N6247023R9016 NEPA Synopsis.pdf

N62470-23-R-9016

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) WORK FOR NEPA OPERATIONS AND RANGE

SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES FOR MILITARY TRAINING RANGE COMPLEXES

AND ASSESTS FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NAVAL

FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND ATLANTIC’S AREA OF

RESPONSIBILITY, WORLDWIDE

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 PROPOSAL

(RFP) PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD.

This procurement is for a single Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for Architecture-Engineering (A-E) and environmental services of an interdisciplinary nature. These services are required for preparation of warfighter readiness documentation including environmental and military range planning documents for the Atlantic Ocean and eastern United States (U.S.). The intent of this contract is to provide comprehensive Architectural-Engineering (A-E) services to various Navy and other Department of Defense (DoD) installations / organizations world-wide to meet statutory compliance requirements for all applicable Final Governing Standards (FGS), DoD, Federal, State, local, and installation specific environmental laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to the major work categories listed below. This support includes preparation of studies, plans, specifications, design documents, reports, cost estimates and all associated engineering work.

The work will occur worldwide, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic's (NAVFAC LANT’s) Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes the continental United States (CONUS) and areas outside the continental United States

(OCONUS).

Some task orders may occasionally provide support described herein to Navy regions outside the primary area of focus including the remaining NAVFAC Atlantic AOR and NAVFAC Pacific AOR. The contractor may occasionally be tasked to provide support either within the primary geographic areas or 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 NAICS code for this proposed procurement is 541330 (small business size standard is $25.5 million). If the solicitation is issued, the contract will likely consist of a one-year base period and four (4) one-year options totaling five (5) years of performance. The anticipated total work to be issued over the life of the contract via task orders (base year plus four one-year options) is not anticipated to exceed the estimated maximum amount of $50 million. The minimum guarantee for this contract is $10,000.00. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. Estimated start date is September 2024.

Primary tasks

The general scope of this contract requires the services of environmental engineering, biological science, physical science, cultural resource, community planning, and military operations specialists. The engineers and community planners providing services under this contract must have competence attested by licensure as a professional engineer or certified planner. The A-E firm will provide the following: preparation of environmental planning documents in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order (EO) 12114; preparation of Range Complex Management Plans (RCMPs), Range Condition Assessments, and/or Water Range Condition Assessments in accordance with applicable Navy and Marine Corps policies, including the most current version of OPNAV 5090.1, MCO P5090.2, and DoD instruction 4715.11/12; preparation of biological and ecological studies in support of environmental documentation, including the preparation of Endangered Species Act (ESA) Biological Assessments, preparation of Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) permit applications, preparation of Sanctuary Resource Statements in accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), and preparation of Essential Fish Habitat Assessments in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; preparation of Coastal Consistency Determinations (CCDs) in accordance with the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); preparation of Section 106 and 110 assessment as required to support consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); preparation of Range Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone (RAICUZ) studies; preparation of reports and documentation related to Operational Range Clearance (ORC) in accordance with OPNAVINST 3571.4; preparation of water, soil, and sediment testing studies to support range sustainment initiatives; preparation of other range-related reports, documentation, or analyses such as the Sustainable Ranges Report (SRR) per section 366 of the FY03 National Defense Authorization Act (10 U.S.C. §113) of 02 Dec 02;

preparation of Encroachment Action Plans (EAPs) in accordance with OPNAVINST

11010.40 and CNICINST 11010.1; and other documentation requirements needed to support general environmental compliance or range management actions including, but not limited to, documentation required to comply with Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Additional tasks

Additional requirements under this contract may include, but are not limited to, studies, sketches, preliminary plans, cost estimates and descriptive text for future planning and work plans and special planning and engineering services, such as, but not limited to, environmental analyses; acoustical analyses associated with at-sea testing and training;

density modeling; geospatial analyses; information technology applications; traffic; air quality, noise, encroachment, and socio-economic studies; and development and reproduction of a variety of public outreach materials of different media to relay this scientific information to public audiences. The selected firm or teams shall have online access to e-mail via the Internet for routine exchange of correspondence and shall at a minimum, conduct project collaboration, compile documents, populate databases, conduct geospatial analyses, generate maps, and integrate final deliverables into the Navy enterprise information management systems as specified in the individual task orders.

In order to complete environmental planning documents in compliance with NEPA and EO 12114 and 12898, and in accordance with applicable DoD instructions, the contractor may be required to complete some of the following related studies and services to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts to the environment:

Air Conformity modeling and analyses under the Clean Air Act Air quality monitoring and testing Air quality management plans Coastal Consistency Determinations in accordance with the Coastal Zone

Management Act Draft Letters of Authorization (LOA) and Incidental Harassment Authorization

(IHA) applications Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations, biological surveys, and biological assessments Essential fish habitat assessments In-water acoustic analysis Marine mammal density estimates Marine resource assessments Natural resources surveys (species and habitat) Wetland delineation and mitigation plans (both wetland and near shore) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and American Indian Tribe consultation support including cultural resource surveys (both architectural and archaeological), records management, and archaeological collection management/support

Environmental permitting support Mitigation planning and support Socioeconomic analysis including Community Impact Studies and Environmental

Justice Analyses Noise impact studies/modeling/monitoring (land and in-water) Noise analysis and the use of military aviation simulation model (NASMOD) Military Base Development Requirements to include Encroachment Action Plans for shore installations and at-sea operations and facility requirements analyses Range analysis to include documentation in support of Range Sustainability

Environmental Program Assessments (RSEPA), Water RSEPA, Operational Range Clearance (ORC), Range Condition management Plans (RCMPs)

Range containment modeling Fate and transport modeling and analysis Soil, sediment and water sampling Water quality studies to include chemical and physical analysis of dredge material and bioassays;

Toxic and hazardous waste studies (including Military Expended Materials) Health risk and toxicology analysis

Storm Water Management studies Total Ownership Cost (TOC) or life cycle cost analysis Climate change and resiliency studies Greenhouse gas accounting and analysis Glint and glare modeling and analysis Hydrology and erosion studies Construction feasibility studies including slope, terrain, soils, watersheds, and seismic hazards Renewable energy feasibility studies Utility capability assessments and feasibility studies (electric, gas, sewer, and water) to support design plans Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone (AICUZ) studies Range Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone (RAICUZ) studies Safety analyses (Surface Danger Zones, Impact Zones, Accident Potential Zones, Clear Zones, and Danger Zones) Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs) and INRMP updates Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans (ICRMPs) and ICRMP updates Modeling to determine tidal or sea-level rise impacts to shorelines and structures Geospatial analysis and map generation in accordance with current guidance.

Estimates of dredge and fill sediment volumes Hazardous waste reporting and analysis (i.e. EPCRA) Land Use Compatibility plans Development of water and air quality management requirements Construction design plans Traffic and transportation analysis, studies, and roadway designs Public involvement and outreach support Public participation planning and implementation Translation services for CATEX/EA/EIS and Public Notices Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) Literature reviews Watershed planning Installation master plans

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.

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.

Selection Criteria:

A-E 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.

Evaluation Criteria (1) through (5) are considered most important and equal among themselves; Criteria (6) and (7) are slightly less important and equal among themselves;

Criteria (8) is of least importance and will be used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms. The Selection of Architect and Engineers Statute (Public Law (PL) 92-582) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 36.6 selection procedures apply.

Specific selection criteria include:

1. Specialized Experience

2. Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence

3. Past Performance

4. Program Management and Capacity

5. Quality Control Program

6. Firm Location

7. Commitment to Small Business

8. Volume of Work

Criterion 1- Specialized Experience (SF330, Part I, Section F):

The Government will evaluate firms/teams on specialized experience and technical competence with regard to preparation of the following:

DoD planning documents complying with NEPA and EO 12114;

RCMPs Range Condition Assessments, and/or Water Range Condition

Assessments in accordance with applicable Navy and Marine Corps policies, including the most current version of OPNAV 5090.1, MCO P5090.2, and DoD Instruction 4715.11/12

Biological and ecological studies in support of environmental documentation, including the preparation of ESA Biological Assessments, preparation of MMPA permit applications, preparation of Sanctuary Resource Statements in accordance with the NMSA, and preparation of Essential Fish Habitat Assessments in accordance with the Magnuson-Steven Fishery Conservation and Management Act;

Preparation of CCDs in accordance with the CZMA;

Preparation of Section 106 and 110 assessments as required to support consultation under the NHPA;

Preparation of RAICUZ studies;

Preparation of reports and documents related to ORC in accordance with

OPNAVINST 3571.4 and preparation of other range-related reports, documents, or analyses such as SRR;

Preparation of EAPs in accordance with OPNAVINST 11010.40 and CNICINST 11010.1;

Preparation of a variety of public outreach materials of different media to relay this scientific information and other Navy wide environmental and operational energy stewardship initiatives to public audiences;

Preparation of documentation requirements needed to support general environmental compliance or range management actions including, but not limited to, documents required to comply with CWA, CAA, RCRA, and

CERCLA;

Projects submitted, pursuant to the “Submission requirements” paragraph below, should demonstrate the ability to meet compressed timelines and streamline processes.

Submission requirements: Firms shall provide a maximum of five (5) projects completed, or substantially completed, within the five years immediately preceding the SF330 due date that best illustrate specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above. For the purposes of this submission, a project will be considered substantially complete if it has reached 80% completion based on amount invoiced as compared to maximum value, before the date of issuance of this notice. Sufficient information to determine the percent complete for substantially complete projects must be included in the project description or the project will not be considered. If more than the maximum number of projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized in the order submitted. At least three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted must be in the principle geographic area of this contract. Special consideration may be given to projects demonstrating Navy and Marine Corps experience.

All projects provided in the SF330 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 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, awarded 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, projects must be submitted for each joint venture partner, not to exceed a total of five projects. At least one project shall be submitted from each JV partner. The combined experience must still meet the requirement that at least three projects demonstrate experience in providing services covering the principal geographic area of this contract.

Projects shall be submitted on the SF-330 at Part I, Section F and shall be completed or substantially completed as defined above. Projects not completed or substantially 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 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.

Criterion 2- Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence (SF330, Part I, Sections E & G):

Firms/teams will be evaluated in terms of the staff’s active professional registration, competence and related experience of the key personnel, and the technical team proposed to accomplish this work. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide unusual or unique expertise.

Failure to provide a balanced workforce in the disciplines required to satisfy the requirements of the scope listed above will result in the firm being considered not qualified. Specific disciplines that must be included in key personnel are quality control/quality assurance; task order or project managers; environmental planners;

professional engineers; natural resource specialists; marine biologists; archaeologists;

architectural historians; subject matter experts in the fields of military operations, wetlands, physical impacts to aquatic substrates, noise, and air quality; and technical writer/editor.

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 one page and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past ten 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):

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 CPARS for Criterion 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. 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 will be given greater weight.

Submission Requirements:

SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS EVALUATION FOR EACH PROJECT UNDER

CRITERION 1. IF A COMPLETED CPARS 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 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 the first page of the PPQ (Attachment (A)) with their responses, 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 CON21, Attn: Nicole Smith via email at nicole.smith100.civ@us.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 and Capacity (SF330, Part I, Section H):

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

Submission Requirements:

Offerors shall submit a narrative on SF330, Part I, Section H. The narrative shall describe the firm’s ability to concurrently perform and manage multiple projects in different locations to meet aggressive schedules and control costs and the ability to offer innovations relevant to management of work under this contract. Provide a logical identification of explicit assignment of responsibilities among corporate team and subcontractor members. It shall also discuss past working experience and relationships with key consultants. Where key subcontractor(s) in a “team” is/are used or a JV has been proposed, firms that have established working relationships with the proposed subcontractors or JV partners for similar work may be considered more favorably.

The narrative must demonstrate capability to handle and store classified information within a secured environment in accordance with SECNAV M-5510.36, Department of the Navy Information Security Program (June 2006); Memorandum for the Interim Policy for Department of the Navy Security Classification Guides (August 31, 2016); and DoD 5220.22-M, Change 2, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (May 2016).

The narrative shall Provide details on how the firm will leverage the capabilities of enterprise information management systems to conduct project collaboration, compile documents, populate databases, conduct geospatial analysis and generate maps, and submit and integrate electronic deliverables.

Finally, the narrative shall identify any innovations the firm can offer, such as innovative use of information management systems or NEPA process improvements, and how the firm used them to improve quality and generate efficiencies in management of past projects. Firms shall demonstrate the ability to streamline internal processes, compress document preparation timelines, and prepare focused and concise documents.

Criterion 5: Quality Control Program (SF330, Part I, Section H):

Firms will be evaluated on the strength of the quality control plan 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

Submit a narrative on SF330, Part I, Section H, that describes 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: – Firm Location (SF 330, Part 1, 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. Due to the worldwide coverage of this contract, offices in multiple locations may be considered an advantage. Furthermore, having offices located in Fleet concentration areas such as, but not limited to, Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA may be considered an advantage.

Submission Requirements

Thus, offerors shall submit a narrative on SF330, Part I, Section H that shall:

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 the primary geographic areas to be covered by this contract.

3. Provide a narrative explaining how the location of the office(s) will be advantageous to the government.

Criterion 7: Commitment to Small Business (SF 330, Part 1, 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), Woman- 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.

Submission Requirements

In support of (A), all firms, Large Business (LB) and Small Business (SB), offerors shall submit a narrative on SF330, Part I, Section H, offerors shall provide a narrative. The narrative shall furnish historical data on utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB and HBCU/M. Large Businesses shall submit three “final” or “most recent” Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) for similar contracts 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 30 September 2023. If subcontracting goals are not met, provide an explanation. If LBs have no ISRs to document performance in utilizing small business for similar contracts of relative size, then large business shall submit other documentation which shows their utilization of various types of small business firms for similar contracts of relative size. Small Businesses shall also submit documentation which shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of relative size.

In support of (B), large businesses 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 FY24 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses.

Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals for the base year and each option period:

FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028

SB 40% 40% 40% 40% 40%

HUBZone 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%

SDVOSB 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%

SBD 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

WOSB 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%

If a large business firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.7 and DFARS Subpart 219.7, will be required and incorporated into the contract award.

A draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not required from small businesses;

however, small businesses shall submit similar information on the extent to which they identify and commit to subcontracting to large business (LB), SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HBCU/MI if applicable in the performance of this contract.

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

Criterion 8: 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, for 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SELECTION INTERVIEW: Interviews may be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to explain information contained in the SF330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired.

There will be one (1) selection made from this announcement. The duration of this contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award with four (4) additional one-year option periods. The minimum guarantee under this contract is $10,000.00, and the maximum ceiling for this contract is $50,000,000.00. The options may be exercised within the time frame specified in the resultant contract at the sole discretion of the Government subject to workload and/or satisfaction of the A-E performance under the subject contract. There will be no dollar limit per task order and no dollar limit per year. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under these contracts will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is September 2024.

SF-330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Architect-Engineer firms desiring to be considered for this contract must respond by submitting a completed SF-330 package. The SF-330 package shall be in Microsoft Word format (compatible with Microsoft Word 2016) and formatted for printing. The SF-330 shall be typed, one sided, at least 11-point Times New Roman font or larger using any of the following fonts/font sizes: Times New Roman 11 point or larger, Arial 11 point or larger, Arial Narrow 12 point or larger. Font limitations do not apply to page headers and footers. Part I shall not exceed 75 single-sided 8.5 by 11-inch pages (three 11 by 17 inch foldout sheets may be substituted for three of the 8.5 by 11 sheets). The page limit does not include cover letter, cover, dividers, table of contents, and list of acronyms, provided these do not contain any substantive information submitted in response to the synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm. The page limit does not include ISRs, certificates, CPARS, PPQs, licenses, draft subcontracting plan as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion, or other requested documentation (e.g., joint venture agreement, proof of A-E firm registration, statement addressing organizational conflicts of interest) provided that these do not contain any additional unrequested substantive information submitted in response to the synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm. Firms are requested to number the pages that are included in the overall page limit consecutively. Please include your and all team members’ UEID, CAGE, and TIN numbers in Block 30 of the SF-330. Attachments such as statements addressing organizational conflicts of interest, CPARS, PPQs, ISRs, proof of firm registrations, licenses, certificates, joint venture agreements, teaming agreements, and the draft subcontracting plan as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion, as well as their associated proposal attachment covers (dividers) may all be submitted in pdf format.

**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 A-E 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 of 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.

**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 may result in the firm’s elimination from further evaluation.

Projects submitted in the SF-330 shall be projects completed by the proposed team members. Projects not performed by the proposed team members will be excluded from evaluation consideration.

Offerors that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit their proposal package via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. All responses to this announcement shall be submitted electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module. Hand carried delivery or postal/courier delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. All responses must be received by the Government by the response due date and time specified above.

Instructions for response submissions are as follows:

Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy of their proposals via the PIEE Solicitation Module.

Submission, modification, revision and withdrawal of proposals shall be via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil. Proposals received after the proposal due date and time will not be considered or evaluated for receipt of award. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of receipt of the Proposals or any failure of the Offeror to verify receipt of the proposals. The electronic copies of the proposals shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Word 2016, PDF, MS Excel 2016 and MS PowerPoint 2016, as applicable. Please note that any submissions by any other method in place of the PIEE Solicitation Module WILL NOT be accepted and will not be evaluated. To submit your proposal on the PIEE Solicitation Portal, Offerors will first need to register for the PIEE ‘Proposal Manager’ role. For step-by-step instructions, see “Vendor Access Instructions” at:

https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/sitepages/solicitation-module.

Responses received by the Government by 2:00PM EST on 20 May 2024 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 Nicole Smith, Contract Specialist, at 757-322-4649 or Olga Dynov, Contracting Officer, at 757-322-4438.

If an SF 254/SF 255 is submitted for this synopsis, 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).

Inquiries concerning this procurement should include solicitation number and title and be forwarded via email to Nicole Smith, Contract Specialist, at nicole.smith100.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions will be accepted until 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time 22 April 2024.