NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR THE STUDY AND DESIGN OF A PROPULSION RESEARCH LABORATORY SOL AE-2-00 DUE 033100 POC Sandra S. Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-6698, Fax (256) 544-9162, Email sandra.johnson@msfc.nasa.gov -- Timothy P. Crabb, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0365, Fax (256) 544-9162, Email tim.crabb@msfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=62#AE-2-00. E-MAIL: Sandra S. Johnson, sandra.johnson@msfc.nasa.gov. The A/E services to be provided under this procurement consist of field investigation, studies, final designs, specifications, and related engineering services for a Propulsion Research Laboratory at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This synopsis is to solicit firms interested in performing a study, design, and cost estimate for this facility. This project will require expertise in the following disciplines: site planning and preparation, environmental hazard considerations, building architecture, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, compressed and high pressure air systems, cryogenics, vacuum pumping systems, electrical power distribution, electronic direct digital control systems, instrumentation and control, energy conversation and energy management, fire alarm systems, and oxygen and gaseous alarm systems, as applicable to research laboratories, clean rooms, and office buildings. The A/E firm shall have expertise in the specification and procurement of special test equipment (STE) for research facilities. The A/E firm shall show evidence of extensive experience in these disciplines and shall specifically show evidence of expertise in experience profile codes 009, 036, 043, 058, 072, 079, 080, and 100. SIC Code 8711 and $20M applies. The estimated range of construction cost for this project is $15,000,000-$30,000,000. The project is being synopsized in anticipation of selecting an A/E firm. Contract award for these projects will be contingent upon project approval. The A/E firm will: 1. Perform field investigations, including project criteria studies; 2. Prepare construction bid packages consisting of calculations, design drawings, and specifications; 3. Develop construction cost estimates to be used as the Government estimates for construction; 4. Provide shop drawing review services necessary to accomplish the project designs and construction, and; 5. Provide designs on an Intergraph or compatible CAD system. 6. Provide specifications for and procurement of special research testequipment. The following criteria will be used in the preliminary screening of the A/E firms responding to this announcement for the subject projects. In order for the responding A/E firms to be considered, they must: 1. Respond to this announcement for this solicitation; 2. Provide the latest versions of Standard Form 254 and Standard Form 255; 3. Have in-house expertise in the disciplines of architectural, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and electronics, instrumentation and controls, specification preparation, and cost estimating. 4. Have registered professionals in the disciplines of architectural, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, and instrumentation and controls; 5. Have at least 10 years specialized experience and demonstrated capability in projects of this magnitude; 6. Have CAD capability completely compatible with NASA Intergraph system; 7. Have expertise in the design, construction, and operation of laboratories used for technologies related to the fields of solar propulsion, beamed energy propulsion, plasma propulsion, anti-matter propulsion, fusion propulsion, and fission propulsion. 8. Show consultants to be used in the development of propulsion laboratory facilities and procurement of special test equipment, where such personnel are not in-house; 9. Have the following number of in-house disciplines: Architects -- 2 or more; Electrical Engineers -- 5 or more; Mechanical Engineers -- 10 or more; Structural Engineers -- 5 or more; Civil Engineers -- 5 or more; Environmental Engineers -- 2 or more; CAD Operators -- 5 or more; Cost Engineering -- 2 or more; Specification Writers -- 2 or more; and 10. Be located in the Continental United States. The services required are primarly engineering, and this procurement is not set-aside for Small Business. Additional factors for selection will include firms that have expertise and experience in research facilities, with an emphasis on expertise and experience in the design and construction of aerospace research facilities and propulsion testing laboratories. In addition, specific knowledge, expertise, and experience in the above mentioned propulsion technologies, and associated facilities design, shall be factored into the selection process. A/E firms that meet requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed Standard Form 255, Architect Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project and appropriate data as described in Numbered Note 24 to the attention of Sandra Johnson at the address shown no later than 30 days from the date of this publication. Evaluation criteria and all other provisions of Numbered Note 24 shall apply to this notice except that (a) in the sentence beginning "Selection of firms for negotiations," the fourth additional consideration is changed to read "(4) past experience, if any, of the firm with respect to performance with NASA, other Government Agencies, and private industry;" and (b) in the last sentence, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" is substituted for "Department of Defense." This notice is intended to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a Standard Form 255. All firms that respond must submit their Standard 255 based on information contained in this notice and should not contact MSFC officials by letter or telephone to request additional information. Additional information will not be furnished at this time. Firms responding to this synopsis should include the Identification Number AE-2-00 in their submitted Standard Form 255 and accompanying letter of transmittal. The address for all overnight packages is: NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Attn: PS31K/Sandra Johnson,Morris Road, Building 4250, Room 36, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812 (located near Huntsville, AL.) THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. SEE Note 24. Posted 03/01/00 (D-SN430135). (0061)

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