SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Request for Qualifications: 242212, A&E Concept Design Delta 8 Secure Renovation in Bldg. 12006 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA
- Notice Date
- 9/10/2024 12:05:48 PM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- FA4610 30 CONS PK VANDENBERG SFB CA 93437-5212 USA
- ZIP Code
- 93437-5212
- Solicitation Number
- 242212
- Response Due
- 9/17/2024 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 10/02/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Paccioretti, Phone: 8056066367, Alyson Kolding, Phone: 8056062164
- E-Mail Address
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jennifer.paccioretti@spaceforce.mil, Alyson.Kolding@spaceforce.mil
(jennifer.paccioretti@spaceforce.mil, Alyson.Kolding@spaceforce.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services� Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) has a need for Architectural and Engineering (AE) services to produce a Conceptual Design/35% Design in accordance with Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 32-1020, Planning and Programming Built Infrastructure Projects, and with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron (30 CES) in developing an engineering design for the secure renovation of building 12006 in multiple rooms at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The AE firm shall research the current situation and provide an engineering solution in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and all applicable attachments, codes, standards, laws, and regulations, that pertain to this project. The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to one (1) AE firm for project XUMU 242212, Delta 8 Secure Renovation, B12006 (Design), on or about 26 Oct 2024. The award is contemplated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will be a negotiated, firm-fixed-price contract. The following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applies to this RFQ: 541330, Engineering Services. The size standard for this NAICS code is $25.5M. Drawings, cost estimates, specifications, calculations, and all other deliverables required under this acquisition shall be completed within 274 calendar days after date of Award, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Government project manager and contracting officer. All respondents are advised that in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 7540, 8612, and 9540, the contract price for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the project's estimated construction cost. Design limitation costs will be provided to the most highly rated AE firm selected to complete the design. The estimated magnitude for construction (not design) of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. This acquisition will be procured pursuant to the requirements in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation and FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect - Engineer Contracts. All potential respondents are reminded that in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), lack of registration in the SAM will make a respondent ineligible for contract award. � Request for Qualifications: This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall not be mistaken for a Request for Proposal. In accordance with FAR Part 36.702, interested AE firms shall submit an SF330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, for Government evaluation by the RFQ deadline. SF330 information shall be provided per the latest format from the GSA Library located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. All sections of the SF330 must be completed.� All completed SF330s received by the RFQ deadline will be evaluated by the Government. Failure to provide requested data may negatively impact a respondent 's rating or determine the respondent non-responsive.�In accordance with FAR Part 36.6, Architect-Engineer Services, and based on the SF330s and responses to RFQ evaluations, only the one (1) AE firm considered to be the most highly qualified after review and discussions of the minimum requirements/evaluation factors will be eligible to receive the RFP.� Evaluation Factors: In accordance with FAR Part 36.602-1, Selection Criteria, potential AE firms will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria: (1)�Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.� Complete this evaluation factor using Section E and Section G of the SF330. Submit personal resumes and relevant information for key and responsible personnel. Section E shall be not more than one (1) page in length per individual, and not more than fifteen (15) total pages.�Evaluation of professional qualifications will include but is not limited to the objective assessment of the AE firm�s individual personnel resumes. The recommended professional qualifications for satisfactory performance of the required services are defined as professional qualifications in (but not limited to): Program Manager, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Registered Communications Distribution Engineer, Planner, Engineering Technician, Draftsman, Technical/Specifications Writer, Cost Estimator, Scheduler, Contract Admin, and Clerical. Anticipated project tasks for the referenced disciplines are similar to those listed at https://www.wbdg.org/design-disciplines/planning. The AE firm shall ensure that only qualified, competent personnel carry out the tasks outlined in this SOW. Qualified, competent personnel is defined as a registered professional or, where registration is not applicable, trained, and/or certified in their respective field. All tradesmen performing work in a trade which has a California AE�s license available shall be licensed or under the direct supervision of a tradesman licensed in the trade being performed. Failure to provide sufficient data supporting professional qualifications may negatively impact an AE firm�s rating. (2)�Specialized experience and technical competence, within the past five (5) years, in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation,�pollution prevention,�waste reduction, and the use of�recovered materials. Complete this evaluation factor by providing five (5) example projects using Section F of the SF330, limited to two (2) pages per project. Narratives shall, when possible, be supported with illustrations or photographs of completed projects, with no more than three (3) additional pages of supporting illustrations or photographs. Specialized experience pertains to the types, size, volume, budget, and complexity of work previously or currently being performed by the AE firm that is comparable to the work to be performed under this project�s scope of work. Specialized experience may also include unique conditions, considerations, or circumstances encountered that are relevant to this RFQ. Specialized experience does not include overseas offices for projects outside the United States, its territories, or possessions; nor does it include subsidiaries that are not normally subject to management decisions, accounting, and policies, or a holding or parent company or an incorporated subsidiary that operates under a firm name different from the parent company.�Technical competence includes construction and design projects similar in project scope, size, construction features, dollar value, and complexity of that listed in this RFQ. Similar complexity is considered projects of an operational, construction, or design likeness to the work outlined in this SOW. Specific emphasis of experience and technical competence shall be geared toward engineering design for secure renovation of buildings, or similar. AE firms unable to demonstrate proven specialized experience and technical competence may be considered non-responsive or scored negatively. (3)�Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Complete this evaluation factor using Section H of the SF330. Provide a narrative that describes the AE firm�s work capacity. Narrative shall be no more than one (1) page in length.�The AE firm shall provide a brief summary of its past, present and projected future workload over the previous 12 months, through Fiscal Year 2025. The AE firm shall describe the capacity to incorporate this project�s scope of work while meeting prescribed dates for current workload. (4)�Past performance, within the past five (5) years,�on contracts with Government agencies and/or private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, compliance with performance schedules, communication, satisfactory project management, and subcontract management, if applicable. Complete this evaluation factor using Section H of the SF330 describing the AE firm�s past performance on the five (5) example projects identified in Section (2) of this RFQ. The summary sheet shall be no more than two (2) pages in length per example project. Submit past performance data of example projects in narrative format that highlight cost control, quality of work, compliance with performance schedules, and satisfactory project management. The narratives of example projects must show contract number, issuing agency, project name, a current point of contact (including telephone and email information); project scope, size, and location; design fees, total number of modifications or change orders issued during performance of project; date of project completion, construction cost estimate, principal design elements and features; complexity of the job, challenges faced and actions taken; and the resolution and results of any challenges faced. If known, list the construction contract award price, and the total number of construction contract modifications/change orders and their total value. CPARS data or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) must be provided for all example projects submitted under this Section. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. If relevant CPARS evaluation(s) are available, report(s) shall be submitted with the completed SF330 package. CPARS reports and PPQs are not considered part of the page limitations for this Section. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, the PPQ included with this notice is provided for the respondent or its team members to submit for each project included in criterion (2). Official CPARS evaluation(s) found in in government databases will take precedence. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your SF330.� Past performance will be evaluated on recent and relevant contracts with government agencies or private industry. Recent is defined as performance occurring within five (5) years of the date of this notice. Relevancy is defined as performance of work on projects that are similar in scope to the types of projects anticipated under the resultant contracts. Respondents with no previous past performance shall state this when addressing the selection criteria.� Respondents are notified that the Government may use sources of information such as, but not limited to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine a respondent�s relevant experience and past performance as part of this evaluation. The evaluation of past performance will include but is not limited to: The customer�s assessment of the respondent 's quality of work; record of conforming to contract requirements and applicable codes, standards, laws, and regulations; history of satisfactory project management and collaboration with the customer; addressing design errors/omissions timely; and adherence to approved schedules. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and Contracting Officer knowledge of current project performance. Failure to demonstrate proven competence to perform design services similar in scope and complexity to this acquisition may be considered ineligible for award. (5)�Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project. Complete this evaluation factor using Section H of the SF330. Provide a narrative that describes the respondent�s experience with developing designs for secure facilities/buildings renovations located in California. Narrative shall be no more than one (1) page in length. Respondents will be objectively evaluated based on their knowledge and familiarity (and the knowledge of subcontractors) with applicable codes, standards, laws, and regulations, that pertain to this project. If prior experience in California is minimal or unavailable, describe how the design team plans to obtain specific knowledge of local conditions or project features required for a compliant design. Data from other projects and locations are acceptable to highlight knowledge of applicable codes, standards, laws, and regulations, that pertain to this project.�Higher ratings may be given for prior experience working on Vandenberg Space Force Base. Evaluation Factors Page Limitations Table: Factors� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �SF 330 Section� � � � �Page Limit Maximum Factor 1: Professional Qualifications� � � E, G� � � � � � � � � � E: 1 page per individual, max 15� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � pages, G: no limit Factor 2: Specialized Experience� � � � � � � F� � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 pages per project, plus 3 pages of� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �supplementary illustrations and� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �photographs per project Factor 3: Capacity� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �H� � � � � � � � � � � � �1 page Factor 4: Past Performance� � � � � � � � � � � � �H� � � � � � � � � � � � �2 pages per project (no page limit on� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � CPARS or PPQs) Factor 5: Location� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � H� � � � � � � � � � � � �1 page *Note: There is not cumulative page limit. Notice to potential respondent(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made for this effort until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this acquisition, either before or after the deadline for receipt of SF330s. In the event the Government cancels this acquisition, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a respondent of any cost. Responses to this RFQ are due no later than�17�September 2024 by 3:00PM PDT. Late responses will not be considered for further elevation.��� NOTE: It is the responsibility of all potential respondents to monitor these sites for release of any future notices and/or release of amendments. General inquiries regarding this notice may be emailed to the team email address at 242212Delta8SecureRenovationB12006@groups.af.mil. Please note that due to increased firewall protections, some emails may be blocked; therefore, a follow-up via telephone at 805-606-2164 (if an acknowledgement is not received via email) is strongly recommended to ensure receipt of your submission by the Government.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Lompoc, CA 93437, USA
- Zip Code: 93437
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93437
- Record
- SN07204950-F 20240912/240910230117 (samdaily.us)
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