DoDEA AE IDIQ

SOURCES SOUGHT

W91236-22-S-4003

MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA)

DESIGN CENTER PROGRAM

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  There are no solicitations, specifications, and/or drawings available at this time. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged.  This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only to determine the interest, and availability, of potential Small Business Qualified Architect and Engineer firms.  The government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The government intends to use responses to this Sources Sought to make appropriate acquisition decisions for the project.  No award will be made from this Sources Sought Notice.

WE ENCOURAGE ONLY INTERESTED, CAPABLE, QUALIFIED, AND RESPONSIVE SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS WITH THE MINIMUM CAPABILITIES (I.E., REFER TO PROJECT DESCRIPTION) TO REPLY TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. All Interested Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones), Qualified Section 8(A) Or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), firms should respond to this notice under NAICS Code 541330 – Engineering Services.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting Market Research to identify potential sources for award of Multi-Discipline Architect-Engineering (A-E) Indefinite-Delivery, Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) to support USACE - Norfolk District, and other Department of Defense (DoD) commands directly supporting the DoDEA Design Center Program. The purpose of these A-E contracts is to allow for increased capacity to meet the expected demands of this new program in the upcoming fiscal years.

The requested A-E services include, but are not limited to planning, programming, feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, topographic or boundary surveys, permitting, charrettes, master planning, engineering studies, design services, estimating, surveying, site/field investigation, CADD & BIM drawing and document preparation and review, design review, operability and maintenance review of designs, construction management services, commissioning, studies, and preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Design-Build Projects and reports.

The A-E services will also include, but are not limited to, such areas as facility maintenance, repair, remodeling, renovation, or demolition; infrastructure; interior fit-up; modernization; new construction; physical security and counter terrorism (including weapons of mass destruction); force protection; fire protection; and communications. All work will be performed by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional Architects or Engineers. 

The work required extends beyond a single project effort in that it involves the planning, design, scheduling, management, coordinating, investigating, and CADD & BIM support for a fluctuating flow of simultaneous, though unrelated, delivery orders. Therefore, the Contractor will be required to respond rapidly to Government requirements with outstanding professionalism and top-quality craftsmanship, without compromising professional standards, current mission requirements, and end user readiness.  In general terms, the proposed contracts will consist of preparing construction RFP packages for either Design-Bid–Build or Design-Build projects in support of the Industrial Base Modernization Program depending on the individual Task Order requirements.  The Selected firms will be responsible for checking calculations, drawings, details, notes, and other work products to verify the design intent, technical adequacy, and other work projects depending on the individual Task Order requirements. 

GENERAL:

The new acquisition will result in an award of approximately four (4) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity, (IDIQ) A-E contracts with a total shared estimated capacity of $40M between the selected firms. Each contract will have a five-year base with no option years. The contemplated contract will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (PL 92-582, formerly known as Brooks A-E Act), 40 USC Chapter 1101 et seq., as implemented by FAR Part 36.6.

The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 – Engineering Services. The Small Business Size Standard is $22.5 million.

All interested parties are reminded that to qualify as a Small Business under any of the above socioeconomic categories, in the event a set aside is done, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern (see FAR 52.219-14 (b)(1)). Interested parties shall be prepared to demonstrate how this requirement will be met, as meeting this requirement will be evaluated in determining the successful offeror once a synopsis notice is issued. Small business concerns should not claim eligibility for any given set-aside if they cannot meet the cost of personnel requirement for that set-aside.

All interested A-E firms are reminded that, in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with Small and Small Disadvantaged firms. Before a Small Disadvantaged Business is proposed as a potential subcontractor, they must be registered in the database maintained by the U.S. Small business Administration--PRO-Net. Failure of a proposed Small-Disadvantaged Business to be registered in PRO-Net at the time the responses are submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed subcontractor.  To be eligible for contract award, firms must be registered in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov or by contracting the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-888-227-2423.

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Interested sources must provide a response that addresses the information listed below. The Sources Sought response should demonstrate knowledge of, experience in, and ability to successfully execute the proposed Project. The Capability Statement should be limited to 20 single-sided pages, demonstrating the firm’s ability to meet and execute the requirements set forth above. Please ensure to address all questions requested by the Government:

1. Company name, address, phone number, and a point of contact with email address.

2. Please submit your company's Cage code and Unique Entity Identifier (EUI) to verify your business status (i.e., Small Business, HUBZONE, etc.). All Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a qualification statement once a synopsis notice is issued. Please see https://sam.gov/content/home for additional registration information.

3. Indicate the primary nature of your business, business size in relation to the NAICS Code 541330, and capability to execute the capabilities listed above. 

4. Please submit three (3) example projects (one page each) completed within the past 10 years, with 2 of the 3 example projects being the design of a school, and all of which must incorporate the following elements: 100% design in support of a design-bid-build project and a $50M minimum Construction Contract value.

5. Provide the Contract Number, Contract Type (i.e., Fixed Price, IDIQ, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), project value, contract value, and point of contact with phone number. Indicate whether the work was performed as a prime or a subcontractor, as well as what percentage of work your firm performed.

6. Provide professional qualifications and capabilities of key personnel to be assigned to the resulting contract, include experience within the past 10 years in the types of work addressed above.

7. If you are considering entering a teaming arrangement, you should provide the name of all teaming partners, the anticipated type of teaming arrangements, address the specific services each member will provide, and include applicable professional qualifications and experience for each member, and to what extent your firm has worked with the proposed subcontractors in the past.

RESPONSE:

All questions and responses to this announcement may be sent electronically to Jake Coody at jacob.w.coody@usace.army.mil and a copy to Brady Hales at brady.l.hales@usace.army.mil  no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 04 May 2022. USACE Norfolk District is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals and will not accept telephone inquiries. LATE RESPONSES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

LOCATIONS COVERED BY THE CONTEMPLATED CONTRACT ACTION:

All the DoDEA geographical districts and locations located within the Continental United States and its Trust Territories, Europe, Japan, Korea, Cuba, and any other overseas areas. This also includes all areas where DoDEA facilities are located, and their applicable architecture, building codes, environmental regulations, soil conditions, seismic requirements, and regulatory agencies. Information regarding DoDEA school districts and locations can be found on the DoDEA website: http://www.dodea.edu. This site includes links to the three major DoDEA Regions (DoDEA-Americas, DoDEA-Europe, and DoDEA-Pacific).

POINTS OF CONTACT FOR THIS NOTICE:

Primary Point of Contact:

Jake Coody

Contract Specialist

jacob.w.coody@usace.army.mil

USACE District, Norfolk

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brady Hales

Contracting Officer

brady.l.hales.@usace.army.mil   

USACE District, Norfolk

SOURCES SOUGHT

W91236-22-S-4003

MULTIPDISCIPLINE ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA)

DESIGN CENTER PROGRAM

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  THERE ARE NO SOLICITATIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND/OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO DETERMINE THE INTEREST, AND AVAILABILITY, OF POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS QUALIFIED ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER FIRMS.  THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO USE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT TO MAKE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION DECISIONS FOR THE PROJECT.  NO AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.

ALL INTERESTED FIRMS SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE UNDER NAICS CODE 541330.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a market research to identify potential sources for award of a Multidiscipline Architect-Engineering (A-E) Indefinite Delivery Multiple Award Task Order Contracts to support Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other Department of Defense commands directly supporting the DoDEA Design Center Program. The purpose of these A-E contracts is to allow for increased capacity to meet the expected demands of this new program the upcoming fiscal years.

The services include but are not limited to: planning, programming, feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, topographic or boundary surveys, permitting, charrettes, master planning, engineering studies, design services, estimating, surveying, site/field investigation, CADD & BIM drawing and document preparation and review, design review, operability and maintenance review of designs, construction management services, commissioning, studies, preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Design/Build Projects and reports. These services will include (but are not limited to) such areas as facility maintenance, repair, remodeling, renovation, or demolition; infrastructure; interior fit-up; modernization; new construction; physical security and counter terrorism (including weapons of mass destruction) force protection; fire protection; and communications. All work will be performed by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional Architects or Engineers.  The work required extends beyond a single project effort, in that it involves the planning, design, scheduling, management, coordinating, investigating, and CADD & BIM support for a fluctuating flow of simultaneous, though unrelated, delivery orders. Therefore, the Contractor will be required to respond rapidly to Government requirements with outstanding professionalism and top quality craftsmanship, without compromising professional standards, current mission requirements, and end user readiness.  In general terms, the proposed contracts will consist of preparing construction request for proposal packages for either Design-Bid –Build or Design Build projects in support of the industrial base modernization program depending on the individual task order requirements.  The Selected firms will be responsible for checking calculations, drawings, details, notes and other work products to verify the design intent, technical adequacy and other work projects depending on the individual task order requirements. 

The new acquisition will result in an award of approximately four indefinite delivery indefinite quality contracts (IDIQs) A-E contracts with a total shared estimated capacity of $40M between the selected firms. Each contract will have a five year base with no option years. The contemplated contract will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (PL 92-582, formerly known as Brooks A-E Act), 40 USC Chapter 1101 et seq., as implemented by FAR Part 36.6.

The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 – Engineering Services. The small business size standard is $16.5 million

Only interested, capable, qualified and responsive small business contractors with the minimum capabilities (i.e. Refer to Project Description) are encouraged to reply to this Sources Sought announcement. 

All interested parties are reminded that to qualify as a Small Business under any of the above socioeconomic categories, in the event a set aside is done, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern (see FAR 52.219-14 (b)(1)). Interested parties shall be prepared to demonstrate how this requirement will be met, as meeting this requirement will be evaluated in determining the successful offeror once a synopsis notice is issued. Small business concerns should not claim eligibility for any given set-aside if they cannot meet the cost of personnel requirement for that set-aside.

All interested A-E firms are reminded that, in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged firms. Before a Small Disadvantaged Business is proposed as a potential subcontractor, they must be registered in the database maintained by the U.S. Small business Administration (PRO-Net). Failure of a proposed small disadvantaged business to be registered in PRO-Net at the time the responses are submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed subcontractor.  To be eligible for contract award, firms must be registered in DoD System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov or by contracting the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-888-227-2423.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Interested sources must provide a response that addresses the information listed below. The Sources Sought response should demonstrate knowledge of, experience in, and ability to successfully execute. The capability statement should be limited to 20 total single sided pages demonstrating firm’s ability to meet and execute the requirements set forth above. Please ensure to address all questions requested by the Government:

1. Company name, address, phone number, point of contact and point of contact email address.

2. Please submit your company's Cage code and DUNS number to verify your business status (example: Large, Small Business, HUBZONE, etc)

All Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a qualification statement once a synopsis notice is issued. Please see https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.for additional registration information.

3. Indicate the primary nature of your business, business size in relation to the NAICS Code 541330, and capability to execute the capabilities listed above. 

4. Provide Prime and subconsultants’ recent experience (within 10 years) regarding the services listed above.  Provide no more than 5 project examples demonstrating this experience. Provide the contract number, contract type (i.e. fixed price, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery, cost reimbursement, etc.), project value, contract value and point of contact with phone number. Indicate whether the work was performed as a prime or a subcontractor, as well as what percentage of work your firm performed.

5. Provide professional qualifications and capabilities of the staff to be assigned to the resulting contract, include experience within the past 10 years in the types of work addressed above.

6. If you are considering entering into a teaming arrangement, you should provide the name of all teaming partners, the anticipated type of teaming arrangements, address the specific services each member will provide and include applicable professional qualifications and experience for each member, and to what extent your firm has worked with the proposed subcontractors in the past.

DISCLAIMER:

Since this is a Sources Sought Announcement only, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged. USACE Norfolk District is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals and will not accept telephone inquiries. All questions and correspondence shall be directed via email at Axel Doody at axel.f.doody@usace.army.mil and a copy to Brady Hales at brady.l.hales@usace.army.mil.

This Sources Sought should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend responding to this request.

RESPONSE:

All responses to this announcement may be sent electronically to Axel Doody at axel.f.doody@usace.army.mil and a copy furnished to Brady Hales at Brady.l.hales@usace.army.mil no later than 10:00 a.m., 4 February 2022.

LOCATIONS COVERED BY THE CONTEMPLATED CONTRACT ACTION:

All the DoDEA geographical districts and locations located within the Continental United States and its Trust Territories, Europe, Japan, Korea, Cuba and any other overseas areas. Includes all areas where DoDEA facilities are located, and their applicable architecture, building codes, environmental regulations, soil conditions, seismic requirements, and regulatory agencies. Information regarding DoDEA school districts and locations can be found on the DoDEA website: http://www.dodea.edu. This site includes links to the three major DoDEA Regions (DoDEA-Americas, DoDEA-Europe, & DoDEA-Pacific).

POINTS OF CONTACT FOR THIS NOTICE:

Primary Point of Contact:

Axel Doody

Contract Specialist

axel.f.doody@usace.army.mil

O: 757-201-7712

F: 757-201-7183

USACE District, Norfolk

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brady Hales

Contracting Officer

Brady.l.hales.@usace.army.mil  

O: 757-201-7155

USACE District, Norfolk