Sources Sought_DAOMARADSS2301.pdf

Division of Atlantic Office (DAO) Naval Architect and Marine Engineering IDIQ Support Services Sources Sought

The purpose of this Architecture Engineering (A-E) Sources Sought is to determine the work performance capabilities of interested Small Business’s for a potential Small Business set-aside procurement. This is not a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP) or any commitment to future solicitation announcements. This Sources Sought is an appeal to A-E service providers by the Government to use as for market research purposes. Although participation is promoted, you will not be prohibited or excluded from participating in future solicitations if you choose to not provide a response to this notification.

The potential provision of services will be for naval architect and marine engineering services for professional A-E services in relation to the various vessels assigned to the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Division of Atlantic Operations (DAO). DAO is responsible for maintenance, operation and berthing of Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Program vessels, National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) vessels, and Maritime Academy Training Ships located along the U.S. east coast. A-E services required are classified as NAICS 541330 (Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture) in nature, which has a size standard is $25.5 million.

No solicitation or technical scope of services will be provided at this time. Capable Small Businesses are strongly encouraged to review and provide a submission according to the directions in this notice. Any information submitted to this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary. Business capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether your small business is willing and capable of performing the requirement. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of available contractors.

For Federal Government eligibility requirements to be titled a Small Business identification, please go to https://www.sba.gov/.

If considered, the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14) apply and will require that at least 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contractor performance be allocated for subcontractor performance. Contract task orders may vary in size and scope and it is possible that there will be several large and small task orders issued concurrently, requiring increased management engagement.

Please provide your response to the following.

(1) Offeror’s information.

Submission requirements: Complete Attachment (1), Offeror Information.

(2) Offeror’s capabilities to perform based on the following criteria:

(a) Specialized Experience. Provide your firms specialized recent experience in the design of relevant base development facility projects completed within the past ten (10) years. Types of design and engineering services may include execution of DD 1391 or similar project programming document, FACD/design charrettes, Design- Build RFP solicitation documents, Design-Bid-Build/Final Design contract documents and other services.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Complete Attachment (2), Specialized Experience.

Provide no more than ten (10) projects. If more than ten projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate the first ten projects in the order submitted. All projects must have been completed by the small business firms, either as the Prime or sub-consultant, and projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. If the firm is a small business 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 the small business joint venture partner. Any additional information provided for this criterion outside of Attachment (2) will not be considered.

(b) Professional Qualifications.

Provide the professional qualifications and specialized experience and technical competence of key personnel of the Prime A-E firm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Complete Attachment (3), Professional Qualifications. Complete one form for each key personnel. Provide no more than five (5) projects. If more than five projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate the first five projects in the order submitted. Any additional information provided for this criterion outside of Attachment (3) will not be considered.

(c) Past Performance.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Provide a written narrative describing your firm’s past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of quality of work, cost control, compliance with performance schedules, and cooperation and responsiveness for each of the ten projects submitted.

(d) Capacity.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Provide a written narrative describing your firm’s present workload and availability over the next five years, including performance price to perform the required work in the required time. Indicate your firm’s ability to accomplish multiple projects concurrently and ensure continuity of services.

(e) Sustainable Design.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Provide a written narrative describing your firm’s knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying sustainability concepts through an integral design approach and designing in accordance with recognized sustainability rating systems such as Green Globe, LEED, etc. Provide specific examples on a maximum of five completed projects indicating your firms experience and concepts employed, certification awarded.

Indicate accredited professionals within your firm.

(f) Firm Location.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Indicate your firm’s location of the office that will be performing the work.

Describe and illustrate your firm’s knowledge of the geographical area. Address ability of your firm to ensure timely response to requests for on-site support.

Your submission is limited to a total of 20 pages. The format shall be electronic in a PDF format. Use 8-1/2 x 11 paper format, typed with a minimum 10-point font size, one-inch margins all on sides, and one-sided when providing narratives for Criteria (2)(c) and 2(f). Number each page of your submission.

All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local policy, guidance, regulations, and laws.

Any information provided to the Government in response to this announcement will become U.S.

Government property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. Please submit your qualification statement to Mr. Robert McDermott robert.mcdermott@dot.gov mailto:robert.mcdermott@dot.gov and Mr. Cory Lynch cory.lynch@dot.gov . Interested parties responding to this announcement by Friday, MAY 05, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. ET will be considered.