Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean, PSC 810, P.O. Box 51, FPO, AE 09619-0051

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR UPDATING FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS AND PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND DESIGNS AT VARIOUS NAVY INSTALLATIONS IN EUROPE SOL N33191-98-R-1308 DUE 030298 POC Ms. Salia J. Price, Contracting Officer, 39-81-509-7550 (Naples, Italy) The Navy, as DOD's Environmental Executive Agent, requires Architect-Engineer services to update the Final Governing Standards (FGS)for Italy, Spain and Greece. Additionally, other services may be requested under this contract, including environmental studies for DOD installations in Europe, primarily in Italy, Spain and Greece. The primary task of updating the FGS will require a review of host nation environmental laws and regulations and a determination of their applicability to U.S. DOD components. A thorough evaluation of legal and technical issues involving air emissions, drinking water, wastewater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, medical waste, petroleum, oil, and lubricants, noise, pesticides, historic and cultural resources, polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, radon, environmental impacts, spill prevention and response planning, and underground storage tanks is required. An analysis of applicability and comparison with pre-established U.S. based DOD standards will be completed. The contractor may be required to give presentations/briefings/training to European staff and installation personnel on the content of the FGS, and coordinate with them when developing solutions to issues affecting base operations and compliance. Services associated with the study component may include: field sampling, well drilling and testing, pilot/bench treatment studies, sediment studies, formulation of training programs, Underground Storage Tank (UST) testing and laboratory analysis of harzardous substances. Written and verbal communication skills in the English language are mandatory; ability to communicate in the host language is desirable. The duration of the basic contract will be for one year with a one year option to extend the term (ordering period) of the contract. The total amount of the contract will not exceed $750,000 over each base and option year of the contract. The total fees will not exceed $1,500,000 for the life of the contract. The AE firm must demonstrate it's, and each key consultant's, qualifications with respect to the following evaluation factors for all services. Firms responding to this announcement will be evaluated on the above requirements based on the following criteria listed in relative order of importance: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services; (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Location in the general geographical area of this project and knowledge of the locality of this project. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price indefinite quantity type contract. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit a completed Standard Form 254s (unless already on file) and 255s "U.S. Government Architect-Engineer related Services for Specific Project," to EFA MED, ATTN: CODE N23, Palazzo Cristallo Mirabella, Viale Delle Acacie, SS Domitiana, Pinetamare, 81030 Castelvolturno (CE) Italia. (EFA MED, PSC 810 BOX 51, FPO AE 09619-0051). You may fax this submittal to EFA MED (FAX 39-81-509-4232), but the U.S. Government does not guarantee receipt even though the sender's fax machine indicates that the fax was transmitted. Likewise, faxing the submittal cannot guarantee the quality of the document and the Government's ability to read the faxed copy. One copy of the SF 255 is to be received in this office by 2 March 1998. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. In Block #10 of the SF255, 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 and engineering; i.e. State registration number. 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; cover letter and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in the SF 255 Block 8. If a current SF 254 is not already on file with this office, it must be submitted with the SF 255. The SF 255 must clearly indicate the office location where the work on the contract will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. This is not a request for proposal. Inquiries concerning this solicitation should mention the solicitation number and be directed to Ms. Salia Price, Contract Specialist. at telephone (39-81) 509-7550.***** (0008)

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