U.S. Geological Survey, Branch of Procurement and Contracts, 345 Middlefield Road, Mail Stop 285, Menlo Park, California 94025-3591

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (NON-CONSTRUCTION) FOR DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOS POC Contact Point, Rita A. Leach, Contracting Officer, 415/329- 4162, FAX 415/329-5480 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Mapping Division (NMD), has a requirement for professional mapping services to produce Digital Orthophotos (3.75-minute format), in softcopy form, which meet National Map Accuracy Standards at 1:12,000- scale. Work includes: 1) performing aerotriangulation, 2) scanning aerial film diapositives, 3) orthophoto digital differential rectification, and 4) the creation of digital orthophoto data delivered as computer readable binary files (black-and-white and color infrared). Services may also include, when not provided by the Government, the acquisition of new aerial photographs, geodetic control points, and the production of digital elevation data. The Government may furnish: Geodetic control; aerial photography, predominantly from the National Aerial Photography Program, (film type: color-infrared or black- and-white) for aerotriangulation and orthophoto rectification; and digital elevation data available through the National Digital Cartographic Data Base and other sources. For each phase, the contractor shall deliver newly established geodetic control points, aerotriangulation data, new digital elevation data and softcopy orthophotos. If geodetic control or digital elevation data are provided by the Government, the contractor shall supply data only from subsequent phases of production as required by the Government. The contractor shall provide monthly status reports and a final report at completion of each project. Delivery dates, from the date Government-furnished material will be available to when the final product reports are due, will be established during negotiations. The contractor shall provide the services of a licensed engineer, surveyor, or certified photogrammetrist to perform or supervise the required work. It is the Government's intent to award multiple contracts in an effort to continue to develop and maintain a competitive commercial resource base. Each indefinite quantity contract will be for a base year with up to four (4) one-year options. A minimum quantity of 100 digital orthophotos is guaranteed for each of the basic and option years. The total estimated requirements range is from 2,500 to 15,000 digital orthophotos for all contracts in the base contract year. Delivery orders will be negotiated and awarded based upon each contractor's ranking, performance on contract delivery orders and capacity. Firms having capabilities to perform this work and that desire to be considered must submit: (1) a completed Standard Form 254 (11/92 edition), Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, (2) a Standard Form 255 (11/92 edition), Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, and any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown. Only SF254's and 255's received in this office within 45 calendar days from the date of the CBD notice will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to specialized technical expertise or other requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms considered to be most highly qualified to provide the type of services required will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation will be through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required that include the following criteria which are numbered in order of importance: (1) Professional Qualifications - Professional qualifications and composition of the proposed project team, including: proposed skill mix; demonstrated experience of the team as a whole, and the experience of individual team members as directly related to obtaining aerial photography (black & white and color infrared); obtaining geodetic control; compiling digital elevation data; performing aerotriangulation; scanning aerial film diapositives; orthophoto digital differential rectification; and the creation of digital orthophoto data to be delivered as computer-readable binary files. (2) Past Performance on U.S. Government Contracts - Relating to the professional qualifications in (1) above, the A&E shall provide information on the following: Quality of product; Compliance with contract requirements; Accuracy of reports; Technical excellence; Timeliness of performance; Maintenance of cost controls and cost efficiencies; Customer satisfaction including the business relationship maintained with the contracting officer and technical representatives, and the satisfaction of the actual end users of the product. Effective contractor recommended solutions. Business-like concern for government's interests. Prior performance of key personnel selected to manage and work on the contract. Quality certifications and awards. (3) Specialized Experience - Demonstrated specialized experience in performing, and proposed organizational approach to accomplishing the major elements of work under the proposed contracts. Address prime, subcontractor and consultant roles in performing each work element. (See selection criterion (1) above for these elements.) (4) Proven Ability to Meet Delivery Schedules - Ability of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within required time limits; as demonstrated by the impact of this workload on the firms' permanent staff, projected workload during the anticipated service period, the firm's history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules. Provide specific experience and relate timeframes to successful accomplishment of similar efforts. (5) Project Management/Coordination - Availability of additional contractor personnel or consultants to support expansion or project acceleration. Demonstrate project coordination and management skills and experience in working together as a team. (6) Quality Assurance/Quality Control - Adequacy of in-house quality control procedures to successfully complete all phases of this project. (7) Capacity - Capacity to produce digital orthophoto quads and flexibility to expand to meet increasing demand. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a Request for Proposals. Submittals from consortiums are permitted, but only one submittal by any one member of that consortium as prime will be considered. All subcontractors must be identified and have SF 254's and 255's submitted, along with the documents submitted for the prime contractor. When aerial photography or geodetic control are required, firms will be requested to designate a specific subcontractor, from the originally submitted list of proposed subcontractors, once the geographic project area is identified. Prior to award, the slated firms may be required to demonstrate, at their facility, the capability to perform aerotriangulation, to scan aerial photography, and to produce digital elevation data and softcopy orthophotos which meet National Map Accuracy Standards at 1:12,000-scale. A USGS Contracting Pre-proposal Conference for Digital Orthophotos is planned for August 1, 1995, in Palo Alto, California, Holiday Inn, 625 El Camino Real, Cypress Conference Rooms I and II, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., PDT. NOTE: This requirement is pending receipt of a delegation of procurement authority from the Department of Interior. (0194)

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