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 AIRFIELD RELATED PROJECTS IN EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWESTERN ASIA SOL N62470-96-R-8027 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 airfield related projects. The abovementioned work will be performed on projects primarily in Italy; however, orders may be placed at any Activity under the cognizance of Engineering Field Activity, Mediterranean(Europe, North Africa and Southwestern Asia). The A&E must be able to demonstrate its (and consultants) qualifications (with respect to the published evaluation factors) to perform the work noted above on airfield related projects. Projects mayinclude, but are not limited to: Avionics Facilities, Aircraft Corrosion Control/Paint Facilities, Flight Simulator Facilities, and Hot Pit Refueling Facilities. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to thepublished evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance and will be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. (1) Specialized Experience -Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the design of the types of facilities listed above; (b) experience with designing facilities using the metric system of measurement; (c) the firm's experience in providingconstruction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation, construction inspection services), and preparing operating and maintenance manuals; and (d) knowledge of local codes, laws, permitsand construction practices of the contract area and in particular Italy; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) organization and officemanagement as evidenced by management approach (management plan for these projects), and personnel roles in organization, in particular, management's approach/plan to engage and utilize in-country consultants to assure that the design utilizes incountry materials and products, and is compatible with in-country standards and codes and in-country construction practices; (b) active professional registration; (c) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically onprojects addressed in evaluation factor number one; and (d) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; (3) Ability to perform work toschedules and capability to complete up to eight taskings simultaneously (show current and projected workload with a plan and schedule on how your propose to accomplish the work) - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on thedesign 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 addressed in factor number one): (a) the process for cost control and thekey person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy anddiscipline coordination of plans and specifications - list key personnel responsible; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location(provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract); (8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with theobjective 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 DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small DisadvantagedBusiness 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 and university, or minority institution in performance of thecontract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerized CES, the specifications may be in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submittedin 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 laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans andspecifications 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 contract responsibility. The duration of the contract willbe 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 that may be paid under this contract will not exceed$5,000,000. 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. Estimated start date is July 1996. Section 114 of the GeneralProvisions of the annual U. S. Military Appropriations Bill requires that this contract can only be awarded to a U. S. firm or a U. S. firm in a joint venture with a host country firm.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described inthis 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 especiallyqualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide thefollowing 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 andcontinue 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 acurrent 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 accordance with 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 clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of theindividuals 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 sizestandard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.(0109)

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