Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting and Property Management, 955 L'Enfant Plaza S.W., P-114, Washington, D.C. 20024

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY A/E CONTRACT FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY, HAWAII. SOL F9836SOL0041 POC POC -- Mark Jesten (202) 287-3233 A/E planning, design and construction phase services for various architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical projects at the Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory Facilities, Hawaii. Required services include, but are not limited to, A/E studies, cost analyses, preparing construction contract documents for architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security systems, and hazardous material abatement projects. Work may include building repair or renovation, facility improvement projects, and a limited amount of new facility development. Project locations are on the island of Hawaii, at sea level and at the summit of Mauna Kea. Other services may include construction management and inspection, submittal review and preparing record drawings, concept studies, renderings, and interior space planning. Design and construction of all projects will utilize metric (systeme international) systems measurement. A base year contract with four (4) one (1) year options is anticipated. A maximum contract amount of $1 million is anticipated over the 5 year period of performance, and it is possible that there may be few or no orders issued in some option years. Firm evaluation and selection will be conducted in accordance with FAR 36.6 and be based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Specialized experience and technical competence of the lead firm and major sub-consultants working as a team to design new facilities and design for repair or renovation of facilities while maintaining operations, particularly administrative, scientific, and laboratory facilities; 2) Sensitivity to environmental concerns, and experience with section 106 archeological review process; 3) Past performance on contracts in terms of cost control, quality of work, responsiveness and compliance with performance schedules; 4) Firms located in the state of Hawaii (preference will be given to firms located in the state of Hawaii with knowledge of the locality of the project); and 5) CAD capability. The successful firm will be expected to sign a standard, unmodified Smithsonian A/E contract. Interested, qualified firms are invited to submit completed Standard Forms 254 and 255 and other appropriate data to Mr. Thomas P. Myers, PE, Office of Physical Plant, Smithsonian Institution, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 3230, Washington, DC 20024, no later than 3:00 pm on the 30th calendar day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays) after the publication of this notice. Failure to submit SF 254 and 255 forms will render the submission unacceptable. Fax submissions will NOT be accepted. The SIC code for this action is 8712. Preface submission with an attached original and a loose copy of a brief letter on company letterhead. The Smithsonian will dispose of submitted material 60 days after receipt unless a specific written request is made for its return. Returns will be at the expense of the firm submitting the information. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. (0149)

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