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

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWESTERN ASIA SOL N62470-98-R-3208 DUE 081298 POC >Bayla L. Mack, 757-322-8271 -- Tracy B. Garrett, Contract Specialist, 757-322-8289 E-MAIL: mackbl@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil, Architect-Engineer. Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of cost certifications, DD Form 1391 Plus and Parametric Cost Estimate (PCE) documentation (a DD Form 1391 Plus is preparation of basic project documentation including the DD Form 1391; a PCE is enhancement of basic documentation, and includes economic analyses of alternatives and estimated utilities impacts), 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 construction. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate final plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, and all post construction award services for all projects. Projects will be in the primary area of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily, Italy; however, Contract Task Orders may be placed at any Activity in Europe, North Africa and Southwestern Asia. The type of design projects expected to be performed under this contract include, but are not limited to: Administration Buildings, Religious Facilities, Community Buildings, Dining Facilities, Recreational Facilities, Security Buildings Child Development Centers, Bachelor Quarters, Navy Lodges, Airfield Facilities, Base Housing, Water Treatment Facilities and associated work, and Utility System upgrades. The A&E must be able to demonstrate its (and consultants) qualifications (with respect to the published evaluation factors) to perform: (a) Building additions and construction of new facilities; (b) General building renovation work, i.e., repair/replacement of roofs, windows, doors, ceilings, floors, restrooms, and exterior and interior building finishes; and (c) Conduct Life Safety Code Studies and interior space planning/design studies. Site work,landscaping and pavements supporting facility operation shall also be required. Project designs shall include all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, energy conservation systems, and all necessary utilities and amenities to support proposed project functions. 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 (5) are of equal importance; factors (6), (7), and (8) are of lesser importance 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 past experience with regard to design of similar types of facilities; (b) experience with multi-phased design and construction programs; (c) designing facilities using the metric system of measurement; (d) the firm's experience in providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation, construction inspection services, and Operating and Maintenance Manuals); (e) Knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area of the contract (in particular, Italy); (f) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) Organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for these projects), and personnel roles in organization, in particular, management's approach/plan to engage and utilize in-country consultants to assure that the design utilizes in country material and products, and is compatible with in-country standards and codes, and in-country construction practices; (b) active professional registration; (c) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; and (d) Continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; (3) Ability to perform work to schedules and capability to complete multiple, minimum of 4, taskings simultaneously (show current and projected workload with a plan and schedule on how you proposed to accomplish the work. Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the contract 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 of recommendations 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 personnel responsible; (6) Firm location (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract); (7) Volume of Work -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the 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 (8) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan -- Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small disadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Large Business Firms shall submit their subcontracting plan with the Standard Form 255. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the NAVFAC "SUCCESS" system in work breakdown structure (WBS), the specifications in the SPECSINTACT 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 toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and 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 contract responsibility. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes 4 one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $15,000,000; however, the yearly maximum may total up to $7,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the total contract will be $50,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is 15 October 1998. Section 114 of the General Provisions of the annual U. S. Military Appropriations Bill requires that this contract can only be awarded to a U. S. firm or a U. S. firm in a joint venture with a host country firm. -- Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited 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 upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practicethe professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for 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 narrative discussion 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 with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 12 August 1998 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 this advertisement 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 on the 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 8712 ($2,500,000). -- This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24. Posted 07/09/98. (0190)

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