Plum Island, Waste Water Thermal Decontamination System

Sources Sought Synopsis A-E Services for the Design of Plum Island Waste Water Thermal Decontamination System at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center HSFLBP-12-R-00001 Classification Code: C - Architect and Engineering Services Contracting Office Address: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Bio-containment Procurement Branch, Procurement Division, Bldg 378C, Brunswick, GA 31524-0001 This notice is issued as a Sources Sought Notice only, as it is anticipated that there will be a new acquisition requirement for award of an A-E contract for services for the design of the waste water thermal decontamination system at the Plum Island, NY, Animal Disease Center (PIADC). This is a unique national asset for Agro-defense and the only facility in the United States permitted to handle live FMD virus. The contract will contain options for additional services to include Construction Administration and Commissioning Services. It is necessary to obtain the expertise for these services from a highly qualified Architect-Engineering firm with demonstrated expertise in the design of Bio-Safety Level 2/3/3Ag laboratories, animal vivariums, necropsies, or similar facilities. The proposed improvements and enhancements to the PIADC facility will assure the continuation of existing research as well as satisfy increased mission responsibilities for Agro-defense. The proposed improvements and enhancements are as follows: - Design services are required for the replacement of the current thermal decontamination system at Plum Island Animal Disease Center - Design of the system requires design experience with bio-containment in bio-safety level 3Ag facilities and thermal decontamination of sewage effluent generated within the facility. - Design will include changeover from the existing system and all tie-ins to the existing facility. - The new system will be a combination of renovation and new construction. The Estimated Cost of Construction is approximately $30 million. Selection of the A-E will be conducted in accordance with the Brooks Act, and as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 36.6. Firms will be evaluated in terms of their relevant experience, including relevant experience of staff members, specifically on design work required by this procurement. The combined synopsis/solicitation announcement for this requirement is anticipated to be posted on or about May 29, 2012, with A-E submittals due on or about July 10, 2012. The Government intends to use the results of this Sources-Sought Announcement to determine acquisition strategy for this acquisition, utilizing NAICS Code 541310, Size Standard $4.5M. Interested A-E firms should submit letter of interest as early as possible, but not later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time, April 24, 2012, to indicate interest in this acquisition by letter (no more than 2 typewritten pages) with a brief summary of experience in relevant contracts. Letters should be sent to the attention of Mrs. Melissa K Koehn, Contracting Officer, to the address noted above, preferably as an e-mail attachment, with copy to Mr. Larry Pilcher at the e-mail address below. Ensure your letter includes your business size. More detailed present/past performance information will be required with A-E submittals. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Points of Contact: Missee Koehn, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000, E-mail contact@example.gov Danny Hager, Chief, Bio-containment Contracting Branch, Procurement Division, 912- 267-3290, E-mail contact@example.gov Larry Pilcher, Procurement Technician, 912- 267-2687, E-mail: contact@example.gov