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N62470-26-R-0014 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR AIR INSTALLATIONS COMPATIBLE USE

ZONES (AICUZ) AND RANGE AIR INSTALLATIONS COMPATIBLE USE ZONES

(RAICUZ) STUDIES AND OTHER ENCROACHMENT MANAGEMENT OR READINESS

SUSTAINMENT & COMPATIBILITY-RELATED SERVICES

Description: ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A

STANDARD FORM SF 330, ARCHITECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS IS

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

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This procurement will result in one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (AE) services for Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) and Range Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (RAICUZ) Studies, and other encroachment management or readiness sustainment and compatibility-related services. The primary geographic area covered by this contract will be the Continental United States (CONUS); however, contract task orders may be placed for work for any Department of War (DOW) Activity worldwide. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 U.S.C 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 year and four one-year option periods (if exercised) totaling five (5) years of performance. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $15,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term (including option years) is $10,000. 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 June 2027.

This proposed contract is being solicited on an UNRESTRICTED basis; therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330, Engineering Services. The size standard for this code is $25,500,000. The Government seeks the most highly qualified firm to perform the required services, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications, in accordance with the selection criteria.

The market research study (Sources Sought Number: N62470-26-R-0014) conducted by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems 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. The NAVFAC Atlantic small business office and Small Business Administration (SBA) concur with this decision.

The type of services expected to be performed under this contract include the following:

1. AICUZ, RAICUZ and Range Compatible Use Zones (RCUZ) Studies: Preparation of, or updates to, AICUZ/RAICUZ/RCUZ studies, including collection and analysis of current/projected operational data; preparation/analysis of noise exposure contours and public safety/compatibility zones; and analysis of/recommendations for land use compatibility. The AICUZ Studies prepared under this contract shall be developed in accordance with the current version of joint Navy/Marine Corps AICUZ policy, Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 11010.36D / Marine Corps Order (MCO) 11010.16A, or most current issuance. The RAICUZ and RCUZ Studies shall be developed in accordance with the Navy RAICUZ Program policy, OPNAVINST 3550.1B and MCO 3550.13, or most current issuance.

2. Aircraft/Aircraft Weaponry/Explosives/Large-Caliber Weapons and Small Arms Noise Studies: Preparation of a technical report, independent of Compatible Use Study, to define operational data, run noise models, and develop noise exposure contours and/or supplemental metrics to describe the current or projected noise environment.

3. Airfield/Range Safety Studies: Preparation of a technical report, independent of Compatible Use Study, to analyze operational data, run models (if applicable) to develop safety areas for compatible use planning, safety of flight areas, and determine level of risk.

4. Encroachment Action Plans (EAP): Preparation of or updates to Encroachment Action Plans, including development/updates of Military Influence Areas (MIA); analysis of encroachment concerns and mitigation strategies within the MIA; and detailed engagement plans to implement findings and recommendations of the EAP. The EAP submittals should be prepared for integration into the Mission Compatibility Assessment Tool (MCAT) Encroachment Management Implementation (EMI) module.

5. Other encroachment/readiness sustainment and compatibility services: Preparation of specialized compatible land use planning studies, such as on-base AICUZ compatibility assessments/implementation plans; detailed analysis of local land use plans and development trends; strategic engagement plans; other special planning, encroachment-support submittals, such as socio-economic studies.

6. Compatibility Programs Outreach Materials: Preparation of community outreach and compatibility planning materials (such as public meeting plans, communication plans, presentations, brochures, special maps, videos, webpage material) that include information from studies prepared under this contract, operational missions, economic impacts, operational tempo, compatible use zones, and compatible land use planning.

These materials convey technical information and guidelines to implement and/or communicate the AICUZ/RAICUZ studies or overall Compatible Use Programs objectives or readiness sustainment and mission compatibility.

Additional requirements under this contract may include, but are not limited to:

a) Studies and specialized compatible use, mission sustainment and noise-related planning and engineering services such as, acoustical measurements and analysis associated with sound levels of aircraft operations and environmental/community noise exposure;

airspace and airfield operational capacity analysis using the Naval Aviation Simulation Model (NASMOD) tool. These services are additional tools to assess and potentially mitigate incompatible land use concerns identified in Studies prepared under this contract.

b) Planning Events: Community Planning & Liaison Officer (CPLO) workshops or other compatibility planning meetings for stakeholder input on encroachment challenges/issues, assessing risks, developing action plans etc. Services would include development and preparation of documentation related to the above workshop/planning services, including: pre-event planning materials, presentations, briefing materials and after action reports.

Interested firms are advised to ensure System of Award Management (SAM) registration is current at time of offer submission and at time of award. To be eligible for award, your firm(s) must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. For instructions on registering with SAM, see the SAM website at https://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.

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. 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 (3) are considered the most important and equal among themselves; Criteria (4) through (6) are slightly less important and equal among themselves; Criterion (7) is the least important and will be used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms. Specific selection criteria include:

1. Specialized Experience

2. Professional Qualifications and Technical Competence

3. Past Performance

4. Quality Control

5. Program Management and Capacity & Firm Location

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:

1. Preparation of AICUZ, RAICUZ, RCUZ, and other airfield, range encroachment/planning and compatible use studies, and technical support studies; and experience relevant to the services anticipated under this contract;

2. Performing multiple, simultaneous projects involving: field investigations, data collection/data validation, stakeholder interviews, support studies/analyses, land use analysis, installation master planning and other technical support services; and

3. Performing at work locations both CONUS and OCONUS.

Firms may be rated more favorably by demonstrating the following:

Experience performing work in accordance with Navy policy and guidance Experience performing work on DoW installations in accordance with DoW policy and guidance

Submission requirements:

Provide a maximum of six (6) projects substantially completed within the past five (5) seven (7) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice that best demonstrate relevancy and specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above. Sufficient information to determine the percentage of services completed on the project 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.

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 Unique Entity Identifier 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, projects may be submitted for either joint venture partner, not to exceed a total of six (6) projects. At least one

(1) relevant project shall be submitted from each JV partner. Firms failing to provide at least (1) relevant project from each joint venture partner 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 substantially completed projects. Projects not substantially completed will be excluded from evaluation consideration. Substantially completed is defined as 90% complete, with final draft awaiting approvals. 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 I, 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 relevant experience of the proposed key personnel in providing services to accomplish the tasks required under this contract, including participation in example projects in the SF330, Part 1, Section F. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide unique expertise. Specific disciplines that must be included in key personnel are program manager, project managers, quality control personnel, land use planners and engineers with land use and master planning experience, and GIS specialists. If the firm believes other key personnel will benefit the contract team, include those personnel and describe their role.

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 each and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines (AICP certifications preferred); 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. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF330, Part I, 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. 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 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 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 Systems Command Atlantic, Attn: Hannah Smith, Contract Specialist via email at hannah.g.smith32.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 AE 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—Quality Control (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 5—Program Management and Capacity and Firm 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, 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.

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.

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. Evaluation of firms will include consideration of their location within the primary geographic area of the anticipated projects, primarily CONUS. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located.

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 item (A), all firms 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 30 September 2025; therefore, any ISR submitted that is not FINAL must be from the 30 September 2025 reporting period to be considered. Failure to provide three (3) ISRs that comply with the requirements will result in a NOT MET for this criterion, unless ISRs for similar contracts of comparable size are not available. If ISRs for similar contracts of comparable size are not available, LBs shall submit other documentation which shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of comparable size. If subcontracting goals were not met, provide an explanation for each unmet goal.

In support of (A), Small Businesses (SBs) shall also submit documentation which shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of comparable size.

In support of item (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 Systems Command goals for FY2026 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses. Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals:

FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030

SB 40.00% 40.00% 40.00% 40.00% 40.00%

HubZone 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%

SDVOSB 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%

SDB 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%

WOSB 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%

If a large business firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR 19.109, FAR 19.206, FAR 19.302, DFAR 219.109, DFAR 219.206, and and DFAR 219.302, will be required and incorporated into the contract award. The attached Small Business Subcontracting Plan template 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.

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 large business (LB), SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, 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 $25,500,000.

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) 236.202-1, from data extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DoD within the past twelve (12) months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified AE firms including small, disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior DoW AE 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.

SF330 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 or larger. Part I shall not exceed fifty (50) 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 foldout, using 11-point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables). Please include your Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE number and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 30 of the SF330.

**In accordance with the FAR 36.202-3(d) 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 36.202-3(d). 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. Firms that submit SF-330s that are not in compliance with DFARS Provision 252.236-7011, Overseas Architect-Engineer Services – Restriction to United States Firms, may be eliminated 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. Joint Venture Firms shall not include Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) in its joint venture name.

Except as noted otherwise, the Government will not consider information submitted beyond the page limit. Furthermore, the Government will consider information for each Criterion only in the section specified for that Criterion.

Only the PIEE Solicitation Module is authorized for the submission of electronic proposals in response to this synopsis. Electronic proposal submissions should be no larger than 1.9 GB per file. Offerors shall ensure that the Government has received the electronic proposal prior to the date and time specified. PIEE Solicitation Vendor Access Instructions are provided via Attachment (B). Emailed or hand delivered proposals will not be accepted.

Offerors shall allow adequate time to upload files which may be slower for non-DoD users and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. Offerors are also responsible for submitting files in the format specified and consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this synopsis. Files that cannot be opened or are otherwise missing the required content may be rejected.

PIEE system will record the date and time of package submittal. The date and time of package submittal recorded in PIEE shall govern the timeliness of any proposal submission.

Proposals shall be submitted via PIEE on the dates and times listed above, unless those dates are changed via synopsis Amendment.

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 https://sam.gov.

Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The Government point of contact is Hannah Smith, Contract Specialist, hannah.g.smith32.civ@us.navy.mil

Inquiries concerning this procurement should include synopsis number and title and be forwarded via email to the point of contact. Inquiries concerning the Synopsis shall be received no later than 14 calendar days prior to the SF330 due date. Late inquiries will not be answered.

Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed SF-330 (.pdf format) in response to this synopsis. Firms responding to this announcement by May 21, 2026 4 June 2026 at 2:00 PM local time will be considered. This is not a request for a proposal.