W912EP-20-R-0030_WaterResources_May2020 (003).pptx

BUILDING STRONG®

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS | Jacksonville District Pre-Proposal Conference Architect-Engineer Services Water Resources Engineering for Civil Works Projects to Support the Jacksonville District

W912EP-20-R-0030

May 14, 2020

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions Administrative Items Water Resource Program Overview of AE Selection Procedures Selection Criteria Small Business Questions

Administrative Items 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 via email 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 One WOSB Contract, 10 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 Past Performance Knowledge of the Locality Secondary Criteria (tie breakers) Equitable Distribution of DoD Contracts Geographic Proximity Submission by 3pm on May 22 – 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.

Just want to bring a couple of clauses to your attention that are in the solicitation you might want to take note of.

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.

Contract Opportunities (FBO) www.beta.sam.gov SB firms register as an interested party for the solicitation

Looking for Opportunities in All the Right Places!

Be sure you have updated your reps and cert in SAM because the size standard is now $15mil. You want to be sure if you are now a SB based on the size standard it is has been updated and certified.

Dynamic Small Business Search is the number one tool used by agencies and prime contractors to locate SB firms.

I cannot emphasize enough to SB firms how critical it is to keep this current.

There is a help Icon on the Dynamic search that goes into more detail regarding filters.

LB primes take notice of the firms who have registered as an interested party and verify their status. Encourage firms that are not SAM registered to do so.

Update Update Update! I cannot emphasize this enough.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Melisa Barbee Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs, Jacksonville District

(904) 232-1150 Melisa.M.Barbee@usace.army.mil www.saj.usace.army.mil

A-E Contracts Mercedes Hughes, Chief, A-E Contract Administration Section (904)232-3295 Mercedes.M.Hughes@usace.army.mil www.saj.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/BusinessOpportunities.aspx

This lat last web addresses provides the AE firms we have under contract. The specifics of the type work and the ongoing capacity. I understand this is updates monthly.

Questions

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