Hydrologic Analysis, Hydraulic Analysis and Design, Geomorphology and Sedimentation, and Coastal and Estuarine Engineering Analyses

This is a Sources Sought announcement and is for information/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco District is planning to solicit for multiple award A-E services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), in accordance with Public Law 92-582 (Brooks Act), FAR 36.6 and the Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 715-1-7. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this synopsis. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantage Woman-Owned Small Business. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUB Zone, EDWOSB and SDVOSB are highly encouraged to participate. It is anticipated that the primary work will be in support of USACE mission's covering civil works, military, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and other International and Interagency Support (IIS) customers. A. Hydrologic Analysis, Hydraulic Analysis and Design, Geomorphology and Sedimentation, and Coastal and Estuarine Engineering Analyses: Hydrologic Analyses. Can include the use of hydrologic techniques to evaluate the rainfall-runoff characteristics of watersheds. This may include statistical analysis of stream flow data, rainfall-runoff simulation of storm events, stream flow and reservoir routing, and application of simplified techniques such as the rational method and regional frequency analysis, flood routing, rainfall-runoff modeling (i.e. HEC-HMS), water management, probable maximum flood (PMF) and probable maximum precipitation (PMP) determination, steady and unsteady hydraulic modeling (i.e. HEC-RAS), 2-dimensional floodplain modeling), dam break studies, flood damage reduction studies, risk and uncertainty analyses, evaluation of levee and flood damage reduction channel performance. Watershed studies may also utilize an integrated modeling approach using HEC-WAT as the modeling platform. Riverine Hydraulic Analysis and Design: Flow conditions in natural and modified streams may be analyzed to develop water surface profiles and to identify factors which affect flow conditions. Flood plains may be delineated for various hypothetical and historic floods, residual flood plains, and floodway delineations. Design of the following structures may be required: Open channels with subcritical and supercritical flow conditions, leveed channels, floodwalls, culverts, energy dissipaters, weirs, interior drainage facilities, conduits, and channel training and bank protection works and other miscellaneous Civil design work including required structural engineering. The design of dam and reservoir structures, such as outlet works, control gates, and spillways could also be required as well as risk based analyses associated with determining the reliability of flood risk reduction facilities. Environmental and Ecological Modeling and Analyses: Water Quality Modeling to assess TMDL and other environmental compliance requirements, using HEC-RAS for riverine applications, and HEC ResSim in combination with water quality models for reservoir applications. Ability to apply the HEC EFM model to support environmental analyses of watersheds and associated river systems. Ability to develop environmental flow information and analyses to assess environmental window restrictions for construction and dredging permitting. Geomorphic and Sedimentation Analyses: Analyses may include watershed sediment yield studies, development of sediment budgets, sediment transport analyses, channel stability analyses, geomorphic analyses and assessments, assessment of present, future and with project conditions, habitat enhancement, sedimentation and sedimentation transportation modeling studies, hydraulics, creek/river restoration, fish habitat improvement, riparian grazing management, stream bank erosion design, stream-bank stabilization design, stream diversion structure design, watershed management and improvements, riparian assessment and improvement design, stream-bank stabilization design, fish habitat structure evaluation and improvement design, stream restoration, pollution removal and restoration, integration of ecosystem concepts into watershed, dam removal and controlled release of water, and selection of construction methods and equipment selection suggestions. Coastal and Estuarine Engineering Analyses: The following coastal and estuarine engineering work may be required: wind waves, wave runup, tidal circulation, currents, and sediment transport analyses for coastal storm damage/flood risk reduction, navigation, and environmental/wetlands restoration projects; shoreline change assessments; beach nourishment analysis and design; sediment budgets; water quality (salinity, temperature, turbidity, and other constituents of concern) assessments; estuarine and coastal flood hazards analyses (including analyses to Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] standards); analyses relating hydraulic effects on habitat and channel formation in estuaries and coastal lagoons; design for new and rehabilitation of existing coastal structures (breakwaters, jetties, seawalls, groins, and others); inspection of the integrity of existing structures (including hydrodynamic forces, wave conditions, level of distress, and existing and potential modes of failure); developing monitoring and maintenance programs for existing and proposed projects; shallow and deep draft navigation channel design; navigation channel shoaling analysis; site evaluation of beneficial use and near shore placement of dredged material; assessment of dredging needs; interpreting surveys of existing projects; small harbor and marina design; bathymetric and topographic surveying in support of Comprehensive Evaluation of Project Datums (CEPD) work; relating tidal local mean sea level to geodetic datums (NAVD88) and collection of estuarine and coastal field data to potentially be used in all of the above analyses. Analysis of tidal data, wind buoy data, and associated statistical analysis necessary to develop wave climates, probabilistic wind data and wave data to support designs. Application of sea level change using Corps standard methods and technical guidance. In addition to the above qualifications the firm must demonstrate the ability to: Develop Corps planning reports in accordance with current Corps policy and regulation; provide drawings in AutoCAD (version as required by the project); use the latest version of MCACES cost estimating software; provide a cost estimate in work breakdown structure (WBS) using MII software; provide electronic bid set (EBS) documents; and use SPECSINTACT for all projects unless otherwise directed in the task order. Construction inspection and other Construction support services may be required. The AE will be required to use the Dr. Check's design review comment response and checking system (permissions and passwords will be distributed on a project-by-project basis). The San Francisco District anticipates and intends to award two (2) contracts for Five (5) years: Base period of three (3) years and one (1) Option for two (2) years. The total contract capacity is estimated at $4.9 Million each. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330, which has a small business size standard of $15,000,000.00. Location of Services: Projects will primarily be within the San Francisco District boundaries. The contracts may also be used by other Districts within South Pacific Division (Sacramento, Los Angeles and Albuquerque Districts) to encompass the entire South Pacific Division geographical area of responsibility. Projects can be located within the South Pacific Divisions military boundaries of CA, NV, UT and AZ and the civil works boundaries of CA, NV, AZ, UT, and portions of OR, ID, CO and WY. The Official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov on or about March 10, 2016. Firm's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to five (5) pages and shall include the following information: 1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address. 2. Firm's interest in submitting their SF 330, when Synopsis is issued. 3. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm's capability to A-E contracts with a similar scope, comparable work performed within the last five (5) years: Brief description of project, customer name, timelines of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project)- Provide at least three (3) examples 4. Firm's Business Size 5. Firm's Joint Venture (existing), including Mentor Prot'g's and teaming arrangement information is acceptable. Please see the attached Sources Sought Form. Interested firms shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later the 2:00 PM on 22 February 2016. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Mail or email your response to Roberto Escobedo, USACE San Francisco District, 1455 Market Street, 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-1398, email: contact@example.gov is the preferred method when receiving responses to this Synopsis.