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C -- UPGRADE JET ENGINE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM; ARNOLD AFB, TN, RFP: DACA01-96-R-0029 SOL AECA**-96**-0003 POC Contact Mr. Dan Mizelle, 334/441-5741; Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for design and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the Upgrade Jet Engine Air Induction System at Arnold AFB, TN. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan for that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are a minimum of 52.5% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB), including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Women-Owned Business, 8.8% be placed with SDB, and 3% for Women-Owned Business. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project consists of replacing carbon steel process air ducting for the jet engine test facility plant with new stainless steel ducting. Design shall include refurbishing existing valves, replacing 60 inch diameter ducting and expansion joints and construction phasing and sequencing. The estimated construction cost is between $1-5 million. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria A thru D are primary. Criteria E thru G are secondary and will only be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. A. Professional Qualifications: The contract will require the following registered engineering disciplines: (1) Mechanical Engineer; (2) Structural Engineer; (3) Civil Engineer; (4) Project Manager; (5) Cost Estimating. Dedicated Cost Estimators are required. Evaluation of each disciplines will consider education, registration, and relevant experience. Resumes (Block 7 of the SF 255) must be provided for these disciplines, including consultants. Additional evaluation factors in order of importance: B. Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) Desin of jet engine test facilities; (2) Design of large air supply systems; (3) Experience with automated cost estimating systems (IBM/MS-DOS compatible ''M-CACES Gold'' will be used for these projects. The software, user manual and database will be provided by the Mobile District to the selected firm.); (4) Capability to provide construction phase services, such as shop drawing reviews, and site visits. (5) In Block 10 of the SF 255 describe the firms' quality management plan, including the team's organization including an organizational chart, quality assurance, cost control, and coordination of the in-house work with consultants. C. Capacity to Accomplish the Work: The capacity to accomplish the work within schedule; D. Past Performance: Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; E. Geographic Location Geographic location with respect to the project site. F. Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women Owned Business Participation: Extent of participation of Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Minority Institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort; G. Equitable Distribution of DOD contracts: Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms must submit a copy of their SF 254 and SF 255, and a copy of each consultant's SF 254. The 11/92 edition of the forms must be used, and may be obtained from the Government Printing Office. They are also available from commercial software suppliers for use with personal computers and laser printers. These must be received in the Mobile District Office (CESAM-EN-MN) not later than close of business on the 30th day after the date of publication of this solicitation in the Commerce Business Daily. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. Regulations requires that any submittals received after this date cannot be considered by the Selection Board. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. As required by acquisition regulations, interviews for the purpose of dscussing prospective contractors' qualifications for the contract will be conducted only for those firms considered most highly qualified after(0346)

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