Architectural and Engineering Design Services

Amendment 003: paragraph 8, line 13 should be: e-mail submission of 1(one) copy (1) SF330 will be accepted acknowledged, evaluated, or considered." E-mail SF330 to SF330submissionARW@bbg.gov AMENDMENT 002: Administrative Correction 1. Change from: The North American Industry Classification Code(NAICS) for this procurement is 541330; size standard $7.5 Million applies. Change to: The North American Industry Classification Code(NAICS) for this procurement is 541310; size standard $7.5 Million applies. 2. All question are to be submitted by December 8, 2014 by 3:00 pm easter time(Washington, DC time) Submitt all question by e-mail. 3. E-mail address: Change from: awashington@bbg.gov, Change to: SF330submissionARW@bbg.gov ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STANDARD FORM (SF) 330, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFCATIONS, IS CONTAINED HEREIN. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541330; size standard $7.5 Million applies. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Business. Award is subject to the availability of funds. The Government has the right not to award an IDIQ contract from this solicitation. Information may not be incorporated by reference into Standard Form 330. The Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau(BBG/IBB0, Office of Contracts(M/CON), has a need to establish a new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity(IDIQ) for Architect/Engineer Design and Installation services to support Medium wave, Television, and other broadcast engineering services related to transmission systems that will be requires when referenced within individual Task Orders as various IBB Transmitting Stations(Washington, D.C., Greenville, North Carolina; and various overseas sites such as Thailand, Philippines, Botswana, Germany, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Marianas, Sao Tome) Projects will be of a general nature involving the design, installation, testing, and/or inspection of various MW and TV broadcast systems. The selected A-E firm may be required to perform inspections, conduct engineering analyses, compare alternatives, recommend solutions, prepare technical reports, and perform construction support services (e.g.; on-site inspection, installation services, verify as-built conditions). The BBG/IBB will evaluate each Offeror for this proposed A-E work in accordance with the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.602-1, entitled "Selection of Firms for Architect-Engineer Contracts, Selection Criteria", using the following nine below evaluation criteria (note: criteria number 2 is significantly more important than the other eight criteria, which are weighted equally): (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required broadcast engineering design services; (2) Specialized technical experience in: (a) design, installation, testing, and/or inspection of MW antenna systems, (b) RF propagation analysis, (c) design, installation, and testing of TV broadcast systems, and (d) EMI RADHAZ analysis; (3) Capacity to accomplish work in the required time-frame; (4) Past performance on U.S. Government and private sector contracts in areas of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with standards and performance schedules; (5) knowledge/experience to accomplish A-E work in various overseas geographic areas; Other evaluation criteria are: 6) Recent experience (during the last 5 years) in the design of MW antenna and TV broadcast systems; 7) Experience in the design and adjustment of high power (up to 1000 kW) MW antenna systems; 8) Experience in calculating electromagnetic radiation hazard levels/zones; 9) Capability of performing required services in-house. An indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated, with each task-order being individually negotiated for a firm-fixed price (FFP). None of the above-stated work or locations represents IBB's firm requirements, but the selected A-E firm must be able to perform engineering investigation/analyses, detailed design, installation, testing, inspection, and/or construction support services for the above-stated project types and at the above locations in order to qualify for this proposed A-E contract. The estimated dollar amount $25,000 and $100,000 for all tasks orders is not expected to exceed for any single year, with a minimum annual contract amount. The contract will include four (4) unilateral Government 1-year options beyond the base-year with the same minimum and estimated maximum contract dollar amounts per year. Contract Term: A/E service shall be provided for one (1) year, with option to extend for four (4) additional years. One base year, with four options years Base Year January 30, 2015 - January 29, 2016 Option Year 1 January 30, 2016 - January 29, 2017 Option Year 2 January 30, 2017 - January 29, 2018 Option Year 3 January 30, 2018 - January 29, 2019 Option Year 4 January 30, 2019 - January 29, 2020 This proposed A-E contract is being solicited, and will be awarded, on an unrestricted (full and open competitive)basis following FAR Subpart 36 procedures for A-E evaluation, selection, and award. Firms desiring to be evaluated for this proposed A?E design and related services work are required to submit: (1) a Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer and Related Services and (3) any data demonstrating the firm's capabilities in the above-stated A/E evaluation criteria (e.g., reference listing of previous customers, listing of professional recognition/awards, and staff resumes) not later than December 23, 2014 (3:00 pm eastern Standard time, Washington, DC time) to the BBG/IBB Office of Contracts, Switzer Building, Room 4300, 330 "C" Street, SW, Washington, DC 20237. The above-required documentation must be submitted to the address shown above via hard copies. Facsimile or e-mail submissions will NOT be acknowledged, evaluated, or considered. Interested firms should note that Standard Form 330(Architect-Engineer Qualifications are available via the following Webpage address: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/SF. Any questions related to this proposed acquisition shall be submitted in writing and shall be sent directly and only to the Contracting Officer, Adrienne R. Washington via e-mail at SF330submissionARW@bbg.gov , by phone: (202)382-7867. All responsible sources shall be considered by the Agency. The firm shall be listed in System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 541330 prior to submitting a SF330. Ensure your firm has an active SAM entity record. In accordance with the Brooks Act, the A-E firm must be registered/licensed architectural and/or engineering firm. Provide evidence that your firm, subcontractor or proposed team members are permitted by law to practice the profession of Architecture or Engineering. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed SF330 package per the submission requirements to the office shown above. Selection Requirements: Proposals will be asked from the Firms slated as most highly qualified A/E firms that meet the requirements listed in this request for SF330 are invited to submit four(4) hard copies and (1) electronic(email) copy of the SF330 with appropriate documentation by December 23, 2014 (3:00 pm eastern Standard time, Washington, DC time. READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY: It is an Offeror's responsibility to deliver its SF330 to the proper place at the proper time which includes allowing a reasonable amount of time for the delivery of SF330 (FAR 15.208(a)).