C -- ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING (A&E) SERVICES

Notice Date

November 30, 2001

Contracting Office

ESC/PKOC, Construction Branch, Operational Contracting Division, 104 Barksdale St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

ZIP Code

01731-1806

Solicitation Number

F19650-02-R-0003

Response Due

January 7, 2002

Point of Contact

Mr. Joseph P. Pianese, 781-377-2572

E-Mail Address

Click Here to E-mail the POC (Joseph.Pianese@hanscom.af.mil)

Description

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/PROCUREMNET FOR A&E SERVICES. The 66th Civil Engineer Squadron Office, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1625 is seeking Architect and Engineering (A&E) firms specializing in civil/structural, electrical, fire protection, and mechanical/plumbing (including controls expertise) and environmental type projects. A Request-for Proposal will be issued to select at least two and /or up to four multi-discipline Architect and Engineering (A&E) firms specializing in civil/structural, electrical, fire protection, and mechanical/plumbing (including controls expertise) and environmental type projects. The contract(s) will be indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts with a guaranteed minimum amount of $5,000, a maximum contract value of $499,900 and an individual delivery order maximum of $200,000. The estimated start date for this contract award is the 2nd quarter FY02, extending for one year with the possibility of a one-year option. The contract(s) will require complete architectural-engineering services for various architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, sanitary and environmental minor construction, repair, maintenance and alterations projects at Hanscom Air Force Base and/or surrounding Federal entities that are the responsibility of the 66th Civil Engineering Squadron at Hanscom AFB (e.g. New Boston Air Force Station, Sagamore Hill, Cape Cod Air Force Station, etc.). The scope of the individual delivery orders can vary extensively and may include topographical surveys, environmental studies, investigatory and design services for single or multiple utility systems, complete or partial renovation of large office facilities, laboratory and specialized facilities, military family housing repairs, construction inspection services etc. The target construction costs on each of these design projects can range in magnitude from $100,000 to $5,000,000. Work consists of furnishing all architect-engineer services (architectural, asbestos, civil, construction inspection, controls, energy, drafting (manual and CADD), electrical, environmental, mechanical and surveying to perform complete Title 1A investigatory, Title 1B design, Title II construction inspection services and other services. These include but are not limited to: studies, reports, renderings, presentation boards, site investigation with building field survey, asbestos survey, topographic survey, testing, calculations, complete design drawings and specifications, cost estimates, economic analysis, energy analysis, construction phasing, etc. Each A&E firm must demonstrate the capability within its office to create and work contract drawings in Microstation SE which is the CADD system in use by the 66th Civil Engineer Squadron. The following are the significant factors for evaluation (in order of importance): a. Firms that do not demonstrate the ability to work within Microstation will not be considered. Conversions from another CADD system (as defined above) do not satisfy this requirement and will not be accepted. b. Past experience of the firm with respect to similar level and types of project work as that anticipated by the 66th Civil Engineer Squadron in the next two years. Anticipated projects are primarily complete building renovations, major HVAC repairs, the design of new and repair of medium and low voltage power distribution systems, energy saving projects, utility work, and environmental projects. c. Specialized experience of the firm's individual members with respect to similar levels and types of project work as that anticipated by the 66th Civil Engineer Squadron in the next two years, as defined above. This includes, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. d. Availability of multiple disciplines within the firm. e. Professional qualifications of the individuals listed. (Submit SF 254 & 255) f. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time and the ability to adhere to schedules. Provide current workload and total workload capability of individuals listed in item "c" above. Literature should be included to demonstrate the firm's ability to meet scheduled deadlines. This will allow the Government to determine the availability of experienced personnel during the performance period of the contract as well as the capacity to accomplish the work required. g. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. References and literature on past performance should be included. h. Location of the firm. i. Ability to perform asbestos testing and subsequent construction documents. j. Previous experience with the Department of Defense. k. Minority and/or women owned/veteran-owned/service-disabled veteran-owned business consideration if applicable. This synopsis will also be available for this project at Internet address: http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. The solicitation and statement of work will be available after selection. All interested parties MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive a solicitation or award. Applications for CCR registration may be obtained or completed at the Internet address: http://www.ccr2000.com/handbook.htm. Responses to this notification must be received in this office not later than 7 January 02, along with qualifications/completed SF 254 & 255. Responses sent via mail or hand-carried, shall be mailed to: ESC/PKOC, Attn: Joseph Pianese, 20 Schilling Circle, Bldg. 1305 3rd Floor, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2800. Award(s) will be made during the 2nd quarter FY02. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after receipt of proposals, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. Offerors are advised that the Government will not pay for Offerors' proposal costs. This solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. FUNDS are currently not available for this requirement. Unless funds are made available for this requirement, no contract will be awarded. The Contract Specialist for this action is Joseph Pianese at 781-377-2572. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Joseph P. Maryeski, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. See Numbered Notes: 24 and 26.

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Loren Data Corp. 20011204/CSOL001.HTM (D-334 SN514137)