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

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MCP PROJECT MQNA933075, FIRE TRAINING FACILITY, LAJES FIELD, AZORES SOL N62470-95-R-9016 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 shop drawing review and as-built drawingpreparation. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), construction inspection services and the preparation of Operation and Maintenance SupportInformation (OMSI). The anticipated design start date is 15 May 1995 with design completion by 20 November 1995; construction inspection services if required start in May 1996 and end May 1997; preparation of OMSI if required may begin in November 1995and be completed by May 1997. The project includes all design and engineering services required for a Fire Training Facility at Lajes Field, Azores using the Air Force definitive design for propane. Additional information is as follows: (a) Designwindspeed for Lajes Field is 145 mph ''fastest mile''; (b) Cathodic protection is required for any underground metal piping. The A&E may tie into the existing system; (c) A roadway connecting the burn pit and the aircraft apron is required, should beconstructed on concrete, and be able to carry the load of a P-15 fire/crash truck; (d) A pipeline leak detection system should be provided and tied into the existing system; (e) The design shall be accomplished on AutoCAD; and (f) A system to pumpexcess rain water to the sewer system shall be provided. 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 equalimportance; factors (6) and (7) 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 propane fire training pits; (b)their knowledge of pertinent criteria (FAA and MIL-HDBKs 1027/1 and NAVFAC DM-22); (c) the firm's experience in providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation,construction inspection services); and (d) the firm's experience in preparing operation and maintenance manuals; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the designstaff's: (a) active 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 keypersonnel to ensure continuity 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 to perform 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; (4) Past Performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of (withemphasis 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 and design to this budget as evidenced by the low bid amount; (b) the firm'squality of work as demonstrated by the history of design related change orders issued during construction; and (c) demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers, and performance awards/letters ofrecommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications; (6) Firm locationand 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 thegeneral geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area; and (7) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DODwith 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 had prior DOD contracts. Firms are required to prepare the costestimate utilizing the computerized CES, the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials andtoxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement mustbe prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Estimated construction cost is between: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements describedin 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 especiallyqualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide thefollowing information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: ''NAME'', ''RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and ''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired andcontinue 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 inthe 30 page count); cover letter and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a currentSF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 12 May 1995 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firmsresponding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individualsanticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business size standardclassification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.(0095)

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