C -- SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE INDEFINITE DELIVERY SOLICITATION FOR NAVY AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE CENTERS WITHIN THE SOUTHERN DIVISION AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Notice Date

March 19, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Drive, P. O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010

ZIP Code

29419-9010

Solicitation Number

N62467-01-R-0327

Response Due

April 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Frances J. Mitchell 843/820-5749

Description

This is a small business set-aside solicitation. As a small business set-aside, the prime must demonstrate through his SF 255/254 that he can perform at least 50% of the contract with his own forces. One firm will be selected for this solicitation. This work is for work ordered by the Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Charleston, SC, in the following states: NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TN, AR, TX, OK, KY, IL, MI, KS, CO, WY, NE, SD, ND, IA, MN, WI, IN, OH, MO, and the Bahamas Islands. The work includes A-E services for all projects and services located at Naval, Marine Corps and Air Reserve Centers within the Southern Division area of responsibility (AOR). At the discretion of the government, additional requirements at other bases within the Southern Division AOR may be included in this contract, as determined by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis. Work includes project planning and development, preparation of plans in Autocad Release 2000 or higher, specifications using SPECSINTACT System, and cost estimates using a government provided Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) system format using the "SUCCESS" program for all types of new and existing facilities. The following services may be required: engineering services, design services, technical specification preparation for design-build packages, preparation of planning documentation, topographic surveys and geotechnical engineering reports, collateral equipment lists, preliminary hazard analysis, obtaining permits and regulatory approvals, contractor submittal review, construction field inspection and consultation, comprehensive interior design, Title II Inspection, Operations & Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), and as-built drawing preparation. Some projects will require design in the metric system. Firms must be able to accept project-related work that requires comprehensive asbestos/lead paint surveys and provide a design that will support the removal, demolition and disposal of these and other hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This contract may use agreed-to fee schedules and may include additional ordering agents. Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds. The anticipated total value of this contract is $2,500,000. A minimum guarantee of $10,000.00 is payable for the base year paid only once for the life of the contract. The contract period is one year with four one-year options for the complete services described above. The following criteria (listed in descending order of importance) will be used for selection. 1.PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Technical competence by discipline (education, registration and experience) of individual design team members which must include, in addition to the more traditional disciplines, an engineer registered in the discipline of fire protection engineering with 5 years of full- time experience, a registered communications distribution designer (this is a new professional registration), an engineer or architect with a minimum of 10 years roofing and waterproofing design experience, a registered landscape architect, and an interior designer registered by either the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) or National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB). 2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Recent experience (within the past 5 years) of design team members individually AND collectively as a total team (A-E, Client, Outside agencies) in (a) Performing facility planning studies; (b) Designing Reserve Centers, training facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities, administrative, industrial, and community facilities, barracks, utility and site improvements, (c) Designing projects to Navy, Air Force or other DOD agencies criteria; (d) Designs using AUTOCAD, SPECSINTACT, and NAVFAC cost estimating; (e) On-site functional analysis, space programming and budgetary cost engineering; and (f) Evidence of experience of both the firm and key personnel in comprehensive interior design and knowledge of the federal acquisition process. 3. PERFORMANCE: Past performance ratings by Government agencies and private industry with respect to work quality, performance, compliance with schedules and cost control. 4. CAPACITY: (a) Capacity of firm and project teams to accomplish multiple, large and small projects simultaneously; and (b) Ability to sustain the loss of key personnel while accomplishing work within required time limits. 5. LOCATION: (a) Knowledge of local site conditions and applicable regulatory requirements; and (b) Ability of the firm to ensure timely response to requests for on-site support. 6. VOLUME OF DOD WORK: Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD within the past twelve months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A-E firms including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD A-E contracts. SELECTION INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS: Prior to the selection interview, A-E firms slated must submit their Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP). This shall include an explanation of their management approach and commitment to accomplishing numerous small projects (<$1M) as well as large projects (>$1M), their commitment to a quality philosophy, specific quality control process, a portfolio of design studies (both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities), a listing of present business commitments with their required completion schedules, financial and credit references (include name and telephone numbers of officers at their financial institutions), and performance references other than Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (include 3 or more with names and telephone numbers of the contract administrators). For consideration, provide one original SF 255 and SF 254 for the prime and one SF 254 for each consultant proposed. The SF 255 with attachments shall be limited to 25 pages (8.5x11 one sided), with print size not smaller than 12-pitch font. The submittal package must be received in this office not later than 4:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME on MONDAY, 23 APRIL 2001. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. If additional firms are needed for consideration, SF 254s already on file will be used. Offeror's must also be registered in the Contractor's Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. The website for CCR is http.//www.ccr2000.com. Include telefax numbers in Block 3a and the DUNS number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 3. The DUNS, CAGE and TIN are discussed in the DOD FAR Supplement, Part 204 Subpart 204.72. NAICS (formerly SIC) is 54133 and Size Standard is $4M. For each contract, label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with "A-E Services, 01-R-0327". This is not a request for proposal. Site visits will not be arranged during advertisement period. Address all responses to ATTN: Code 0213FM.*****

Record

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