A&E Install Lightning Protection Systems Ph B; FTQW 18-0503

The contract involves providing architect-engineer services for the design and upgrade of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) across multiple facilities at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, with a focus on mission-critical buildings. The scope includes assessing existing systems, producing comprehensive design documents compliant with NFPA 780, UFC standards, and other applicable codes, while addressing the extreme Arctic environment's challenges. Deliverables are required at 65%, 95%, and 100% design stages, with strict review periods and final acceptance based on government inspections at Eielson AFB. The project emphasizes safety, environmental considerations, and operational continuity, with design efforts constrained within a 180-day schedule for full completion. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS 541330, requiring offerors to submit a qualification package via SF-330, including a cover letter with company details, CAGE and DUNS numbers, and a declaration of business size and socioeconomic status. The evaluation prioritizes professional qualifications, specialized experience—particularly in Arctic conditions—and local knowledge, with criteria weighted equally for technical competence and experience, and less importance given to past performance as a tie-breaker. Subcontractors and team members must be disclosed upfront, with written approval from the Contracting Officer required for substitutions. The process culminates in a qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act, with negotiations on price only after ranking the most qualified firms. Submission deadlines are set for December 4, 2025, via electronic email or secure upload, with detailed instructions emphasizing the exclusion of pricing in the initial proposal and the importance of compliance with all submission requirements.