DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, COMMANDER, ATLANTIC DIVISION, CONTRACTS OFFICE, CODE 02231, 1510 GILBERT STREET, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2699

Y -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF REPAIRS TO INDOOR SMALL ARMS RIFLE RANGES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES SOL SYNOPSIS E37-96 POC Contact Mr. Robert Fox, Head, A&E MILCON/O&MN Contracts Branch, 804-322-8255 The Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking to prequalify a cadre of Construction Teams to compete for Design/Build (D/B) repair projects on a variety of indoor small arms ranges at MilitaryInstallations in the Continental United States. Services are required for evaluation of ventilation systems at indoor small arms ranges, preparation of a technical proposal with costs to define corrective measures of any ventilation deficiencies, andimplementation of corrective measures. Teams prequalified under this announcement will remain qualified for a three year period. Since several repair projects are likely to be procured from this solicitation, Construction Teams formed for the expressinterest in these projects must be able to demonstrate their ability and business acumen necessary to perform in a D/B environment by meeting the criteria established herein. Only the qualified teams will be invited to conduct a site investigation ofan indoor firing range assessing the performance of the existing ventilation system and submit a technical evaluation with costs to achieve: (a) OSHA compliance in maximum daily lead permissible exposure limit (PEL) = 0.05 mg/cubic meter; (b) aneffective mid to far range smoke removal capability; (c) an average air speed of 75 FPM, but not less than 50 FPM at the firing line, measured six inches above the floor, six inches below the ceiling, and two equally spaced points in between; and (d)negative 0.04 inches (+ or - 0.02) water gauge pressure differential with the surrounding building spaces. Teams shall provide recommended solution with proposed prices by a specific time frame. Award of a contract to provide corrective measures willbe made to the Team that offers the best technical solution at a reasonable price to the Government. The awarded D/B team shall complete plans, specifications and associated engineering services; prepare necessary permit applications required for eachproject, complete and ready for submission to the applicable State and Federal agencies for approval; and build, inspect and test the facilities for full compliance with the RFP package and applicable local codes. The preparation of Operation andMaintenance Support Information (OMSI) may be included for each project. Both design and construction contractor capabilities will be evaluated, and the response to this announcement shall demonstrate a sound approach that illustrates a well-organized,cohesive team that satisfies the following evaluation factors - Requested information shall be provided on a Standard Form 255 (SF 255): (a) Financial stability - the D/B team shall provide financial statements verifying credit rating, insurance andbonding capabilities; b) D/B team experience - furnish evidence of D/B team past experience (within the last 3 years) with regard to the design/installation of indoor multiple lane firing range ventilation systems that are in compliance with NationalInstitute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), OSHA indoor air quality standards (1910), and EPA exhaust air emission regulations; (c) Technical and professional staff qualifications - define the roles and outline the experience of the D/B team'sdesign and construction personnel, including professional qualifications, licensing and technical competence for proposed Design Manager, Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and other key personnel shall be provided, includingidentification of appropriate rifle range facility experience; (d) D/B team performance - furnish evidence of satisfactory performance within the last three years with regard to the required services; (information furnished under (b), (c) and (d) shouldinclude description, location, customer contact (name, address, telephone number), year of completion and contract type, duration and cost, and performance awards/letters of recommendations received); and (e) Business approach - outline the organizationand management approach utilized in the formation of the D/B team. The D/B team organization must demonstrate a satisfactory business arrangement between the design and construction firms to include a copy of the business agreement documents describingthe relationship of the D/B Team and acknowledgment that substitution of any approved team members will require Contracting Officer approval (does not apply if both designer and constructor are the same firm). The scope may require evaluation,definition and testing of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition, including subsequent preparation of plans and specifications and execution of removal and/or disposal. D/B Teams responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept theaforementioned as a part of any subsequent contract responsibility. D/B teams who meet the requirements described in this announcement shall submit a Standard Form (SF) 255, U. S. Government Architect/Engineer Qualification, as part of their submissionpackage, and cite its proposed D/B team principal contact in Block 3a. If the D/B team is composed of design and construction firms which are separate entities, they must provide evidence that they are each permitted by law to practice their respectiveprofessions, i.e., State Registration number. Use Block 10 to provide any additional team information. Provide a point of contact and telephone number for the D/B team in SF 255, Block 8. D/B teams are invited to submit qualification packages by 4:00p.m., 5 August 1996. The SIC for these procurements is 1542. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.(0180)

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