Officer in Charge, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Code 910C, 1400 Farragut Avenue, Bremerton, Washington 98314-5001

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES FOR MECHANICAL PROJECTS AT PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD AND TENANT ACTIVITIES SOL N44255-95-D-6805 POC Lucille Leu, Contract Specialist (360) 476-8193/Wanda Edwards, Contracting Officer, (360) 476-2427. The resulting contract shall be for an indefinite quantity contract to support the Facilities and Maintenance Department's Engineering Division in the preparation of engineering studies, analyses, reports and cost estimates as designated; preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates for designated construction projects; preparation of working drawings, cost estimates and descriptive text for projects to be accomplished by shop forces; preparation of AUTOCAD compatible computer-aided drawing data on electronic storage media; preparation of computer automated specifications using SPECINTACT will be required; and prepartion of asbestos, hazardous waste, or pollution abatement related designs (as necessary). The work will be accomplished for projects located at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and tenant activities. Selection will be based on the following prioritized criteria which are numbered in order of importance: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE (with emphasis on similar efforts cited in the criteria element regarding Recent Specialized Experience) with Government agencies and private industry. Demonstrated long term Government or private business relationships, repeat business on related efforts and construction support. Demonstrated firm's quality control program and procedures including coordination with subcontractors quality control. Documented success of the program on similar projects. Performance on cost control in terms of budget control thoughout the design effort as well as bid results. History of design related change orders (extra during constuction). Knowledge of bid climate and related impact factors; (2) RECENT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE and technical competence in the design, both Government and private, of studies and designs related to heating, ventilating and air conditioning, piping distribution, building plumbing and fire protection and utilities such as steam, potable water, compressed air, and pressurized sewer, and specialty projects such as saltwater pumping and piping applications. Projects may be located in buildings, piers, dry docks, tunnels, ducts, subgrade or elevated. Major design importance will be attached to integrating new designs with existing industrial facilities and utilities. Typical mechanical projects at PSNS include; (a) 30,000 GPM pump replacement in saltwater distribution system to include system components (including valves) and electrical design; (b) steam distribution to piers and drydocks to include hangers, rollers, guides and expansion joint design; (c) heating, ventilating and air conditioning for offices to include roof top central unit and energy monitoring control systems (EMCS); (d) chiller replacement to include cooling tower or dry cooler with direct digital controls; (e) sewage distribution systems; (f) central heating coil addition to include pumps, converter, piping and direct digital controls with EMCS tie-in. (3) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of the staff, in-house and consultants, with respect to the overall makeup of the design. The experience and roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects addressed in Criteria Element regarding Recent Specialized Experience; (4) CAPACITY and ability of the firm, and consultants, to accomplish the contemplated work within a minimum reasonable time limit; as demonstrated by the impact of this workload on the firm's permanent staff, projected workload during the anticipated design period, the firm's history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules and providing timely construction support. Provide specific work experience and related timeframes to accomplishment of similar design efforts. If consultants are involved, address history or working relationship; (5) KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCALITY, including appropriate selection of construction material and methods; (6) VOLUME OF WORK PREVIOUSLY AWARDED by the Department of Defense (DOD) to the firm in the last twelve months, with the objectives of effecting equitable distibution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineering firms, including minority-owned firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; (7) DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS and to small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and Universities, or minority insitution's performance of the contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement or subcontractor. Proposed procurement will result in one fixed priced Indefinite Quantity contract with a minium guarantee of $25,000.00 for the base year. The resultant contract will be comprised of delivery orders not to exceed $200,000.00 each, and the maximum base year total of this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00. The contract provides for one base year and one year option (both comprised of the type of work described in criteria element (2) Recent Specialized Experience. The minimum guarantee for the option year is $25,000.00 with a maximum option year total of $500,000.00. Architect/Engineering firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to: (1) Submit a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire. Firms having filed a current Standard Form 254 (within one year), on file with the procurement office shown herein, are not required to register this form. However, those firms with 254's on file shall express their interest in being considered for this paricular contract in writing and shall also state that a current Standard Form 254 is on file for their firm. (2) Submit a Standard 255 specifically addressing all criteria elements listed, including organizational chart of key personnel to be assigned to this contract and all consultants' current SF 254 (unless already on file) to Lucille Leu, Code 910C, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, 1400 Farragut Avenue, Bremerton, Washington 98314-5001 no later than COB (4:00 pm local time) 30 days from the date of this issue. Failure to submit the aformentioned items and the amount of DOD fees awarded to the firm will reflect negatively on the firm's submittal during the evaluation process. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete announcement are not desired. No additional technical information is available. This project is open to all business concerns. This is not a request for a proposal. See Number Note(s): 24 (0074)

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