OICC, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code TKO, Building 108, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5000

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE PROJECTS FOR NSWCDD SOL N62477-96-D-2516. POC Robert E. Dungan, Contracting Officer; Susan Staples, Proc. Tech., 540/653-8671, FAX 540/653-1909. The work requires Electrical and Mechanical Engineering services necessary for the preparation of engineering studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for several projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Virginia. The initial project has not been determined, however, the following types of projects are planned for the subject contract: High voltage work 4.16 KV and 13.8 KV, repair HVAC systems in various buildings, fire protection systems various buildings, new telecommunication and security systems, extend steam distribution line, replace boilers and chillers in various buildings. Projects anticipated for accomplishment may be related to services including studies, cost evaluations, design, construction documents production, and post award construction services. Although none is now known, the existence of asbestos, lead paint or other hazardous materials in the area of the project is possible, and A/E will be required to identify and provide a design which will accommodate the disposal of these materials in the construction plans and specifications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to such hazardous materials. The general intention is to provide for such engineering and design services as necessary to support the procurement of these projects. These may include, but not be limited to, all or part of the following: preparation of technical reports, conducting site investigations, preparing studies, concepts, formal drawings and specifications, construction cost estimates, operations and maintenance manuals, review of shop drawings, may be required at any time up to the final acceptance of all work. The selected A/E is required to participate in a pre-fee proposal preparation and site visit meeting within seven days of notification and provide a fee proposal within ten days after the site visit. Negotiations will quickly follow. This will be a firm fixed price A/E contract. Individual fees for any one project may not exceed $99,000. The duration of the contract will be for the period of one year, with a one year option. If exercised, the A/E will receive official notice at least 60 days prior to the end of the first year. Each project will be a firm fixed priced A/E contract. The estimated start date is April 1996. Subject to necessary changes, the total contract amount will not exceed 250,000 for each year. Selection evaluation criteria, in relative order of importance are included below. See Note 24 for standard criteria. 1) Specialized experience of the firm and of the staff assigned to this contract including training, experience, and licensing in the following types of work: preparation of electrical studies, plans, specifications and costs estimates for construction of projects involving electrical and mechanical work. 2) The professional capacity of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within the required time limits consistent with the firm's present workload. 3) The existence of a well established Quality Assurance Plan within the firm's normal mode of operation. 4) Cost control effectiveness and the capability of designing economical solutions. 5) Experience if any of the firm with DOD/Navy contracts. 6) Present workload and anticipated workload during the contract period. 7) Firm's capability to produce contract specifications using latest versions of the Navy Guide Specifications, consistent with the latest format, and capability to produce drawings using CADD Systems. 8) Location of the firm within the general geographical area of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren Virginia. Each firm's past performance and performance ratings will be reviewed during the evaluation process and can affect the selection outcome. A/E firms which meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit one copy each of the completed Standard Forms 254 (unless already on file) and SF-255, U.S. Government A/E Qualifications, to the office indicated below. Site visits will not be arranged during the advertisement period. Only firms responding to this announcement by close of business on the 30th day from the CBD publication date (including the CBD publication date) will be considered. Should the due date fall on a weekend or an official Government holiday, the SF-255 is due on the first work day thereafter. Firms having a current SF-254 on file with this office may also be considered. Interested firms are requested to include telefax numbers on their SF-254 and SF-255. This is not a request for proposal. Small Disadvantaged Businesses are encouraged to submit. See Note 24. Officer in Charge, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code TKO, Building 108, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5000, 540/653-8671. (353)

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