Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

Sources Sought for Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico Architect and Engineering (A&E) IDIQ

NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services, $25.5 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 three states of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. All architects, engineers and surveyors shall possess licenses in all three 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 and providing onsite, in-person services in all areas of three states. BLM is seeking firms providing excellent onsite customer service.

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: dams; asphalt, gravel and natural surface roads; campground sites; trailheads; boat ramps; roofing; HVAC systems; site and facility parking; new buildings; building renovations; gravel and concrete walks; earthen dams; bridges; channel outlet structures; geotechnical work; dam assessments and river enhancements.

It is anticipated the contract will be issued for a five-year ordering period with a ceiling value of $7 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 small businesses 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: Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico?

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. Is your company capable of providing onsite, in-person service in all regions of both states, including very remote areas?

5. Does your firm have offices in the following three states of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico? If so, 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 Matthew Gilger at mgilger@blm.gov.

Please provide information via e-mail only to mgilger@blm.gov by February 2, 2023.

We appreciate your input and interest in this sources sought.

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