New_Geotech_IDIQ_Sources_Sought_.docx

INDEFINITE DELIVERY ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL DESIGN, PRIMARILY VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ALASKA

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The US Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research to facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy. The determination of acquisition strategy for this acquisition lies solely with the government and will be based on this market research and information available to the government from other sources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is conducting this market research to identify businesses which have the capability to perform the following work:

The A-E will be required to have sufficient staff, flexibility, and capability to be available on an as-needed basis, to perform services described above as well as: supervising field geotechnical investigations using drilling equipment and personnel; furnishing sampling supplies and instrumentation; developing and implementing geotechnical and/or chemical work plans, sampling and analysis plans, site-specific health and safety plans; conducting exposure assessments to document worker exposures for regulatory compliance; shipping and testing of samples for physical and chemical analyses at Corps validated laboratories; and performing geotechnical and/or chemical data reviews consistent with USACE and ADEC protocols. Arctic design experience is required of both in-house and subcontracted personnel. The selected firm must demonstrate the ability to provide AutoCAD formatted drawings and all support files that conform to and are compatible with USACE CADD and GIS systems and District Data Management Plans through the life of this contract, for all projects. The AE will be required to use the ProjNet design review and checking system (permissions and passwords will be distributed on a project-by-project basis). Firms must have access to materials and chemical testing laboratories which are validated under NELAC, ADEC, and USACE.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, Engineering Services, and the related small business size standard is $15 Million. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR QUALIFIED PRIME CONTRACTOR FIRMS ONLY. All interested firms are encouraged to respond to this announcement no later than 28 April 2016, 2:00 PM AST, by submitting all requested documentation listed below to: US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, ATTN: CEPOA-CT-C/M (Mandel), PO Box 6898, JBER, AK 99506-0898 or via email to Olen.R.Northern@usace.army.mil

Interested firms should submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) demonstrating the ability to perform work listed above. Packages should include the following information:

(1) Business name, address and business size under NAICS 541330

(2) If a small business, identify small business type (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, etc)

(3) Demonstration of the firm's experience as a prime contractor on projects of similar size, type and complexity within the past five years. List actual projects completed and include project title and location, a brief description of the project to include dollar amount of the project and work that was self-performed.

Responsible sources demonstrating relevant experience and the capabilities to perform the work will be considered. System for Award Management (SAM), as required by FAR 4.1102 and 4.1201, will apply to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/