W912EP14R0026_Preproposal_Powerpoint.pdf

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Pre-Proposal Conference Architect-Engineer Services Water Resources Engineering for Civil Works Projects to Support the Jacksonville District

W912EP-14-R-0026

September 04, 2014

BUILDING STRONG®

Agenda

►Welcome and Introductions ►Administrative Items

►Water Resource Program

►Overview of AE Selection ►Procedures ►Selection Criteria

►Small Business ►Questions

Administrative Items ►Restroom Locations ►Cell Phones Off / Vibrate ►Questions will be Allowed General questions OK Technical questions

• OK if yes/no

• Otherwise it is the offeror’s responsibility to submit in writing to POC Submit questions in writing (index cards) Slides & roster will be posted

Water Resources Engineering ►Full service District for HH&C engineering practice ►Robust District-based workload as well as Regional and National support ►Work encompasses flood damage reduction water delivery and control water management ecosystem restoration coastal systems Navigation

►SAJ AOR (FL/PR/USVI) poses multiple challenges from the HH&C perspective

Water Resources Engineering ►Work we do:

Analyses of tidal inlet hydraulics and sediment transport, Numerical modeling of ocean and coastal waves and currents, Analysis and design of coastal hard structures and beach nourishment Surface water hydrology, hydraulics and hydrodynamics, 2-D and 3-D flow and integrated surface water and groundwater modeling, Sediment transport and scour studies, Water quality analyses and modeling, Riverine systems analyses Integrated documentation and final reporting with final product delivery (all products)

Overview of AE Selection Procedures ►Selection Board

Process defined in EP 715-1-7, USACE HQ publications & FAR Part 36 - Brooks A-E Act

Members are subject matter experts / licensed professionals

Strict adherence to selection criteria Every point in the solicitation is evaluated Only information provided in packages submitted is used Entire package is review by all members All evaluations discussed and consensus reached Board determines most highly qualified firms Report selection rationale to chain of command to ensure process is consistent and fair

Notifications sent to all applicants Debriefings

Selection Criteria ►Contract & Project Information

Up to 2 Small Business Contracts, each $4.75 million for 5 years Engineering of Water Resources and related projects

►Solicitation Selection Criteria in descending order of importance Primary Criteria

• Specialized Experience and Technical Competence

• Professional Qualifications

• Capacity to Accomplish the Work

• Past Performance

• Knowledge of the Locality

Secondary Criteria (tie breakers)

• Equitable Distribution of DoD Contracts

• Geographic Proximity

► Submission by 4pm on Sept 23 – 3 paper & 1 electronic copies of SF 330 Parts I & II. SF 330 Part II for prime and each subcontractor

SMALL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

► FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2014)

(b) The Contractor hereby agrees to carry out this policy in the awarding of subcontracts to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be conducted by the United States Small Business Administration or the awarding agency of the United States as may be necessary to determine the extent of the Contractor's compliance with this clause.

► FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the

Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for --

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

► Systems for Award Management www.sam.gov

► Dynamic Small Business Search http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_ dsbs.cfm SB firms keep profile current w/bonding, past performance, and capabilities

Prime contractors can use many filters to locate SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB specific firms and their location.

► FEDBIZOpps www.fbo.gov SB firms register as an interested party for the solicitation

Looking for Opportunities in All the Right Places!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

►Beth Myers Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs, Jacksonville District

(904) 232-1150 elizabeth.r.myers@usace.army.mil www.saj.usace.army.mil

►A-E Contracts Lisa Labs, Chief, A-E Contract Administration Section (904)232-3295 Lisa.M.Labs@usace.army.mil www.saj.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/BusinessO pportunities.aspx mailto:elizabeth.r.myers@usace.army.mil http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/ mailto:Lisa.M.Labs@usace.army.mil http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/BusinessOpportunities.aspx http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/BusinessOpportunities.aspx

Questions

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