NIOSH Morgantown, A/E - Design Boiler Plant

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS. A SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE THAT WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified small business Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms capable of providing A/E services to completely design the renovation of the Morgantown, West Virginia boiler plant using the best blend of cost, construction efficiency, system durability, ease of maintenance, and environmental compatibility. Design services include preparation of specifications, drawings, cost estimates, etc. which detail the demolition and replacement of three (3) high pressure boilers, all pipes, steam traps, steam lines in the plant, deaerator tank, condensate tank, electronic components, gas lines, lighting, HVAC, motors, flooring, finishes (paintings, coatings, etc.), gauges, valves, and other peripheral components. Also includes some redesign of the existing space with the addition of a catwalk with safety railing on top of all boilers. The successful A/E firm should be capable of developing the design drawings, specifications and construction detailed estimates in such a manner as to permit each portion of the work to be delivered individually or sequenced in any combination that the Government determines to be the best solicitation method at the time of procurement.

This requirement will be fulfilled pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6 and The Brooks Act. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 541330 (Engineering Services). The current size standard for this NAICS code is $25.5 million average annual receipts for the firm’s preceding three fiscal years. The CDC is seeking a qualified small business firm to perform these services. 

Interested small A/E firms which can fulfill the scope of work identified are requested to respond to this notice by adding their business names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting. Please add your business name only if you are interested in the requirement as a Prime A/E contractor and are capable and eligible to compete for and perform these services. This notice is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the CDC. 

Following the review of the interested A/E firms who respond to this notice, a set-aside decision will be made, and a synopsis will be posted at a later date. This future synopsis will include additional information and instructions for responding to this opportunity.  Interested contractors are advised to continuously monitor SAM.gov for all future updates.