Design Synopsis

Offutt AFB A-E Project Synopsis (Notice of Intent to Contract for A-E Services) DESCRIPTION & CONTRACT INFORMATION: The 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska has a requirement for an Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services contract and contemplates awarding one (1) firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. The contract consists of a single project in which the contractor shall provide the following: Develop an overall visual recognition/ branding message for USSTRATCOM and incorporate this branding into a new interior design for the atrium, museum, East (DV) entrance and approach from DV parking, West entrance, Southeast Visitor Control Center (VCC) entrance, and Command Suite. Create a model of the new atrium, museum, East entrance DV route, West entrance, and Command Suite. Create new design/construction documents for the same that will serve for a third party to implement. The contract will is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000 in value. No contract for construction of any project shall be awarded to the firm, subsidiaries, or affiliates that designed the project. Prior to contract award, the selected firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Failure to register may render the firm ineligible for award. If already registered, ensure representations and certifications in SAM are current. This announcement is set aside 100% for Small Business participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this acquisition are 541330. SCOPE OF SERVICES: An engineering firm shall be the prime consultant for this contract. A professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Nebraska shall stamp all Engineering drawings. A professional Architect licensed in the State of Nebraska shall stamp all Architectural drawings. Title I (Type A) Investigative and Analysis services may include studies, reports, design analysis, constructability and peer reviews, surveys, and cost estimates. The selected A/E will need to already be familiar with or become familiar with Offutt AFB facility design, antiterrorism, and CAD Standards; as well as other government codes that may be required for selective projects. Title I (Type B) Design services (not to exceed 6% of the estimated construction cost) may be required for programming, comprehensive planning, area development, design of new facilities; or the renovation, repair, and maintenance of residential, commercial, and industrial facilities; including building renovations and new building construction. Design services may include preliminary conceptual sketches; presentation drawings; final construction drawings. AutoCAD 2010 (or the latest version) drawings; specifications written in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format; economic analysis, construction cost and time estimates; engineering calculations, logs; and study reports. Projects may include various combinations of architectural, landscape architecture, structural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, environmental and other engineering and technical disciplines. Title II (Type C) Services may be required for the supervision, inspections, review of submittals, responses to RFI's (Request for Information), implementation of change orders which could involve cost estimates, specifications, justifications, along with revised drawings for any construction projects. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of the firm will be in accordance with FAR 36.602, Selection of firms for A-E contracts whereby discussions will be held with at least three of the most highly qualified firms. Upon completion of the selection process, negotiations will be conducted to establish desired A-E discipline's hourly rates, direct, indirect, and general and administrative overhead rates, profit and other cost elements. The selection criteria listed below is in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). (1) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, a) design excellence and quality of work (last five years); b) experience on projects of this nature with in the DoD or private industry; c) demonstrated abilities in the areas of Audio/Visual Design and Integration, Acoustics Engineering, Visual Recognition/Branding consultation, Museum design, and Interior Design d) design strength in government specific factors e.g., security, anti-terrorism, DoD, Air Force, e.g. competence in AutoCAD 2010 (or newer); and other technology to perform professional Engineering design, analysis, and contract document. (2) Past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; Past performance of the A-E firm (and their subcontractors) will include quality control/quality assurance program to assure coordinated technically accurate. Documents, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for the Air Force or other Governmental agencies; Past Performance Information Retrieval Systems (PPIRS) will be queried for all prime firms to be assessed. (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. (4) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project (5) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, complete projects within the established time limits, meeting project dollar threshold, and current workload (6) Computer aided drafting and design capability. The A/E's capability to originate or transfer all drawings compatible with Offutt AFB AutoCAD Format. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms shall submit credentials for both the Primary Firm and for Key Consultants of all the information pertinent to the selection criteria, three (3) bound copies of the Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (Parts I and II), no later than 1500 CDT on 10 August 2015 to: 55th Contracting Squadron/LGCA Attn: SSgt Jacob Tilton 101 Washington Square, BLDG 40 Offutt, AFB, NE 68113-2107 Facsimile transmission will not be accepted and will be considered non-responsive. Text for each applicant is limited to 25 pages (front and back is two pages) total for each submittal, exclusive of indexing tabs, project photos or drawings with brief captions. Pages shall be 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. Part II's and resumes are considered to be part of the 25 pages. All submittals shall be bound. All questions shall be submitted in writing to the points of contact below. POINT OF CONTACT: The point of contacts for this Synopsis are: Contract Administrator SSgt Jacob Tilton Jacob.Tilton@us.af.mil 402-294-6393 Contracting Officer TSgt Joshua Malyemezian Joshua.Malyemezian@us.af.mil 402-294-4351