C--Architect-Engineer Design Services - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts for Value Engineering Services

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer Value Engineering services were required for up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contracts to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District Value Engineering program. All four (4) contracts were restricted to Small Business Concerns in accordance with FAR 19.5 (Set-Asides for Small Business). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330, which has a size standard of $4,500,000 in average gross annual receipts over the past 3 fiscal years. These contracts may be shared with other USACE Districts across the country if the selected contractor(s) is willing to do so and capacity is available. This solicitation resulted in award of 4 (four) contracts not to exceed 5 (five) years. Each of the 4 (four) individual contracts has a maximum capacity $1 million over the 5 (five) year time period. The contract has a base period of one year and 4 (four) option year periods of one year each. The minimum guarantee amount for the base period is $2,500. Any questions concerning contract information will be referred to the Contracting Division POC Polina Poluektova at +1 (555) 000-0000 and via email at contact@example.gov. 2. SERVICES INFORMATION: The Value Engineering providers need to have background, understanding and experience using the (6) step job plan Value Engineering/Management procedures/process outlined by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) (known as SAVE International) which is recognized and utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Responding firms should have a Certified Value Specialist (CVS) on staff or have access to a person certified as a CVS. The offeror should be able to supply a qualified Facilitator for VE Studies (preferably a CVS), who is well versed in the (6) step job plan and possess a well rounded knowledge of Engineering and Construction applications. The offeror should be able to provide other specialists and/or knowledgeable persons in various engineering disciplines such as Architects, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers (Geotechnical, Environmental, Site Design/Roads, Hydraulic, Hydrologic, etc.). These specialists/engineering personnel should be familiar with the (6) step job plan outlined by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE). It would be a benefit to the offeror to have the ability to provide additional specialists such as scientists (Biologists or Chemists) familiar with the Value Engineering/Management Methodology also. Further, it would be a benefit to the offeror to have engineering discipline personnel available familiar with USACE Engineering/Construction for Military Construction, Civil Works and Hazardous, Toxic, Radiation, Waste (HTRW) type projects.