OFFICER IN CHARGE, NAVFAC CONTRACTS, BLDG #5, CODE R74, NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING STATION, LAKEHURST, NJ 08733-5011

C -- ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) SERVICES FOR CIVIL/STRUCTURAL PROJECTS SOL N62472-96-R-3244 DUE 122795 POC Contact Point, information call, John Muller, (908)323-7499 Indefinite Quantity Contract to provide Architectural-Engineering (A/E) services for civil or structural engineering projects to repair, replace or renovate the infrastructure at the Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES), however, projects to repair or renovate the interiors or exteriors of various buildings or other facilities may also be required. The work will be located at NAES, Lakehurst, NJ but may also include work at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Trenton, NJ. An A/E firm with appropriate capabilities is required to provide technical studies and/or designs with all associated engineering services coincident with the production of construction contract plans, specifications and cost estimates for an assortment of projects. The work primarily involves civil or structural engineering design but may also include incidental architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, environmental, etc., aspects. Optional work may include Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) such as; shop drawing review/approval, consultation during construction, preparation of record drawings, construction inspection, etc.. As part of this contract, assessment of facilities for asbestos containing materials, lead or other contaminmants may be required, as well as, the design for the abatement or removal of the asbestos, lead and/or other contaminants in those facilities. Firms unwilling, unable or not possessing qualifications (in house or through a sub-contractor/consultant) to perform work involving the detection of hazardous material (e.g. asbestos, lead etc.) and the subsequent design for its abatement and/or removal will not be considered for this contract. General Contract Terms: Firm Fixed Price by project; maximum cumulative fee per year - $245,000; minimum contract fee - $12,250.00; length of contract - one year with a second year option exercised at the discretion of the Government (award of the option year will depend on the performance of the A/E firm during the initial year of the contract as well as the design workload); estimated start dateApril 1996. In order of importance, the principal evaluation factors for selection are: 1) Specialized experience of the firm in the type of work described above; 2) Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to this contract; 3) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies (with emphasis on the DOD) and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules; 4) Capacity of the assigned team to accomplish the work within required time constraints: 5) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the DOD; 6) Geographic location of the firm with respect to the planned area of work. A secondary evaluation factor for selection is the use of Small or Disadvantaged or Women Owned Business firms as primary consultants or as subcontractors. The construction contract documents submitted for this contract will be prepared by computer whenever practical. NAES employs an IBM compatible computer system which uses: SPECINTACT or WORDPERFECT 5.1 software for the preparation of the specifications; and AutoCAD, DWG format, Release 10 or later, for the drawings. The A/E will be required to submit final versions of both the specifications and drawings prepared for this contract in hard copy as well as on 3-1/2 inch high density diskettes which are ready for use with the computer system/software stated above. Qualified firms desiring consideration for this contract must submit completed Standard Forms 254 and 255 (including information for any contemplated subcontractors or consultants) to the office listed above by close of business 27 December 1995; only one copy of each form is required; no information will be returned. Should the due date fall on a weekend or on an official Government holiday, responses are due on the first workday thereafter. Responses received after the date established by the above will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Firms with offices in multiple locations must clearly indicate on the SF 255 the site at which the work will be performed and shall clearly indicate which of the individuals whose qualifications are described in Block 7 of the SF 255 are employed at the office where the work will be performed. In Block 10 of the SF 255, describe the reasons why the firm is especially qualified for the work with regard to each of the evaluatiion factors listed above. Ue Block 10 of the SF 255 and continue on PLAIN BOND PAPER to provide any additional information desired. ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SF 254 AND SF 255; NO OTHER INFORMATION OR ATTACHMENTS PROVIDED BY RESPONDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS. Hand carried responses and facsimile responses will not be accepted. This is not a request for proposal. This sollicitation is being issued on an unrestricted basis. (0326)

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