SOUTHWESTNAVFACENGCOM (Code 0211), 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132-5187

C -- A-E SERVICES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MANAGEMENT PLAN & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) DOCUMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEPA, NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION (NAWS), CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA SOL N68711-96-C-2089 DUE 013096 POC Samantha Darella/Contract Specialist, (619) 532-3839, Nancy Trent/Contracting Officer, (619) 532-2853. Firm Fixed Price. Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for the preparation of a comprehensive Land Use Management Plan and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal and state regulations, for existing and proposed Range and support activity operations at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, California, and associated ranges. The estimated start date is April 1996. The estimated completion date is August 1997. China Lake operations and land uses include: research and development, test and evaluation laboratory, range for air warfare weapons and weapons systems, high hazard training area for aerial gunnery, rocketry, electronic warfare and countermeasures, tactical maneuvering and air support, and other defense related activities. Other land uses include, geothermal development and related power production activities, operation of an air field, operation of an industrial complex and associated support activities, residential use areas and management programs for land based resource values. Environmental planning services and the incorporation of planning documents for administration, training, and air facilities are required for NEPA compliance documentation that encompasses a myriad of environmental and community planning requirements such as: California Desert Protection Act compliance, Federal Land Policy and Management Act compliance, Endangered Species Act compliance, Clean Air Act Conformity, National Historic Preservation Act compliance, Archeological Resources Protection Act compliance, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act compliance, Clean Water Act Compliance. Extensive public involvement will be necessary, and presentation to other agencies and the public will be required. NAWS China Lake requires the completion of a comprehensive Land Use Management Plan by June 1996. The Land Use Management Plan will provide alternatives to be considere in the EIS that allow for varying intensities of use of China Lake lands. Other alternatives identified during the EIS scoping process would also need to be addressed in the EIS. Other studies currently under preparation by NAWS China Lake include a Range Management Plan, Natural Resources Management Plan, and a Historic Archeological Resources Protection Plan. These studies will be available to assist in the preparation of the EIS. Anticipated environmental issues include potential impacts to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, land use compatibility and noise impacts to the surrounding communities. All documentation and services shall be performed in accordance with NEPA and the Department of the Navy implementing regulations. A-E selection criteria will include (in order of importance): (1) Recent specialized experience of the firm (including subconsultants) in the preparation of environmental documentation in compliance with NEPA for military operations within the desert environments. Do not list more than a total of 10 projects in Block 8. Include point of contact name and phone number in Block 8c for each project listed. Indicate which consultants from the proposed team, if any, participated in the preparation of planning documentation for each project. (2) Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project will include professional and technical support with experience and knowledge in the preparation of federal NEPA documentation and demonstrated expertise in desert biological and cultural resources, woodland biological resources, noise and air quality analyses, ordnance (including explosives, artillery, and missiles) characteristics and issues, range land use planning, and public relations. List only the team members who will actually perform major tasks (including field surveys and report writing) under this project and their qualifications which should reflect the individual's potential contribution to this project. (3) Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Indicate by briefly describing internal quality assurance and cost control procedures and indicate team members who are responsible for monitoring these processes. List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations (do not submit copies). (4) Location in the general geographic area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of firms given the nature and size of this project. (5) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Indicate the firms present workload and the availability of the project team (including consultants) for the specified contract performance period and indicate specialized equipment available and prior security clearances. (6) The firm's quality control program with demonstrated results in the performance of quality control on prior Department of Defense contracts. (7) List the small or disadvantaged or woman-owned business firms used as primary consultants or as subconsultants. If a large business concern is selected for this contract, they will be required to submit a subcontracting plan that should reflect a minimum 5% Small Disadvantaged Business of the amount to be subcontracted out. Those firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered, must submit one copy each of a SF 254 and a SF 255 for the firm and a SF 254 for each consultant listed in block 6 of the firms SF 255. One copy of the submittal package is to be received in this office no later than 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time on the due date indicated above. Should the due date fall on a weekend or holiday, the submittal package will be due the first workday there after. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Additional information requested of applying firms: indicate solicitation number in block 2b, CEC (Contractor Establishment Code) and/or Duns number (for the address listed in block 3) and TIN number in block 3, telefax number (if any) in block 3a and discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria in block 10 of the SF 255. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate the office which completed each of the projects listed in block 8 and list which office is under contract for any contracts listed in block 9. Use block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired. Personal interviews may not be scheduled prior to selection of the most highly qualified firm. SF 255's shall not exceed 30 printed pages (double sided is two pages/organizational charts and photographs excluded, exception: photographs with text will be considered as a page). Al information must be included on the SF 255 (cover letter, other attachments and pages in excess of the 30 page limit will not be included in the evaluation process). Firms not providing the requested information in the format (i.e. listing more than a total of 10 projects in block 8, not providing a brief description of the quality control plan, not listing which office of multiple office firms completed projects listed in block 8, etc.) directed by this synopsis may be negatively evaluated under selection criteria (3). Firms, their subsidiaries or affiliates, which design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. Firms which design or prepare specifications for a construction or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. Firms which prepare NEPA documentation cannot participate in the concurrent design/ construction management contract. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of the firm. This is not a request for proposal. Telegraphic and facsimile SF 255's will not be accepted. Site visits will not be arranged during the submittal period. See Numbered Note(s): 24. (0356)

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