N4008522R2594 AE IDIQ CRANE SYNOPSIS.pdf

This is related to Notice ID N40085-21-R-0257

N40085-22-R-2294 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT

FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT & ENGINEER (A&E) SERVICES IN SUPPORT

PROJECTS PRIMARILY AT NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY (NSA) CRANE INDIANA AREA

OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR), INCLUDING GLENDORA TEST FACILITY, SULLIVAN,

INDIANA.

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.

Table of Contents

1.0 DESCRIPTION 2

2.0 CONTRACT INFORMATION 2

3.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 3

4.0 ENGINEERING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 4

4.1 → Facility Planning & Project Development 5

4.2 → Site Investigation Services 5

4.3 → Facility Analysis 6

4.4 → Design Supporting Services 6

4.5 → Interior Space Planning Design & Collateral Equipment Inventories 7

4.6 → Construction Services 7

5.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 7

5.1 → System of Units 7

5.2 → Contract Drawings 8

5.3 → Specifications 8

5.4 → Communications 8

5.5 → Fire Protection 8

5.6 → Hazardous Materials 8

5.7 → Cost Estimates 9

5.8 → Whole Building Design Guide 9

5.9 → Accident Prevention Plan 9

5.10 → Security Clearances 9

5.11 → System for Award Management (SAM) Database 9

5.12 → Conflicts of Interest 10

5.13 → Business Qualifications 10

6.0 SELECTION CRITERIA 10

6.1 Criterion 1 → Specialized Experience (SF-330 Part 1 Section F) 11

6.2 Criterion 2 → Professional Qualifications & Technical Competence (SF-330 Part 1 Section E and

Section G) 13

6.3 Criterion 3 → Past Performance (SF-330 Part 1 Section H) 14

6.4 Criterion 4 → Quality Control Program (SF-330 Part 1 Section H) 15

6.5 Criterion 5 → Program Management & Capacity (SF-330 Part 1 Section H) 15

6.6 Criterion 6 → Firm Location (SF 330, Part I, Section H) 16

6.7 Criterion 7 → Volume of DOD Work (SF-330 Part 1 Section H) 16

7.0 SF-330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 17

1.0 DESCRIPTION

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This procurement will result in one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (AE) Services support. Engineering and Design Services as required for construction, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, improvements, for Special Projects and Military

Construction (MILCON) facilities. 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 five-year ordering period. Work under the contract is anticipated to occur primarily at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane Indiana Area of

Responsibility (AOR), including Glendora Test Facility, Sullivan, Indiana. However, work may be ordered throughout the Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic (MIDLANT) AOR.

2.0 CONTRACT INFORMATION

The IDIQ contract will be for a five year ordering period. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $7,500,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term is $2,500 and will be satisfied by simultaneous award of the initial task order with the basic contract. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. The total value of this procurement is limited to $7,500,000, there are no further limits on individual task orders. The estimated start date is May 2023.

This proposed contract is being solicited on Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering

Services, and the Small Business size standard is $16,500,000. Most task orders issue under this contract will be construction costs of under $200,000 with a significant number of projects between $25,000 and

$500,000 construction costs. 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.

3.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

Most projects will be renovation, repair, or minor new construction projects executed at the Public Works

Departments. 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 faculty planning.

Architect-Engineering and Engineering Services that may be required under this contract include facility and/or infrastructure field surveys and investigations resulting in the development of engineering analyses, studies, cost estimates, plans, specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design/build projects and Post-Construction Award design completion, shop drawing review, and other associated engineering services. Projects are categorized as repair, replacement, upgrade, maintenance, energy savings, and sustainability projects covering the full range of the field of engineering for a wide range of new and existing facilities and systems, utilities and infrastructure.

Projects may include, but not limited to the following:

1) Fire protection water supply and distribution systems

2) Base-wide fire-reporting systems

3) Administrative facilities

4) Personnel support facilities – (lodging, berthing, recreational)

5) Child development centers

6) Medical facilities – (hospitals, medical/dental clinics)

7) Training facilities

8) Simulators

9) Industrial facilities

10) Maintenance facilities

11) Operational facilities

12) Warehouse facilities

13) Aircraft hangars

14) Bulk fuel facilities

15) Utility Systems – including steam; low pressure compressed air; fresh water; salt water;

sanitary sewer; oily waste water collection

16) Electrical Systems – including high voltage to low voltage electrical

17) Control systems

18) Ordnance storage and handling facilities including electrical hazard classifications required to be designed to Naval Sea Systems Command Ordnance Pamphlet 5

(NAVSEA OP 5) Explosives Safety Management Policy requirements

19) Waterfront facilities and infrastructure – (piers; wharves; quay (key) walls; dry docks, bulkheads, coastal and shoreline protection, fender systems; berthing and mooring;

dredging; coastal and shoreline protection; and waterfront related utilities)

20) Communications facilities – (telephone, television, fiber optics, cyber security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control system, and Local Area

Network (LAN))

21) Laboratory spaces and facilities and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation

(RDT&E) spaces and facilities

22) Ranges

23) Roads and Pavements and associated infrastructure including parking areas

24) Railroads

25) Landscaping

26) Storm Water Systems

4.0 ENGINEERING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The selected firm 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 of the following:

1. Project management

2. Data management

3. Project programming and master planning

4. Feasibility and concept studies

5. Space utilization

6. Design concepts/standards

7. Research

8. Analysis

9. Engineering

10. Design

11. Design/build request for proposal preparation

12. Engineering During Construction (EDC)

13. Construction phase support for Facility Repair projects involving historic facilities or facilities located in a Historic Districts, including repair, replacement, demolition, and new construction

Specific types of AE services that may be required under this contract include:

4.1 → Facility Planning & Project Development

Facility planning services and project development, including:

4.1.1 Strategic Planning, Master Planning, Capital Planning, and Facilities and Infrastructure

Planning, including project development

4.1.2 Strong knowledge of Federal and DoD budget process, including the Planning, Programming, & Budget Execution System (PPBES)

4.1.3 Planning studies

4.1.4 Historical studies and Historic American Engineering Record Recordation

Documentation

4.1.5 Cultural resource investigations

4.1.6 Project programming documents (DD Form 1391 development) prepared in the Navy's

Electronic Procurement Generator (EPG)

4.1.7 Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD)/Design Charrette/other design related workshops and meetings

4.1.8 Developing of requirements

4.1.9 Preparing engineering evaluations

4.1.10 Development of project scope

4.1.11 Unit guidance or parametric cost estimating

4.1.12 Project programming and requirements development

4.1.13 Conceptual pricing development

4.1.14 Analysis of proposed sites for foundations, utilities, access, constraints

4.1.15 Development of Alternatives including Economic Analysis

4.1.16 Supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) exhibits, including conceptual graphics representing strategic alignment with DoD and DoN priorities

4.2 → Site Investigation Services

4.2.1 Geotechnical investigation in support of foundation design and site pavement recommendations

4.2.2 Pre-design site assessment

4.2.3 Utility location/identification

4.2.4 Site access studies including wayfinding and pedestrian corridors

4.2.5 Site topographic studies and property boundary studies, including flood zones and wetlands topographic and boundary surveys to include survey, mapping, utility investigations

4.2.6 Environmental investigations

4.2.7 Environmental soil sampling and ground water sampling and analysis

4.2.8 Storm Drainage analysis

4.2.9 Traffic analysis

4.3 → Facility Analysis

4.3.1 General condition assessment including code compliance

4.3.2 Energy utilization studies

4.3.3 Cost valuation surveying

4.3.4 Concept and site sketches

4.3.5 Recommendations on potential utilities impacts

4.3.6 Identification of sustainable features

4.3.7 Analysis of proposed sites for foundations, utilities, access, constraints

4.3.8 Facility Life Safety Code analysis

4.3.9 Exterior and interior hazardous material surveys and analysis

4.3.10 Studies, evaluations and testing with associated work

4.3.11 Electrical utility surveys

4.3.12 Seismic studies

4.3.13 Preparation of performance work statements, plans, specifications, and cost estimates

4.3.14 Identification of environmental issues

4.3.15 Asbestos, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), and lead assessments to determine the presence of asbestos, PCBs or lead

4.4 → Design Supporting Services

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

4.4.1 Development of Design-Build (DB) Request for Proposal (RFP) packages including schematic concept drawings and environmental studies

4.4.2 Development of comprehensive Design-Bid-Build (DBB) packages that include full plans and specifications

4.4.3 Design of new construction, both vertical and horizontal

4.4.4 Alteration of facilities

4.4.5 Design Reviews

4.4.6 Value engineering

4.4.7 Life cycle costing

4.4.8 Blast Design

4.4.9 Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

4.4.10 Building Information Modeling (BIM)

4.4.11 Maintenance and repair of real property

4.4.12 Construction Cost Estimates

4.4.13 HVAC and Mechanical experience to include work in the following areas:

4.4.13.1 Energy Supply (oil, gas, steam, hot or chilled water supply)

4.4.13.2 Heat Generating Systems (boilers, primary pumps, auxiliary equipment, etc.)

4.4.13.3 Cooling Generating Systems (chillers, cooling towers, primary pumps, condensing units, split system heat pump - outdoor units, etc.)

4.4.13.4 Distribution Systems (AHUs, FCUs, VAV systems, fans, exhaust fans, supply fans, heat exchangers, pumps, convectors, duct heaters, etc.)

4.4.13.5 Terminal & Package Units (PTACs, PTHPs, WSHPs, Package/Rooftop Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Furnaces, etc.)

4.4.13.6 Controls (DDC, stand-alone controllers, etc.)

4.4.13.7 System Testing & Balancing (piping and air system testing and balancing)

4.4.13.8 Commercial Equipment (walk-in refrigerators/freezers, condensers and condensing units for refrigeration systems, display cases, etc.)

4.5 → Interior Space Planning Design & Collateral Equipment Inventories

4.6 → Construction Services

4.6.1 Contractor submittal reviews

4.6.2 Field consultation and special inspections

4.6.3 Electronic Operation and Maintenance Support Information (eOMSI) with a final list of equipment installed and equipment removed during the project that is provided to the government

4.6.4 Obtaining environmental permits and regulatory approvals

4.6.5 As-built and Record Document preparation

4.6.6 Commissioning HVAC and mechanical systems

5.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 → 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.

5.2 → Contract Drawings

AE firms are required to prepare drawings in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting (CADD) software application marketed by Autodesk® (AutoCAD) using version (2016 or higher) or Revit® marketed by Autodesk using version (2016 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.

AE firm will be required to provide documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) format and source files. Final documents will require electronic signatures following the NAVFAC signature process per

Facilities Criteria (FC) 1-300-09N.

5.3 → Specifications

AE firms are required to prepare specifications in the Specifications-Kept-Intact (SPECSINTACT) program, utilizing NAVFAC Masters.

5.4 → 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.

5.5 → 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.

5.6 → Hazardous Materials

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 ground-water/soil and other hazardous materials, work on and under waterfront structures, on active airfields, and in confined spaces.

5.7 → Cost Estimates

Per NAVFAC Cost Engineering Policy and Procedures dated 20 Jan 17, Chapter 7 Cost Engineering

Software – AE firms are required to prepare cost estimates utilizing the Micro-Computer Aided Cost

Estimating System (MCACES) Second Generation MII estimating system. MII is the second generation of the Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES). It is a detailed cost estimating software application developed in conjunction with Project Time & Cost, LLC© (PT&C). 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. AE firms or others under contract providing services to

NAVFAC may request software installation packages from NAVFAC Atlantic Capital Improvements

(CI) Cost. The AE is to send an email to NAVFAC-CI-Cost@navy.mil with the following in the Subject

Section "MII License Request." Software is generally distributed to AEs free of charge; however, accompanying database licenses must be purchased and licensed as appropriate by the user.

5.8 → Whole Building Design Guide

All engineering and design services shall comply with the most current edition of UFC 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.

5.9 → 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.

5.10 → Security Clearances

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

5.11 → System for Award Management (SAM) Database

All contractors are advised that registration in System for Award Management (SAM) Database be 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.

5.12 → 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.

5.13 → Business Qualifications

The selected Firm is required to have online access to web-based support programs and email via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence/information.

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 AE firm registration, the firm must provide proof of registration. If a firm is in a jurisdiction that does not require AE 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.

http://www.wbdg.org/ https://www.sam.gov/

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 SF-330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired.

6.0 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. Specific selection criteria include:

1. Specialized Experience

2. Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence

3. Past Performance

4. Quality Control

5. Program Management and Capacity

6. Firm Location

7. Volume of Work

Evaluation Criteria (1) through (4) are considered most important and equal among themselves; Criteria

(5) through (6) are slightly less important and are equal among themselves; and Criteria (7) is of the least importance and will be used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms. SF-330s will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firm based on criterion responses.

6.1 Criterion 1 → Specialized Experience (SF-330 Part 1 Section F)

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

1. Designing and providing full construction drawings and specifications for various facility projects including applying sustainability concepts through an integrated, cost effective design approach and designing in accordance with Guiding Principles for Sustainable

Federal Buildings.

2. Prepare design-build RFP packages; including environmental surveys, geotechnical reports and schematic design concepts.

3. Experience with historic building repairs and renovations in accordance with the

Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

4. Experience preparing preliminary design deliverables such as concept plans, facility planning studies, including; developing facility requirements, preparing engineering evaluations, project scope, and unit guidance or parametric cost estimating.

5. Designing projects experience with local codes, laws and permitting procedures

6. Preparation of designs using AutoCAD or Revit; and

7. Providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, record drawings preparation, construction inspection services, and owner’s manuals).

Firms may be considered more favorably by demonstrating the following:

1. Experience designing renovations and/or new construction of multi-Discipline required facilities for NAVFAC.

2. Experience designing projects to Navy or other DoD agencies criteria (such as UFC, ECB, Mil Stds., NAVFAC DB Master RFP templates, UFGS, etc.).

3. Forensic Building Science & Investigations of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended (e.g. water infiltration/damage/repair/replacement, etc.).

Submission requirements:

Provide five (5) projects completed within the past five (5) 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. Provide at least one example project demonstrating experience with historic repairs/ renovation with a construction cost over

$2,000,000. If more than the maximum number of projects is submitted, the Government will only evaluate five (5) projects in the order submitted.

The actual office/branch/regional office/individual team member proposed to manage and perform work under this contract must complete all projects provided in the SF-330. Projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. To enable verification, firms should include the Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number along with each firm name in the SF-330 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 project completion

(MM/DD/YEAR), award contract value, current contract value, define professional service role and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above.

For projects performed as a subcontractor 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. 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 as a whole. 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.

FIRMS SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL AS A JOINT VENTURE SHOULD INCLUDE WITH THEIR

SUBMISSION A COPY OF THE SIGNED AND EXECUTED JOINT VENTURE

AGREEMENT. FAILURE TO INCLUDE THE SIGNED AND EXECUTED JOINT VENTURE

AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN THE FIRM’S ELIMINATION FROM FURTHER EVALUATION.

NOTE 1: 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 five (5) projects. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted for the Joint Venture members. 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.

NOTE 2: Date of project completion is defined as date of final design acceptance to client. For Full

Design Projects it is considered date of final signed sealed plans & specifications to client; and for DB

RFP Preparation is final RFP documents submission; and for DB RFP representing Contractor as

DOR. The final design acceptance to client and for Design Development/DD1391 and

Studies/Investigations is the date of final submission of design development/DD1391 and/or report.

All information for Criterion 1 should be submitted in the SF330, Part I, Section F. The Government

WILL NOT consider information submitted in addition to Part 1, Section F in evaluation of Criterion 1.

6.2 Criterion 2 → Professional Qualifications & Technical Competence (SF-330 Part 1 Section E and

Section 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 1, 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 Managers, Quality

Control Specialist, Architects, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical

Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Cost Engineers, Certified Interior Designers and licensed Fire Protection Engineers.

Submission Requirements:

SF330, 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 two (2) pages and should indicate:

professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent

(within the past five (5) years) project-specific experience in work relevant to the services required under this contract; and indicate proposed role in this contract. 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 AE 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 1, Section G).

6.3 Criterion 3 → Past Performance (SF-330 Part 1 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 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for Criterion 1 projects 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, information for projects listed under Criterion 1 may be given greater weight.

SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS 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 IS AVAILABLE.

IF A CPARS 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 SF-330. 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) as long as 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 Command Mid-Atlantic Command, Code ACQ22, Attn: Sean Hickman, Sean.Hickman@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.

6.4 Criterion 4 → Quality Control Program (SF-330 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. Maximum of five (5) pages (one-sided) for Criterion 4 response. If an

Offeror exceeds the page limit, the first five (5) pages will be evaluated and pages after page 5 will not be

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. Explain the quality control program including an example of how the plan has worked for one of the projects submitted as part of SF330, Section F or how the plan will work if it has not been used previously.

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

3. Describe specific quality control processes and procedures proposed for this contract including technical accuracy of and assurance of overall coordination of AE plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

4. Identify the quality control manager and any other key personnel responsible for the quality control program and a description of their roles and responsibilities

5. Describe how the firm’s quality control program extends to management of subcontractors and specialty consultants.

6.5 Criterion 5 → Program Management & Capacity (SF-330 Part 1 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, and on the locations of their office(s) that will be performing the work under this contract and demonstrated knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located. Maximum of five (5) pages (one-sided) for Criterion 5 response. Offeror who exceed the page limit, the first five (5) pages will be evaluated and pages after page 5 will not be

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 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.

6.6 Criterion 6 → Firm Location (SF 330, Part I, Section H)

Provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract, 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 in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New

York.

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 of this IDIQ’s primary geographic

Area of Responsibility

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

6.7 Criterion 7 → Volume of DOD Work (SF-330 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.

Provide a list of DOD contracts awarded in the past 12 months, to include dollar value. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which branch office completed each contract. Include agency phone numbers and points of contact. List only basic contract awards, not Task Orders.

7.0 SF-330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Architect-Engineer firms desiring to be considered for this contract must submit a completed SF-330 package. The SF-330 shall be typed, one sided, at least 11-point Times New Roman minimum, including document searchable bookmarks, demonstrating your ability to perform the requested services. Part I shall not exceed 50 single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages. The page limit does not include Individual

Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), certificates, Past Performance Questionnaires (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). Introductions shall be included in Sections E and F. Please include your Dun & Bradstreet

(DUNS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) numbers in Block 30 of the SF-330.

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.

Firms responding to this announcement by February 10, 2022 at 2 PM local time will be considered.

Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement shall submit electronic proposal copies through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Additional Instructions for registering in PIEE, Solicitation are found in Attachment B. Additionally, Offeror shall submit one Hard copy and one (1) CD to be received by the contract specialist within 5 calendar days of the proposal due date via express mail to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Mid-Atlantic Command), Code (ACQ22), Attn:

Sean Hickman, 9324 Virginia Ave., Norfolk, VA 23511-3095.

Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

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).

It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to obtain the RFP files, along with any amendments, from

Opportunities (www.sam.gov).

Proposals shall be delivered by mail on the dates and times listed above, unless those dates are changed via Solicitation Amendment.

Hand delivered proposals will not be accepted.

http://www.sam.gov/

Express Mail to:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic

9324 Virginia Avenue

Building Z-140, Room 216

Norfolk, Virginia 23511

Attn: Sean Hickman, ACQ22

Inquiries concerning this procurement should include solicitation number and title and be forwarded via email to Sean.Hickman@navy.mil and Holly.r.snow.civ@us.navy.mil.

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