RAES Sources Sought 10 Mar 2025-Clean.pdf

Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Resilient Architect-Engineer Services (RAES)

AE Community – In FY24, we issued a sources sought under the name “AENETZERO,” which referenced Executive Order (EO) 14057. However, as this EO has been rescinded, we have revised this Architect-Engineer (AE) requirement to align with the Administration’s current objectives. We have also updated the name of the program from “AENETZERO” to the reduced/adjusted scope that reflects “Resilient AE Services (RAES)” The previous sources sought included a number of objectives, and as a result of the recission to EO 14507, a few of those objectives no longer apply and thus are not included in the RAES program. However, other objectives remain and will continue to be part of the RAES program. The sources sought below mirrors the sources sought that we published with AENETZERO, but removes objectives that were directly associated with EO14057.

The specific objectives removed from Paragraph 4) of the previous sources sought, include the following (note that sub-paragraph j is modified, rather than deleted):

a) Design for Net Zero buildings. A Net Zero building is a building where, as defined in EO 14057, Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all building energy use are equal to zero on an annual basis.

d) Design of the electrification of standard building operation, including domestic heating, production of hot water, laundry, cooking, and other equipment.

h) Design for the use of low embodied carbon materials.

j) Design for deep energy retrofits as defined in EO 14057 Implementing Instructions.

As a result of these changes, we are opening up this sources sought again to see if there are any additional, interested, AE Firms that did NOT respond to the AENETZERO sources sought, and that have the experience outlined below. If your firm already responded to the AENETZERO sources sought, please do not respond again unless you have changes you feel would enhance your previous response, as we already have input on the remaining objectives described in that response. If interested, please review the full contents below and respond accordingly by 12:00 Noon, Central Time on Monday, March 24th, 2025 to the individuals listed below. Responses from Small Business Firms are highly encouraged.

This Sources Sought requests industry feedback on direct experience with Architect-Engineer (A/E) services with a vertical design focus. Required services may include full or abbreviated multi-disciplinary planning, design, and construction phase design services to support construction of new facilities, as well as facilities sustainment, restoration, modernization (FSRM), and demolition of existing vertical facilities, which may include other studies and services on Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Department of the Army (DA) installations in the United States and outlying territories. This effort will support new and existing Department of Defense (DoD) criteria.

The purpose of this undertaking by the United States (US) Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) is to award a Multiple Award Task Order Contract for A/E services to deliver mission resilient DoD facilities.

This sources sought shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Information provided to the Government as a result of this posting is strictly voluntary and given with no expectation of compensation, and provided at no cost to the Government. The information obtained from the responses to this sources sought will aid the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, to include whether this requirement will be set aside for Small Business and/or any applicable socio-economic small business category. Accordingly, responses from Small Businesses are highly encouraged. A synopsis will be executed and posted separately at a future date and is estimated to occur in the SECOND HALF of FY25.

AFICC/772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron intends to solicit (synopsize) and award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Architect- Engineering Title I, Title II, and Other Design Services, with an estimated ceiling/capacity likely to exceed $2 billion, and orders expected to be issued by the Air Force, USACE, and IMCOM. The number of anticipated firms to be awarded a contract will be dependent upon the results of Market Research and finalization of an Acquisition Strategy. While projects may be of any value, most design fees will range from approximately $500,000 to $4,000,000. The Government must ensure it awards to A/E firms capable of designing and managing projects of this complexity and value.

The NAICS code for this work is 541330 - Engineering Services with a size standard of $25.5 million.

Mission resilient goals.

Projects will prioritize incorporating the following mission resilience goals:

• Passive Design: With a stretch goal of passive survivability.

• Energy & Water Efficiency: Reduce consumption in DoD buildings to the extent that it is life cycle-cost effective.

• Onsite Energy Generation, Storage & Management:

• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis:

• Third-Party Sustainability Certification:

• Application of CEQ/OMB High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (HPSB) Guiding Principles:

• Energy Retrofits Execution:

• Whole Building Commissioning:

The A/E services planned for this MATOC include Title I, Title II, and Other Design Services (as defined below), specific to New Construction and Repair to Vertical Facilities, where design services comply with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

Title I services for engineering and engineering-related services, to include such services as conducting field surveys and investigations to obtain design data, preparing contract plans, specifications, cost estimates, and estimated construction periods of performance. Title I services may include all aspects of design such as preparation and/or review of contract plans, specifications, scheduling, cost estimates, Building Information Modeling (BIM), design-build conceptual designs, interior design for furniture and equipment, energy modeling and Life Cycle Cost Analyses, seismic retrofit design, building commissioning services and preparation of operating and design manuals.

Title II construction services related to a specific construction project and consisting of supervision and inspection of construction. Title II services may include all aspects of construction quality assurance and oversight of facility and infrastructure construction/renovation projects and may include oversight of incidental environmental projects associated with primary requirements.

Title II Services include construction phase credentialed architectural and engineering support services that encompass a full range of disciplinary expertise and services to include on-site construction oversight assistance, design reviews, quality assurance inspections, adherence to applicable specifications, construction schedule analysis, material submittal reviews, claim reviews, and other standard construction submittal reviews.

Other Services include design and construction-related services but are not connected with a specific construction project. These include services of an architectural or engineering nature or services incidental thereto (including studies, investigations, surveying and mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, soils, geotechnical engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, development of design criteria, and other related services) that logically or justifiably require performance by registered architects or engineers or their employee.

SMALL BUSINESS: The Government will evaluate responses to this sources sought and determine if a Small Business (SB) set-aside or any of the targeted socio-economic programs (HUB Zone, 8(a) Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or Women Owned Small Business), is appropriate for this MATOC. Therefore, AFICC/772 ESS is seeking input from Small Business firms to assist in establishing the most logical acquisition strategy.

FAR 52.219-14 Limitations of Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008 Revision 1) applies to any resultant contract. If a portion or all of this contract synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Business, similarly situated entities (i.e., other Small Businesses) can team with the SB Prime Offeror to ensure the 50% threshold is met. NOTE: Joint Venture (JV) entities are considered PRIME Contractors, and therefore any experience performed by the JV Firm or any of its JV entities are considered to be executed by the “Prime” – this arrangement is NOT considered a Prime-to-Sub Teaming partner arrangement. If the JV Prime entity itself is a SB, then all work to be executed by that JV entity will also count toward the 50% threshold required by FAR 52.219-14.

RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT

1) QUESTIONNAIRE: Complete the short excel questionnaire at Attachment 1.

2) OVERVIEW: In ONE page or less, provide a general summary/outline of your organization, to include the types of facilities you design, your experience designing new construction/renovation projects on DoD Installations and/or commercial property, and highlighting any experience with passive vertical design. Also include the extent of Title II work you self-perform. Also generally describe the CONUS geographical location your firm performs work, and what geographical coverage you can provide.

3) IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES: Using the Attachment 3 template, identify the type of architect-engineering disciplines you perform in-house, to include the number of Senior, Mid, and Junior level design personnel employed by your firm. For any design services that are not performed in-house, identify your teaming partner’s name and size status (SB or LB) and how many years of active experience you have working with that firm.

4) MISSION RESILIENT VERTICAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE: Using the outline at Attachment 2, describe your firm’s experience performing Title I and Title II Services within the last 10 years for new construction/renovation projects on DoD installations and/or commercial property. ONLY include projects with an integrated approach to energy and water use intensity, innovative passive design strategies, sustainability, and a reduction in building maintenance. Highlight any whole building new construction, renovation, or single system design. Highlight projects that include the topics in Paragraph 5) below.

When describing projects, identify what portion of the work (design disciplines) was performed organically/in-house by YOUR firm and what portions of work were completed by a teaming partner or subcontractor. Generally describe/include the percentage of overall effort completed by each participating firm/teaming partner.

* Do not exceed 5 pages, 12 font, single spaced in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

* Complete the basic project information identified in the Attachment 2 outline: (project description, project title, location, performance dates, design fee, construction values, etc.) for any projects that your firm has completed in the last 10 years, and that meet the goals in Paragraph 5) below.

5) On a separate page, for each of the topics (a – k) below, identify any corresponding projects (submitted with Attachment 2) that cover that topic. Respond “None” when there are no projects demonstrating experience with that topic:

a) Design that decreases energy and water use intensity

b) Onsite energy generation, storage, and management.

c) Design for Building Systems that reduce ongoing maintenance actions by DoD personnel.

d) Experience maximizing passive design features including siting, orientation, passive solar design, passive day lighting, natural ventilation, and superinsulation of the building envelope.

e) Experience successfully designing facilities with third-party Sustainability Certifications such as LEED, Green Globes, or other sustainable rating system

f) Experience applying the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)/Office of Management and Budget (OMB) High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (HPSB) Guiding Principles.

g) Design for energy retrofits

h) Whole-building commissioning as an A/E CxP (Commissioning Provider).

6) In ONE page or less, generally describe Paragraph 5) experience of your *current* team members.

7) Briefly describe the three largest designs you have completed in the last 10 years for any type of construction (Project Title, Design Fee, Construction Value). Generally speaking, include what type of design services and percent of work you completed in-house for those projects. Do not exceed ONE page for all three project descriptions combined.

8) How many $1 million (and above) multi-disciplinary design projects can your firm perform concurrently?

Request responses be provided no later than 12:00 Noon, Central Time on Monday, March 24th, 2025 and emailed to Contracting Officer, Brindle Summers at brindle.summers@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialists, Salvador Castillo at salvador.castillo@us.af.mil, Monica Gallegos at monica.gallegos@us.af.mil and Lawrence Berry at lawrence.berry@us.af.mil. Please request a delivery and read receipt with e-mail submission. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation within three (3) days, please contact the Contracting Officer and/or the Contract Specialist.

Attachments:

1) Questionnaire

2) Project Outline

3) Labor Capacity

4) This RAES Sources Sought with Track Changes from previous NetZero Sources Sought mailto:salvador.castillo@us.af.mil mailto:salvador.castillo@us.af.mil mailto:monica.gallegos@us.af.mil mailto:lawrence.berry@us.af.mil