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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF A DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION CENTER, FT. BELVOIR, VIRGINIA SOL DACA31-00-R-0043 POC Contact MARY A. RICHE (410) 962-4880 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer services are required for topographic survey, site investigation, planning, programming, survey and geotechnical report, engineering studies, space planning, interior design, parametric design and cost estimate, concept design, final design, preparation of construction contract documents, and construction phase services for the construction of a new Defense Threat Reduction Center (DTRC) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Construction phase services may include preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawing review, site visits and technical assistance. Services may also include commissioning design and support; design of tenant improvements and support services; and O&M (Building Operations and Maintenance) and startup services and assistance. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The plan is not required with this submittal but will be required from those firms selected for the interview phase. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project will include design of a new 28,000 SM Defense Threat Reduction Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The project will result in the construction of a new consolidated facility for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Also part of the project scope are a new 2,200 SM receiving warehouse and a new 22,000 SM parking facility. Functions carried out in four leased facilities and one GSA owned facility will be incorporated into the design of the new consolidated facility. The new facility will incorporate force protection measures; no-break power and redundant HVAC systems for critical loads; raised flooring for mainframe computer systems; ops center and modeling center; passenger and freight elevators; fire suppression systems; information systems wireways; and physical security systems. Support facilities include: a covered walkway or tunnel, a gate house building, utilities (water, sewer, gas, mechanical, steam and permits), electric services, paving, roads, walks, curbs, gutters, parking, fencing, storm drainage, communication and information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, special construction features, site improvements, and demolition. Project will be designed in accordance with: Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Installation Design Guide (IDG) for Fort Belvoir, the Installation Master Plan, NFPA Life Safety Codes and requirements of National Capitol Planning Commission (NCPC). The design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement. Construction cost estimates will be prepared using Corps of Engineers Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by Government) or similar software. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. Work may include subsurface hazardous materials abatement. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $50 to $75 million. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria "a" through "e" are primary. Criteria "f" through "g" are secondary and will only be used as tiebreakers between technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in: (1) Design of new administrative/office facilities. (2) Design of physical security and force protection requirements in accordance with U.S. Army standards. (3) Design of no-break power systems. (4) Design of Secure Compartmented Intelligence Facilities (SCIF). (5) Design of flexible, open office architecture. (6) Interior design. (7) Design of voice and data communication systems. (8) Construction sequencing and phasing. (9) Design of state of the art conferencing capabilities. b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; architecture; mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, and communication engineering; cost estimating; industrial hygienist; interior design; landscape architecture; and operation and maintenance systems. Registered professionals are required in the following disciplines: architecture; civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and communications engineering; and industrial hygienist. In lieu of a registered fire protection engineer, a registered architect or a registered engineer whose principal duties are fire protection engineering and who is a full member in good standing of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers will be accepted. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, certification, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. c. Experience producing quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's design quality management plan (DQMP). The DQMP, which will be required from those firms selected for the interview phase, should include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of in-house disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d. Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, and compliance with performance schedules. e. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. f. Extent of participation of small businesses including woman owned small business, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. g. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: If the selected firm is a large business concern, a subcontracting plan with the final fee proposal will be required, consistent with Section 806 (b) of PL 100-180, 95-507, and 99-661. A minimum of 40% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 15% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, to include Historically Black College and University or Minority Institutions, 1.5% to HUB Zone small business firms, and 8% with women-owned small businesses. NAB encourages WOSB and SDB participation as prime contractors. The plan is not required with this submittal. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Note 24 is written in detail in any Monday issue of the CBD. Interested firms must submit an SF 255 forthe prime. SF 254's must be submitted for the prime and for each consultant. These forms shall be submitted to the above address not later than 4:00PM on 9 June 2000. The SF 255 and SF 254 shall clearly indicate the staffing of the office indicated to do the work. Only one copy of a submission (SF 255/SF254) is required at this time. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to two additional copies of their proposal. The Baltimore District does not retain SF 254's on file. In block 9 of the SF 255, the prime shall provide contract award dates for all projects listed in that section. One Preselection Board and one Selection Board will be conducted from this solicitation. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. A paper copy may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414 or Contact CCR web site at http://www.ccr2000.com. Mailing address to send proposals: US Army Corps of Engineers, 10 South Howard St., Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201, ATTN: Mary A. Riche. Ms. Riche can be reached at 410-962-4880 and via Internet mary.a.riche@nab02.usace.army.mil. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. Personal visits for discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN452026). (0126)

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