N0017826R3105 Synopsis 3-5-26.pdf

N00178-20-R-3105 IDIQ A-E Contract

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

N00178-26-R-3105 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ)

CONTRACT FOR MULTI‐ DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT‐ENGINEER (A‐E) SERVICES IN

SUPPORT OF PROJECTS AT NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLREN

DIVISION (NSWCDD), DAHLGREN, VA, SURFACE WARFARE FACILITIES AT

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA, THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON D.C., AND THE

PUMPKIN NECK ANNEX EXPERIMENTAL AREA IN KING GEORGE,VA.

Description: ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A

STANDARD FORM SF 330, ARCHITECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS IS

CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE IS NO SEPARATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD.

Background:

This contract is for Architect-Engineering (A-E) design services in support of various projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Wallops Island, VA, the Naval Observatory (Washington D.C.), and Pumpkin Neck (King George, VA). This procurement will result in a single award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi‐discipline A‐E services for the planning, and design of new construction, renovation, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration and improvement of facility/infrastructure projects. Design projects may include single or multiple disciplines, such as structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, planning, environmental, fire protection, cost estimating, and geotechnical services. The types of design projects may include building renovations; building additions; site work required to support new work; new construction; roads; parking areas; bridges; foundations; retaining walls; failure investigation including destructive and non‐destructive testing; seismic evaluation and design; progressive collapse analysis; blast resistant design; structural engineering investigations; utility systems including sanitary and storm; water systems; storm water management; sediment and erosion control; earthwork; surveying; pavement design; civil engineering studies; and electrical and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design for renovations or new facilities. This is necessary to support the NSWCDD mission, while enhancing the safety and quality of the workplace environment. Required tasking shall be provided in further detail with specific individual Task Orders. Task Orders will consist of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) orders. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 United States Code (USC) Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ contract will be for a single five-year ordering period. The maximum value for the contract term shall not exceed $23,355,018. The guaranteed minimum for the contract ordering period is $500 and will be satisfied by simultaneous award of the initial task order with the basic contract. Firm‐Fixed Price Task Orders will be negotiated at the Task Order level. In accordance with FAR 15.404(4)(B) the contract price or the estimated cost and fee for production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed 6 percent of the estimated construction of the public work or construction, excluding fees. There will be no minimum or maximum dollar limits per Task Order, except for the maximum value set for the entire contract. The estimated award date is January 2027.

This proposed contract is being solicited as a Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business size standard is $12,500,000. 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 included herein.

Comprehensive A‐E services are required for the planning and design of new construction, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, and/or improvement of facility/infrastructure projects.

Projects may include single or multiple disciplines, such as structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, planning, environmental, fire protection, cost estimating, and/or geotechnical. The types of projects may include: building renovations; building additions; site work required to support new work; new construction; roads; parking areas; bridges; foundations;

retaining walls; failure investigation including destructive and non‐destructive testing; seismic evaluation and design; progressive collapse analysis; blast resistant design; structural engineering investigations; utility systems including sanitary and storm; water systems; storm water management; sediment and erosion control; earthwork; surveying; pavement design; and civil engineering studies.

Performance Location(s):

Dahlgren, VA King George, VA Wallops Island, VA Washington, DC

Requirements:

For complete details on this requirement See Attachment 1, “PWS.” Specific types of A‐E services that may be required under this contract include:

a. Facility planning and project development: Services may include work such as the following: Prepare master plans, project/site plans for proposed facility/infrastructure projects. Facility planning may be requested for renovation, addition, repair and new construction projects.

b. Development of Design‐Bid‐Build (DBB) packages: Services may include preparation of drawings and specifications for renovation, addition, repair or new construction projects.

Design meetings with the Government may be required to agree on design solution(s) that meet the Government’s project requirements.

c. Development of Design‐Build (DB) Request for Proposal (RFP) packages: Services may include working with a construction manager as part of a DB team to prepare drawings and specifications for renovation, additions, repair or new construction projects. Design meetings with the Government may be required to agree on DB solution(s) that meet the Government’s project requirements.

d. Preparation of cost estimates using unit guidance and parametric cost estimating:

Services may include preparing cost estimates for renovation, addition, repair and/or new construction projects based on prepared design documents.

e. Development of alternatives and economic analysis: Service may include providing alternate design solutions and associated economic impacts for renovation, addition, repair or new construction projects.

f. Condition assessment: Services may include performing studies of existing buildings and/or components of buildings to validate existing conditions that may then be used to inform future proposed design solutions. Site visits may be required to document existing facility/infrastructure conditions.

g. Field investigations (including utility and geotechnical): Services may include conducting field surveys/investigations of existing sites, buildings or specific components of a building (i.e. HVAC or electrical systems) to document the current status of a facility’s infrastructure. The results of any field investigations may then be used to assist with the preparation of design documents for a particular project.

h. Surveying and mapping: Services may include surveying and/or mapping of existing or proposed sites for a new construction project or building addition. Survey work may be required in order to document existing site conditions to support site/civil design solutions.

i. Preparation of engineering evaluations: Services may include performing engineering calculations to support civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection design solutions.

j. Incorporation of sustainable engineering design practices: Services may include incorporation of design principles for renovation, addition, repair and/or new construction projects to support sustainable design solutions and/or LEED certification.

k. Consultations: Services may include collaborating with other specialty design professionals to offer and propose design solutions required to respond to unique project requirements.

l. Energy computations: Services may include preparation of energy calculations to verify proposed design solutions comply with required building codes, federal, state and/or local energy requirements.

m. Soil borings: Services may include conducting soil boring testing to identify minimum design requirements for new construction projects or building additions.

n. Obtaining permits and regulatory approvals: Services may include submitting design documents to local, state and/or federal jurisdictions for review and approval prior to proceeding with renovation/construction work.

o. Environmental investigation and consultation: Services may include providing design services required to meet environmental/Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) regulations on facility/infrastructure projects and providing consultation(s)/collaboration with the Government to discuss acceptable environmental design alternatives and solutions.

p. Review of Contractor submittals: Services may include review of project submittals (such as product data or product samples) in order to validate proposed materials/products comply with design drawings and/or specifications.

q. Field consultation and inspection during construction: Services may include responding to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI) during construction to address design questions that may arise during construction/renovation projects.

r. Commissioning: Services may include supporting the commissioning process by attending commissioning meetings to validate engineered design solutions are incorporated into the project in accordance with design specifications.

s. Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI): Services may include providing the Government with Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation and training, where applicable, based on the final design solution and construction.

t. As‐built drawing preparation: Services may include updating design documents including drawings and specifications to accurately reflect construction field changes and document final as-built construction/renovation projects.

u. Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD)/design charrette/other design and construction related workshops and meetings: Services may require attendance at design meetings to collaborate with Government representatives to consider design options and build consensus regarding preferred design solution(s).

v. Facility Data Planning Management Services (Archibus). Services may include assessing, documenting and maintaining data that includes floor plans, integrity and longevity of facility structures and supporting utilities.

Document Deliverable Requirements:

CDRL Number Title Sub-title CDRL A001 Contractor’s Personnel Roster Contractor Personnel CDRL A002 Status Report Monthly Status Report CDRL A003 Product Engineering Design

Data and Associated Lists Drawing Package

CDRL A004 Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal

Estimates and Proposal

CDRL A001 - Contractor’s Personnel Roster

Within ten business days of Task Order issue, the Contractor shall submit a list of all employees working on the project to the Contracting Officer. This list shall include each employee's name, and work assignment. Changes to the personnel list shall be submitted at least ten business days in advance. In emergency situations and cases of adverse actions where ten business days’ notice is not possible, the Contractor shall submit the required information regarding the change in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) not later than 24 hours after the replacement employee is on board.

CDRL A002 - Status Report

Contractor shall provide a Monthly Status Report for each project in which the support was provided. The report shall discuss major impacts, issues, and steps for remediation of issues, proposals to improve operational efficiencies, effectiveness, quality, or the customer experience.

CDRL A003 - Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists

The Contractor shall develop and deliver drawings, specifications, architect / engineering reports, to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

CDRL A004 – Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposals

A&E firms shall prepare cost estimates utilizing the Micro‐Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES) MII estimating system. Specifications shall be prepared in the Specifications‐ Kept‐Intact (SPECSINTACT) program. Design‐build RFPs shall be prepared utilizing Design‐ Build Masters, and drawings shall be prepared in AutoCAD (2016 or higher) utilizing the National Computer‐Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards format. Three‐Dimension (3‐D) and BIM modeling may also be required. The Contractor shall provide documents in PDF format. Final documents shall be electronically signed by the assigned Architect or Engineer. All projects shall be designed in the modern international standard version of the metric International System of Units (SI), unless specifically exempt.

Specific deliverable documentation will be defined in individual Delivery Orders. Additional requirements may be solicited and documented via revisions to technical specifications as directed by individual Delivery Orders and change requests as approved by the Government. The delivery schedule and quantity of systems to be produced will be specified in individual Delivery Orders. The Delivery Orders may be revised by the Government to update the delivery schedule and quantities to meet emergent Government objectives, to include quick reaction operational requirements.

Other Special Considerations:

As defined by Paragraph 1‐5 of United Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3‐ 600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, this contract requires the services of a licensed fire protection engineer or Consultant.

Asbestos and/or lead‐based paint assessments may be required on this contract to determine the presence of hazardous material during removals/demolition or at utility points of connections.

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, lead paint, Poly‐Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)s, and other hazardous materials, work on and under waterfront structures, and in confined spaces.

All engineering and design services shall comply with the most current edition of Facilities Criteria (FC) 1‐300‐09N Design Procedures, and other requirements as indicated on the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Web Site (www.wbdg.org). The selected A-E Contractor shall have online access to web‐based support programs capable of creating Auto-CAD documents for Government review, and email via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence/information. The selected A-E Contractor shall submit and maintain an A‐E Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with U.S.Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) EM 385‐1‐1 for each project on this contract and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each in‐field action. Key personnel, including Consultants, and must be U.S. citizens.

A‐E firms are advised that the selected firm, its subsidiaries or affiliates, and its 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. The awarded contract will be subject to specific provisions addressing the avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest, including Naval Facilities Acquisition Supplement (NFAS) 5252.209‐9300, Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The prime firm for this contract will be required to perform throughout the contract term.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A‐E firms desiring to be considered for this contract shall submit a completed SF 330 package by email to the Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialist. The SF 330 shall be typed, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger. Part I shall not exceed 100 single‐sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages (the page limit does not include Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR)s, certificates licenses, or the draft subcontracting plan, as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion, nor does the page limit include cover sheets or dividers, provided that 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. Introductions shall be included in Sections E and F. A-E firm submissions shall include its DUN & Bradstreet (DUNS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) numbers in Block 30 of the

SF 330.

All Contractors are advised that registration in System for Award Management (SAM) Database is required prior to award of a contract. 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.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 36.601‐4(b), the A‐E firm must be a registered and licensed architectural and/or engineering firm in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. to be eligible for award. A-E firms shall provide proof that the 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 will result in a firm’s elimination from consideration.

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.

If an SF 254/SF 255 is submitted for this solicitation, it will not be reviewed or considered. As required above, provide verifiable evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering (e.g., state registration number).

Interested firms shall submit proposals to BOTH the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer at the email addresses listed below.

SF 330 submissions are due no later than 04/03/2026 at 2:00 pm (EST). Late responses will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.215‐1. The points of contact for this acquisition are Contract Specialist, Thomas Clift, Thomas.b.clift.civ@us.navy.mil and Sheila Ballard, Contracting Officer, at Sheila.h.ballard.civ@us.navy.mil.

Inquiries concerning this procurement should reference the solicitation number and title and be forwarded via email to the points of contact identified above. Questions pertaining to this requirement are due no later than fourteen (14) days after posting of this requirement in SAM.gov.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1) Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2) Key Personnel Labor Qualifications

3) CDRLs

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. Specific selection criteria include:

Evaluation Factors Factor 1: Technical Element 1: Specialized Experience Element 2: Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence Element 3: Quality Control Element 4: Program Management and Capacity Element 5: Firm Location Element 6: Volume of Work Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 1 Technical will encompass the following elements. Each element shall be addressed in the SF330. A breakdown of Element and corresponding Part/Section in the SF330 is provided below along with the relevant information requested.

Element 1 —Specialized Experience (SF 330, Part I, Section F):

Firms will be evaluated on specialized experience in performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract through evaluation of experience in:

1. Infrastructure/facility design utilizing the following criteria, including, but not limited to, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC’s) and Military Standard (MILSTD);

2. Conducting on‐site design development workshops, charrettes, functional analysis, schematic design, or space programming, including supporting budgetary or parametric cost estimating;

3. Demonstrated ability to design to project budget and schedule;

4. Experience preparing design‐bid‐build;

5. Experience preparing design‐build RFP packages; and

6. Designing projects in accordance with DoD, Navy, or other Government agencies’ criteria.

Firms may be considered more favorably by demonstrating the following:

1. Experience in the delivery of multiple types of A‐E services identified in the requirements above.

2. Experience on multiple facility types identified in the requirements above.

3. Demonstrated experience using the Micro Computer Aided Cost Estimating System

Second Generation (MII) cost estimating software.

4. Demonstrated experience on Navy bases within the primary geographic area of the contract.

5. Demonstrated experience designing modifications to existing structures and developing construction phasing while associated facilities are required to remain in service.

6. Demonstrated experience specific to Navy facility projects, illustrating the capability of the A‐E firm and individual design team members (A‐E staff, Key Personnel, Consultants) to work within the Navy project planning process including:

a. DD Form 1391 development in the Navy’s Electronic Procurement Generator

(EPG),

b. DD Form 1391 validation procedures including cost validation.

7. Demonstrated understanding of procedures and timely submission of base access documents in adherence with security, safety, environmental, and accident prevention regulations in order to support A‐E activities and maintain project schedules.

8. Experience of A‐E firm and individual design team members (A‐E staff, Key Personnel, sub‐ consultants) with facilities located in historic areas that will require consultation with State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) throughout the design process.

Element 1 Submission Requirements:

Provide up to a maximum of ten (10) projects completed (project completion to be defined as receiving final design acceptance from client) 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. Sufficient information to determine the date of completion of the project must be included in the project description or the project will 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.

All projects provided in the SF 330 must be completed by the actual office/branch/regional office/ individual team member proposed to manage and perform work under this contract. Projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. To enable verification, firms should include the DUNS number along with each firm name in the SF 330 Part I, 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, award contract value, current contract value, and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above. For projects performed as a Sub-contractor or a joint venture involving different partners, 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 Sub-contractor or by those firms on the project rather than the work performed on the project as a whole. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the firm will be eliminated from award consideration.

NOTE: If the firm is a joint venture, projects performed by the joint venture should be submitted;

however, if there are no projects performed by the joint venture, projects must be submitted for each joint venture partner, not to exceed a total of ten (10) projects. Firms failing to provide projects from all joint venture partners will be considered to have not met the requirements of the criterion.

Projects shall be submitted on the SF 330 at Part I, Section F and shall be completed projects.

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 shall be submitted in the SF 330, Part I, Section F. The Government will NOT consider information submitted in addition to Part I, Section F in the evaluation of Criterion 1.

Element 2—Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence (SF 330, Part I, Sections 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 participation in example projects in the SF 330, 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. Specific disciplines that must be included in Key Personnel are:

Project Manager(s) Senior Architect Senior Civil Engineer Senior Structural Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Quality Control Manager Senior Fire Protection Engineer (A licensed Fire Protection Engineer is required) Senior MEP Engineer

Key personnel, including Consultants, shall be U.S. citizens.

Submissions must demonstrate Key Personnel’s relevant experience, formal education (e.g.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees), and relevant Professional Development or Professional Certifications.

Element 2 Submission Requirements:

SF 330, Part I, Section E – Provide resumes for all proposed Key Personnel that illustrate experience in the work proposed under this contract. Resumes are limited to three pages and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past 10 years) project‐specific experience in work relevant to the services required under this contract; and indicate proposed role in this contract.

Indicate participation of Key Personnel in example projects in the SF 330, Part I, Section G.

Element 3—Quality Control Program (SF 330, Part I, 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.

Element 3 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:

1. Describe specific quality control processes and procedures proposed for this contract to achieve technical accuracy of and assurance of overall coordination of plans and specifications, and engineering and design services.

2. Provide a quality control process chart showing the inter‐relationship of the management and team components.

3. Identify the Key Personnel (submitted under Criterion 2—Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence) responsible for the quality control program and a description of their roles and responsibilities.

4. Describe how the firm’s quality control program extends to management of Sub-contractors.

5. Explain the quality control program including an example of how the plan has worked for one of the projects submitted as part of SF 330, Section F or how the plan will work if it has not been used previously.

Element 4—Program Management and Capacity (SF 330, Part I, Section H):

Firms will be evaluated on the firm’s ability to plan for and manage work under the contract, the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.

Element 4 Submission Requirements:

1. Provide an organizational chart for the team and discuss the management plan for this contract and personnel roles in the organization. Describe the ability of the firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members, both internal staff, Sub-contractors and consultants. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable.

2. Describe the firm’s present workload and the availability of the project team (including consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Describe the workload/availability of the Key Personnel during the anticipated contract performance period and the ability of the firm to provide qualified backup staffing for Key Personnel to ensure continuity of services. General statements of availability/capacity may be considered less favorably.

3. Describe the firm’s ability to sustain the loss of Key Personnel while accomplishing work within required time limits, to ensure continuity of services and ability to meet surges in unexpected project demands and ability to adhere to schedules and budgets.

Element 5—Firm Location (SF 330, Part I, Section H)

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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division).

Element 5 Submission Requirements:

1. Indicate location of the office(s) that will be performing the work, including main offices, branch offices, and offices of team members.

2. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge and previous experience of the primary geographic areas to be covered by this contract.

3. Provide a narrative to describe the team’s ability to provide timely response to requests for on‐site support. Provide timelines and examples of the team’s success in providing this response. Include both primary and sub‐contractor support as required. Teams with a demonstrated history of providing timely support may be considered more favorably.

Element 6—Volume of Work (SF 330, Part 1, Section H) (Tie-breaker)

In the event of a tie among equally rated firms, those 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 (12) 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.

Element 6 Submission Requirements:

Firms SHALL NOT submit data for this factor.

Factor 2—Past Performance (SF 330, 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 the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) / ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SYSTEM (ACASS) for Element 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. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified.

Factor 2 Submission Requirements:

SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION FOR EACH PROJECT UNDER

Element 1.

Firms may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Element 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.