Market Research Survey - Forensic Scheduler.pdf

Market Survey

697DCK-24-R-00189

BIL Fund – Program and Project Schedule Analysis

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• Title: BIL Funded – Program and Project Schedule Analysis (Forensic Scheduler)

• Contact: ThuyLinh T. TranNguyen

• Organization: AAQ-550

• E-Mail: ThuyLinh.T.TranNguyen@faa.gov

In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy

3.2.1.2.1 - this announcement is to conduct an updated Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors along with soliciting comments from industry for the attached draft market survey statement of work.

REQUIREMENT:

The FAA has a requirement for a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funded – Program and Project Schedule Analysis, particularly a Forensic Scheduler, to support the construction of 30 by 30 BIL Towers throughout the nation. Specifically, the requirement for this project requires a forensic scheduler to conduct scheduling analysis for BIL towers that will be constructed in the Western Service Area.

PURPOSE:

The FAA is conducting this market survey to seek potential sources capable of meeting technical and delivery requirements, determining if there is sufficient competition to execute a full and open competitive strategy along with soliciting comments from industry for the attached draft market survey statement of work, draft market survey specification and updated anticipated procurement strategy.

Any vendor that believes it can provide these services is invited to submit a capability statement (in contractor format) addressing its abilities to meet all of the requirements above.

This is anticipated to be a Time and Material contract type. Work is anticipated throughout the duration of the WSA BIL Tower construction until completion. However, industry recommendations are encouraged.

Any procurement that results from this market survey will be competed through a full and open competition. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 541618 Other Management Consulting Services with a size standard of $19M.

All responses (one per company) are to be provided on company letterhead and limited to a total of 5 typewritten pages. No type font less than 11 point may be used.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

All responders must provide a Capability Statement that addresses each of the following capabilities that are of concern to the FAA. These topics are to be addressed in the order presented below.

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a. Provide a brief description of your company's expertise and qualifications for providing forensic schedule analysis services for single projects and large building programs. Address whether the effort(s) were part of a teaming arrangement and provide the name of the teammate.

b. Identify your company’s abilities and skills to provide program and individual project and program schedule analysis for critical activities for risks to the FAA.

c. Describe your company’s experience with Airport Traffic Control Tower projects or project’s similar in scope i.e. high rise construction projects

d. Identify ability and capacity to support multiple single construction projects along with the overall construction program. The projects are in multiple locations in FAA’s Western and Central Service Areas.

e. Identify your company’s experience in providing schedule support in resolving Requests for Equitable Adjustments or Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition, ODRA disputes.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

In order to make this determination and to be considered responsive, the FAA requires the following information from interested vendors:

a. Capability Statement (addressing the ability to meet all the requirements identified in the Market Survey Draft Specification)

ATTACHMENTS:

a. Market Survey Draft Statement of Work

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Format: Electronic Quantity: 1 set Address: See email addresses below

NOTES: Electronic submission is preferred. Submissions must not exceed 5 pages in length for the Capability Statement. The electronic submission should be in either Microsoft WORD format or portable document format (PDF). Please note that the FAA e-mail server restricts file size to 10MB per email message, therefore, responses may have to be submitted in more than one e-mail in order to be received.

This market survey is for informational purposes only and must not be construed as a commitment or a promise to contract by the Government. All Submissions must be received no later than 9:00 a.m. PT on January 29, 2024. For questions, requests for additional information, etc. regarding this market survey, contact ThuyLinh TranNguyen, Contracting Officer, via E-mail: thuylinh.t.trannguyen@faa.gov.

Submission must include company Point(s) of Contact, telephone number(s), FAX number(s), E-mail address(es) (if available), and mailing address.

This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses for this announcement and will not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in responding to this public announcement. Responses will not be returned. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists at this time. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on SAM.gov. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation.

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