U.S. Army Engineer District Detroit, 477 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48226

T -- HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES POC Marilyn Hill, (313) 226-6431. Hydrographic surveying and mapping services, procured in accordance with PL 92-582 (Brooks A-E Act) and FAR Part 36, are required for various projects within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division boundaries or as directed. One indefinite delivery contract will be negotiated and awarded with a base period not to exceed one year and two option periods not to exceed one year each. The amount of work in each contract period will not exceed approximately $600,000.00. An option period may be exercised when the contract amount for the base period or preceding option period has been exhausted or nearly exhausted. Individual, fixed-price delivery orders will not exceed $600,000.00 and the annual ceiling for the base year and the option years of the contract is $600,000.00 each. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for ~ this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Detroit District are that a minimum of 55% of a contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB), to include 8.5% with small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), and 3% with women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The detailed subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. The wages and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22.10) performing under this contract must be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Hydrographic surveying and mapping services for condition of navigation projects, dredging projects, and shoreline erosion studies. Perform multi-beam sounding surveys. Work will require Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and conventional survey techniques. Perform volume computations of materials. Establish vertical and horizontal control at project sites. Perform topographic surveys of shoreline areas or marine structures and merge with hydrographic data. Map the results of surveys and provide hard copy E-size drawings and Intergraph design file (.dgn), version 4.0 or later format. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general A/E selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria a-e are primary. Criteria f-h are secondary and will only be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. (a) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in: 1. Hydrographic surveying and mapping expertise related to condition surveys and dredging projects. 2. Performing volume computations using hydrographic survey data. 3. Performing multi-beam sounding surveys. 4. Merging topographic and hydrographic survey data. 5. Establishing vertical and horizontal control at project sites in support of hydrographic surveys. 6. Own or lease an automated hydrographic survey vessel of 18-30 foot length capable of being trailered to and operating in waterways of the Great Lakes. 7. Own or lease DGPS equipment capable of positioning the survey vessel within Class I horizontal accuracy as described in EM 1110-2-1003, "Hydrographic Surveying" manual. 8. Ability to deliver CADD drawings in Intergraph design file (.dgn), version 4.0 or later format. (b) Professional Qualifications: Personnel shall be qualified in the following disciplines: hydrographic surveyors, survey party chiefs, engineering technicians, and senior CADD personnel. The evaluation will consider education, training, certification, registration, and experience. (c) Past performance: On DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. (d) Capacity: The capacity of the firm to perform approximately $600,000.00 in work of the required type in a one-year period. The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in the key disciplines listed in para. (b) Professional Qualifications above. (e) Knowledge ofvertical and horizontal control datums utilized in the Great Lakes region. (f) Extent of participation: Small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. (g) Geographic proximity: Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Detroit District. (h) Volume of DoD Contract Awards: Awards in the last twelve months as described in Note 24 and specified in block 10 of the SF 255. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of SF 255 (11/92 edition), and two copies of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for the prime firm and all subcontractors, to the above address not later than the close of business on the 30th day after 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. Include the firm's ACASS number in SF 255, Block 3b. For ACASS information, call (503) 326-3459. In SF 255, Block 10, describe owned or leased equipment that will be used to perform this contract, as well as all related capabilities to meet the project requirements as outlined above. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. This procurement is UNRESTRICTED. (0364)

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