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

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MCON PROJECT P-453, JET ENGINE TEST CELL MODERNIZATION, NAVAL AIR STATION, OCEANA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA SOL N62470-96-R-8042 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 757-322-8271/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 757-322-8270 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, 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 services during project construction. The anticipated design start date isDecember 1996 with completion of the design by February 1998; PCAS starts in June 1998 with completion in June 2001; preparation of OMSI if required may begin in August 1998 and be completed by October 2001. The project includes demolition of theexisting 74 SM high temperature exhaust silencing system and construction of a new 317 SM air cooled augmenter. The project renovates 190 SMs of a permanent single-story jet engine test cell (Building 1100) which includes an acoustically treated enginetest enclosure, air intakes with silencers, and structurally isolated contiguous ancillary building to house the test operator's control room, fuel room, mechanical equipment room, fire pump room, storage room, toilet facilities, and related siteimprovements. 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 in terms of: (a) their recent experience with regard to the design of jet enginetest cell facilities and their renovation; and (b) their knowledge and experience with local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of Southeastern Virginia; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type ofwork 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) capability to 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 (managementplan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Ability to perform the work to schedules noted above - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design 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 the key person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters ofrecommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications - list key personnelresponsible; (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 ofqualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract) - Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract; (8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded tothe 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 DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business,Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women Owned Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business, small disadvantaged business, and women owned business, historically blackcollege and university, 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 theSPECSINTACT system 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 lead paint. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testingand 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. Estimated construction cost is between: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. Estimated start date is December 1996.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement areinvited 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 uponsynopsized 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 the following informationfor 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 narrativediscussion 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 withthis office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 6 September 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 thisadvertisement 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 the individuals anticipated to work onthe 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 contract number. See Note 24.(0213)

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