N62470-19-R-2000_Utility_Engineering_Synopsis.pdf

N62470-19-R-2000 AE Utilities IDIQ

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT FOR

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A/E) SERVICES FOR UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND

(NAVFAC), WORLDWIDE

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This procurement will result in a single Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (AE) services for Utility Engineering, Utility Infrastructure Management, Utility Operation and Maintenance, and Utility Management Services worldwide.

These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6.

The IDIQ contract will be for a base period of one (1) year and four (4) one-year option periods (if exercised). The minimum guarantee under this contract is $10,000.00, and the maximum ceiling for this contract shall not exceed $70,000,000.00. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. There will be no dollar limit per task order and no dollar limit per year. Estimated start date is February 2020. Work may be required on multiple contract task orders, in multiple geographic areas, and with little advance notice.

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

The market research study (Sources Sought Number: N62470-19-R-2000) conducted by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. As a result of the market research analysis, a determination was made to solicit this procurement on an unrestricted basis inviting full and open competition. NAVFAC Atlantic’s small business office concurs with this decision.

The types of Utility Engineering, Utility Infrastructure Management, Utility Operation and Maintenance, and Utility Management Services expected to be performed under this contract are:

Utility Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Operation and Maintenance, and Utility Management Services are required for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. These services will support electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems; water supply, transmission, treatment, and distribution systems; and wastewater collection and treatment systems; steam generation, transmission and distribution systems; compressed air generation and distribution systems; natural gas transmission and distribution systems.

Utility Engineering services may include but are not limited to: producing utility system master plans, engineering studies, surveying and production of utility mapping, field testing, hydraulic modeling, recommended treatment and distribution improvements, electric load and demand modeling, arc-flash and safety hazard analysis, relay coordination, life cycle cost analysis, 1391 documentation and design.

Infrastructure Management services may include but are not limited to: development and implementation of standard processes to inventory and manage utility assets, collect direct condition ratings, perform risk assessment on functional groups of utility assets, create a risk based investment strategy, and capital improvement plans.

Operation and Maintenance services may include but are not limited to: development of standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance plans, and operator training, process and instrumentation drawings/electric system one-line drawings for utility systems, development of Geographic Information Systems for utilities using GPS and mobile field data collection.

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 by time of award will render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the SAM Web site:

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 SF330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired.

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. Evaluation Criteria (1) and (2) are considered most important and are equal among themselves; Criteria (3) and (4) are slightly less important and considered equal among themselves; Criteria (5) and (6) are of lesser importance still and considered equal among themselves; Criterion (7) is the least important and will be used as a tiebreaker among technically equal firms. SF330s will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firm based on criteria responses. Failure to comply with instructions or provide complete information may affect the firm’s evaluation or disqualify the firm from further consideration. Selection of Architect and Engineers Statute (PL 92-582) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR ) Subpart 36.6 selection procedures apply.

Specific selection criteria include:

1. Specialized Experience

2. Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence

3. Past Performance

4. Program Management, Capacity, and Location

5. Quality Control

6. Commitment to Small Business

7. Volume of Work

Criterion 1- Specialized Experience (SF330, 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 the following six Primary Service Areas:

Area 1 – Utility System Plans and Analysis: Preparing utility system master plans and engineering analyses with recommended production, treatment, and distribution improvements, and life cycle cost analysis.

Area 2 – Utility Condition and Utility Risk Assessment: Experience performing risk assessment on functional groups of utility assets, creating risk based investment strategies, and capital improvement plans

Area 3 – Utility SOPs, PM, and Training: Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventive maintenance (PM) plans, and utility systems operator training.

Area 4 – Utility GIS: Creating and updating utility Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to include field surveying and collection of equipment attribution.

Area 5 – Utility Technical Studies: Performing technical studies of utility systems such as arc-flash and safety hazard analysis, hydraulic modelling, inflow and infiltration studies, and electric load and demand modelling.

Submission requirements: Provide a maximum of eight (8) projects with a cost of $200K or more and 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 primary service areas outlined above. A project will be considered complete based on the project completion date provided in Block 24 of the project description. 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.

On each submitted project, firms should identify which Primary Service Areas are demonstrated by that project and describe the work performed and how it demonstrates the firm’s experience performing the expected services of this contract. Contracts or Task Orders that demonstrate experience with multiple services may be submitted, although as noted below an IDIQ contract may not be submitted as a single project.

All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the actual office/branch/regional office/individual team member proposed to manage and/or 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 SF330 Part 1, Section F, block 25, “Firm Name” Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21. Include an e-mail address and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c). In block 24, include in the project description the contract period of performance, 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 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, and identify the specific roles and responsibilities performed as a subcontractor or by those firms on the project rather than the work performed on the project 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.

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 not to exceed a total of eight (8) projects. At least one project shall be submitted from each JV partner. 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 must 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.

Criterion 2- Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence (SF330, 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 as outlined in the SF330, 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 positions/disciplines that must be included in key personnel are Program Manager, Quality Control personnel, Project Managers, and 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) single-sided pages and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past five 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 SF330, Part 1, Section G.

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

The Government will evaluate past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and stakeholder/customer satisfaction on example projects presented in Criterion 1. The Government may also utilize other information provided by the firm or obtained via customer inquiries, information in 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. NOTE: Past performance information for projects listed under Criterion 1 may be given greater weight.

Submission Requirements:

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/ACASS

IS AVAILABLE.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with your SF330. If the firm is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the response date set forth in this notice, firms should complete and submit with their responses the first page of the PPQ (Attachment (A)), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Firms may submit a PPQ previously submitted under a different Notice/RFP (legible copies are acceptable) 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 Atlantic, Code ACQ22, Attn: Nicholas Lizotte via email at nicholas.lizotte@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.

Criterion 4- Program Management, Capacity, and Location (SF330, 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, 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.

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 and consultants. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable. Teams with a demonstrated history of working together may be considered more favorably.

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. Provide the location of the office(s) that will be performing the work, including main offices, branch offices, and offices of team members. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located.

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. Due to the worldwide coverage of this contract, offices in multiples locations may be considered more favorable.

Criterion 5- Quality Control Program (SF330, 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.

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. 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

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.

Criterion 6— Commitment to Small Business (SF330, Part I, Section H):

Firms will be evaluated in terms of the extent to which they have identified and committed to Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZoneSB), Veteran-

Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and if applicable, Historically Black Colleges or Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) in performance of this contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. The Government will evaluate proposals based on: (A) Past performance in utilization of small business concerns, and (B) Participation of small business concerns for this requirement.

In support of (A), all firms, Large Business (LB) and Small Business (SB), shall provide historical data on utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB and HBCU/MI. Large Businesses shall submit three “final” or “most recent” Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) for similar contracts of relative size which show compliance with utilizing the various types of small business firms noted above. If ISRs are not FINAL or MOST RECENT they will not be considered. The MOST RECENT reporting period is 31 March 2019; therefore, any ISR submitted that is not FINAL should be from the 31 March 2019 reporting period. If subcontracting goals were not met, provide an explanation. If LBs have no ISRs to document performance in utilizing small businesses for similar contracts of relative size, then large businesses shall submit other documentation that shows their utilization of SB firms.

In support of (A), SBs shall provide documentation that shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of relative size.

In support of (B), LBs shall submit a draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in which they will be evaluated on the extent to which they identify and commit to the published Small Business Subcontracting Program. The Secretary of the Navy has assigned the Naval Facilities Engineering Command goals for FY2019 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses. Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals:

FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023

SB 45% 45% 45% 45% 45%

HubZone 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%

SDB 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

WOSB 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%

SDVOSB 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

VOSB 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

If a LB firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR

19.7 and DFAR 219.7, will be required and incorporated into the contract award.

A draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not required from SBs; however, in support of (B), SBs shall submit similar information on the extent to which they identify and commit to subcontracting to LB, SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HBCU/MI, if applicable in the performance of this contract.

The Small Business size standard classification is NAICS 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $16.5M.

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

Criterion 7—Volume of Work (SF330, Part 1, Section H)

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

Submission Requirements:

Firms do not submit data for this factor. The Government will obtain information as described above. For joint venture (JV) submissions, the Government will obtain the data for each JV partner.

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 with at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger. Part I shall not exceed seventy-six (76) single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages (the page limit does not include ISRs, certificates, PPQs, licenses, or the draft subcontracting plan, as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion, nor does the page limit include cover sheets, dividers, or other requested documentation (e.g., joint venture agreement, proof of AE firm registration) 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. The organizational chart may be one page single sided 11 by 17 inch foldout, using 11 point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables; however, must be legible). Please include your DUNS and CAGE numbers in Block 30 of the SF-330.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT

IN THE FIRM’S ELIMINATION FROM CONSIDERATION:

**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 to practice the professions of architecture or engineering 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).

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

Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit six (6) hard copies of the SF-330 and three (3) electronic copies on CDs to:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Attn: Nicholas Lizotte, ACQ22 Bldg A – Mail Room 6506 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, Virginia 23508-1278

Firms responding to this announcement by 10 OCTOBER 2019, 1400 NORFOLK LOCAL TIME, will be considered. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The points of contact are either Nicholas Lizotte, Contract Specialist, at nicholas.lizotte@navy.mil or Erin Quimby, Contracting Officer, at erin.quimby@navy.mil.

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).

Submissions must be delivered via U.S. Mail or express mail carriers to the address set out above.

Annotate solicitation number N62470-19-R-2000 on the bottom of the envelope or box.

NO HAND DELIVERY OF SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Express mail carriers Security Information:

Commercial couriers such as FEDEX, DHL, or UPS must follow visitor procedures and are required to have a background check if they do not have a CAC badge. Commercial couriers must also have their vehicle inspected following LRA commercial vehicle inspection procedures prior to accessing the LRA. The Commercial Vehicle Inspection location for vehicles coming to NAVFAC Atlantic on the Lafayette River Annex (LRA) is located at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads at the Meredith Street gate off of Terminal Boulevard.

Firms should check with their intended courier to ensure they have the proper identification credentials to access the LRA.

DBIDS passes must be picked up by the approved visitor from the Naval Station Pass and ID Office located at the following address prior to visiting NAVFAC Atlantic on LRA:

Naval Station Pass and ID Office 9040 Hampton Blvd Building #CD9

Norfolk, VA 23505

Telephone Number: 757-322-2975 Hours of Operation: 0700 – 1530 Monday through Friday

All potential Offerors must adhere to this notice in order to avoid delay in submitting your proposal. The level of security at Lafayette River Annex may change at any time. As the level of security heightens, the amount of time required to gain access to the Lafayette River Annex also increases.

Electronic (E-mail, facsimile, etc.) submissions are not authorized.

Inquiries concerning this procurement should include solicitation number and title and be forwarded via email to nicholas.lizotte@navy.mil.