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C -- ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH EMPHASIS ON UTILITY SYSTEMS POC Cindy Carbaugh (301) 975-6337 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is interested in procuring A/E services with an emphasis on the evaluation and design of underground and building utility systems for projects on an as needed basis. It is anticipated that this effort will be for a base period of twelve (12) months with options for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods. -- NIST is a research and development (R&D) facility with thirty-two (32) buildings located on a 232 hectare site in Gaithersburg, Maryland. There are approximately 9.6 km of underground steam and condensate piping, 42 steam manholes, 10 km of direct buried chilled water piping, and 22 km of underground electrical utility service on the NIST campus. Projects will include, but are not limited to, the evaluation, renovation, modification, replacement and upgrading of underground and building mechanical and electrical utilities. The work will include field investigations, surveying, and document preparation. Document preparation will include engineering feasibility studies, development of a site utility master plan, conceptual designs and reports, contract drawings and specifications, design calculations, cost estimates, and project schedules. Specialized qualifications include demonstrated experience in the design and renovation of underground and building mechanical and electrical utility systems at a campus type or similar large scale facility. The principal fields for professional expertise required will be the evaluation and design of mechanical and electrical utility building systems, although some projects may also require fire protection, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural capabilities. --An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated. A fixed price for each delivery order for specific services will be negotiated on an as needed basis. The proposed contract will have a maximum annual monetary ceiling of $500,000. --Evaluation criteria in the selection of an A/E firm includes: (1) Professional qualifications of the present staff and consultants, if any; (2) recent specialized experience of the proposed design team on similar type projects and contracts; (3) previous federal design experience for underground and building utility system projects; (4) ability of the firm to respond to specific tasks within the required time frame; (5) experience working with metric units of measurement; and (6) location of the firm in the general geographical area of NIST, Gaithersburg, MD. --This requirement is 100% small business set-aside (SIC Code 8711, size standard $2.5 million). Qualified small business firms are invited to submit completed Forms 254 and 255, U.S. Government Architect- Engineer Qualifications. Data should be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of this announcement. This is not a request for proposal. See Numbered Notes 1, 24, and 25. (0031)

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