Sources Sought CA and NV AE IDIQ_2.docx

Sources Sought for California and Nevada Architect and Engineering (A&E) IDIQ NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services, $16.5 million small business size standard

The National Operations Center (NOC) for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Denver, CO is issuing this sources sought with specific interest in small business capability. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information from qualified small businesses and conduct market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This is not a request for proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is being issued at this time. The BLM seeks potential sources to perform a variety of professional A/E services in the two states of California and Nevada. It will be a requirement that all architects, engineers and surveyors on the contract possess licenses in both states. Services will include Title I, Pre-Design Services; Title II, Final Design Services; and Title III, Construction Bidding/Administration/Management Services. Firms must be capable of managing large and small projects concurrently in different geographical areas.

The following A/E services are representative of work under this upcoming requirement, but are not limited to: The professional services are primarily of a civil engineering nature but may require auxiliary services of an architect, structural engineer, or mechanical/electrical engineer. Required services typically consist of design of new or improved facilities of the following types: asphalt, gravel and natural surface road, campground sites, trailheads, boat ramps, site and facility parking, buildings, gravel and concrete walks, earthen dams, bridges, channel outlet structures, and river enhancements.

It is anticipated the contract will be issued for a five-year ordering period with a ceiling value of $10 million. FAR 52.219-4, Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply wherein the prime contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract for A/E services, excluding the cost of materials, with its own employees and employees of a similarly situated subcontractor.

All interested parties are encouraged to complete the following questions expressing interest in the upcoming acquisition:

1. Please provide your DUNS number, small business status (woman-owned, veteran-owned, etc.) and a point of contact name, telephone number and e-mail address.

2. Is your company licensed to perform work in both states: California and Nevada?

3. Is your company capable of performing at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract for A/E services, excluding the cost of materials, with its own employees and employees of a similarly situated subcontractor?

4. How long has your company been in business?

5. How many offices does your company have and where are they located?

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided to the government as a result of this notice or any follow-up information requests is voluntary, and shall be treated as confidential. No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with this or future requests.

The point of contact and Contracting Officer for this work is Jeane Steed at jsteed@blm.gov.

Please provide information via e-mail only to jsteed@blm.gov by September 23, 2020.

We appreciate your input and interest in this sources sought.