreviated (0% to 35%) design documentation. Packages would include elements of site/engineering investigation, architectural programming, and functional/performance specifications. Phases and/or pre-priced contract options may be included and will be exercised at the discretion of government for 0% to 35% design, 35% to 100% design, and post construction contract award services. Options are normally exercised within several months of completing prior work; however, delays of up to one year are possible.

3.4.4 Cost Estimates Policy & Procedures

Per NAVFAC Cost Engineering Policy and Procedures, FC 1-300-09N Chapter 9 Cost Estimates, dated 17 May 2024, A&E Firms are required to prepare cost estimates utilizing the Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES) referred to as MII. MII is one of several modules of an integrated suite of cost engineering tools called Tri-Service Automated Cost Engineering Systems (TRACES). It interfaces with other PC based support modules and databases used by the Tri-Service Cost Engineering community. A&E Firms under contract or providing services to NAVFAC may request MII software installation packages from the cognizant NAVFAC Technical Discipline Coordinator (TDC). Contact the NAVFAC Design Manager to obtain the email address for the TDC. The A&E is to send an email to the TDC with "MII license Request” in the subject line. The software is generally distributed to A&Es free of charge, however, the accompanying database licenses must be purchased and licensed as appropriate by the user. A&Es are to update cost estimates to the latest Cost book and regional equipment library. Use the NAVFAC Building Cost Index (BCI) for escalation, unless supporting market analysis dictates otherwise. Update the cost estimate at each submittal to reflect the current escalation. The NAVFAC BCI can be found on the WBDG website (https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/navy-navfac/cost-engineering-guidance-ceg) – (1) Cost Data Escalation: used to escalate direct material, labor and equipment costs from the cost data source date(s) to the date of the cost estimate – (2) Market Escalation: used to escalate the project from the date of the cost estimate to the mid-point of construction.

3.4.5 Whole Building Design Guide

All engineering and design services shall comply with the most current edition of FC 1-300-09N Navy & Marine Corps Design Procedures, and other requirements as indicated on the Whole Building Design Guide Web Site (www.wbdg.org). Selected A&E firm is required to have online access to web-based support programs and email via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence/information.

3.4.6 International System of Units

While it is NAVFAC’s policy to use the metric system International System of Units (SI) of measurement for projects, it should be assumed that projects executed under this contract would use imperial units. Government’s project manager will prepare a NAVFAC metric waiver for each project task order. As defined by paragraph 1-5 of United Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01.

4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 System for Award Management (SAM) Database

All contractors are advised that a Unique Entity Identifier is required prior to award of a contract. Contract must complete the registration in System for Award Management (SAM) Database by selecting “Entity Information”. Failure to register in the SAM Database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the SAM Web site (https://www.sam.gov) Entity Information section.

4.2 Registered/Licensed Firm

In accordance with the FAR 36.601-4(b) the A&E firm must be a registered/licensed architectural and/or engineering firm to be eligible for award. Provide proof that firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, (e.g. state registration number, or a brief explanation of the firm’s licensing in jurisdictions that do not register firms, etc.). Failure to submit the required proof could result in a firm’s elimination from consideration.

JOINT VENTURE NOTE: Firms who are offering as a joint venture should include with their submission a copy of the joint venture agreement. Failure to include the joint venture agreement will result in the firm’s elimination from further evaluation.

4.3 Business Qualifications

All engineering and design services shall comply with the most current edition of FC 1-300-09N Navy & Marine Corps Design Procedures, and other requirements as indicated on the Whole Building Design Guide Web Site (www.wbdg.org). Selected A-E firm is required to have online access to web-based support programs and email via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence/information.

4.4 Conflicts of Interest

The awarded contract will be subject to specific provisions addressing the avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest. The prime firm for this contract will be required to perform throughout the contract term.

A&E firms are advised that the selected firm, its subsidiaries or affiliates, and its sub-consultants, which design, prepare, or provide engineering services in support of construction contract documents cannot provide construction services for the same contract. This includes concept design, preparation of project programming documents (DD Form 1391), facility siting studies, environmental assessments, geotechnical services, engineering studies and services, design-build Request for Proposals (RFPs), or other activities that result in identification of project scope and cost.

4.5 Accident Prevention Plan

A&E firm is required to submit and maintain an A&E Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, “Safety & Health Requirements,” for each project on this contract and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each in-field action.

4.6 Security Clearances

Key personnel, including sub-consultants, MUST be U.S. CITIZENS and able to obtain security clearances as required.

4.7 Selection Interviews

Interviews may be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to clarify information contained in the SF330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired.

5.0 SELECTION CRITERIA

Firms responding to this Synopsis will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firms to perform the required services in accordance with the published selection criteria. Failure to comply with instructions or provide complete information may affect the firm’s evaluation or disqualify the firm from further consideration. Evaluation criteria (1) through (3) are considered most important and are equal among themselves, criteria (4) through (6) are of slightly less importance and are equal among themselves, criteria (7) is of the least importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among technically equal firms. Specific selection criteria include:

1. Specialized Experience

2. Professional Qualifications

3. Past Performance

4. Quality Control

5. Program Management, Capacity, and Firm Location

6. Commitment to Small Business

7. Volume of Work

5.1 Criterion 1 Specialized Experience (SF330 Part 1 Section F) Firms will be evaluated based on the demonstration of recent experience (on projects where design was completed within the seven (7) years preceding the date of issuance of this Synopsis) in the type of services expected to be required for this contract. The Specialized Experience Table below lists the type of experience NAVFAC is anticipating for this contract. A project does not need to demonstrate all six (6) types of Specialized Experience elements to be considered relevant. However, in addition to meeting the required timeframe, an individual project must demonstrate a minimum of three (3) types of Specialized Experience elements for the project to be considered relevant. Firms should list the types of specialized experience elements performance each example project satisfies from the Specialized Experience Table. Each type of experience element in this table has equal weight among themselves for evaluation purposes. Greater consideration will be given to projects that demonstrate more elements of Specialized Experience and that include more Utility and Infrastructure elements. At least one (1) project shall include Facility-Related Control Systems or Utility Monitoring and Control Systems and the implementation of associated cybersecurity protocols.

Specialized Experience Specialized Experience

Utility and Infrastructure Projects: for purposes of this Synopsis, Utility and Infrastructure projects are those that contain one or more of the following elements:

a) Electrical generation and distribution (low and medium voltage)

b) Power plant thermal systems (steam, condensate, feedwater, etc.)

c) Compressed air production (150 psig)

d) Mechanical utility distribution (steam, condensate, compressed air)

e) Industrial Communications (fiber optics or SCADA)

f) Sanitary sewer systems and pump stations

g) Potable and process water systems

h) Storm drainage

Specialized Experience Notes Specialized Experience Notes

Required Items:

Required Reference Project Details include:

Reference Project Details

Submission requirements Provide a maximum of five (5) projects completed (project completion to be defined below) within the past seven (7) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice that best demonstrate specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above. Relevant projects will be those that meet three (3) types of Specialized Experience elements. The offeror must clearly state the project’s date of completion in the project description or the project may not be considered. If more than the maximum number of projects is submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized in the order submitted.

Project Completion Date Notes

Date of project completion is defined as –

All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the actual office/branch/regional office/individual team member (Offeror) proposed to manage and perform work under this contract. Projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. Projects performed by proposed subcontractors and submitted under this Criterion as experience will not be considered. To enable verification, firms must:

· Include the Unique Entity Identifier number along with each firm name is the SF330 Part 1, Section F, block 25, “Firm Name”

· Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21.

· Include an e-mail address and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c).

· In block 24, include in the project description the contract period of performance, date of design completion (MM/DD/YEAR), construction cost, award contract value, current contract value, and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above.

If the contractor served as a subcontractor on a project, indicate the value of the work that firm provided towards the performance of the overall project. If a project was performed by a joint venture, and not all joint venture partners are on the team proposed for this contract, the firm/team should specifically address the work performed by the joint venture partner offering/teaming on this contract.

For projects performed as a subcontractor or a joint venture involving partners different from those proposed for this effort, firms must specifically indicate the value of the work performed as a subcontractor or by those firms proposed for this contract, and identify the specific roles and responsibilities performed as a subcontractor or by those firms on the project rather than the work performed on the project. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration.

Likewise, if the firm/team member worked as a subcontractor on a project (in accordance with the parameters set forth above), the description should clearly describe the work performed by the firm/team member proposed for this contract and the roles and responsibilities of each on the project, rather than the work performed on the project. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project may be eliminated from consideration. In block 25, clearly define professional service role in relationship to the owner.

Joint Venture Notes

Projects shall be submitted on the SF330 at Part I, Section F. Projects not completed will be excluded from evaluation consideration. For submittal purposes, a task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project, as is a stand-alone contract award.

Do not submit an IDIQ contract as an example project. Instead, list relevant task orders or stand-alone contract awards that fit within the definition above. The Government will not evaluate information provided for an IDIQ contract. Examples of project work submitted that do not conform to this requirement will not be evaluated.

All information for Criterion 1 should be submitted in SF330, Part I, Section F. The Government WILL NOT consider information submitted in addition to or outside of Part I, Section F in the evaluation of Criterion 1.

5.2 Criterion 2 Professional Qualifications (SF330, Part I, Sect E & G) Firms will be evaluated on professional qualifications, competence, and experience of the proposed key personnel in providing services to accomplish the tasks required under this contract, including active registration as a professional engineer, registered architect, or certified planner and/or certification of staff in appropriate supporting disciplines such as, but not limited to, cost estimating, economics, and participation in example projects in the SF330, Part I, Section G. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide unusual or unique expertise. Failure to provide a balanced workforce in the disciplines required to satisfy the requirements of the scope listed above will result in the firm being considered not qualified. Specific disciplines that must be included in key personnel are as follows:

Required Key Personnel

12)

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

The following key personnel shall be licensed, registered, and/or certified: Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Communications Distribution Designer, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Firms should also state whether Key Personnel hold a valid security clearance, and at what level.

More favorable consideration may be given to firms that include key personnel that participated in the Criterion 1 projects meeting the requirements outlined in Criterion 1.

Submission Requirements SF330, Part I, Section E. Provide resumes for all proposed key personnel that illustrate qualifications and experience in the work submitted for Criteria 1. Resumes are limited to one (1) page each and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past ten (10) years) experience in work on projects submitted for Criteria 1. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF330, Part I, Section G.

At a minimum, resumes should indicate academic qualifications, professional licensure, supplemental training or certificates, and total years’ professional experience. State whether team members are U.S. Citizens. The A&E shall indicate whether the key personnel hold a security clearance, and if so, at what level. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF330, Part I, Section G.

5.3 Criterion 3 Past Performance (SF330, Part I, Section H)

Firms will be evaluated on past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and stakeholder/customer satisfaction. Evaluating past performance and experience will include information provided in Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) or CPARS/ACASS for Criterion 1 projects and may include customer inquiries, Government databases, and other information available to the Government including contacts with points of contact in other criteria. NOTE: Past performance for projects listed under Criterion 1 may be given greater weight. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified.

Submission Requirements SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION FOR EACH PROJECT UNDER CRITERION 1. IF A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment (A)) included in this notice is provided for the firm or its team members to submit to the client for each project included under Criterion 1 – Specialized Experience. DO NOT SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS IS AVAILABLE.

IF A CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your SF330. If the firm is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the response date set forth in this notice, firms should complete and submit with their responses the first page of the PPQ (Attachment (A)), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Firms may submit a PPQ previously submitted under a different Notice/RFP (legible copies are acceptable) if it is on the same form as posted with this Synopsis. Firms should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If requested by the client, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic, Code CON21, Attn: Scott Schulz, via email at scott.c.schulz.civ@us.navy.mil, prior to the response date. Firms shall not incorporate by reference into their response PPQs or CPARS previously submitted in response to other A&E services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Firms may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Criterion 1—Specialized Experience. Firms may also address any adverse past performance issues. Information shall not exceed two double-sided pages (or four single-sided pages) in total.

Awards, letters of commendation, certificates of appreciation, etc. shall not be submitted and will not be considered in the evaluation.

5.4 Criterion 4 Quality Control (SF330 Part 1 Section H)

Firms will be evaluated on the strength of the quality control program proposed by the firm to ensure quality products and services under this contract and means of ensuring quality services from their consultants/subcontractors. A maximum of five (5) pages (one-sided) is allowed for Criterion 4 response. If a firm exceeds the page limit, the Government will evaluate only the first five (5) pages.

Submission Requirements Describe the quality control program that will be utilized for all deliverables of this contract and the management approach for quality control processes and procedures. The description shall:

Quality Control Program Description

5.5 Criterion 5 Program Management, Capacity & Firm Location

(SF330 Part 1 Section H) Firms will be evaluated on the firm’s ability to plan for and manage work under the contract, and the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Firms must demonstrate:

· Organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for these projects)

· Personnel roles in organization, in particular, management's approach/plan to engage and fully integrate with consultants and sub-consultants

· Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

· Ability to provide timely responsiveness to the requests, and an understanding of national and regional standards, programs for interagency coordination requirements.

A maximum of five (5) pages (one-sided) is allowed for Criterion 5 response. If Offerors exceed the page limit, the Government will evaluate only first five (5) pages.

Firms will be evaluated on the locations of their office or offices that will be performing the work under this contract and demonstrated knowledge of the general geographic areas in which projects could be located. Evaluation of firms will include consideration of their location within the general geographic area of the anticipated projects, primarily at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME; Naval Station Newport, RI; Naval Submarine Base New London, CT; Naval Weapons Station Earle, NJ; Philadelphia Navy Yard, PA; NSA Mechanicsburg, PA, Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, and NSA Crane, IN.

Submission Requirements Firms must address and include the following:

Program Management, Capacity, & Firm Location Submission

NOTE: In response to Criterion 5, the organizational chart provided in SF330, Part 1, Section D is permissible to be referenced in SF330, Part 1, Section H. The remaining response for Criterion 5 must be included in SF330, Part 1, Section H.

5.6 Criterion 6 Commitment to Small Business (SF330, Part I, Section H) Firms will be evaluated in terms of the extent to which they have identified and committed to: Small Business (SB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB); Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZoneSB); Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB); and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). In addition, if applicable, Historically Black Colleges or Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) in performance of this contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor.

The Government will evaluate proposals based on: (A) Past performance in utilization of small business concerns, and (B) Participation of small business concerns for this requirement.

Submission Requirements In support of (A), all firms shall provide historical data on utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and if applicable, HBCU/MI.

Large Businesses shall submit three (3) “final” or “most recent” Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) for similar contracts of relative size that show compliance with utilizing the various types of small business firms noted in above text. If ISRs are not FINAL or MOST RECENT, they will not be considered. If subcontracting goals were not met, provide an explanation. If Individual Subcontracting Reports were not applicable to the similar contracts noted, large businesses shall submit other documentation that shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for the contracts. Small Businesses shall also submit documentation that shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of relative size.

In support of (B), large businesses shall submit a draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in which they will be evaluated on the extent to which they identify and commit to the published Small Business Subcontracting Program. The Secretary of the Navy has assigned the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command goals for FY2025 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses. Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals:

NAVFAC FY2025

Small Business Goals

If a large business firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR 19.7 and DFAR 219.7, will be required and incorporated into the contract award. A draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not required from small businesses; however, small businesses shall submit similar information on the extent to which they identify and commit to subcontracting to large business (LB), SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HBCU/MI if applicable in the performance of this contract.

The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330, (Engineering Services), size standard ($22,500,000).

The attached Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template, Attachment (B), shall be used by large businesses to complete the draft-subcontracting plan. Firms shall submit their “draft” Small Business Subcontracting Plans utilizing this template, and ONLY this template.

5.7 Criterion 7 Volume of DOD Work (SF330 Part 1 Section H)

Firms will be evaluated in accordance with DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, from data extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD within the past twelve months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A&E firms including small, disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior DOD A&E contracts.

Submission Requirements Firms do not submit data for this factor.

6.0 SF330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A&E firms desiring to be considered for this contract must submit a completed SF330 package by mail via the carrier of their choice. The SF330 shall be typed, one sided, at a minimum 11-point size Times New Roman font or larger, including searchable bookmarks. Part I shall not exceed 75 single-sided 8.5 by 11-inch pages. The page limit does not include ISRs, certificates, PPQs, licenses, or the draft-subcontracting plan, as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion. In addition, the page limit does not include cover sheets or dividers, (if these do not contain any substantive information submitted in response to the Synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm). Part I pages shall be numbered sequentially. The organizational chart may be one page single sided 11 by 17 foldout, using 11-point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables). Please include your Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE numbers in Block 30 of the SF330.

**In accordance with the FAR 36.601-4(b), contracts for architect-engineer services may only be awarded to firms permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering. Firms must submit proof that they are permitted by law as required by FAR 36.601-4(b). If a firm is in a jurisdiction that requires A&E firm registration, the firm must provide proof of registration. If a firm is in a jurisdiction that does not require A&E firm registration, the firm must provide proof eligibility to practice (e.g., a summary explaining eligibility under the laws of that jurisdiction). Failure to submit the required proof could result in a firm’s elimination from consideration.

**Firms who are offering as a joint venture must include with their submission a copy of the joint venture agreement. Failure to include the joint venture agreement may result in the firm’s elimination from further evaluation.

Except as noted otherwise, the Government will not consider information submitted beyond this page limit. Furthermore, the Government will consider information for each Criterion only in the section specified for that Criterion.

Responses must be received by the Government no later than 06 AUG 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement shall submit electronic proposals (.pdf format) in response to this synopsis. Only the PIEE Solicitation Module is authorized for the submission of electronic proposals in response to this synopsis.