DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, COMMANDER, ATLANTIC DIVISION, CONTRACTS OFFICE, CODE 02231, 1510 GILBERT STREET, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2699

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION PROJECTS AT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE COGNIZANCE OF THE ATLANTIC DIVISION, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SOL N62470-96-R-8022 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-322-8271/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 804-322-8270 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of DD Form 1391 Plus Documents (DD Form 1391 Plus documents is a modified Cost Certification Package), Parametric Cost Estimate (PCE) Documents (PCE is a modified ParametricEstimating and Programming (PEP) which was preliminary design to the 15% level supported by full site work and related engineering services), plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawingreview, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation servicesduring construction for several fire protection projects. Orders may be placed at any Activity under the cognizance of the Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (East Coast United States from Maine through North Carolina; theCaribbean, Western Europe and North Africa) The A&E will design and review all work to comply with present Navy and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) criteria, which is the same regardless of the geographic area. The work will include, butis not limited to: Fire protection surveys; life safety analysis; design for facility alterations, installation of new fire protection systems; post construction award services (PCAS); and final inspections and acceptance testing of fire protectionsystems. The types of systems include wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction/deluge sprinkler systems, AFFF systems, CO2 systems, and fire alarm systems in a variety of DOD facilities such as aircraft hangars and electronic communication facilities. An initialtasking under this contract will be to perform a fire protection engineering survey at the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, North Carolina for Building 133, Shop 6.2.963539 (Accessories Test Area) to perform code research, site survey and reportpreparation. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesserimportance and will be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated with regard to the design of projects requiring specialized experience with the fireprotection systems listed above using the criteria contained in Military Handbook (MILHDBK) 1008B, Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering Design and Construction; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capabilityto provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for thisproject), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Ability to perform work to schedules and capacity to complete up to five taskings each year (show current and projected workload with a plan and schedule on how you propose to accomplish the work) -Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the contract period; (4) Past Performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of one or more of the following (with emphasis on projects addressedin factor number one): (a) the process for cost control and the key person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internalquality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications - list key personnel responsible; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction andenergy efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract) - Firms willbe evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the areas; (8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in termsof work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DODcontracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small disadvantaged business, historically black college anduniversity, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerized CES, the specifications in the SPECSINTACTsystem format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratorytesting and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contractresponsibility. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes two (2) one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee thatmay be paid under this contract will not exceed $3,000,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimatedstart date is June 1996.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications,to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture orengineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: ''NAME'', ''RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work,point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 28 May 1996 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordancewith FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearlyindicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore,replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contractnumber. See Note 24. (0109)

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