SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- Sources Sought for Architect-Engineer Services, Various Locations, Japan
- Notice Date
- 5/15/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Japan, Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010, APO, AP 96338-5010
- ZIP Code
- 96338-5010
- Solicitation Number
- W912HV-13-R-0011
- Response Due
- 5/30/2013
- Archive Date
- 7/14/2013
- Point of Contact
- Norman G. Mackie, 046-407-8834
- E-Mail Address
-
USACE District, Japan
(norman.g.mackie@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes and to identify business with the capability to accomplish the work. This is not a solicitation for proposals. The Government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this market survey. Sources Sought/Request for Information - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) District-Japan is planning to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan and is intended only for local sources. (See Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.202(a)(12)). The proposed Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will have a maximum contract amount yen equivalent of $500,000 for the contract. Services will be obtained through negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders that may be issued up to the yen equivalent of $500,000. The contract will have a base two (2) year period with no option periods. The Government will not exceed the contract not-to-exceed amount of $500,000. The contract will require the Government to order services priced at not less than two percent (2%) of the stated maximum contract amount. The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Proposals to the most highly qualified firm(s) as workload dictates from the date of selection approval. ONLY LOCAL SOURCES WILL BE CONSIDERED. LOCAL SOURCES ARE SOURCES (E.G., CORPORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS) THAT ARE PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN JAPAN AND AUTHORIZED (I.E., LICENSED AND REGISTERED) TO PERFORM IN JAPAN. Each Indefinite Delivery Contract is for Architect-Engineer services to include preparation of criteria packages for Host Nation (HN) funded projects, and other engineering or investigative services. In addition, services may be required in support of U.S. funded projects. Projects are located on US Military Installations throughout Japan. Design criteria will be based on U.S. and DOD requirements; however, design deliverables must address local construction methods and materials that meet the intent of U.S. criteria in order to facilitate the use of local construction practices. SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTIONNAIRE: Interested firms are requested to furnish comments on the following questions: (1) Does your firm have knowledge and experience in the Host Nation (HN) funded construction program, Facilities Improvement Program (FIP) or relocation projects, specifically, preparation of criteria packages for HN projects? (2) Does your firm have knowledge and experience in the preparation of planning and design documents for U.S. Military Construction projects on U.S. military installations located in Japan? (3) Does your firm have experience in conducting and facilitating design and planning charrettes to identify functional issues, achieve consensus on project requirements? (4) Does your firm have knowledge of DOD Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings and other facilities to perform antiterrorism/force protection assessments, analyses, and designs? (5) Does your firm have knowledge of sustainable design and development (SDD) practices, including experience with implementation of federal mandates (including but not limited to EPAct 2005, EISA 2007, E.O. 13423, and E.O. 13514), Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environment Efficiency (CASBEE)? Does your firm have a CASBEE Accredited Professional? (6) Does your firm have qualified professional personnel in the following disciplines: a. Project Manager (architect or engineer), b. Architecture, c. Civil Engineering, d. Electrical Engineering, e. Geotechnical/Foundation Engineering, f. Mechanical Engineering, g. Structural Engineering, h. Communications Engineering, i. Fire Protection Enginering, j. Surveying and k. CASBEE accredited professional. The lead architect or engineer in each discipline must be registered in the appropriate professional field. All design professionals shall have current professional registration to practice in the United States or Japan. JAPANESE EQUIVALENCIES TO PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Provided below are Japanese equivalencies to Professional Qualifications listed in the Sources Sought. - Architecture = 1st Class Kenchikushi or U.S. Registered Architect - Civil Engineering = 1 Kyu Dobokusekoukanrigishi w/ RCCM certification or U.S. Registered Civil Engineer - Structural Engineering = 1st Class Kenchikushi or U.S. Registered Structural Engineer - Mechanical Engineering = 1st Class Kankouji Sekou Kanrigishi or U.S. Registered Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Engineering = 3rd Class Denki Shunin Gijutsusha or U.S. Registered Electrical Engineer - Communication Engineering = 3rd Class Denki Shunin Gijutsusha /Tsuushinkannkeishikakushou or U.S. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) - Fire Protection Engineering = 1st Class Kankouji Sekou Kanrigishi w/Fire Protection Certification or U.S. Registered Fire Protection Engineer - Geotechnical Engineering = 1 Kyu dobokusekoukanrigishi w/ RCCM doshitsu oyobi kiso certification or U.S. Registered Geotechnical Engineer - Surveying = Sokuryo shi or U.S. Registered Land Surveyor (7) Does your firm have qualified personnel for other disciplines: Cost Engineering and Facilitator? (8) Please indicate the quantity of personnel available to work on USACE District-Japan task order contracts (either in-house or through a consultant) for the following: Number of Registered Architects, Number of Registered Electrical Engineers, Number of Systems Engineers specializing in Communications (RCDD Required), Number of Registered Mechanical Engineers, Number of Registered Civil Engineers, Number of Registered Geo-Tech Engineers specializing in geo-technical analysis and reporting, a certified soil boring and testing firm, Number of Registered Structural Engineers, Number of Registered Fire Protection Engineers, Number of Qualified Facilitators Number of Registered Surveyors as well as survey crew personnel, Please send your response via email to norman.g.mackie@usace.army.mil, no later than 30 May 2013. Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Japan, Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010, APO, AP 96338-5010 Place of Performance: Various Locations, Japan Point of Contact(s): Norman Mackie
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- Address: USACE District, Japan Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010, APO AP
- Zip Code: 96338-5010
- Zip Code: 96338-5010
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