Multiple Award Architectural and Engineering Services Contract

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking capabilities from all categories of small business for the purpose of determining whether the acquisition should be set aside for small business. This requirement is for an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Architect-Engineering (A-E) services contract with performance primarily at NASA/AFRC main campus located on Edwards Air Force Base, California 93523 or at component facility NASA/AFRC B703, 2825 East Avenue P, Palmdale, California 93550. A-E work will include overall design responsibilities for new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs of institutional buildings and related structures with the expectation of subcontracting opportunities in specialty trades such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, roofing, demolition, environmental support, and United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The A-E firms will provide professional design services for the development of contract documents to be used in the design-bid-build or design-build project delivery method. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine if any small business A-E firms possess the necessary capabilities to perform the requirements identified. The A-E firms must be able to manage and perform multiple projects simultaneously. The A-E firms shall be able to manage and perform projects with a broad range of technical complexity and specialty trades (including but not limited to site work, paving, utilities, structures, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, finishes, furnishings/outfitting, and carpentry). AFRC's work environment is challenging for design work. It is a secured area requiring specific credentials for access. AFRC has ongoing operations that may take precedence over design efforts. A-E firms will also be required to perform work in occupied facilities and must demonstrate the ability to perform safely under these conditions. Interested small business firms capable of meeting AFRC's requirements should submit capability information demonstrating their abilities. It shall include a one-page summary with supporting details. The one-page summary shall include: (1) company's name, address, primary POC and telephone number; (2) company's average annual revenues for the past three years; (3) description of principal business activity and number of employees; (4) number of years in business; (5) company's business size standard (specifically identify if you are a small business, 8(a) Business Development Participant, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, or a HUB Zone Small Business); (6) and DUNS number and cage code (for prime and subcontractor/teaming partners). The supporting detailed information shall include a listing of relevant work performed in the previous 5 years to include (1) customer contact information (address, current phone number and current e-mail address), (2) contract number, (3) contract type, (4) dollar value of project, and (5) customer/agency name. The information shall identify the firm's specific capabilities that are relevant to, and reflect the magnitude of AFRC requirements, including design build capabilities. It is not sufficient to provide only general brochures or generic information. The information shall also include relevant past experience for each teaming partner/subcontractor. The capability information, exclusive of the one-page summary, shall NOT exceed ten (10) pages (including attachments) and shall contain a minimum font size of 12. It should be submitted electronically to Ms. Jenny Staggs at jenny.y.staggs@nasa.gov. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS; THERFORE, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. This sources sought is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. Capability information packages shall be submitted no later than July 8, 2016 4:00 p.m. PDT. Please reference NND16587307L in any response. Questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the POC listed below. Point of Contact: Jenny Staggs, Contracting Specialist, E-mail: jenny.y.staggs@nasa.gov. Please submit all questions and data through the above e-mail address only, NOT through the phone or fax numbers listed below.