Washington Union Station Concourse and Main Hall Ceiling Repairs Inspections; and Seismic Assessment Evaluation

Scope of Services Required The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has a requirement for Architect/Engineering services to conduct special structural engineering inspections at the Washington Union Station due to damage sustained to the suspended plastered-coffered ceiling during the August 23, 2011 Virginia earthquake. The inspections will be for the 120 bays at the concourse. The contractor shall perform all analysis and provide personnel as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Cost Range And Limitations The estimated cost range for the special structural engineering inspections is between $250,000 and $500,000. Type of Contract This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is as follows: 541 - Professional Scientific and Technical Services/ 541330. The firm should indicate in Block 5(b) of the SF-330-Part II its small business status as defined in the Federal acquisition Regulation (FAR). FAR Clause 52.219-14, LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING will apply to this solicitation. At least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. The Government anticipates awarding a Time and Materials (T&M) contract. Estimated Starting and Completion Dates The period of performance will be for 12 months. Significant Evaluation Factors Pursuant to FAR 36.602-1(a), the FRA shall evaluate each potential contractor in terms of the following significant evaluation factors, which are listed below in descending order of importance: (1) Professional Qualifications of the contractor's key personnel necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services, encompassing consideration of the following subfactors (i) the project management skills of the key personnel regarding building renovation projects , (ii) the key personnel's structural design/analysis capabilities, and (iii) the key personnel's previous experience with historic preservation renovation projects. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence of the contractor in the type of work required, encompassing consideration of the following subfactors : (i) the firm's previous project experience similar to this Project's scope, (ii) its specialized experience in structural analysis of existing buildings, and (iii) the firm's past experience with historic preservation projects. (3) Provide a fully burdened pricing schedule (Hourly Rates) for all anticipated inspection team members and support personnel. (4) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, encompassing consideration of the following subfactors : (i) staffing size/production capabilities, (ii) staffing skill in historic preservation architecture and/or structural analysis, and (iii) the firm's past record with fast track design or building analysis projects. (5) Past Performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of quality, cost control, and schedule monitoring, encompassing consideration of the following subfactors : (i) ability to perform professional quality documents and reports ; (ii) a record of cost control during construction; and (iii) the ability to monitor construction scheduling to maintain deadlines ; and (6) Location of the firm's office with respect to the general geographical area of the project, encompassing consideration of the following subfactors: (i) the distance of the project manager to the Center; and (ii) the distance of the project team to the Center. The following professional disciplines are required: Project Management, Structural Engineering. Other Information / Requirements Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Standard Form 330 (SF-330) (Attached). Part I of the SF-330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications must include brief resumes of key personnel expected to have major responsibilities for the project. Interested firms should fully address their capability and qualifications with regards to each of the evaluation criterion specified. Firms should submit complete qualifications as they may be evaluated solely on their written responses to this announcement. Your complete Standard Form 330 shall be submitted by email to contact@example.gov by 12:00 PM EST, August 22, 2016. The entire Qualification Package submission is limited to 30 pages, must be in PDF format, and must have "DTFR5316R00009 Special Inspections" in the email Subject Line to ensure timely submission and receipt. Questions pertaining to this solicitation are due by email to contact@example.gov by 12:00 PM EST, August 5, 2016 with "DTFR5316R00009 Questions" in the email subject line. ****NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), for information see http: www.sam.gov. Place of Performance: 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, DC 20002