N62473-21-R-1018 Synopsis_Conformed 1-27-21.pdf

N62473-21-R-1018

MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES INDEFINITE

DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT, UNRESTRICTED, FOR

RENOVATION/REPAIR OR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AT SUPPORTED

INSTALLATIONS UNDER NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYTEMS COMMAND

SOUTHWEST AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY IN ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO,

NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, UTAH, AND AS OTHERWISE APPROVED.

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 (1) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (AE) services for large projects at various military installations located in the NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest Area of Responsibility (AOR):

California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and as otherwise approved. The preponderance of work is expected to be in California.

These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ contract will be for a base period of two (2) years, with one (1) option period of six (6) years (if exercised). The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $249,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term (including option years) is $5,000. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. The minimum value of individual task orders executed under this contract is $1,500,000 and the maximum value is $20,000,000. There will be no dollar limit per year. Multiple task orders may be awarded with similar completion schedules and overlapping delivery dates. The estimated start date is December 2021.

This proposed contract is being solicited on an UNRESTRICTED basis. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541310 (Architectural 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.

Primary A-E services expected to be performed under this contract are preparation of Design- Bid-Build (DBB) construction contract packages. These include preparation of full plans and specifications, site surveys and investigations (i.e. geotechnical, utilities, topographical/surveying, etc.), cost estimating, and post construction award services (PCAS).

Additionally, preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP) packages for Design-Build (DB) projects, preparation of planning and programming support documents, and miscellaneous studies related to the designs of new facilities may be required.

Support A-E services may be required to perform technical reviews of government-prepared designs and design-build packages, preparation of planning and programming support documents, coordination of various technical disciplines, and identification and abatement methods for existing hazardous materials such as asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint.

Types of projects may include, but are not limited to, new construction and repair/renovation of commercial, institutional, industrial, operational and training, research and development, medical, and quality of life facilities.

All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time SF330s are submitted in response to this synopsis. In order to participate in this procurement, firms must also complete electronic representations and certifications. For more information on completing electronic representations and certifications, see the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. Firms that are not registered in SAM at the time SF330s are submitted in response to this synopsis shall be ineligible for award.

The awarded contract will be subject to specific provisions addressing the avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest, including NFAS 5252.209-9300, 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. Selection of Architects and Engineers, formerly the Brooks Act (PL 92-582) and FAR Part 36.6 selection procedures apply. Criteria 1 and 2 are considered most important and of equal importance to each other; Criteria 3, 4, 5, and 6 are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance; and Criterion 7 is of lesser importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among firms considered to be technically equal. There are no price-related factors.

Evaluation of past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers may result in a firm being considered less favorably in the evaluation.

Specific selection criteria include:

1. Professional Qualifications

2. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence

3. Past Performance

4. Quality Control

5. Program Management, Capacity, and Location

6. Commitment to Small Business

7. Volume of Work https://www.sam.gov/

Criterion 1—Professional Qualifications (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 in the SF330, Part I, Section F. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide specialized expertise. All key personnel must be professionally registered/accredited (see definition) in their discipline. Specific disciplines that must be included in key personnel are: Program Manager; Design Quality Control Manager (DQCM); Sustainable Design Manager (see definitions); and three (3) Project Managers/Task Order Managers; and three (3) Architects. Key personnel demonstrating experience with projects located at Navy and Marine Corps Military Installations in the NAVFAC SW Area of Responsibility (AOR) military installations may be considered more favorably in the evaluation.

Submission Requirements:

SF330, Part I, Section E. Provide brief resumes for all proposed key personnel that illustrate experience in the primary services for the relevant project types proposed under this contract.

Non-relevant information will not be considered. Resumes of personnel performing only support services (as listed in this contract) are not required and will not be considered. The designated Program Manager, DQCM, and three (3) Project Managers/Task Order Managers, and three (3) Architects shall be professionally registered Architects and be employees of the prime A-E firm. The prime A-E firm shall have a minimum of three (3) professionally registered Architects on staff, in addition to the Program Manager, DQCM, and three (3) Project Managers/Task Order Managers, to perform the anticipated work of this contract. See definitions at the end of this notice for registration and experience requirements. Resumes of key personnel shall demonstrate their depth of experience in their respective roles.

Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific relevant projects and should indicate:

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

cite recent projects (complete projects (see definition) within the past seven (7) years preceding the Synopsis Issuance date (January 6, 2021)) that exhibit specific experience in work relevant to the primary services required under this contract; and, indicate the individual’s proposed role and responsibility in this contract. Identifying only the individual’s job title will not provide sufficient information to determine their specific experience as it relates to services to be performed under this contract. Submit a copy of the applicable current professional registration/accreditation certificate (personnel with registration in multiple states need only submit a copy from one (1) state). Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF330, Part I, Section G. Resumes will be counted in the 40-page limitation; certificate copies will not be counted in the 40-page limitation.

Criterion 2 —Specialized Experience & Technical Competence (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. The proposed team’s experience and technical competence in the primary A-E services for project types identified for this contract.

2. Experience applying sustainability concepts through an integrated, cost effective design approach and designing in accordance with recognized sustainability rating systems such as Green Globe, LEED, etc.

Firms may be considered more favorably by demonstrating the following:

1. Projects demonstrating relevant design experience at Military Installations in the NAVFAC SW Area of Responsibility (AOR). Navy and Marine Corps military installations.

2. Projects completed in California.

3. Projects demonstrating depth of experience with the facility types expected for this contract including commercial, institutional, industrial, operational and training, research and development, medical, and quality of life facilities.

Submission requirements:

Provide a maximum of ten (10) recently completed projects (see definitions) within the past seven (7) years preceding the Synopsis Issuance date (January 6, 2021) that best demonstrate specialized experience of the proposed team in performing the primary A-E services for project types identified for this contract. Projects providing only PCAS experience will not be considered. 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 are submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized, in the order submitted.

Additional requirements:

- A minimum of one (1) project shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience with projects having professional fees of $4,000,000 or greater as the prime contractor for A-E services required in this solicitation.

- A minimum of three (3) projects shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience as the primary Designer of Record (full plans & specs) on a project with a construction cost of $25,000,000 or greater.

- A minimum of two (2) projects shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience with preparation of a Request for Proposal for Design-Build.

- A minimum of one (1) project shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience with Design-Bid-Build (Plans & Specs) for new buildings/facilities.

Note: A single project may satisfy more than one (1) of the above minimum requirements.

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 identified in SF330, Part I, Section C. 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 I, Section F, block 25, “Firm Name”.

Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21. Include the month and year of completion in block 22. 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 type of project and its relevance to the scope of this contract, the contract period of performance, award contract value, current contract value, relevant sustainable features incorporated in the project, and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which office/branch performed the A-E services. 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 the ten (10) project limitation. Firms failing to provide projects from all joint venture partners will be considered to have not met the requirements of the criterion. In cases where the submitted project was performed by a JV, but all JV partners for that project are not on the team identified in Part I, Section C, specifically describe the relevant work performed by the JV partner(s) proposed for this contract.

Projects shall be submitted on the SF330 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, submit a relevant task order or stand-alone contract award that fits 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 2 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 2.

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/ACASS for Criterion 2 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 2 may be given greater weight.

Superior Higher performance ratings on relevant projects may be considered more favorably in the evaluation.

Submission Requirements:

SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION FOR EACH PROJECT UNDER

CRITERION 2. 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 2. DO NOT SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS IS AVAILABLE. Submitted CPARS/ACASS and PPQ evaluations will not be counted as part of the 40 page limitation and shall be attached to the SF330, behind the SF330 Part II document.

IF A CPARS/ACASS 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). PPQ evaluations that are completed by a team member identified in Part I, Section C of the SF330 are considered interested parties to this solicitation and will not be evaluated. 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 Southwest, Code CIDSRT.EDC, Attn: Eley DeCuba via email at eley.decuba@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 2. Firms may also address any adverse past performance issues. Information shall not exceed two (2) double-sided pages (or four (4) 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 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 (1) of the projects submitted under Criterion 2 or how the plan will work if it has not been used previously.

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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 to ensure technical accuracy of and assurance of overall coordination of plans and specifications, and engineering and design services.

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.

6. For offerors who are joint ventures and/or teams with offices in a variety of locations, describe how the QC effort will be implemented across the various team offices.

Describe from which office the QC program will be managed/coordinated and the plan/methods to ensure effective QC and communication between offices.

Criterion 5—Program Management and Capacity and Location (SF330, Part I, Section D & 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 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 in the SF330, Part I, Section D and discuss the management plan for this contract and personnel roles in the organization.

Identify on the submitted organization chart the relationships and lines of authority of the proposed team members, including key subcontractors. Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower level engineering positions.

2. Describe the ability of the firm to manage, coordinate, and work effectively with team members, both internal staff and subcontractors. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable.

3. Describe the firm’s present workload and the availability of the project team (key personnel and subcontractors) for the specified contract performance period. Describe the ability of the firm to accomplish multiple large task orders simultaneously and strategies to meet surges in unexpected workload demand. Describe 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.

4. 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 the location of their offices and key personnel within the primary geographic area of the anticipated projects, primarily NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest AOR. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located and the team’s availability and ability to ensure timely response to requests for onsite support at Government installations throughout the NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest AOR. Firms with a main office outside Southern California shall address how they would effectively communicate, collaborate, and share data with clients and 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 shall provide historical data on utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB and HBCU/MI. Large Businesses with past performance on Federal contracts shall submit three (3) “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. If subcontracting goals were not met, provide an explanation. If Individual Subcontracting Reports were not applicable to the similar contracts noted, large businesses shall submit other documentation that shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for the contracts. Small Businesses shall also submit documentation that 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 Systems Command goals for FY20 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses.

Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals: Small Business (SB) – 40%; Small Disadvantaged Business – 5%; Woman-Owned Small Business – 9%; HUBZone Small Business – 3%; and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business – 3%.

If a large business firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR 19.7 and Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 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 Small Business size standard classification is NAICS 541310, Architectural Services, small business size standard is $8 million.

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

Firms will be evaluated in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, from data extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). In the case of a joint venture (JV), data will be extracted for the JV and for each JV partner. 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.

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 and one-sided, using 11 point Times New Roman or larger. Part I shall not exceed forty (40) single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages (the page limit does not include the Organizational Chart, 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 or dividers, provided that these do not contain any substantive information submitted in response to the synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm). Part I pages shall be numbered sequentially. The organizational chart in Section D may be one (1) page single-sided 11 by 17 foldout, using 11 point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables). The Organization Chart will not be counted against the 40-page limitation. Please include your DUNS number and CAGE Code in Block 30 of the SF-330.

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 A-E firm registration, the firm must provide proof of eligibility to practice (e.g., a summary explaining under the laws of that jurisdiction.) This documentation is not counted as part of the 40-page limitation. 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.

A-E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed SF330 package per the submission requirements to the office shown below. The submittal package (one (1) electronic SF330 in .pdf format) shall be submitted through the Department of Defense (DoD) Solicitation Portal in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). In order to submit the SF330 package through the PIEE Solicitation

Portal, the Offeror must be registered as a Proposal Manager in the DoD PIEE Suite located at https://piee.eb.mil/. PIEE Solicitation Vendor Access Instructions are provided by attachment.

The Government must receive the Offeror’s SF330 package no later than, 2:00 P.M Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, February 25, 2021 using the PIEE Solicitation Portal at https://piee.eb.mil or via the direct link. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered.

PIEE Solicitation Portal is the only electronic commerce method authorized for the submission of the SF330 package in response to this synopsis. Submissions outside of the PIEE Solicitation Portal will not be considered.

For questions or assistance submitting your SF330 package please contact:

Contract Specialist: Eley DeCuba Email: Eley.DeCuba@navy.mil Contracting Officer: Jennifer Reece Email: Jennifer.M.Reece@navy.mil

Offerors are instructed to submit their complete SF330 package in one (1) single file, formatted in Portable Document Format (PDF) with a .pdf file extension.

Late submissions will not be considered.

It is an Offeror’s responsibility, when transmitting its SF330 package electronically, to ensure timely delivery by transmitting the package sufficiently in advance of the time set for receipt of the SF330 package to allow for timely receipt by the Government no later than the date and time stated in this Synopsis. Offerors shall allow adequate time to upload and send files, which may be slower for non-DoD users, and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. An Offeror risks the late receipt and rejection of a SF330 where it delays transmitting its SF330 until just before the time set for receipt. The PIEE Solicitation Portal will systematically prohibit submissions after the due date and time; thus, SF330 Packages that are received after the stated date and time in Synopsis will not be considered.

Offerors are responsible for submitting their SF330 Package in the format specified, consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this synopsis. Offerors are asked to submit only the information/exhibits required. Page limits, as stipulated, must be adhered to. Files that cannot be opened, or are otherwise missing the required content are the responsibility of the Offeror.

The maximum allowable file size for PIEE Solicitation Portal is 1.9GB.

Hard Copies of the SF330 Package are not being requested. No parking or offloading of SF330s is available at the government facility.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT

SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE,

TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check Contract Opportunities via beta.sam.gov, which is the NAVFACSYSCOM electronic solicitation website, for any revisions to this announcement or other notices. An Interested Vendors List is available in Contract Opportunities via the https://piee.eb.mil/ https://piee.eb.mil/ mailto:Eley.DeCuba@navy.mil mailto:Jennifer.M.Reece@navy.mil www.beta.sam.gov, under this solicitation number. Note: the Interested Vendors List is only viewable if you are logged in to beta.sam.gov and your account is associated with an entity.

Address inquiries via email: eley.decuba@navy.mil. NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest does not intend to respond to Requests For Information (RFIs) submitted after 17:00 (5:00 PM) local time on February 8, 2021.

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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS:

BRANCH OFFICE: An office of a firm located separately from a firm’s other office(s) and having a separate address.

COMBINED PROJECT(S): Projects with multiple starting and ending points, performed under separate task orders, delivery orders, or multiple contracts combined in a single description. No credit will be given for work performed under IDIQ or other multiple-award type contracts in the aggregate (multiple projects completed under more than one task/delivery order).

COMPLETE PROJECT: 100% plans and specifications signed by a professional Architect or Engineer and ready to advertise for construction with final cost estimate; 100% complete RFP/deliverable documents; or 100% complete study/investigation/report documents. This does not include construction phase support services such as Post Construction Award Support

(PCAS).

DESIGN-BID-BUILD: Refers to the traditional project delivery method where design and construction are sequential and contracted for two separate contracts and two contractors. First contract is for A-E (design) services and the second contract is for construction.

DESIGN-BUILD: Refers to combining design and construction in a single contract with one prime contractor. For the purposes of this procurement, projects that require only shop drawing level effort are not considered design-build projects.

DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER (DQCM): The individual who is responsible for management of the design quality control program for the A-E IDIQ contract. The DQCM shall be a registered architect with minimum five (5) years of design experience.

FIRM: Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering.

JOINT VENTURE (JV): A legal business entity formed between two or more companies (parties) to undertake the performance activities of a contract together.

KEY PERSONNEL: The personnel of the Offeror’s team who are the registered/licensed/ accredited professionals in their respective disciplines, directly responsible for the design and management of the relevant contract work. These are the individuals for which resumes are being submitted.

NEW CONSTRUCTION: Refers to projects where the work primarily involves building of entirely new facilities (or new additions/expansions to an existing facility where major components are provided as part of the new addition/expansion). Complete repair/replacement of a facility is considered new construction.

OFFEROR: Refers to the firm submitting the proposal, including joint ventures, designated in Section C of Standard Form (SF) 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) as the prime contractor.

OFFEROR’S TEAM: Refers to the Offeror (see definition) and the other firm(s)/entity(ies) proposed to perform the work of the contract together as a team, as listed in the Offeror’s submitted SF330, Section C.

PAGE: Refers to one (1) printed side of a piece of paper (e.g., 20 pieces of paper printed on both sides equates to 40 total pages). Minimum font size is 11 point.

PAST PERFORMANCE: Relates to how well an Offeror has performed; e.g., the quality of work accomplished, cost control, schedule compliance, customer satisfaction. Past performance is distinct from experience.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/ACCREDITATION: Professional registration/license/ accreditation in one (1) or more of the 50 United States and its territories. For the purposes of this procurement, “Evidence-based” design accreditations/certificates are not acceptable as professional credentials.

PROGRAM MANAGER (formerly Project Lead): The individual who is responsible for overall management of the A-E IDIQ contract. This individual shall be an employee of the prime A-E firm. This position is distinct from that of individuals who are responsible for managing individual task orders/projects under the IDIQ contract or special programs (QC, Sustainable Design, etc.).

PROJECT or SPECIFIC PROJECT: A single project contract or a single task order under an IDIQ or other multiple award type contract; a design-build or a design-bid-build activity or task, with a single starting point and a single ending point. Combined projects (see definition) will not be considered.

RECENT or SEVEN-YEAR PERIOD: The prescribed timeframe for this solicitation that refers to the period of time for which projects may be submitted for consideration as relevant experience, relevant past performance, etc. The seven-year period is calculated by counting back seven years from the SF330 issuance date.

RELEVANT or RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Pertains to work performed by a firm, within the prescribed timeframe, which is the same or similar to the work that may be ordered under this contract in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Experience is distinct from past performance (how well an Offeror has performed).

RENOVATION/REPAIR: Refers to projects where the work primarily involves modification of existing facilities by renovation, repair, and alteration (work within the existing exterior walls and existing square footage of the facility).

SELF-PERFORM: Refers to performing relevant architectural-engineering work in-house without subconsultants/subcontractors. Relevant work is that which is the same or similar to the primary services that may be ordered under this contract.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MANAGER: The individual who is responsible for management of the sustainable design program for the A-E IDIQ contract. The Sustainable Design Manager shall be a LEED AP or equivalent. The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is not considered equivalent to the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) credential.

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES: Features in the design, construction, and operation of facilities with the goal of conserving resources and minimizing adverse effects on the environment while enhancing occupant productivity, minimizing energy use, improving quality and durability of materials, increasing recycling and use of recycled products, waste reduction, etc. Relevant sustainable features are those that are the same or similar to those recognized by the USGBC LEED rating system.