C--Architect and Engineering Services (A-E) requirements in Italy, Croatia, Albania and Kosovo.

Modification 0002 to A-E Announcement: The purpose of this modification is to provide Government response to questions submitted. AMENDMENT 0002 W912GB-14-R-0006 FY14 A-E Base Contract Environmental Services - Italy, Albania, Croatia & Kosovo Questions and Answers 1. Question: Under Section 5 Submission Requirements: it states quote mark Use font type no smaller than size 11 pitch. quote mark Can you please confirm if pitch size smaller than 11 is acceptable in figures, tables and graphics so long the text is clear and legible? Answer: No size smaller than 11 pitch is acceptable at stated in announcement. 2. Question: Under section 5 Submission Requirements it states quote mark Each firm identified as part of this contract including free-lance associates must complete a separate Part II of the SF 330. Firms may be rejected for incomplete or missing SF 330s quote mark Will a SF 330 Part II be considered incomplete if an identified firm does not hold a DUNS Number? Answer: As stated in announcement firms may be rejected for incomplete or missing SF 330s to firms not including their DUNS Number. NOTE: No more questions can be submitted after Friday, 17 January 2014 at 1300 hours Central European Time (CET). ************************************************************************************ Modification 0001 to A-E Announcement: The purpose of this modification is to answer requests for information and revise A-E Announcment Section 4, Subsection e. Capacity. NOTE: No more questions can be submitted after Friday, 17 January 2014 at 10:00 AM. W912GB-14-R-0006 FY14 A-E Base Contract Environmental Services - Italy, Albania, Croatia & Kosovo Questions and Answers 1. Question: Regarding Selection Criteria - Subsection a. Professional Qualifications. The Civil Engineer position requires to be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Italy? Also, we have a number of registered PE in Italy (i.e. they can stamp and sign design documents), that are Environmental Engineers. In past and current work in Italy, these PEs have already stamped and signed design projects using their PE registrations. Would that be considered adequate instead of the Civil Engineer since the SOW does not call for civil infrastructure work (i.e. buildings)? Answer: According to the announcement, Paragraph 4, subparagraph a., there is no mention of any registered Professional Engineer (PE) requirement for any of the engineers. 2. Question: Regarding Selection Criteria - Subsection b. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence. The RFP calls for the five projects to be completed within the last five years. Does a project that is over 85% technically complete qualify and therefore could be used? Answer: No, projects must be 100% complete to meet these selection criteria. 3. Question: Regarding Selection Criteria - Subsection e. Capacity. Large Task order definition is as up to $1 million in A-E fees. Would projects higher than $1M in A-E fees qualify and therefore could be used? Answer: Yes. Offerors are referred back to the requirements in section 4 subsection e, quote mark The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines to complete the task orders within normal schedules. The evaluation will consider the key persons identified in Blocks D, E and G of the SF330, as well as other available staff identified in Block H and Part II. quote mark 4. Question: Please confirm that no labor hourly cost per key discipline or any other type of economic offer must be submitted to the Government at this stage of the solicitation. Answer: Offerors are not required to submit pricing information with this technical proposal. The A-E Announcment Section 4, Subsection e. Capacity is revised as follows: e. Capacity: Submittals must demonstrate the capability to perform at least three task orders simultaneously within prescribed schedules. For the purposes of this evaluation of this factor, a task order is defined from at least $150,000 in A-E fees. The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines to complete the task orders within normal schedules. The evaluation will consider the key persons identified in Blocks D, E and G of the SF330, as well as other available staff identified in Block H and Part II. *********************************************************************************** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. ANNOUNCEMENT W912GB-14-R-0006 For ENVIRONMENTAL A-E SERVICES Italy, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, hereby solicits for Environmental A-E Services via Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to be procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law 92-582, as amended; 40 U.S.C. 541-544) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36. It is anticipated that two (2) IDCs will be negotiated and awarded in the third quarter of FY 2014. Two indefinite delivery contracts will be negotiated and awarded, each with a base year and four option years. The amount of each contract will not exceed $9,000,000, with a minimum amount per task order of $10,000.00 and a maximum limit per task order of $2,500,000.00. Work will be issued by negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders meeting the minimum limit and not to exceed the maximum limit. The Contracting Officer will consider the following factors when awarding a task order: uniquely specialized experience, performance and quality of deliverables under the current contract, current capacity to accomplish the order in the required time, and equitable distribution of work among the contracts. 2. PROJECT LOCATION: Multi-disciplined A-E services are required for environmental projects located in Italy, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo. 3. SERVICES REQUIRED: Multi-disciplined A-E services are expected to include, but will not be limited to: Performance of environmental related design experience and environmental-related studies, such as: Remedial designs, Remedial pilot studies, Environmental Status Reports (ESR),Claims Investigations and Reports, Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS) Support, Final Governing Standards Support, Remedial soil and groundwater studies / investigations (including well installation, soil boring, and soil and groundwater sampling and testing). Pollution prevention designs and reports, Engineering / planning studies and assessments. Other Environmental work (including but not limited to): Management plans and/or studies/surveys on hazardous materials/waste, asbestos, potable water, etc, Repair and replacement design for underground storage tanks, Geologic and hydrogeologic studies, Sustainable environmental designs, Natural and Cultural Resources Studies, Demolition design, including destructive testing and analysis, Supervision of excavation and disposal management, Environmental consultation, Work plans with quality assurance / quality control features, Supporting GIS data base management, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental baseline surveys, Environmental review of work orders / 1391's, and Cross Connection Backflow Connection Support. 4. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance with criteria a and b being equal. Criteria a through f are primary. a. Professional Qualifications: The A-E firm must identify the qualifications of personnel in a resume in the following key disciplines: project manager, environmental scientist, hazardous materials expert, industrial hygienist, hydrogeologist, geologist, civil engineer, environmental engineer, biologist, chemist, GIS operator, GIS system manager, aerial photogrammetrist and cost estimator. The evaluation will consider the education, training, certification, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm for all key personnel. Resumes must include degrees and dates when degrees were obtained. The firm's staff must be capable of certifying that all work is in compliance with the laws and regulations of the U.S. and Italy, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo. b. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: Submittals must demonstrate the specialized experience and technical competence of the prime firm, joint venture partners, consultants, key subcontractors and/or free-lance associates. The Offeror shall submit a maximum of five projects total, all five projects must be completed within the last five years, from the date of this solicitation, in the types of projects specifically indicated above in paragraph 3, SERVICES REQUIRED and shall be limited to three (3) pages per project. If more than five projects are submitted, only the first five projects listed in the proposal will be evaluated and if more than three (3) pages per project are submitted only the first three (3) pages will be evaluated. Each project example should include the following information: which prime firm, partner, consultant or key subcontractors executed the project, a description/narrative/photos of the project, scope, location, contract dollar award amount and final dollar cost, the start date, original contract finish date, the actual finish date, customer POC with current phone number and email information. Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts, where numerous Task Orders are listed together, are not acceptable as projects. Rather, each Task Order would be considered a separate project. The evaluation will consider projects performed by the prime firm and consultants that demonstrate these multi-disciplined A-E services. If the experience of key subcontractors is offered for any experience requirements, then a letter of commitment between the A-E firm or joint venture partnership and the subcontractor is required. c. Past Performance: Past performance of the A-E, joint venture partners, and key subcontractors on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules, as determined from PPIRS, ACASS and other sources. d. Management Plan: Submittals must include in Blocks D and H of the SF 330 a Management Plan that addresses, as a minimum, the firm's approach to project management, organization and lines of supervision and communication, explanation how any projects in all four countries listed will be executed and coordination of disciplines and, if applicable, coordination with subcontractors or consultants and joint venture partners. The submittal must indicate which firm is responsible for each item of work, the interdisciplinary and interoffice communication and supervision process, and the procedure to ensure high quality products and services within cost limitations and in strict compliance with performance schedules. e. Capacity: Submittals must demonstrate the capability to perform at least three large task orders simultaneously within prescribed schedules. A large task order is defined as up to $1,000,000 in A-E fees. The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines to complete the task orders within normal schedules. The evaluation will consider the key persons identified in Blocks D, E and G of the SF330, as well as other available staff identified in Block H and Part II. f. Knowledge of Locality: Submittals must demonstrate familiarity with the Europe District's area of operation in Italy, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo. Firms that demonstrate experience within Italy, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo within the past five years will be given higher consideration for this factor. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A-E Firms that have the capability to perform this work are invited to submit two printed copies and one electronic copy (CD or DVD) of Standard Form 330 for the proposed team, including the prime firm and all joint venture partners, subcontractors, consultants and free-lance associates, to the address below not later than 1430 Central European Time on the closing date of this announcement. The SF 330 Part I shall not exceed 75 pages (8.5 quote mark x 11 inch or A4), including no more than 20 pages for Section H. Each side of a sheet of paper is a page. Use font type no smaller than size 11pitch. Firms responding to this announcement after the closing date and time will NOT be considered. Required forms may be obtained on the Internet at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP Forms must be complete and current. Each firm identified as part of this contract including free-lance associates must complete a separate Part II of the SF 330. Firms may be rejected for incomplete or missing SF 330s. Part II must show only the office or offices that are intended to have a key role in the contract. Blocks E and G of Part I must include only individuals proposed to perform the anticipated work, including all subcontractors or consultants, in the appropriate columns, and should not include persons that will not actually do the work. Block E must clearly show if individuals are full-time, consultants or free-lance. Do not include promotional brochures, advertisements or other extraneous material in a submission such as prices, as this is not a request for proposal. Include the firm's point-of-contact, email address, telephone number and facsimile number in the submittal. Joint Ventures shall submit the following additional documentation of evidence of a Joint Venture entity: a. A copy, or translation, of a legally binding Joint Venture agreement in English. b. Identification of the party who can legally bind the Joint Venture. If credit for the experience and past performance of key subcontractors is desired, English translations and copies of original letters of commitment shall be submitted. 6. SPECIAL NOTE: Firms sending submittals from outside Germany via air courier or postal service should state the content value to be no cost or zero. If a monetary value is indicated on the package, the package may be delayed due to customs clearance. The Europe District is not responsible for any delays that result in late receipt of submittals. Be aware that heightened security measures may delay access to the Europe District in the Amelia Earhart Center (AEC); therefore early delivery of submittals is advised. Firms responding to this announcement are requested to inform one of the points-of-contact below so that receipt of submittals by the closing date and time can be confirmed. a. For United States or Military postal service: Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District ATTN: CENAU-CT (Sarah Downs, Contract Specialist) A-E Announcement W912GB-14-R-0006 CMR410, Box 7 APO, AE 09096 b. For German or International postal service: Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District ATTN: CENAU-CT (Sarah Downs, Contract Specialist) Box 7 A-E Announcement W912GB-14-R-0006 Konrad-Adenauer Ring 39 65187 Wiesbaden, Germany 7. POINTS OF CONTACT for additional information: a. Primary Point of Contact: Ms. Sarah Downs, Contract Specialist, CENAU-CT 7th Floor AEC Konrad-Adenauer Ring 39, 65187 Wiesbaden, Germany Email: contact@example.gov Phone: 011-49-611-9744-2624 (from U.S.); (0)611-9744-2218 (within Germany) Fax: 011-49-611-9744-2618 (from U.S.); (0)611-9744-2618 (within Germany) b. Secondary Point of Contact (if primary is not available): Ms. Wendy Fields, Contracting Officer, CENAU-CT, 7th Floor AEC Konrad-Adenauer Ring 39, 65187 Wiesbaden, Germany Email: contact@example.gov Phone: 011-49-611-9744-2218 (from U.S.); (0)611-9744-2218 (within Germany) Fax: 011-49-611-816-2618 (from U.S.); (0)+1 (555) 000-0000 (within Germany) END OF ANNOUCEMENT