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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 12, 2005 FBO #1447
SOURCES SOUGHT

C -- PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Notice Date
11/10/2005
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
541310 — Architectural Services
 
Contracting Office
Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Dallas Office of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street Suite 1071, Dallas, TX, 75202
 
ZIP Code
75202
 
Solicitation Number
HHSI161200600018C
 
Response Due
12/13/2005
 
Archive Date
12/28/2005
 
Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Engineering Services Dallas, has an existing need to select a professional qualified A&E firm to conduct professional studies which include feasibility studies, housing studies, deep look surveys, program development for facilities studies, budget estimating analysis and other similar type studies, as needed, in support of Engineering Service Dallas and Indian Health Service Area Offices. The selected firm will provide, at a minimum, those professional services established above, at various locations through out the Continental U.S. The average estimated dollar range for projects and studies is between $2,500 to $100,000, however higher or lower range projects are possible. There is no guarantee as to the exact dollar amount of the completed work. The minimum guarantee amount of work is $2,500.00. The maximum amount of work is $1 million per base year and any option years if exercised. The proposed contract will be for an initial performance period of 365 days or $1 million, whichever occurs first. Four additional one-year option periods for 365 calendar days or $1 million each, may be awarded at the option of the Government. Options may be exercised at the Government?s discretion and based on the contractor?s performance. Once the minimum guarantee is reached, additional work will be based upon the contractor?s performance record. Overhead and hourly rates for the base year and all option years will be negotiated prior to the contract award. A formal audit of the proposed contractor?s records will be conducted to establish a reasonable base rate and professional man-hour rates. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541310 is applicable to this procurement. NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE:: This procurement has no restrictions and is full and open to all firms. Each firm, and all consultant firms shall submit a SF-330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications Form with all supplement forms as needed to be considered. Failure to complete this form with all required information will result in the firm being considered non-responsive. (forms may be obtained at gsa.gov.) Competitive formal Best Value Source Selection process in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will be used to ensure selection of the source evidencing the best overall capability to perform the work in a manner most advantageous to the Government, as determined by evaluation of proposals in accordance with the established criteria. The qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated to identify the most highly qualified firm. When responding to this announcement, firms should fully address their capability and qualifications with regard to each of the following evaluation factors. (1) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS (INCLUDING ALL CONSULTANTS). Experience in conduct of professional studies which include feasibility studies, housing studies, deep look surveys, program development for facilities studies, budget estimating analysis and other similar type studies (2) PAST PERFORMANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY CONTRACTS OF SIMILAR SIZE, SCOPE, AND COMPLEXITY: Past performance on contracts with Government entities including Native American organizations, tribal governments, federal agencies, i.e., Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs and Private Industry. (3) LOCATION OF MAIN OFFICE OF FIRM (S) AND CONSULTANTS: Relative travel time and communication ability between the prime firm and consultants relative to each other and the Indian Health Services Office located in Dallas, Texas. The Government shall consider this information as well as information obtained from other sources when evaluating the Offerors past performance. The Offerors are reminded that the Contracting Officer shall determine the relevance of similar past performance information. The Offerors shall limit this information to not more than 10 contracts but no less than 3 similar contracts, performed within the last 3 years. Failure of an Offeror to provide a minimum of 5 relevant references or the inability of the Government to reach at least 3 references, after making a reasonable effort to do so, may result in the Offeror not being rated on the past performance factor. An Offeror who has no relevant experience will be given the mid-point rating of the maximum possible score allowed for past performance. MANDATORY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration: Any and all firms or persons wishing to respond to this solicitation must be registered in the ?Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database? which is the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government. Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract. . Qualification packages are to be sent to: Mr. William E. Obershaw, Chief Contracting Officer, Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street, Suite 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202-5433. All qualification packages must be submitted not later than 2:00 p.m. (Dallas time), December 13, 2005. SOLICITATION NO: HHSI161200600018C Electronic transmission of proposal documents (i.e. e-mail, facsimile) will NOT be accepted. Question concerning this solicitation shall be address in writing only sent via email to Warren.Gill@IHS.gov Phone calls will not be accepted and will not be returned. YOU ARE CAUTIONED TO ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AS THERE ARE NO OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PROCURMENT AT THIS TIME.
 
Place of Performance
Address: VARIOUS U.S. LOCATIONS
 
Record
SN00930321-W 20051112/051110211807 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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