R -- ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES

Notice Date

November 29, 2000

Contracting Office

Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts (CON), 330 C Street, SW, Room 2500, Washington, DC 20237

ZIP Code

20237

Solicitation Number

BBGCON36015169

Response Due

December 15, 2000

Point of Contact

Edward S. Pritchard 202 205-8411

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contracting officer via (epritcha@IBB.GOV)

Description

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (BBG), subject to availability of funding, has a requirement for engineering services at its offices in Washington, DC. Some travel to domestic and foreign BBG/IBB locations may be required. The disciplines required are mechanical, electrical, structure, civil environmental, limited architectural and related services. The work will include, but will not necessarily be limited to the following: investigate problems, perform inspections, perform engineering analyses, perform site assessments, compare alternatives, recommend solutions, prepare reports, prepare economic analysis, prepare statements of work (SOW) for construction, prepare construction drawings, cost estimates, schedules, technical specifications and perform construction support services (e.g., inspection, as-built drawings, etc.), modify AutoCAD drawings, perform product research and provide peer design review. Individual task orders may typically range from $500 to $5,000. This proposed requirement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. All responsible small business sources may submit Standard Forms 254 and 255 for consideration. Selection criteria, as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 36.602-1, shall be as follows: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required engineering services. Please provide a list of references including names, title, organization, telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail address; 2. Specialized technical experience in multiple small task order contracts of varying duration, complexity and involving various disciplines; 3. Capacity to accomplish work in the required time-frame with emphasis on rapid response time for a multitude of small tasks and the firm's surge capability to meet multiple needs when required. Ability to respond to work demands in a short "turn around period"; 4. Past Performance on U.S. and private sector contracts in areas of design, engineering analyses, site assessments, cost estimating and completion of tasks on time; 5. Knowledge/experience to accomplish multi-discipline engineering work for various overseas geographic sites simultaneously; and 6. Organization and office management approach is evidenced by the successful firm's approach to the specified work. 7. Experience utilizing AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Word. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with fully loaded categories is anticipated. The contract term will include a one year base period with four yearly options. Each task order being individually negotiated on a Firm, Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The estimated total dollar amount for all task orders within any contract year is not expected to be less than $5,000 nor greater than $200,000. Multiple contracts may be awarded. Please note that none of the above stated examples of probable work tasks represent the Government's firm requirements. All responses to this announcement must be in writing. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. This notice is not a RFP. See Numbered Notes 1, 24 and 25.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001201/RSOL001.HTM (W-334 SN5076R5)