Contracting Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contracts, Bldg 289, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

C -- MISCELLANEOUS MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (INDEFINITE QUANTITY) SOL N62477-98-D-3545 DUE 102698 POC Rhonda P. Mullendore, 301/743-4402 X 2194, Sheila K. Lundstrom, Contracting Officer, 301/743-4748 The work includes an indefinite quantity contract for mechanical electrical design and engineering services with multi-disciplinary support. Task orders/projects may include but not be limited to: preparation of studies, technical reports and conceptual designs, conducting engineering evaluations and preparation of construction contract drawings, specifications, engineering calculations and cost estimates, complete and ready for bidding. The A/E firm may also have to provide Post Construction Award Services such as as-built drawing preparation, review and approval of shop drawings, construction site visits and consultation during construction. Although none is now known, the possibility of hazardous materials, i.e. asbestos and lead paint may exist at the project sites. If hazardous materials are encountered, the A/E Contractor may be required to conduct testing and sampling, as well as provide design and removal procedures in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, electrical distribution, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for industrial areas, ventilation for explosive areas, explosion proof equipment design and installation, equipment controls, fire detection and protection systems for hazardous areas and lightning protection systems. The preparation of comprehensive storm water management plan or waivers for the state of Maryland may also be required under this contract. The duration of this contract will be for a period of one year. The Government reserves the right to exercise for one additional year for additional services based on funding availability and satisfactory performance by the contractor during the intial contract period. Individual fees for any one project will not exceed $100,000.00. The total fees per year shall not exceed $500,000.00. Selection evaluation criteria, in relative order of importance, include: (1) Specialized experience and professional qualifications of the firm (and its subcontractors) in the following areas: a. Design of mechanical and electrical syystems for industrial and explosion-proof facilities with specific application using the NAVSEA OP-5 manual, NAVOSH standards and Maryland air emissions regulations. b. Design of process equipment systems and experience with design for installation of government furnished equipment; c. Design of primary and secondary lightning protection systems with specific applicatons using MIL-HDBK 1004/6. d. Design and retrofit of fire protection systems, including deluge and high speed deluge systems. (2) Demonstrate the capabilities in the following areas: a. Ability to sustain the loss of key personnel while completing the work within the required time limits. b. Coordinating and preparing all required permits for the State of Maryland especially storm water management waiver requests. (3) Location -- Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits, climate, construction materials and practices of the area (provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. (4). Provide information regarding the firm's past performance in providing an internal quality control program to assure technically accurate plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates. Indicate the effectiveness of this program in providing the following specific data; a. track record for providing project submissions within established design-to-amounts; b. track record for providing project submissions within established performance schedules. Please provide a reference for each project listed, including their phone number. (5) provide information regarding the firms current status: a. Present firm's workload in respect to the project team availability, including subcontractor's. (6) Preference will be given to firms with the capability of using CAD, SPECSINTACT and the Cost Estimating Systems. Firms are required to prepare cost estimates utilizing a computerized format and the specification in the SPECSINTACT system format. Firms shall be responsible for accomplishing designs and preparing drawings utilizing AUTO CAD versions 13 or 14. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion or reformatting on the target system. The current target system is MS/DOS/WINDOWS operating system. Scanned drawings shall be delivered in native Intergraph format. Architect-Engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement wil be considered and firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office can be considered. Site visits will not be arranged during the advertisement period. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Small Business size standard SIC code is "8711", $2.5 million averages over a three year period. Interested firms are requested to include telefax numbers, the Contractor Establishment Code (CEC), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) on the SF 255 and SF 254 in Blocks3a and 1, respectively. In Block 10, site why your firm is specifically qualified based on the selection evaluation criteria. Also, use Block 10, to provide additional information desired by your firm. Only the SF 254 and 255 will be reviewed. Experiences identified in Block 8 should not be more than 5 years old. The A/E firm's primary person proposed to be the direct contact with the Indian Head Division NAVSURFWARCEN throughout the contract work should be identified as the "Project Manager". Information in the cover letter and any other attachments will not be included in the official selection process. Fax copies of the SF 254 and 255 will not be accepted. This is not a request for proposal. No other general notification to firms under consideration will be made and no further action is required. Contracting Officer, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 09C2SL, Building 289, 101 Strauss Avenue, Indian Head, Maryland 20640-5035 Posted 09/23/98 (W-SN253368). (0266)

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