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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL OXHSFDX-98-020 DUE 061598 POC Monica Becraft (202) 273-1468 Architect-Engineering (A-E) Services for Projects Not to Exceed the Small Purchase Limitation of $25,000.00. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts requests submission of SF 254's, for inclusion in a permanent data base, by those firms wishing to be considered for Government contracts not expected to exceed the $25,000.00 small purchase limitation. A permanent evaluation board shall maintain an A-E qualifications data file in accordance with FAR 36.603. Each firm shall be classified with respect to: (1) Location; (2) Specialized experience; (3) Professional capabilities; and (4) Capacity. The data file shall be reviewed and updated annually, with the first update scheduled in June 1998. Projects may consist of broad based architect-engineering services to include, but not limited to: site analysis, evaluation and development; CADD services; sound system designs; audio visual system designs; courtroom technologies; mechanical, electrical, and architectural design; and, historic preservation studies. Potential projects may be geographically located in 50 contiguous states and U.S. Territories (Guam). Firms will be rated and selected on the following criteria: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; and (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that the application of this criteria leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. Firms desiring consideration shall submit a Standard Form 254 to the attention of Mr. Finnus Garrett, AOUSC, Space and Facilities Division, Suite G-100, Washington, DC 20544, no later than June 15, 1998. This announcement is not a request for proposals. (0138)

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