SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE_PP_KOREAN FIRMS_24NOV25.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Architectural & Engineering Services in Support of Real Property Planning, Programming &

Management Support IV

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE that is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

This notice is open for responses from Korean Architect-Engineer (A-E) Firms Only and responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement can be set-aside for Korean A-E Firms.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested companies and responses will not be returned.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) in Huntsville, Alabama is conducting market research to identify qualified Korean A-E Firms capable of providing a range of services, including facility assessment, master planning, real property support, asset management, economic analysis, programming and other associated studies or project support. These services will support projects at U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Department of Defense or other agency installation or facilities throughout the Republic of Korea.

The Government is performing market research in order to determine if any Korean A-E Firms possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. Interested Korean A-E Firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response to the questions below. If no experience or capabilities are associated with a particular question, please specify. All Korean A-E Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

2. PROJECT INFORMATION:

Contractors must have the capability to provide technical support for the planning, programming, and installation/facility management of real property in support of DoD and other Government agencies and activities. Technical support includes but is not limited to master planning, identifying and quantifying facility requirements, economic or financial analyses, DD1391 development, requirements analysis, engineering analyses, geospatial projects, facility management support, facility utilization studies, land use requirements studies and analyses, environmental documentation, energy studies, and project programming and procurement documents. Full design, construction and repair services are expressly excluded from this acquisition. Generally, all documents, analyses and studies will be at or below the 15% design threshold for a facility. The contractor may be asked to provide a proof of facility concept analysis and/or development of conceptual plans equivalent to a 35% facility design. Conceptual

Management Support IV plans would establish proof of concept of the facility in question. At no time will this acquisition be utilized to progress facility design beyond 35%.

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed 10, one-sided, 8 ½" X 11" pages.

The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire listed below and your ability to perform the services stated in the above notice.

Submit responses via email to: Jasmine Kennedy, Jasmine.m.kennedy@usace.army.mil and LaShonda Smith, Lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil. Submissions shall be received NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. Central Time on 19 December 2025 (or sooner).

NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled.

4. CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION I: GENERAL

a. Business Name: (Insert Business Name)

b. Business Address: (Insert Business Address)

c. Cage Code/UEI:

d. Responsible Point of Contact: (Insert name, address, phone number, and email address)

SECTION II: CAPABILITY/CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

1. Does your firm have the capability to provide A-E services throughout the Republic of Korea?

If there are any geographic limitations, please specify the provinces, regions, or installations where services can or cannot be performed.

2. Does your firm have the capability to provide A-E services outside of the Republic of Korea?

If applicable, list any geographic limitations outside the Republic of Korea.

3. Has your firm performed (or is currently performing) A-E planning and programming support services within in the Republic of Korea during the past five years? If yes, provide the following for each project:

• Customer/ Agency

• Project location mailto:Jasmine.m.kennedy@usace.army.mil mailto:Lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil

Management Support IV

• Description and scope of effort

• Contract or task order dollar value

• Period of performance

• Point of contact information

4. Has your firm performed (or is currently performing) A-E planning and programming support services outside of the Republic of Korea during the past five years? If yes, provide:

• Customer/ Agency

• Project location

• Description and scope of effort

• Contract or task order dollar value

• Period of performance

• Point of contact information

5. Does your firm have qualified and experienced personnel capable of performing A-E services as described in this notice? If yes, provide:

• Number of qualified key personnel

• Minimum, maximum, and average years of relevant experience

• Disciplines represented (e.g., architecture, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, planning, cost engineering, etc.)

6. Does your firm currently possess or have the ability to obtain, the licenses, permits, and certifications required to perform A-E services? Licenses of interest include, but are limited to:

• Professional Engineer

• Registered Architect

• Certified Cost Engineer

• American Institute of Certified Planners or equivalent

List any additional licenses or certifications your firm possesses that may be advantageous to the Government.

7. Is your firm currently licensed and registered to perform A-E services in the Republic of Korea? If yes, provide:

• Type of registration (local business registration, engineering service registration, etc.)

• Issuing authority

• Registration/ license numbers (if applicable)

• Expiration dates

If not currently registered, describe your ability and timeline to obtain required Republic of Korea registrations.

8. Provide specific details regarding your firm’s current and projected capacity to execute A-E requirements in the Republic of Korea. Include:

• Number of teams or personnel available

• Estimated annual workload capacity (in dollars or project count)

• Availability of in-country resources, subcontractors, or partnerships

Management Support IV

9. Does your firm have the capacity to manage A-E services in a cost-effective, timely, and contract conforming manner? Please provide specific examples from recent or ongoing projects demonstrating:

• Schedule adherence

• Budget control

• Ability to meet contract deliverable requirements

• Use of project management tools or systems

10. Does your firm have experience developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective Quality Control or Quality Assurance program for A-E services? If yes, provide examples that demonstrate:

• QC processes or procedures

• Tools used (e.g., checklists, peer reviews)

• Results achieved (e.g., reduction in rework, improved accuracy)