OICC Fallon, Building 307, 2nd Floor, NAS Fallon, NV 89496-5000

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF NAVAL AIR STATION, FALLON, NEVADA SOL N62474-97-R-2230 DUE 030497 POC Jeannie Brown at (702) 426-2225; Contracting Officer. Firm Fixed Price Architect-Engineer services are required for engineering studies, investigations and the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the purpose of bidding and construction of a variety of architectural, mechanical, civil, structural and electrical projects at the Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nevada and within 150 miles radius including NAS Ranges and Bridgeport, Ca. Typical projects to be designed include: (A) Barracks 2 Renovation; (B) Barracks 1 Renovation; (C) Construct Personnel Property Office; (D) Construct AIMD Composite Repair Shop which includes special HVAC disciplines; and (E) Renovate Hangar #1 Office Spaces. Preparation of Construction documents/designs to include all engineering, architecture, and related disciplines as may be necessary. Designs will encompass preliminary through final plans, specifications, cost estimates, log of submittals, construction schedule, designer to ROICC report to be formally advertised or constructed by Government forces. Documents must be prepared using AUTOCAD and SPECSINTACT. SELECTION CRITERIA: Prioritized selection criteria in descending order of importance are: (1) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of the individual design team members (in-house and consultants). The experience and roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects addressed above. (2) PAST PERFORMANCE on contracts with government agencies and/or private industry in terms of quality of work, compliance with schedules, and cost control. The A-E firm's Quality Control (QC) program, including controls used to maintain QC over staff and sub-consultants, and performance of QC on prior Department of Defense contracts. Demonstrated long term government or private business relationships, and repeat business on related efforts. Performance on estimating the probable project construction cost including budget control throughout the preliminary engineering/design stage as well as actual bid results. Knowledge of bid climate and related impact factors for the general areas of consideration for this project. (3) RECENT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (within the last 5 years) of the firm and proposed consultants in the preparation of engineering and other related studies, and plans and specifications to include site improvements, utility studies, fire protection systems, and life safety consideration. (Include government & private experience). (4) CAPACITY to accomplish the contemplated work within a minimum reasonable time limit; as demonstrated by the impact of this work load on the firm's permanent staff, projected work load during the anticipated design service period, the firm's history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules, and providing timely construction support. Provide specific experience and related time frames for designing projects for rehab, repair, and alteration specifically on related projects addressed above. If consultants are involved, address history of working relationship (5) LOCATION of the firm within the general geographic area of NAVAL AIR STATION, FALLON, NV, and knowledge of the area, including appropriate selection of construction material and methods. NOTE: Criteria numbers (6) and (7) shall be used as secondary evaluation factors should the application of criteria numbers (1) through (5) result in firms being ranked as equals. (6) Use of small or disadvantaged or women-owned business firms as primary consultants or as subcontractors. (7) Volume of work previously awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) to the firm. This information shall be recorded in Block 9 of the SF-255 by listing the total amount of prime DOD fees awarded for the previous 12 months. GENERAL INFORMATION: The proposed procurement will result in the award of one fixed price indefinite quantity contract. The contract provides for one base year not to exceed $500,000.00 and one option year not to exceed $500,000.00 which may be unilaterally exercised by the Government. The contract shall have a minimum guarantee of $10,000.00 for the base year, and $10,000.00 for the option year if exercised. The maximum value of individual delivery orders executed under this contract is $150,000.00. The estimated start date is end of May 1997 with the first project to be the design of the Renovation of Hangar #1 Office Spaces, with an estimated construction cost between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The project is open to large and small businesses. For this procurement, a large business is a concern for which the average annual gross revenue taken for the last three (3) fiscal years exceeds $2.5 million. A small/small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan may be required in accordance with FAR 19.702. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for the procurement is 8711. The selected firm will be required to submit a subcontracting plan with its fee proposal if it is a large business. Qualified firms desiring consideration shall submit one copy of an SF-254, and SF-255 including organization chart of key personnel to be assigned to this contract and each subconsultant's current SF-254 to Jeannie Brown, ROICC Office, Bldg. 307, 2nd floor, NAS Fallon, NV, 89496-5000 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, on Tuesday 4 March 1997. Failure to submit the aforementioned items will reflect negatively on the firm's submittal during the evaluation process. The SF-255 with attachments (including the SF form itself and any other formats) shall be limited to no more than a total of 26 printed sides on 8.5 x 11 paper and not smaller than 12 pitch font. The package may be a combination of single sided and double-sided sheets but a total of 26 printed sides is the maximum allowed. Any markings on a sheet of paper is considered as part of the 26 count. Every page that is not an SF-255 will be included in the page count. Discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria in Block 10 of the SF-255. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate the office which completed each of the projects listed in Block 8 and list which office is under contract for any contracts listed in Block 9. Use Block 10 of the SF-255 to provide any additional information desired. Those firms ultimately slated for interviews must submit their Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP) to include an explanation of the management approach, an organizational chart showing inter-relationship of management and design team components, specific quality control processes, a portfolio of design work (both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities), a listing of present business commitments and their required completion schedules, and performance references other than Naval Air Station Fallon, NV (include 3 or more with names and telephone numbers of the contract administrators) for each firm proposed. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. Firms which design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of the firm. Telegraphic and facsimile SF-255's will not be accepted. Site visits will not be arranged during the submittal period. Debriefing requests will not be entertained prior to 45 days after the SF-254/255 submittal due date. This project is open to all business concerns. No additional technical information is available. This is not a request for proposals. Include telefax numbers in Block 3a and Contractor Establishment Code (formerly the DUNS number), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 3. Label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with "A-E Services N62474-97-R-2230." (0043)

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