This is a solicitation for an Architect/Engineer (A-E) firm for design of mechanical and electrical projects and supporting services at or designated by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome NY, including subordinate field and other supporting sites. The services may include, but are not limited to engineering studies; preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and parametric cost estimates; as-built drawings; and post construction services. Projects may involve new construction, remodeling, alteration, repair, and maintenance type projects. Title II Construction Services may also be required to cover a full range of construction inspection and project surveillance services. Various types of A/E Services such as investigation, inspection, studies, reports, and cost estimates may also be required as relates to project design. Projects could include various combinations of disciplines. However, it is the intent of this solicitation to choose one firm as prime contractor to focus on related projects requiring staff and personnel schooled in, and New York State certified and/or licensed in, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (M/E) disciplines. See the attached Statement of Scope (SOS) for a description of services that may be ordered under this contract. The government requires that the firm be located within 100 miles of AFRL/Building 2, 150 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY 13441 as determined by using Mapquest. Firms located outside this 100 mile distance will not be considered for award. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five year ordering period. The selected firm must negotiate hourly rates for anticipated disciplines, reproduction, overhead, profit, and other elements. Projects will be issued to the contractor by task orders. The minimum amount to be issued under the contract will be the value of the first delivery order. The maximum order amount will not exceed $3,750,000 over the five year ordering period. Full and open competition applies to this procurement. For information, the NAICS code relevant to this procurement is 541330 with a small business size standard of $4.5 million average annual revenue. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts). A subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. Contractors must complete Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) prior to award. CCR registration may be accomplished at http://ccr.gov or
+1 (555) 000-0000. ORCA may be completed at https://orca.bpn.gov. EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA Potential sources must provide a complete, written SF330, Parts I and II. Include the firm's ACASS number if available. A SF330 is attached to this solicitation and also can be accessed online in the Forms Library at http://www.gsa.gov. Completed SF330s received in response to this notice will be evaluated by a government board in accordance with Public Law 92-582 (Brooks Act), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.6, and supplements thereto in order to determine the most highly qualified firms. Failure to provide the requested data or accessible points of contact could result in a firm being considered less qualified. The A/E firms will be evaluated in accordance with the following selection criteria: (1) Past performance on construction project engineering and management with respect to constructability of design, cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. (25 points maximum) (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the submitted areas of expertise. (25 points maximum) (3) Professional capacity of the firm to accomplish work in the required time. A prompt response to requested services is required. (15 points maximum) (4) Professional qualifications of the staff and consultants that will perform the actual work. (15 points maximum) (5) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of energy conservation and efficiency, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and recovered materials in facility design; and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation. (10 points maximum) (6) Capacity, capability, and expertise to submit all project documentation in electronic format, including but not limited to the generation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, spreadsheets, structural / mechanical / electrical analyses, etc. (5 points maximum) (7) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DoD) in the last 12 months. (5 points maximum) (8) Extent of participation of Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), Small Business (SB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Service Disabled VOSB (SDVOSB) in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. Evaluation factor (8) only will be used as a tie breaker among firms receiving equal total points. The Government will utilize preselection and selection board procedures. The preselection board will evaluate proposals and develop a list of three to six highly qualified firms. The Government intends to hold interviews with each of the three to six highly qualified firms. The selection board then will recommend the most highly qualified firm for issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and negotiation. If the government is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified, negotiations will be formally terminated with that firm. Negotiations will then be undertaken with the second most qualified firm and so on down the ranked order until the government is able to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System (ACASS) will be utilized for contractor performance reporting. The contractor selected for award must have a valid DoD PKI certificate. Refer to http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil for more information. Submit all questions in writing to Richard Childres at
contact@example.gov. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit their completed SF330 to the attention of Richard Childres, AFRL/RIKO, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome NY, 13441-4514,
contact@example.gov. Firms must submit two (2) copies if responding in paper, hardcopy form. E-mail responses will be accepted. The SF 330 must be received before 3:00 PM EST 22 March 2008 to be considered for selection. Point of Contact Richard Childres, Purchasing Agent, Phone
+1 (555) 000-0000, Fax
+1 (555) 000-0000, Email
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