Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699 (Attention: Code 02231)

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REPLACE HYDRANT REFUEL SYSTEM, ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND SOL N62470-95-R-9008 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-444-9676/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 804-444-9582 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, and all associated engineering services. Options will be established for final design, shop drawing review, as-builtdrawing preparation, construction inspection services, and the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI). The anticipated design start date is 15 April 1995 with design completion by 15 February 1996; construction inspectionservices if required start in May 1996 and end May 1997. The project includes construction of Type III fuel hydrant systems. The project consists of two 10,000 barrel aboveground cone roof fuel storage tanks, pumphouse, and 10 hydrant pits inaccordance with standard Air Force design. Work includes two truck fillstands. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (5)are of equal importance; factors (6), (7) and (8) are of lesser importance. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the design of aircraft hydrantrefueling systems; (b) their past experience with regard to the investigation and design of petroleum systems including replacement and repairs for deteriorated tanks and level control systems, replacement and upgrades for deteriorated fuelpipelines/filters and pumps, and the removal of tank sludge and contaminated soils; (c) their knowledge and experience in performing work to the requirements of Navy and Air Force refueling criteria; (d) the firm's experience in providing constructionphase services; and (e) the firm's experience in preparing operating and maintenance manuals; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a)professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensurecontinuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Ability toperform the work to schedules noted above - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design period and their ability to respond immediately to evaluate emergency operationalproblems; (4) Past Performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) cost control techniques employed by the firm as demonstrated by the ability to establish an accurate project budget anddesign to this budget as evidenced by the low bid amount; (b) the firm's quality of work as demonstrated by the history of design related change orders issued during construction; and (c) demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat businesswith Government and private customers, and performance awards/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy anddiscipline coordination of plans and specifications; (6) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract)- Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area; (7) Volume of Work - Firms will beevaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not hadprior DOD contracts; and (8) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small disadvantaged business, historically blackcollege and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerized CES, when applicable, and thespecifications in the SPECSINTACT system format. Digital Graphics database of any site survey may be required. If so, the survey, and all drawings forming a part thereof, shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format, either DXF or .DWG, on DOShigh density floppy disks. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specificationsmay require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Estimated construction cost is more than$10,000,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. Estimated start date is .--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255,U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law topractice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: ''NAME'', ''RELATEDPROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and ''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255(limited to 30 pages (front and back considered 1 page)--not less than 10 point font; every page that is not an SF 254 will be included in the 30 page count); cover letter and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. Providea synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 17 March 1995 will be considered. Lateresponses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. Thequalification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is beingsolicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. Before award of contract, the Architect-Engineer (if not a Small Business concern) shall agree in the contract, by incorporation of anacceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Part 19.7, that small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate incontract performance consistent with its efficient performance.--The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contractnumber. See Note 24. (0040)

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