U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, ATTN: CENPA- EN, P.O. Box 898, Anchorage, AK 99506-0898 (Physical Address: Bluff & Plum Streets, Building 21-700 (Rm 250), Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-0898)

C -- POTENTIAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES CONTRACT FOR HYDRANT FUEL SYSTEMS AND RELATED PROJECTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ALASKA SOL DACA85-96-R-0008 POC Administrative Inquiries: Ms. June Wohlbach, 907/753-5624 or Technical Inquiries: Mr. David Piening, 907/753-5609, Contracting Officer: Ms. Gail West 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The purpose of this solicitation is to gather submittals from firms interested in the type of work and services related to various types of fueling systems/facilities. We anticipate selecting at least three AE's for upcoming projects. These are in support of the Alaska District's assigned military design program in various fiscal years. This will be the only announcement for the next 12 months from the date of this solicitation unless a project is identified during that time which has significiantly different features than described below. The estimated construction cost may range from $1,000,000 to greater than $10,000,000. No firm may receive more than one contract from this announcement. All responders are advised that this project may be cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, selection, evaluation, negotiation and final award. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected and the AE contract is expected to exceed $500,000, 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 60.3% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses and 9.8% of that to small disadvantaged businesses and 2.9% to women-owned businesses. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The type of projects will consist of design of Type III, IV, or V hydrant fuel systems and aboveground storage tanks. Other projects may include, but not be limited to, design of fuel distribution pumphouses, truck fill stands, piping, valves, trenching, security fencing and lighting, corrosion control and fire protection. Projects may also include design of repairs to fuel distribution systems and preparation of programming studies in regard to fuel distribution systems and infrastructure. Firms must be able to accept project related work that requires comprehensive asbestos-lead surveys and provides a design that will support the removal, demolition, and disposal of these and other hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Some projects may require metric design. The selected AEs will be required to provide drawings on mylar as well as electronic data (Autocad V13) and use MCACES-Gold (estimating system). The MCACES-Gold program shall be furnished by the Government. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The following selection criteria headings are listed in descending order of importance: (A) professional personnel in the following disciplines: (weighted equally) (1) minimum in-house requirements are mechanical and electrical engineers; (2) disciplines which may be subcontracted: architecture, structural, civil, cost estimating, hazardous materials, fire protection, and corrosion control (must be NACE certified). Responding firms MUST address each discipline, clearly indicate which shall be subcontracted, and provide a separate SF254 and SF255 for each subcontractor necessary. The contractor shall employ, for the purpose of performing that portion of the contract work in the State of Alaska, individuals who are residents of the State, and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly the necessary skills to perform the contract. (B) specialized experience and technical competence in (descending order of importance): (1) design of medium to large capacity aircraft fueling systems; (2) design of fuel storage and distribution systems; (3) design of corrosion control measures and leak detection for fuel storage and distribution systems; and (4) design hazardous material remediation; (C) past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with schedules; (D) capacity to maintain schedules; (E) location of the firm in general geographical area of the projects and knowledge of locality; (F) volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24; and (G) extent of participation of SB, SDB, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms must submit an SF 254 and SF 255 (1 copy only) and should include: (1) organization of proposed project team, (2) responsibilities and authority of key project personnel, (3) relationship of project team to overall organization of the firm, (4) a quality control plan, and (5) in block 8c of the SF 255 include a POC and phone number. The 11/92 edition of the forms MUST be used, and may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, by calling the administrative contact named above, or from commercial software suppliers for use with personal computers and laser printers. Submittals must be received at the address indicated above not later than COB (4:00 pm Alaska time) on the 30th day from the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Any submittals received after this date cannot be considered. No additional information shall be provided, and no faxed submittals shall be accepted. Solicitation packages are not provided. (0071)

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