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C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS AT VARIOUS PACIFIC NORTHWEST INSTALLATIONS SOL N44255-96-D-0001 POC Thomas A. Fournier, Contracting Officer, (360) 396-0244 Patricia J. Harbin, Contracting Officer, (360) 396-0239. This indefinite quantity contract shall be for Architect-Engineer environmental services and studies. The purpose of the contract is to obtain services required to support the Engineering Field Activity, Northwest (EFA,NW), Environmental Department. This contract will primarily focus on environmental restoration projects. Projects will be primarily in Washington State, with some projects in Alaska, and occasional project work in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The work includes: investigation, analysis and monitoring of contaminated sediments and marine environment in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, with emphasis on Washington State Sediment Management Standards; sampling and analysis of air, groundwater, surface water and soil media for environmental restoration projects; preparation of remedial investigation reports, including ecological and human health risk assessments; preparation of remedial action work plans and reports; and technical support for public involvement activities. The proposed procurement will result in the award of one fixed-price indefinite quantity contract. The maximum value of the contract shall not exceed $2,500,000 for the base year plus $2,500,000 for the option year which may be unilaterally awarded by the Government. The contract will have a minimum guarantee of $50,000 for the base year and $50,000 for the option year, if exercised by the Government. Individual delivery orders executed under this contract are not expected to exceed $800,000. Submission of electronic copies of all paper document submittals will be required during contract performance. Prioritized selection criteria in descending order of importance are: (1) Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to this contract, which are necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. In Block 4 of the SF-255 (Personnel by Discipline) show the entire proposed team by listing personnel employed by the Prime Contractor in the blanks provided, and personnel from consultants to the lft in parentheses. (2) Recent specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including team consultants) in the types of work required. Indicate which consultants from the proposed team, if any, participated in the projects listed in block 8. (3) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations. In particular, cite examples of recognition for technical report writing that is clear, concise, and convincing in presenting recommendations. (4) Corporate and product quality program effectiveness. Address office work, field work, and subcontracted work. (5) Capacity of the firm to accomplish multiple concurrent delivery orders. (6) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the projects. (7) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. Note: Criteria numbers (8) and (9) shall be used as secondary evaluation factors if application of (1) through (7)should result in firms being ranked as equals. (8)Classification of the Prime Contractor as a small, small disadvantaged or woman-owned business, or making use of such firms as team subcontractors for those areas of expertise or experience determined by the Prime Contractor to require supplemental qualifications or capacity. (9) Volume or work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense. List the total dollar amount of prime DoD contract awards for the previous 12 months in Block 9 of the SF-255. The object is to effect an equitable distribution of DoD contracts among qualified A-E firms including small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned businesses, and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. Qualified firms desiring consideration shall submit (a) one copy of the SF-255 including organization chart of key personnel to be assigned to this contract, and (b) a SF-254 for the Prime and each team subcontractor to Engineering Field Activity, Northwest, Attn: Thomas A. Fournier (Code 0222TF), 19917 7th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 not later than close of business (4:00 PM Pacific Time) 30 days (first work day following a weekend or holiday) after publication in the Commerce Business Daily. Note: Failure to submit the aforementiond items and the amount of DoD fees awarded to the firm will reflect negatively on the firm's submittal during the evaluation process. Award may be made without conducting interviews. Unneccessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. Telegraphic and facsimile SF-254/255's will not be accepted. This procurement is open to all business concerns. The SIC code for this procurement is 8711; the small business size standard is $2,500,000. This is not a request for proposal. (0290)

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