The Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Sam Houston Contracting Center is conducting market research to determine the extent of sources capable of performing as a prime contractor under a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The Government will use responses from this sources sought synopsis to make an appropriate acquisition decision about soliciting this requirement. This is neither a solicitation announcement, nor a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation for Bids (IFB) and does not obligate the Government to any contract award. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 541330, Engineering Services. The small business size standard is $14M. The requirement is not intended to function as a design-build contract. The Government anticipates awarding a Single-Award IDIQ Contract to support Fort Lee, VA. Other military installations in the surrounding area may also be included by the awarded contract. (Collectively, the Tide Water Region) Contractors must be able to perform all necessary work in all areas of this region. The anticipated period of performance is 3 years from date of award with a ceiling of $4M. The work is considered Professional Services and Service Contract Act requirements will apply. The scope of work under this acquisition will include, but not be limited to: Management, design and coordination of a wide variety of Engineering Services, to include management of architectural and engineering services in support of primary engineering disciplines, for the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates for various projects. Designs and/or feasibility studies for new structures, various repairs, alterations and/or improvements to barracks, administrative facilities, warehouses, training buildings and other existing facilities or installation infrastructure. Work may also include preparation of building condition reports, rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures, project management and inspection services for construction projects, and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) services, including the scanning or digitization of existing construction drawings, environmental surveys, reports, studies, and designs for the clean-up, removal, monitoring and/or abatement of asbestos, hazardous toxic materials and petroleum products. The A-E firm along with proposed consultants shall possess Commonwealth of Virginia registered personnel with experience in the following disciplines: Architectural, Civil, Environmental (to include a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Electrical, Geotechnical (Soils Engineer), Historic Preservation, Land Surveying, Mechanical, and Structural. The A-E team shall possess the technical expertise and financial capability to successfully execute workload surges of various scope and complexities on routine and priority projects to include multiple Task Orders throughout the entire Tidewater Region. If this is determined to be a Small Business set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply on the task order level. Responses to this sources sought shall be limited to 20 pages and shall include the following: 1. Company profile to include company name, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, email address, and a statement regarding current small/large business status (i.e. - certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), or certified HubZone). Large Businesses ARE permitted to respond to this sources sought notice. 2. The annual average professional services revenue for the last 3 years. 3. The number of employees by discipline. 4. Name, title, address, phone number, email address of company point of contact. 5. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel. 6. Prior/current experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last six years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/customer point of contact with current phone number and email address, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described herein. 7. Do you have any thoughts or concerns about reserving this requirement for small businesses? 8. Primary risk areas and/or potential issues associated with an acquisition of this type. How do you propose to mitigate any risk(s)? 9. Please discuss approaches to completion and management of workload surge (i.e. numerous projects at different installations) with commencement and completion dates all within the same general time period? Respondents are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT SUBMIT AN SF 330 in response to this Source Sought Announcement. Respondents shall note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this notice. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this notice. Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted to the POC below, preferably via email address (PDF or MS Word Format), no later than 22 February 2012. Responses shall be sent via email to Andrea Palmer at
contact@example.gov or by mail to: Mission and Installation Contracting Command- Fort Sam Houston Contracting Center, ATTN: Andrea G. Palmer, 2205 Infantry Post Road, BLDG 603, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-1361. Questions shall be submitted via email to the POC above. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.
