USAED, SACRAMENTO, ATTN: A-E NEGOTIATIONS SECTION, 1325 J STREET ROOM 1079, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY (OPEN END) CONTRACT FOR MASTER PLANNING, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICES SOL DACW05-96-R-0025 DUE 061796 POC Mr. Ken Parkinson, Chief, A-E Negotiations Section (916) 557-7470. Contracting Officer: Judith Grant (Site Code DACA05) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required to encompass all aspects of Master Planning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Department of Defense installations and bases, municipalities, cities and counties, federal and state agencies. The primary area of service for this solicitation is the South Pacific Division of the Corps of Engineers but may include locations world-wide. Services may include Planning, Programming, Engineering Studies, Geographic Information Systems and Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Utility Studies, Automated Mapping and Facility Management. A specific scope for work and services required will be issued with each task order. The end result of these studies/projects will be maps and plans, and in addition, the contractor shall provide electronic data in and/or compatible with vectorized Autocad or Intergraph format (latest version). This work will include all architectural- engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the taskings. More than one firm may be selected. If more than one contract is awarded as a result of this announcement for the same or similar work, selection for task order awards will be made as follows: 1) All awardees will be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order award in excess of $2,500. 2) In making selection of the awardee to receive a specific task order, the Contracting Officer will consider past performance, quality of deliverables, timeliness of deliverables, cost control, the firm s strengths and previous experience in relation to the work requirements and geographic location described in the scope of work for each task order. Details of the selection process will be included in the resultant contracts, Section 00800, SAACONS 52.0216-4821, Task Order Selection Criteria and Procedures (Oct 1995). Firm-fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts will be negotiated and the first is anticipated to be awarded in July 1996. Each contract will be for a one year period not-to-exceed $750,000 for the basic year and a one year option not-to-exceed $750,000. The option may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Task Orders will be limited to a maximum of $150,000 each. This announcement is open to all firms regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged businesses. If a large business is selected, it must comply with FAR 52-219.9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The following subcontracting goals are the minimal acceptable goals to be included in the subcontracting plan. Of the subcontracted work, 52.5% to small business, 8.8% to small disadvantaged business (subset of small business), and 3.0% to woman-owned small businesses (subset of small business). The firms selected for these contracts will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firms submit a plan with lesser goals, it must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Task orders to be issued under these contracts may include preparation of U.S. Army and Air Force master plans, or other federal, state, city, municipality, and county agency master planning related documentation to include aerial photography, preparation of facility utilization studies and miscellaneous engineering studies involving facilities, infrastructure, utilities and supporting studies related to the comprehensive planning process. Services may consist of preparation of utility analyses/plans, development of project programming documents to include DD Forms 1391s with backup justifications, cost estimates, Project Development Brochures, Requirements Analysis Management Plans, environmental assessments and/or environmental impact statements related to the master planning process, installation design guides and Economic Analyses. Work may also consist of evaluation of requirements for hardware and software, training, needs analysis, management of AM/FM/CADD/GIS systems, coordination and sponsorship of related conferences and the integration of AM/FM/CADD/GIS functions with other engineering systems and analysis models. Work may include the digitization and/or scanning of maps, drawings, plans, photos and building plans with interior utilities. Services may be required to convert digital information to video tape media for presentation. Firms may be required to place employee(s) at installations or offices for varying lengths of time to provide on-site master planning services, training on systems management, updating and utilizations of AM/FM/CADD/GIS systems and interface of existing databases with other activities. The firms selected may be required to supply macros and user commands for various software packages, environments/languages in a documented format. Work may be performed in an AutoCadd and Intergraph or equal environment. Firms selected must have the capability to provide new aerial color photography and false color infrared photography, aerial surveys and photogrammetric products, including mapping and may be required to establish horizontal and vertical ground control using global positioning system or other techniques. A detailed list of the firm s equipment including make, model and date of service must be included in the SF 255. Firms desiring consideration will be expected to be accomplished in engineering and planning and have a sound knowledge of military and civilian master planning principles. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The firm and staff must be able to obtain or have a secret security clearance and so indicate on SF 255 or transmittal letter. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria a through d are primary. Criteria e through g are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in (1) Preparation of U.S. Army and Air Force and civilian master plans, environmental plans, various miscellaneous engineering studies involving facilities, infrastructure and/or operational activities on military installations; (2) preparation of utility analyses/plans, development of project programming documents to include DD Forms 1391s with backup justifications, cost estimates, Economic Analyses; (3) evaluation of requirements for hardware and software, training, needs analysis, management of AM/FM/CADD/GIS systems, coordination and sponsorship of related conferences and the updating, utilization and integration of AM/FM/CADD/GIS functions with other engineering systems, databases and analyses models; (4) ability to provide digitization and/or scanning of maps, drawings, plans, photos and building plans with interior utilities; (5) on-site master planning services, training on systems management and application; (6) required to supply macros and user commands of various software packages other systems environments/languages related to master planning and GIS; (7) verification of existing databases, database scrubs, database design and development and records conversion; and (8) experience in providing new aerial color photography and false color infrared photography, aerial surveys and photogrammetric products including mapping and may be required to establish horizontal and vertical ground control using global positioning system or other techniques; (9) must have ability to prepare paperless master plan utilizing the Internet World Wide Web (WWW) sites and access data sources from the WWW. b. Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. c. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: Project Manager, Planner, GIS Programmer, GIS Engineer, GIS Systems Administrator, GIS Systems Technician, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Architect, Interior Designer, Graphic Illustrator, Cost Estimator, CADD Operator, Topographic Survey Crew, Archeologists, Biologists and Ecologist/Environmental Specialist. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall relevant experience and longevity with the firm. d. Capacity to accomplish multiple simultaneous task orders at different locations. e. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. f. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Sacramento District s area of responsibility. g. Extent of participation of small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having the capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit ONE (1) completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and ONE (1) completed of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations/Support Section. In block 7 of the SF 255 provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members; and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.) In block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In block 10 of the SF 255, provide the quality management plan and organization chart for the proposed team. A task specific quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. No other notification will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. This is not a request for proposals. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 255 and SF 254 which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Notes 24 and 26.(0137)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0016 19960517\C-0001.SOL)