N4008422R0065 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for architect-engineer services for architectural (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY) projects at various locations in japan

***THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID****

The intent of this notice is to identify qualified and interested offerors for information and planning purposes. The information received will be utilized within the Navy to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The US Navy is conducting Market Research, as such this is a Source Sought Notice.  Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Far East (NAVFAC FE) Core Execution Team (CET) is seeking potential sources for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Architect-Engineer Services for Architectural (Multi-Disciplinary) Projects at Various Locations in Japan. 

If the solicitation is issued, the ordering period for the IDIQ is anticipated to consist of a 5-year base ordering period and a 3-year option ordering period for a maximum not to exceed duration of 8-years.

The NAICS code for this proposed procurement is 541330, Engineering Services. 

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Each task order will detail the specific scope of work, which may include, but is not limited to, design and engineering services for the preparation of plans, specifications, design analyses, cost estimates (in Yen and U.S. dollars), studies, DD1391s, and design-build requests for proposal (RFPs) for Architectural (Multi-disciplinary) projects at various locations in Japan.  Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) may also be included as required. Work shall be performed in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-300-9N, Design Procedures; Department of the Army, Manual No. EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements; NAVFAC FE CADD Standard; Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS); and, as applicable, other U.S. and Japanese laws and regulations.

2. CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRMENT

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded and performed in its entirety in the country of Japan. Contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the contract. Contractors must be registered to do business and possess an appropriate license issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or prefectural government in order to perform work under this contract.

3. STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT

The U.S. Government shall not offer United States Official Contractor status under Article XIV of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) under this solicitation. Furthermore, unless specifically provided in the specific task order request for proposal, the U.S. Government shall not certify any employees of a contractor as Members of the Civilian Component under Article I(b) of the SOFA.

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Interested firms should submit a brief capabilities statement package (up to 12 single-sided pages or 6 double-sided pages, including attachments, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services.

The capabilities package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow NAVFAC FE to determine the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work.

Interested firms may submit information using Enclosure (1), Sources Sought Contractor Information Form, to demonstrate capabilities, capacity and experience.

Please respond to this Sources Sought announcement electronically to Mr. Kyle Monma at kyle.monma@fe.navy.mil and Mr. Ariel Bautista at Ariel.Bautista@fe.navy.mil no later than 1400 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) on Friday, 21 January 2022.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement only, evaluation letters will not be issued to any respondent.

Contact Points:

Mr.Kyle Monma, Contract Specialist NAVFAC FAR EAST, CON2, Core Execution Team

Mr.Ariel Bautista, Contract Specialist NAVFAC FAR EAST, CON2, Core Execution Team

Enclosure 1:  Sources Sought Contractor Information Form