Commander, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracts Department, 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3134 (Code ACQ0231)

C -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PACIFIC AREA SOL N62742-99-R-1807 POC Nanette Castro, Contract Specialist, (808) 474-5707 Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (PACNAVFACENGCOM), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii plans to acquire a firm-fixed price contract for Architect and Engineering services to prepare various environmental impact documents, cultural resources management plans, natural resources management plans, environmental studies of various types normally used by U.S. Navy and technical services related to such documents as may be requested for projects and activities at various locations in the Pacific Area. The contract shall not exceed twelve months or $1,250,000 total fee, whichever comes first. The Government reserves the option to extend the contract for an additional three (3) years for a total of four (4) years, with a maximum fee of $1,250,000 per year. The SIC for this procurement is 8712, Architectural Services -- average annual income for the past three years is $2.5 million. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR THIS PROJECT BY EXPLORING POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS. Small business firms who are interested must submit their qualification statement to the Commander, PACNAVFACENGCOM, Acquisition Department, Pacific Environmental Contracts Division (ACQ231), 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-3134 by 2:00 p.m. HST, on May 27, 1999. If hand carrying Qualification Statement, please deliver to Pacific Environmental Contracts Division, Clean I Contracts Branch (ACQ0231), Building 223, South Avenue, Pearl Harbor, HI. Qualification Statements received after this date will not be considered. Primary tasks anticipated are the preparation, updating and review of environmental impact documents. The term environmental impact document, includes but is not limited to, such documents as: (1) Record of Categorical Exclusions (RCE), Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality that implement NEPA procedures, 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500-1508; (2) Documents required for consistency determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); (3) Documents for consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations (PL 101-601) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; (4) Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMP) as required by the Sikes Act Improvement Amendments of 1997 and associated NEPA documentation in accordance with Memorandum from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installation and Environment) of 12 Aug 98, (5) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), (6) Notice of Intent, (7) Record of Decision (ROD) and general planning document or the requirements of such other governmental agencies for which PACNAVFACENGCOM may be tasked to provide. Secondary tasks may include: (a) any preparatory work, presentation, briefing, consultations, study or report which may be required prior to the initiation of any environmental impact document; (b) supporting studies for RCEs, EAs, and EISs such as flora and fauna studies, land management plans/studies, cultural (historic and archaeological) studies and consultations, historic preservation studies/plans, noise studies, air and water surveys, traffic surveys, electromagnetic and radio frequency interference studies, hazardous waste impact studies, socio-economic impact studies, and studies on other components of the environment which may be affected by the proposed action; (c) general planning studies; and (d) assorted environmental planning guides/brochures. Other technical services may include preliminary site assessment studies (including topographic, geotechnical, hazardous materials, and infrastructure) associated with the proposed action, civil engineering services, and feasibility assessments. Other technical services may also include word processing, graphics, reproduction, manuscript editing, preparation of presentation and briefing materials (in electronic format and hard copies), coordination with government agencies, and other services related to environmental impact documents under preparation by the A-E or by PACNAVFACENGCOM. The contract scope may require evaluation of and definition of asbestos materials, toxic waste disposition and/or pollution control works. If asbestos or hazardous materials exist, the A-E contractor may be required to identify, evaluate and recommend alternative methods for disposal in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Interested parties are requested to submit their Qualification statement with the following information: (1) name and address of firm; (2) size of business, size status, e.g. small, small disadvantaged, or 8(a), number of years in the business; (3) average annual revenue for the past three years, number of employees, type and quantity of in-house expertise; (4) professional qualifications of the firm and staff proposed for preparing environmental impact documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality that implement NEPA procedures, 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500-1508 for U.S. Department of Defense, in particular the U.S. Navy, in the Pacific area; (5) list of applicable projects for the last three years, indicating contract number, project description, contracting officer/owner's point of contact and telephone number; (6) specialized recent experience and technical competence of firm and particular staff members in the preparation of environmental impact documents to including technical engineering studies and environmental engineering considerations. Specialized experience shall include, but not limited to, knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, biological resources, cultural resources, traffic, noise, electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, air quality, and water quality; (7) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. Indicate the firm's present workload. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. A forthcoming synopsis will indicate whether the project is restricted or unrestricted procurement on or about June 3, 1999. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Posted 05/13/99 (W-SN331455). (0133)

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