Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

C -- ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00173-99-R-LS07 POC Contact Contract Specialist, Lisa Fleming or Contracting Officer, Carol Parnell 202-767-3798 WEB: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. The Naval Research Laboratory anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for architectural and engineering services. It is anticipated that award will be made within four months from the date that this synopsis is published in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). The anticipated period of performance is twelve months from date of contract award with an option to extend for an additional twelve months, if exercised. The contractor shall provide multi-disciplined design work, with an emphasis on Mechanical/Electrical disciplines. Design skills should be shown for the following building types: office buildings, industrial warehouses, and general laboratory space. Typical project work may include the following: (a) renovation and replacement of HVAC systems, re-design of water systems (internal to buildings), installation and extension of sprinkler systems, installation of restrooms, as well as, installation and retrofitting of elevators in existing buildings; (b) modification of electrical systems and upgrade of existing building power distribution systems; (c) architectural and structural support services, which may include significant renovation of existing spaces or buildings; And finally, (d) studies relating to code research, space planning, cost analysis, structural analysis and architectural evaluation. Asbestos and lead are known to be present. The A&E firm shall identify and provide a design which will accommodate the disposal of these materials in the construction plans and specifications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to such hazardous materials. The first order to be placed under each contract will be for the design of a system to connect the buildings at Midway Research Center in Quantico, Virginia, to the Stafford County Sewer System. Firms responding to this announcement must do so in accordance with Note 24, with the exception of the following evaluation information. Firms must provide convincing evidence of meeting the evaluation criteria in accordance with DFARS 236.602-1. The evaluation criteria follow in descending order of importance. (1) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, with emphasis on Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines, as well as efforts related to Elevators. A/E Firms should indicate past experience by citing examples of the work required. The A/E will also be evaluated on demonstrated successes in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility designs. (2) Professional qualifications of the personnel and proposed subcontractors necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services. Examples of similar projects performed by the team and the duties performed by each team member should be provided as evidence. (3) Capacity of the firm to accomplish the work within the required/specified time limits (generally nine weeks for an average project plus Government review time). In demonstrating this capability, a firm must provide convincing proof that it has the capacity to support multiple projects simultaneously. (4) Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. (5) Location in the general geographic area of the project including subcontractors, if proposed. (6) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense. Those firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement, and wish to be considered, must respond no later than the 30th calendar day after the date of appearance of the announcement in the CBD. Should the due date fall on a weekend or holiday, the response will be due the first work day thereafter. The proposed contract listed here is to be awarded under full and open competition. This is not a request for proposal. Inquiries should be directed to Lisa Fleming, Contract Specialist, (202) 767-3739 or via e-mail -- fleming@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. Send copies of the SF-254's and SF-255's to Contracting Officer, ATTN: Code 3230.LS, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington DC 20375-5326; Telefax 202-767-5896 or 202-767-6197. SYNOPSIS LS07. Note 24 & 26 Posted 08/04/99 (W-SN362679). (0216)

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