C -- Qualified Firms to Provide Architect-Engineering Services

Princeton University Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Princeton, NJ, a U.S. Department of Energy Prime Contractor is seeking qualified firms, located within a radius of 50 miles, to enter into a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to provide Architect-Engineering (A/E) services, such as surveys / studies, conceptual designs, and Title I, II, and III work, for various facility improvement projects ranging in size from $25,000 to $1,000,000. Firm(s) selected for BOA award will have the capability to provide, individually or as a joint venture, all the disciplines required and to perform work of a professional nature, associated with the study, test, design, supervision, construction, alteration, inspection or repair of PPPL facilities including utilities and appurtenances. The major engineering disciplines required include (A) Mechanical Engineering, including HVAC, refrigeration, heating, fire protection, pipe design, utilities, controls, and energy conservation; (B) Electrical Engineering, including power distribution below 600 volts, lighting, utilities, controls, alarm systems, access control systems and fiber optics; (C) Civil Engineering, including structural and concrete design, foundations, surveying, site preparation and related utility services; and (D) Construction inspection services, for installations with mechanical, electrical and civil components. Firms that meet these requirements are invited to submit a letter of interest and a completed Standard Form (SF) 254 within 14 calendar days of the posting of this notice to the Federal Business Opportunities website. A completed SF 254 form is required from all members of a proposed Joint Venture. Submission of office brochures or other documents is encouraged only to the extent that these documents graphically substantiate the work specifically described on the SF 254. Selection of firms by PPPL for negotiation shall be through an order of preference based on the ?specialized experience? and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture association) with the type of services required; the capacity of the firm to perform the work, within time limitations specified by PPPL; past record of performance on Subcontracts with PPPL and private industry, with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules; familiarity with the area in which work is to be performed; and the proposed organizational structure to handle projects issued under the PPPL BOA. PPPL contemplates entering into a two year BOA, with one or two firms, based upon ?best value?, with PPPL having the Option to extend the performance period for one additional year. Responses to this notice must be received by 31 January 2003 to be considered. The preferred means of transmitting statements of interest, with attached SF 254, to PPPL is via e-mail, contact@example.gov. Transmittal by telefax (+1 (555) 000-0000), USPS, (P.O. Box CN-17, Princeton, NJ 08543, ATTN: Larry L. Sutton) or Express Mail (PPPL, C-Site, James Forrestal Campus, US Route No. 1 north, Princeton, NJ 08543, ATTN: Larry L. Sutton) is acceptable. This is not a Request for Proposals.