IDIQ for EPA commissioning services nationwide

The purpose of this pre-solicitation amendment is to change the solicitation posting date from 12/30/2019 to 1/30/2020 and to answer the following clarification questions.

Q1. Beta.Sam.Gov has a response due date of 12/30/19, does this mean contractors have to provide proposals, capabilities, or qualifications?

A1. The pre-solicitation is not a request for proposals, capabilities, or qualifications. The response due date shows when the full solicitation will be available. The full solicitation will now be available on or about 1/30/2020.

Q2. Is this requirement for full and open competition?

A2. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set a-side.

Q3. Will the solicitation contain the needed documents to respond to the requirement?

A3. Yes, the solicitation will contain the Statement of Work and any necessary drawings or other documents associated with the Statement of Work. The solicitation will contain proposal instructions for both technical and cost/price including instructions on how you will be evaluated.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a requirement for a multiple award of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide Nationwide Commissioning Authority services.

The professional services will primarily consist of Commissioning Authority services for new construction, major renovations, and retro-commissioning projects nationwide for EPA laboratory facilities, including campus buildings, (i.e. office buildings, warehouses, support buildings, and any other facilities that may be included on an EPA campus). The sizes of the EPA facilities vary from less than 5,000 square feet to over 1,000,000 square feet. These services are to be delivered on an as-needed basis. A Draft of the Statement of Work is attached to this announcement for additional information.

Award of multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated with one (1) year base periods and four (4) one-year option periods. Specific requirements will be identified in written task orders issued by the Contracting Officer which may include but are not limited to: assisting the Government with establishing the Owners Project Requirements which may include the review of design documents; development of commissioning plans; commissioning of facilities and systems; preparation of reports; and development of electronic system manuals. Required disciplines may vary by project. In addition to rates, the Government's evaluation of proposals will include an assessment of each offeror's technical capability and past performance. All non-price evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more importance than price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions.

This acquisition is being conducted as a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR Part 15. Competition is limited to small business firms certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, Engineering Services, the small business size standard for which is $15M. All responsible small business concerns that are certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the EPA.

It is anticipated the solicitation will be released through the beta.sam.gov website with electronic download via www.fedconnect.net, on or about December 30, 2019. No hard copies will be provided. Point of contact for this requirement is Gerold Young, Contracting Officer, and he may be contacted via e-mail (young.gerold@epa.gov).