FMS AE IDIQ Sources Sought.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR

DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This market research tool is being issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

This notice is a market research tool used to obtain information only, and to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the services as specified below. NAVFAC Atlantic is performing this market research to aid in the development of its acquisition approach.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is not a solicitation but Sources Sought only.

NAVFAC Atlantic is seeking to identify ALL potential contractors (both other than small and small businesses) with the capacity, experience and interest in competing for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (AE) Services. Projects will be primarily in the NAVFAC Atlantic Area of Responsibility, Worldwide, including, but not limited to, the following areas: the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, Far East and the Middle East. Should a solicitation be developed upon completion of market research, a combination Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) type contract is anticipated with a base period of up to 12 months with a potential of four (4), one-year option periods, which cumulatively will not exceed sixty (60) months. The anticipated aggregate total of work to be issued over the life of the contract via task order shall not exceed the estimated maximum amount of $95 million.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code to be used for this procurement is 541330—Engineering Services with a small business size standard classification of $25.5M. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6.

NAVFAC Atlantic is searching the marketplace for companies that are capable of providing Architect-Engineer (AE) Services which includes provision of all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and all equipment necessary to perform the services listed below.

Description of Supplies/Services. Facilities Management and Sustainment Support and Engineering for Work Predominantly in the Naval Facilities Engineering System Command's (NAVFAC) Area of Responsibility (AOR), Worldwide. The primary tasks anticipated under this contract include support of the Navy’s Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) Program including the Navy’s Condition Based Management (CBM) program, consisting of the Infrastructure Condition Assessment Program (ICAP) and the Integrated Priority List (IPL). The specific services to be provided include, but are not limited to:

A. Conduct facility and utility ICAP inventory and assessment in support of the Navy CBM program.

(1) Perform facility inventory management technical services and operational risk, condition, and criticality assessment.

(2) Perform workload analyses and cost estimating to determine the level of effort to sustain the Navy’s infrastructure at specific locations.

(3) Assess component’s actual operational parameters against the expected performance parameters provided by the OEM.

B. Perform engineering services in support of Integrated Priority List (IPL) development.

(1) Prepare technical reports and products supporting, developing and evaluating SRM program plans, evaluating risk and recommended prioritization.

(2) Prepare project work packages in support of Installation SRM projects and development of Installation IPL.

(3) Develop installation facility operations and maintenance plans, incorporating operational, maintenance, and capital investment requirements to address facility condition, capacity and configuration to meet mission.

C. Linear Segmentation (LS) and Inventory Management of Navy and other DOD linear facility assets.

D. Performance of Engineering studies, surveys, inspections, and assessments including, but not limited to:

(1) Performance of Mission Dependency Index (MDI) surveys.

(2) Roof Surveys and Assessments.

(3) Energy Assessments and Surveys.

(4) Pavement Condition Inspections (PCIs).

(5) Industrial Control System (ICS) and Facility Related Control System (FRCS) Inventories.

(6) Indoor Air Quality Assessments (including mold).

(7) Hazardous Material Assessments such as Asbestos, Mold and Lead Paint.

(8) Lead Based Paint Assessment.

(9) Hazard Analysis of Facility Maintenance Operations.

(10) Electrical and Arc Flash Safety Evaluation.

(11) Component, Asset, or System Reliability Evaluation.

(12) Facility Condition and Sustainability Evaluation.

(13) BUILDER Assessments.

(14) Engineering assessment and inspection services for Fire Protection systems versus Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) standards.

(15) Reliability and maintenance engineering evaluation and support.

(16) Reliability Centered Maintenance Technical Services.

(17) Project Development and limited design work for Cat III/IV projects. A Cat III project is defined as work that requires specialized trade skills or minimum engineering/technical expertise, and also may require routine acquisition action, administration, oversight, and quality assurance. A Cat IV project is defined as work that requires no engineering/technical expertise or oversight. Scope may include follow-on shore facilities planning services to incorporate results of above services into corporate information systems (e.g., iNFADS).

(18) Engineering assessment and Inspection services for Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessels (BUPV) and Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) versus applicable standards.

(19) Work Measurement Studies to include the techniques of time study; predetermined time standards; standard data; and work sampling.

E. Develop training, handbooks and/or manuals related to scope items.

F. Support Electronic Operation and Maintenance Support Information (eOMSI) submittal development and implementation.

G. Produce flat file spreadsheets containing various facility component data gathered in the field for multiple facilities, capable of being uploaded into Government databases (i.e. Maximo). A database or similar system may be used for this purpose.

H. Re-commissioning and Retro-commissioning of facilities including accomplishment of required facility modifications. Includes development and accomplishment of Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plans.

I. Development of Facilities Management Initiatives and processes for:

(1) Material supply initiatives.

(2) Preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs.

(3) Computer based maintenance management systems.

(4) Preparation of Business Case Analyses for Facility Maintenance and Sustainability issues.

(5) Staffing assessments and recommendations.

(6) Develop and sustain an Engineering Technician Community of Practice.

If you are considering entering into a teaming arrangement, you should provide the name of all teaming partners, the anticipated type of teaming arrangements, address the specific services each member will provide and include applicable professional qualifications and experience for each member, and to what extent your firm has worked with the proposed teaming partners in the past. For other than bundled requirements you may be able to joint venture with one or more small businesses and not be considered affiliated as long as each member of the joint venture is small under the applicable NAICS code (13 CFR 121.103(h)(3)). The limitation on subcontracting would apply to the cooperative effort of the joint venture and not each individual member (13 CFR 125.6(i)). A small business prime will be required to comply with FAR 52.219-14 which states that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended by employees of the concern. Provide evidence that on past contracts of a similar nature that your firm (as the prime contractor) was able to comply with the requirement of FAR 52.219-14 and will be able to comply with this requirement under the proposed contract.

Submittal Requirements: As permitted by FAR Part 10, it is requested that interested parties submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed above. The capability package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Please note that your submittal shall not exceed fifteen (15) single-sided pages. PAGES IN EXCESS OF THE

FIFTEEN (15) PAGE LIMIT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Submit your completed responses no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 5 January 2023 to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Kathleen Delashmitt via email at Kathleen.a.delashmitt.civ@us.navy.mil.

Identify in the subject line of your response: “N62470-24-R-0055: FMS A&E Worldwide IDIQ”.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources as a result of this synopsis. Information received as a result of this sources sought will become part of our market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

A. COMPANY PROFILE to include: (1) full name and address of the firm; (2) year firm was established; (3) name of two principals (including titles, telephone and email addresses); (4) copy of any certifications (if 8(a) or HUBZone certified, provide the SBA Business Opportunity Specialist name and phone number assigned); identify the size status of your firm (small or other than small) and if small, identify any sub-categories of small business for which you qualify (i.e., WOSB, EDWOSB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB); and (5) indicate if the firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, including Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code; and, if a small business, provide a narrative of how your firm will comply with the limitations on subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14) required to be included in any small business program set-aside.

B. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Include information on recent past projects that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. Provide a brief written statement as to your ability to perform and manage a minimum of 5 large defined task orders simultaneously at various locations, both CONUS and OCONUS such as would be required in an IDIQ type contract. List up to three (3) projects performed within the last five years that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. Provide the following information for each project listed: a. Contract number and project title; b. Name of contracting activity; c. Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, current telephone number; d. Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or primary point of contact name and current telephone number; e. Contract type (e.g., cost plus, requirements, firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, or combination); f. Period of performance (start and completion date); g. Basic contract award amount and final contract value; h. Summary of contract work: (1) Provide information and experience of key personnel demonstrating the ability to provide the types services listed in the primary tasks above; and (2) Subcontract management: provide information on any proposed joint ventures or teaming arrangements (i.e. team members, previous working relationships with proposed team members and percent of work anticipated to be subcontracted (note: any joint ventures with 8(a) members must comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 13, Section 124.513). The Government reserves the right to request additional information as needed, from any and all respondents.

The Relevant Experience must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow for a determination of the firm's qualifications to perform the defined work. The Relevant Experience must be on 8.5 by 11-inch standard paper, single spaced, 12-point font minimum and limited to 15 single sided pages. The Government reserves the right to request additional information as needed, from any and all respondents.

Note: If using corporate experience of teaming partners or affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name is not exactly as stated on the response to sources sought) to demonstrate corporate experience, clearly explain how the teaming partner or the affiliates/ subsidiaries / parent/LLC/LTD member companies will have meaningful involvement in the performance of this contract.

C. ALTERNATE NAICS. Potential contractors believing that services identified under a different NAICS code can be provided that will meet or exceed the requirements identified within this sources sought notice are encouraged to respond. Please provide the applicable NAICS code and provide justification/reasoning for selection of that code.

D. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, if any, that the responders believe to be relevant.

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed in writing to Kathleen Delashmitt via email at Kathleen.a.delashmitt.civ@us.navy.mil. Answers to questions received about this sources sought announcement will be made available to all responders.

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CITED NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON 5

JANUARY 2024. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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AND MAY BE INCLUDED IN ANY RESULTANT SOLICITATION.

We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to this notice.