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

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CORRECT VENTILATION DEFICIENCIES, SMALL ARMS INDOOR FIRING RANGE, NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE, LITTLE CREEK, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA SOL N62470-95-R-9023 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 a study to define corrective measures of the ventilation deficiencies. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate plans, specifications, cost estimates, relatedstudies, all associated engineering services, and Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) to include Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), construction inspection services, and the preparationof Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI). The anticipated start date is September 1995, with completion of the study by January 1996 and design completion by July 1996; construction inspection services if required start in October 1996and end October 1997; preparation of OMSI if required may begin in October 1996 and be completed by December 1997. The project includes: Conducting a site investigation of a Small Arms Indoor Firing Range at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek toassess the performance of the existing purge ventilation systems; simulating the firing range ventilation system by 3 dimensional modeling or computer simulation of existing conditions; and recommending all corrective measures to bring the small armsrange into compliance with pertinent local, State, and Federal regulations. Preparation of plans and specifications will be required to implement the recommended corrective measures of the existing small arms range ventilation system. The A&E mustdemonstrate 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) and (7) are of lesser importance. Specific evaluationfactors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the design of indoor multiple lane firing range ventilation systems that are in compliance with National Institute ofOccupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), OSHA indoor air quality standards (1910), and EPA exhaust air emission regulations; (b) demonstrated ability to simulate firing range ventilation designs or other similar designs using scale models and/or computersimulations. The ability and experience must be demonstrated in the empirical testing of ventilation systems. Cite specific experience in design and simulation of firing range vent systems or other similar designs; and (c) the firm's experience inproviding construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation, construction inspection services) and OMSI; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of workrequired: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff'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 key personnel to ensure continuity of services; 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 one ormore of the following (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 and design to this budget as evidenced by the lowbid 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 business with Government and private customers, andperformance 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 and discipline coordination of plans andspecifications; (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 theirlocation 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; and (7) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previouslyawarded 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 had prior DOD contracts. Firms arerequired to prepare the cost estimate 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 anddefinition of asbestos materials and toxic 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. Firmsresponding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Estimated construction cost is between: $100,000 - $750,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price.--Architect-Engineer firmswhich 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 SF255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified 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. Forselection evaluation factor (1), provide the following 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 provideany 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 thatis 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. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 28 July 1995 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimileresponses will be accepted. Firms responding 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 thequalifications of the individuals anticipated 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.--Thesmall 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 contract number. See Note 24.(0173)

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