ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING (A-E) SERVICES AT EIELSON AFB, AK. "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs." The 354th Contracting Squadron is seeking qualification packages and past performance information from vendors interested in providing professional architect and engineering services at Eielson AFB, AK to replace the coal car shaker and monorail, system in the coal unloading area of the Central Heat & Power Plant at Eielson AFB, Alaska. Work includes the addition of a platform for maintenance access and modification of the controls. BACKGROUND: A. The Central Heat and Power Plant (CH&PP) is a coal-fired cogeneration power plant providing steam for district heat and electricity for the facilities on Eielson AFB. The existing coal car shaker is old and the amount of maintenance required to keep it operational has increased. In addition, the arrangement of the existing equipment is not optimal. The shaker can be moved on a monorail between the two tracks passing through the unloading area, but the shaker can't be raised above the top of the locomotives and therefore has to be moved out of the way when a locomotive travels past. In addition, access to the crane trolley and shaker for maintenance is very poor. B. All equipment and the building structure in the coal unloading area are covered in coal dust. Much of the metal surfaces may be coated with lead-based paint and there may be asbestos containing materials in the project area. This is a competitive selection process in which competing offeror's qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with (IAW) FAR Subpart 36.6 to determine the most highly qualified firms. The Government intends to award one Firm Fixed-Price contract. IAW FAR 36.603(b): To be considered for architect-engineer contracts, a firm must file with the appropriate office or board the Standard Form 330, "Architect-Engineer Qualifications," Part II and when applicable, SF 330, Part I. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this posting; all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Failure to respond to this post does not preclude participation in the subsequent technical evaluation so long as a firm's SF 330 is currently on file with the 354th Contracting Squadron. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This acquisition will be a 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) applies to this acquisition, with a small business size standard of $15M. A. Tasks will include, but not be limited to: 1. Site investigation, investigation of options, development of design concepts, and production of an investigation report, including a discussion of options with recommendations and cost estimates. 2. Development of the design documents for the selected option - including design analysis, specifications, drawings and cost estimates. 3. Attendance at the various project related meetings and review conferences. 4. Responding to review comments and making revisions to the design as agreed upon during the reviews. 5. Producing and submitting the final project design documents. A-E EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A-E's experience shall include that which is commensurate with the requirements specific to the scope of design. A. The ideal firm should have experience in structural engineering, motorized monorail cranes, rail car shakers and electrical requirements for Class II, Div. 1, Group F environments. B. The A-E shall demonstrate that they have experienced personnel with Alaska Registrations, and adequate capacity and depth in the following disciplines: 1. Structural Engineering 2. Mechanical Engineering 3. Electrical Engineering C. The A-E shall demonstrate that they have experienced personnel with certification, and adequate capacity and depth in the following discipline: 1. Industrial Hygiene The Air Force requires complete and functional designs that are appropriate for the sub-arctic environment for interior Alaska and that meet all applicable Federal, State, Local, Industry, U.S. Air Force and Eielson AFB requirements. The A-E shall be responsible for all travel and lodging arrangements and expenses involved in the performance of work under this contract. The A-E shall furnish the Air Force with complete and usable products to include: planning documents, investigative reports, study reports, design analyses, project drawings, technical provisions (specifications), equipment layouts, cost estimates, submittal registers, quality assurance plans, constructability review reports, construction bidding amendments, construction contract modifications, and other documents. Attachments: The photographs attached to this synopsis are for planning purposes only; intended to assist firms in establishing their qualification packages. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this synopsis must be submitted in writing no later than 15 August 2014. Primary POC email: donovan.wall@us.af.mil Alternate POC email: david.pfau.1@us.af.mil The following documents are considered Attachments to this announcement: Attachment 1 - Instructions to Offerors Attachment 2 - Evaluation Criteria Attachment 3 - Statement of Work Attachment 4 - SF 330 Attachment 5 - Past Performance Questionnaire
