A&E PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FAC AND RENOVATION/REPAIR/EXPANSION/DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES

A&E PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES CONTRACT REQUIREMENT 1. This contract will be procured in accordance with the Brooks Architect-Engineer (A-E) Act as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. Architect-Engineer services are required for an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for various Professional Planning Services (PPS) to NOAA's Planning and Project Management Division - Western Region (PPMD-WR). We are seeking A&E firms specializing in programming and planning. 2. One Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be awarded in order that work will be performed throughout the entire United States and its territories including, but not limited to, the following geographical areas: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas Islands, Republic of Palau, Wake Island, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. 3. The contract has a cumulative value of $4,500,000.00. The minimum ordering limitation of the contract over its life is $10,000.00, with a $900,000.00 per year limit (this monetary figure is given as a soft estimate in order that the contractor can ascertain possible workload). The contract will be for one base year with four one-year option periods. Task orders will be awarded based on the A-E's current workload and its ability to accomplish the order in the required time, type of services required and previous experience, including customer satisfaction and performance, and quality of deliverables under the IDIQ. This project is 100% Small Business Set Aside. The firm shall be capable of responding to and working on multiple task orders concurrently. A small business firm under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541310 and the size standard is $4,500,000.00 average annual receipts over the last three years. The anticipated award is July 2010. The contract may be issued up to one year after selection approval. 4. PROJECT INFORMATION: The work required includes, but is not limited to, the following Professional Planning Services: Master Planning, Facility/Architectural Programming, Space Needs/Utilization Studies, Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Design (i.e., Concepts), Cost Estimating/Validation Studies, Exhibit Planning, Value Engineering Studies, and Peer Reviews. 5. A resultant solicitation and contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Professional Planning Services (PPS) as requested by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Projects may be at various DOC locations in the United States including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau, and Wake Island. 6. NOAA will request the PPS Contractor to provide professional planning services associated with the construction of new facilities as well as the renovation/repair/expansion and demolition of existing facilities at DOC sites. Additionally, NOAA may require the PPS Contractor to develop guidelines and design standards for future facility development. Typical PPS services include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Master Planning; B. Facility/Architectural Programming; C. Space Needs/Utilization Studies; D. Feasibility Studies; E. Preliminary Design (i.e., Concepts); F. Cost Estimating/Validation Studies; G. Exhibit Planning; H. Value Engineering Studies; and I. Peer Reviews TYPICAL FACILITIES 7. Typical facilities may include, but not limited to, the following: A. Office Buildings; B. Warehouses and Storage Buildings; C. Laboratories (e.g., electronic, chemistry, biological, etc.); D. Wharf and Pier Structures; and E. Communication Systems Installations. TYPICAL PROJECTS 8. Typical projects for which NOAA may request PPS Contractor effort include, but not limited to, the following: A. Master Planning for an existing facility; B. Architectural Programming for a new office/research building; C. Space Utilization Study to determine more efficient use of existing office space; D. Preliminary Design and Cost Estimating Study for a proposed new regional campus; and E. Value Engineering Study on a proposed office building renovation and expansion. TASK ORDERS 9. Task orders (TOs) will be issued for individual projects. Each TO will be a negotiated firm fixed price contract based on an individual SOW which shall state: A. The scope of work to be performed; B. Anticipated PPS Contractor tasks including, if any, field work, testing, analyses, design, meeting attendance, documentation of/for each task, etc.; C. Required Deliverables and Ownership of Material; D. Government Provided Materials and/or Services; E. Computer Compatibility Requirements for deliverables; F. Applicable Codes, Standards, References, and Publications; G. Schedule of Deliverables (including Period of Performance). 10. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance: A. Specialized experience in Professional Planning Services of facilities and exhibits; B. Capacity of the firm to accomplish the work within the required time frame - performance history and current workload will be considered; C. Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project, with emphasis on key personnel, including consultants and subcontractor personnel; D. Demonstrate knowledge of Federal sustainable design and energy conservation programs and proven success in achieving energy efficiency in facility design (i.e., prescribing the use of recovered materials, and waste reduction, accredited LEED design); E. Recent past performance of previous Government projects, similar to that described herein, in terms of cost control and quality control 11. REQUIREMENTS NOAA is under no obligation to issue task orders unless NOAA determines a specific need for PPS services. At its discretion, NOAA may perform services in-house or employ others to perform them. 12. SERVICES ACQUISITION REFORM ACT (SARA) of 2003 Section 1427 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (SARA) prohibits architect-engineer services from being offered under multiple award GSA Federal Supply Schedules or under Government-wide task and delivery order contracts unless the services are performed under the direct supervision of a professional architect or engineer licensed, registered, or certified in the State, Federal, District, or outlying area, in which the services are to be performed and are awarded using the procedures of the Brooks Architect-Engineer Act. FAR 16.505(a) (8) provides implementation guidance as follows: (8) In accordance with section 1427(b) of Public Law 108-136, orders placed under multi-agency contracts for services that substantially or to a dominant extent specify performance of architect-engineer services, as defined in 2.101, shall- (i) Be awarded using the procedures at Subpart 36.6; and (ii) Require the direct supervision of a professional architect or engineer licensed, registered or certified in the State, Federal District, or outlying area, in which the services are to be performed. 13. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit six (6) copies of Parts I and II of the SF 330. The SF-330 can be found on the GSA website. Cover letters shall be limited to no more than three (3) pages. On SF-330, Part I, Block 5, include DUNS number for the prime firm. On the SF 330, Part I, Block F, provide the title and contract award dates for all projects listed in that section. Submit responses to: NOAA, Western Acquisition Division ATTN: J.D. Cooley, Bldg. 1 7600 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98115-0070. The SF-330 shall be submitted to the above address not later than 2:00 PM, LOCAL Pacific Time, February 9, 2010. The totality of the SF 330, cover sheet(s), resumes, past performance, and any and all other submittal data shall not exceed a page limit of 50 (fifty) pages. A page is one side of a sheet. You may print on both sides of the page. Font size shall not be less than 11 point font and margins shall not be less than one inch. The use of DUNS+4 numbers to identify vendors is limited to identifying different CCR records for the same vendor at the same physical location. For example, a vendor could have two records for themselves at the same physical location to identify two separate bank accounts. If you do not have a DUNS number, or want to register subsidiaries and other entities, call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711. Solicitation packages are not provided. NOTE: In order to maintain total objectivity in the A/E selection process, telephone calls and e-mails to discuss this announcement are discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. Electronic transmission of the SF-330 will NOT be accepted, e.g. fax and/or email. Due to heightened security, be prepared to leave ample time to gain entry on to the campus. Photo identification is required for access. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Questions must be submitted in writing to J.D. Cooley at john.d.cooley@noaa.gov no later than February 5, 2010.