Department Of The Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Commander, Atlantic Division, Contracts Office, Code 02231, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699

Y -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR DESIGN/BUILD PROJECTS FOR INDOOR SMALL ARMS RIFLE RANGES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS WORLDWIDE SOL N62470-98-R-8055 DUE 042498 POC Mr. M. S. Epperson, III, Contract Specialist, Code 02227, 757-322-8233 E-MAIL: Design/Build, eppersms@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil. The Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking to select a firm or partnership for Design/Build (D/B) upgrade projects on a variety of indoor small arms ranges at Military Installations Worldwide. It is the intent to have 2 multiple award indefinite quantity contracts. However, if only one offeror is determined qualified, the Government may enter into a sole source contract. Services are required for evaluation of ventilation systems at indoor small arms ranges, preparation of a technical proposal with costs to define corrective measures of any ventilation deficiencies, and implementation of corrective measures. Services required may include the design of new or the repair of existing indoor small arms range facilities to achieve: (a) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62 compliance with a maximum daily lead permissible exposure limit (PEL) 50 micrograms of lead per cubic meter; (b) NIOSH 76-130 design standard publication dated December 1995 entitled "Lead Exposure Design Considerations for Indoor Firing Ranges" for a uniform laminar air flow velocity of 75 feet per minute measured from floor to ceiling in an empty range; (c) EPA 40 CFR 50.12 exhaust emission levels of 1.5 micrograms of lead per cubic meter quarterly; (d) negative 0.04 inches (+ or -- 0.012) water gauge pressure differential with the surrounding buildings spaces. The selected D/B team shall complete plans, specifications and associated engineering services; prepare necessary permit applications required for each project, complete and ready for submission to the applicable State and Federal agencies for approval; and build, inspect and test the facilities for full compliance with applicable local codes. The preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) may be included for each project. Both design and construction contractor capabilities will be evaluated. The response to this announcement shall demonstrate a sound approach that illustrates a well-organized, cohesive team that satisfies the following evaluation factors -- Requested information shall be provided on a Standard Form 255 (SF 255): (a) Financial stability -- the D/B team shall provide financial statements verifying credit rating, insurance and bonding capabilities; (b) D/B team experience -- furnish evidence of D/B team past experience (within the last 3 years) with regard to the complete Turnkey Technical Evaluation/design/installation of indoor multiple lane firing range ventilation systems that are in compliance with National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), OSHA indoor air quality standards (1910), and EPA exhaust air emission regulations; (c) Evidence shall include experience in range layouts, automated target systems, bullet traps, ventilation systems, and digital and analog control systems; (d) hazardous material handling -- experience in lead testing, handling and disposal; (e) D/B functions may be provided by a firm with in-house capabilities or by an A&E and construction firm partnership. If the latter is the case, evidence of a past working D/B relationship must be provided; (f) Technical and professional staff qualifications -- define the roles and outline the experience of the D/B team's design and construction personnel, including professional qualifications, licensing and technical competence for proposed Design Manager, Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and other key personnel shall be provided, including identification of appropriate rifle range facility experience; (g) D/B team performance -- furnish evidence of satisfactory performance within the last three years with regard to the required services; (information furnished under (b), (c) and (d) should include description, location, customer contact (name, address, telephone number), year of completion and contract type, duration and cost, and performance awards/letters of recommendations received); and (h) Business approach -- outline the organization and management approach utilized in the formation of the D/B team. The D/B team organization must demonstrate a satisfactory business arrangement between the design and construction firms to include a copy of the business agreement documents describing the relationship of the D/B Team and acknowledgment that substitution of any approved team members will require Contracting Officer approval (does not apply if both designer and constructor are the same firm). The scope may require evaluation, definition and testing of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition, including subsequent preparation of plans and specifications and execution of removal and/or disposal. D/B Teams responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of any subsequent contract responsibility. The proposed contract includes 2 one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. D/B teams who meet the requirements described in this announcement shall submit a Standard Form (SF) 255, U. S. Government Architect/Engineer Qualification, as part of their submission package, and cite its proposed D/B team principal contact in Block 3a. If the D/B team is composed of design and construction firms which are separate entities, they must provide evidence that they are each permitted by law to practice their respective professions, i.e., State Registration number. Use Block 10 to provide any additional team information. Provide a point of contact and telephone number for the D/B team in SF 255, Block 8. D/B teams are invited to submit qualification packages by 4:00 p.m., 24 April 1998. The SIC for these procurements is 1542. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.***** (0077)

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