Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF REPAIRS/RENOVATION OF THE CADET CHAPEL SPIRES SOL F05611-99-R9011 DUE 093099 POC John Peters, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-2735, Fax (719) 333-4747, Email john.peters@usafa.af.mil -- Isabel Staples, Chief of Construction, Phone (719)333-2735, Fax (719)333-4747, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05611-99-R90 11&LocID=479. E-MAIL: John Peters, john.peters@usafa.af.mil. A-E Open End Title I, Title II and other Architect-Engineer Services at the United States Air Force Academy CO, for study and design of repairs to the Spires of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. Services required may include field investigations, recommendations, studies, reports, analysis, cost estimates, specifications, product research, record documents research, preparation of construction drawings, and presentations to coordinating agencies. Construction management services, as-built services, and peer review services may be required. One architectural firm will be selected for project number 99-1300. Architect-Engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit the following; (A) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related services questionnaire; (B) Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer related services for specific projects. A cover letter shall be included along with the Standard Form 254 and 255, which specifically addresses each of the belowlisted criteria in sequence. Criteria forming the basis for selection by the Selection Boards will include: (1) Specialized Experience; expertise (architectural and structural) of the firm in design of unique architectural structures using steel frame, aluminum cladding, and stained glass construction of the type used for the Cadet Chapel, (2) Professional qualifications of experienced key personnel and consultants. Project managers of A-E firms must hold a professional degree and be a registered architect or professional engineer. License in the State of Colorado is preferred; (3) Capacity of the firm to complete design within the required time limits; (4) Past performance of contracts, both Government and Private, in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Volume of Work/Prior DOD Awards -specifically list all DOD contracts awards the firm for the previous twelve months to include fees; (6) Previous work at the United States Air Force Academy; (7) CADD capabilities; (8) Location in general geographical area of the Air Force Academy. The above criteria are listed by their relative order of importance. However, some criteria may be of equal value to each other. Appropriate data in response to this notice must be received by 3 P.M. MDT on 30 Sep 99. Responses must reference the solicitation number and be hand carried or mailed to: Operational Contracting Office, Bldg 8110, First Floor Lobby, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Failure to supply data in the cover letter for criteria 1 through 8 above may result in disqualification of the firm. Based on these criteria, the USAFA Selection Board will select three firms to interview for this requirement. After completion of interviews, a single firm will be selected to fulfill this requirement. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is contemplated. The term of the resulting contract will be for one (basic) year plus three option years to be exercised unilaterally at the discretion of the government. The firm selected is guaranteed a minimum of $5,000.00 in fees for A-E Services. Delivery orders will be issued as requirements are identified and funding becomes available. No single delivery order may exceed $199.000.00 in fees. The total of all awards under this contract shall not exceed $500,000. The first delivery order under this contract will be for the design of repairs, renovation, or repair by replacement of the structures and components that comprise chapel roof spires 1, 2 and 3. Title II delivery orders may involve direct consultation with construction contractors. This requirement is being advertised unrestricted in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. SIC code 8712. The small business size standard for this requirement is average annual receipts of not more than $4 million over the last three years. This announcement is not a request for proposals. Posted 08/30/99 (D-SN374260). (0242)

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