Hvac Tenders
Hvac Tenders
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+3Building Construction, Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
United States
Details: This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. 1. General Information Veterans Health Administration (vha) Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents, Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, And Reports, And Construction Period Services For Project #676-336 Fire Station Design-tomah Va Medical Center. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative. 2. Project Information This Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract By Late March 2025. The Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 160 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $5,000,000 And $10,000,000. Please Note That The 160-calendar-day Period Of Performance For The Design Completion Begins With The Issuance Of The Noa And That A Notice To Proceed (ntp) Will Not Be Issued For The Completion Of A Design Project. 3. A-e Selection Process Firms Submitting Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows: Sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. All Firms Not Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts. Discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Of Written Responses. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations. The Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process. An Award Will Then Be Made As Long As The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made. 4. Selection Criteria: Firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria. Primary Selection Criteria: Professional Qualifications: Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. Disciplines Requiring A Florida License Include Civil/structural And Hazardous Material Abatement/industrial Hygiene. A Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided In Section E Of The Sf330. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To: Architect (leed Certification/us Green Build Council Certification) Cost Estimator Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Mechanical Engineer Plumbing Engineer Project Manager Quality Assurance Manager Structural Engineer Physical Security Specialists Commissioning Agent Offeror Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I, [signatory Authority], Of [company Name], Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database In Compliance With Vaar 852.219-73. The Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services Shall Be Provided For Network Infrastructure Installation, Renovations, Or Upgrades. Projects Experience Should Include Upgrading Large Scale (multi-building With Multiple Generational Oit Systems) Fiber Optics, Data Cable, Structured Cabling, Electrical Distribution Design, Electrical Upgrades, Uninterruptable Power Systems (ups), Electrical Bonding, Building Management Systems/building Automation Systems (bms/bas), Hvac, It Room Renovations/expansion/relocations, Data Centers/server Rooms Reconfiguration, And Physical Security Upgrades, Duct Bank And Direct Boring Operations. Other Specialized Experience To Provide Should Include Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Transition, And Sustainable Design Practices. Submissions Shall Include No More And No Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope, And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past Five (5) Years. Include The Following For Each Submitted Project: Project Title And Location Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided, Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project (i.e., Prime Contractor, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor) Project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address. Services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order. Period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates Total Dollar Value Of The Project Ae Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Construction Cost Contract Number Associated With The Project. The Information Provided In Section F Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate Relevant Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. Any Projects Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. The Information Provided In Section G Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. The Offeror Must Include Narratives Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Restating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Management Approaches. The Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors Quality Control Procedures, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. Capacity: The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va, Any Federal Agency, And Private Sector, During The Previous Twelve (12) Months Or Any Active Projects At Pcac. Include The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts The Prime Firm Has Been Awarded From Any Source. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Award Date, Completion Percentages, And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous Twelve (12) Months Or Active At Pcac. The Information For This Factor Must Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Proposed Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. Past Performance: Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Va Cpars Entry. Va Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted For Each Project Provided In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. Please Note We Are Unable To Review Any Cpars From Other Federal Agencies Outside Of The Va. For Any Project That Does Not Have Va Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. If The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submitted In The Sf330, A Ppq Must Be Submitted Listing Their Specific Role (key Disciplines) As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Completed Ppq Requested From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. The Government May Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Must Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. For Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitation For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. Knowledge Of Locality: Demonstrate And Describe Experience In The Local Area And The Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features The Experience Provided. This Description May Include (if Applicable): Any Prime Firm Or Subcontractor Experience Within The Visn Or At The Vamc State Or Local Construction Codes, Laws, Or Regulations Climate And Seismic Related Conditions Or Features The Information For This Factor Must Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. Experience In Construction Period Services: Experience In Construction Period Services Must Be Demonstrated Via Project Experience. These May Be The Same Projects Identified Above In Factor 1; However, The Firm Shall Clearly Delineate The Types Of Construction Period Services Performed For Each. Refer To The Statement Of Work For Review Timeline Expectations. Project Descriptions Must Include Experience With: Solicitation Support Services, Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period Coordination With Commissioning Requirements Review Of Construction Submittals Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period. Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates. Attendance At Weekly Conference Calls Providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors Pre-final Inspection Site Visits Generation Of Punch-list Reports, And Production Of As-built Documentation. The Firm Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of Projects Worked That Illustrate Experience In These Areas. Projects Must Be Within The Last Ten (10) Years. In Addition, The Firm Must Include A Description Of Experience Addressing Unforeseen Conditions And Emergent Situations, Conducting Situation Evaluations, And Making Midcourse Corrections. Include Description On How The Firm Can Be Proactive Or Responsive In These Situations. The Information For This Factor Must Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Tomah Va Medical Center 500 E Veterans Street, Tomah, Wi. 54660. . Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). *the Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified. 5. Submission Requirements: The Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications: Submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Contract Specialist Johnna Mcgraw At Johnna.mcgraw@va.gov . This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments. The Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications (form Is Available Online At Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications). The Sf 330 Submission Is Due By January 10th 2025 At 1pm Est. The Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. The Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission Fire Station Design- Tomah Wi. The Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. A Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project. Firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission: 1) Sam Unique Entity Identifier 2) Tax Id Number 3) Cage Code 4) Primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number. All Questions Must Be Submitted To Johnna Mcgraw With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions Fire Station Design-tomah Wi. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Est On December 16th, 2024. Questions Will Be Answered Through Modification To The Pre-sol Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov. This Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award. Failure To Be Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. All Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award. All Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission. Sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package. It Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330.
Closing Date10 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE NAVY USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
United States
Details: It Is Anticipated That A Formal Solicitation Will Be Issued Within 30 Days Of This Pre-solicitation Notice. No Response Is Required For This Notice.
pre Solicitation Notice For N66604-23-rfpreq-npt-10-0243 Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract For Multi‐ Discipline Architect‐engineer (a‐e) Services In Support Of Projects On Nuwc Facilities At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt), Newport, Ri.
description: All Information Needed For Interested Parties To Submit A Standard Form Sf 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications Is Contained Herein. There Is No Separate Request For Proposals (rfp) Package To Download.
background:
the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt) Requires A-e Services In Support Of Various Projects At Nuwcdivnpt. This Procurement Will Result In One Single-award Idiq Contract For Multi‐discipline A‐e Services For Planning, Design, Construction, Evaluation Of New Construction, And Renovation Projects. These Services Will Be Procured In Accordance With 40 United States Code (usc) Chapter 11, Selection Of Architects And Engineers, As Implemented By Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. The Idiq Contract Will Be For A Five-year Ordering Period. The Maximum Value For The Contract Term, Including All Awards, Shall Not Exceed $5,000,000. The Guaranteed Minimum For The Contract Ordering Period Is $500 And Will Be Satisfied By Simultaneous Award Of The Initial Task Order With The Basic Contract. Firm‐fixed Price Task Orders Will Be Negotiated At The Task Order Level. In Accordance With Far 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(b), The Contract Price Or The Estimated Cost And Fee For Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed 6 Percent Of The Estimated Of Construction Of The Public Work Or Construction, Excluding Fees. There Will Be No Minimum Dollar Limits Per Task Order. The Maximum Dollar Limit Per Task Order Is $3,000,000.
this Proposed Contract Is Being Solicited As A Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 541330, Engineering Services, And The Small Business Size Standard Is $25,500,000. The Government Seeks The Most Highly Qualified Firm To Perform The Required Services, Based On The Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications, In Accordance With The Selection Criteria Included Herein.
comprehensive A‐e Services Are Required For The New Construction, Repair, Replacement, Demolition, Alteration, And/or Improvement Of Facility Projects. Projects May Include Single Or Multiple Disciplines, Such As: Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Planning, Environmental, Fire Protection, Cost Estimating, And/or Geotechnical. The Types Of Projects May Include: Building Renovations; Building Additions; Site Work Required To Support New Work; New Construction; Parking Areas; Foundations; Retaining Walls; Failure Investigation Including Destructive And Non‐destructive Testing; Seismic Evaluation And Design; Progressive Collapse Analysis; Blast Resistant Design; Structural Engineering Investigations; Utility Systems Including Sanitary And Storm; Mechanical Services; Electrical Services; Water Systems; Storm Water Management; Surveying; Pavement Design; And Civil Engineering Studies.
performance Location(s):
newport, Ri
requirements:
for Complete Details On This Requirement See Attachment 1, “saes.” Specific Types Of A‐e Services That May Be Required Under This Contract Include:
facility Planning And Project Development: Services May Include Work Such As The Following: Prepare Master Plans, Project/site Plans For Proposed Facility/infrastructure Projects. Facility Planning May Be Requested For Renovation, Addition, Repair And New Construction Projects.
development Of Design‐bid‐ Build (dbb) Packages: Services May Include Preparation Of Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements.
development Of Design‐build (db) Request For Proposal (rfp) Packages: Services May Include Working With A Construction Manager As Part Of A Design-build Team To Prepare Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Additions, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design-build Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements.
preparation Of Cost Estimates Using Unit Guidance And Parametric Cost Estimating: Services May Include Preparing Cost Estimates For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects Based On Prepared Design Documents.
development Of Alternatives And Economic Analysis: Service May Include Providing Alternate Design Solutions And Associated Economic Impacts For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects.
condition Assessment: Services May Include Performing Studies Of Existing Buildings And/or Components Of Buildings To Validate Existing Conditions That May Then Be Used To Inform Future Proposed Design Solutions. Site Visits May Be Required To Document Existing Facility/infrastructure Conditions.
field Investigations (including Utility And Geotechnical): Services May Include Conducting Field Surveys/investigations Of Existing Sites, Buildings Or Specific Components Of A Building (i.e Hvac Or Electrical Systems) In Order To Document Current Status Of A Facility’s Infrastructure. The Results Of Any Field Investigations May Then Be Used To Assist With The Preparation Of Design Documents For A Particular Project.
surveying And Mapping: Services May Include Surveying And/or Mapping Of Existing Or Proposed Sites For A New Construction Project Or Building Addition. Survey Work May Be Required In Order To Document Existing Site Conditions To Support Site/civil Design Solutions.
preparation Of Engineering Evaluations: Services May Include Performing Engineering Calculations To Support Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Or Fire Protection Design Solutions.
incorporation Of Sustainable Engineering Design Practices: Services May Include Incorporation Of Design Principles For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects To Support Sustainable Design Solutions.
consultations: Services May Include Collaborating With Other Specialty Design Professionals To Offer And Propose Design Solutions Required To Respond To Unique Project Requirements.
energy Computations; Services May Include Preparation Of Energy Calculations To Verify Proposed Design Solutions Comply With Required Building Codes, Federal, State And/or Local Energy Requirements.
soil Borings: Services May Include Conducting Soil Boring Testing In Order To Identify Minimum Design Requirements For New Construction Projects Or Building Additions.
obtaining Permits And Regulatory Approvals: Services May Include Submitting Design Documents To Local, State And/or Federal Jurisdictions For Review And Approval Prior To Proceeding With Renovation/construction Work.
environmental Investigation And Consultation: Services May Include Providing Design Services Required To Meet Environmental/epa Regulations On Facility/infrastructure Projects And Providing Consultation(s)/collaboration With The Government To Discuss Acceptable Environmental Design Alternatives And Solutions.
review Of Contractor Submittals: Services May Include Review Of Project Submittals (such As Product Data Or Product Samples) In Order To Validate Proposed Materials/products Comply With Design Drawings And/or Specifications.
field Consultation And Inspection During Construction: Services May Include Responding To Contractor Rfi’s During Construction In Order To Address Design Questions That May Arise During Construction/renovation Projects.
commissioning: Services May Include Supporting The Commissioning Process By Attending Commissioning Meetings In Order To Validate Engineered Design Solutions Are Incorporated Into The Project In Accordance With Design Specifications.
operation And Maintenance Support Information (omsi): Services May Include Providing The Government With O&m Documentation And Training, Where Applicable, Based On The Final Design Solution And Construction.
as‐built Drawing Preparation: Services May Include Updating Design Documents Including Drawings And Specifications To Accurately Reflect Construction Field Changes And Document Final As-built Construction/renovation Projects.
functional Analysis Concept Development (facd)/design Charrette/other Design And Construction Related Workshops And Meetings: Services May Require Attendance At Design Meetings To Collaborate With Government Representatives To Consider Design Options And Build Consensus Regarding Preferred Design Solution(s).
document Deliverable Requirements:
cdrl Number
title
sub-title
cdrl A001
contractor’s Personnel Roster
contractor Personnel
cdrl A002
hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan
facility Operations Inventory Hmmp Plan
cdrl A003
monthly Status Report
monthly Status Report
cdrl A004
product Drawings/models And Associated Lists
drawing Package
cdrl A005
manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal
estimates And Proposal
cdrl A001 – Contractor’s Personnel Roster
within Ten Business Days Of Task Order Issue, The Contractor Shall Submit A List Of All Employees Working On The Project To The Contracting Officer. This List Shall Include Each Employee's Name, And Work Assignment. Changes To The Personnel List Shall Be Submitted At Least Ten Business Days In Advance. In Emergency Situations And Cases Of Adverse Actions Where Ten Business Days’ Notice Is Not Possible, The Contractor Shall Submit The Required Information Regarding The Change In Writing To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Not Later Than 24 Hours After The Replacement Employee Is On Board.
cdrl A002 – Hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan
the Contractor Shall Submit A Hazardous Material Management Plan (hmmp) As Addressed In Paragraph 3.2 Of The Saes.
cdrl A003 – Monthly Status Report
contractor Shall Provide A Monthly Status Report For Each Project In Which The Support Was Provided. The Report Shall Discuss Major Impacts, Issues, And Steps For Remediation Of Issues, Proposals To Improve Operational Efficiencies, Effectiveness, Quality, Or The Customer Experience.
cdrl A004 – Product Drawings/models And Associated Lists
the Contractor Shall Develop And Deliver Drawings, Specifications, Architect / Engineering Reports, To The Technical Point Of Contact Upon Request.
cdrl A005 – Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal Insert Title
a‐e Firms Shall Prepare Cost Estimates Utilizing The Micro‐computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mcaces) Mii Estimating System. Specifications Shall Be Prepared In The Specifications‐kept‐intact (specsintact) Program. Design‐build Rfps Shall Be Prepared Utilizing Design‐build Masters, And Drawings Shall Be Prepared In Autocad (2016 Or Higher) Utilizing The National Computer‐aided Design And Drafting (cadd) Standards Format. Three‐dimension (3‐d) And Bim Modeling May Also Be Required. The Contractor Shall Provide Documents In Pdf Format. Final Documents Shall Be Electronically Signed By The Assigned Architect Or Engineer. All Projects Shall Be Designed In The Modern International Standard Version Of The Metric International System Of Units (si), Unless Specifically Exempted By The Statement Of Work At The Task Order Level.
other Special Considerations:
as Defined By Paragraph 1‐5 Of United Facilities Criteria (ufc) 3‐ 600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities, This Contract Requires The Services Of A Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Or Consultant.
asbestos And/or Lead‐based Paint Assessments May Be Required On This Contract To Determine The Presence Of Hazardous Material During Removals/demolition Or At Utility Points Of Connections. Work On And Around Waterfront Structures, Including Under Deck And Underwater, And Work In Confined Spaces May Be Required On This Contract. A‐e Firms Must Be Able To Accept Work That Involves Asbestos, Lead Paint, Poly‐chlorinated Biphenyls (pcb)s, And Other Hazardous Materials, Work On And Under Waterfront Structures, And In Confined Spaces.
all Engineering And Design Services Shall Comply With The Most Current Edition Of Facilities Criteria (fc) 1‐300‐09n Design Procedures, And Other Requirements As Indicated On The Whole Building Design Guide (wbdg) Web Site (www.wbdg.org). The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Have Online Access To Web‐based Support Programs Capable Of Creating Auto-cad Documents For Government Review, And Email Via The Internet For Routine Exchange Of Correspondence. The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Submit And Maintain An A‐e Accident Prevention Plan (app) In Accordance With U.s.army Corp Of Engineers (usace) Em 385‐1‐1 For Each Project On This Contract And Activity Hazard Analysis (aha) For Each In‐field Action. Key Personnel, Including Consultants, Must Be U.s. Citizens.
a‐e Firms Are Advised That The Selected Firm, Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, And Its Consultants Which Design, Prepare, Or Provide Engineering Services In Support Of Construction Contract Documents Cannot Provide Construction Services For The Same Contract. This Includes Concept Design, Preparation Of Project Programming Documents (dd Form 1391), Facility Siting Studies, Environmental Assessments, Geotechnical Services, Engineering Studies And Services, Design‐build Request For Proposals (rfps), Or Other Activities That Result In Identification Of Project Scope And Cost. The Awarded Contract Will Be Subject To Specific Provisions Addressing The Avoidance Of Organizational Conflicts Of Interest, Including Naval Facilities Acquisition Supplement (nfas) 5252.209‐9300, Organizational Conflicts Of Interest. The Prime Firm For This Contract Will Be Required To Perform Throughout The Contract Term.
submission Requirements:
a‐e Firms Desiring To Be Considered For This Contract Shall Submit A Completed Sf 330 Package By Email To The Contracting Officer And The Contract Specialist. The Sf 330 Shall Be Typed, At Least 11 Point Times New Roman Or Larger. Part I Shall Not Exceed 100 Single‐sided 8.5 By 11 Inch Pages (the Page Limit Does Not Include Individual Subcontracting Reports (isr)s, Certificates Licenses, Nor Does The Page Limit Include Cover Sheets Or Dividers, Provided That These Do Not Contain Any Substantive Information Submitted In Response To The Synopsis Or Intended To Demonstrate The Qualifications Of The Firm). Part I Pages Shall Be Numbered Sequentially. Introductions Shall Be Included In Sections E And F. A-e Firm Submissions Shall Include Its Dun & Bradstreet (duns), Commercial And Government Entity (cage), And Taxpayer Identification Number (tin) Numbers In Block 30 Of The Sf 330.
all Contractors Are Advised That Registration In System For Award Management (sam) Database Is Required Prior To Award Of A Contract. Failure To Register In The Sam Database May Render Your Firm Ineligible For Award. For More Information, Check The Sam Web Site: Https://www.sam.gov.
in Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.601‐4(b), The A‐e Firm Must Be A Registered And Licensed Architectural And/or Engineering Firm In Rhode Island To Be Eligible For Award. A-e Firms Shall Provide Proof That The Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering, (e.g., State Registration Number, Or A Brief Explanation Of The Firm’s Licensing In Jurisdictions That Do Not Register Firms, Etc.). Failure To Submit The Required Proof Will Result In A Firm’s Elimination From Consideration.
firms Who Are Offering As A Joint Venture Should Include With Their Submission A Copy Of The Joint Venture Agreement. Failure To Include The Joint Venture Agreement Will Result In The Firm’s Elimination From Further Evaluation.
if An Sf 254/sf 255 Is Submitted For This Solicitation, It Will Not Be Reviewed Or Considered. As Required Above, Provide Verifiable Evidence That Your Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering (e.g., State Registration Number).
interested Firms Shall Submit Proposals To Both The Contract Specialist And The Contracting Officer At The Email Addresses Listed Below.
sf 330 Submissions Are Due No Later Than Xx Xxxxx 2023 At Xx:xx Pm (est). Late Responses Will Be Handled In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 52.215‐1. The Points Of Contact For This Acquisition Are Contract Specialist, Xxxxx Xxxxxx, At Xxxxxxxxx@navy.mil And Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Contracting Officer, At Xxxxxxx@navy.mil. (to Be Provided Within Formal Solicitation)
the Total Maximum File Size For Email Proposal Submission Is Limited To 10mb. If The Submission Will Exceed 10mb, It Is Acceptable For The Submission To Be Broken Up Into Multiple Emails Or The Firm Should Coordinate With The Identified Government Poc's To Obtain A Dod Safe Request For Submission. Failure Of The Firm To Coordinate A Dod Safe Request For Submission In A Timely Manner, To Allow Sufficient Time For Submission Of The Required Documents Before The Required Response Date, Will Not Be Acceptable Justification For The Government Allowing Or Considering A Late Submission. A Timely Manner Is Defined As Requesting Such Dod Safe Information From The Identified Government Poc's No Later Than 10 Calendar Days In Advance Of The Response Date Of The Synopsis.
if The Firm Chooses To Complete Multiple Email Submissions, Emails Shall Clearly Indicate The Number Of Email Submissions The Government Should Expect To Receive And Shall Be Numbered To Indicate Which Email Of The Submission Each Email Received Is (i.e.: Email 1 Of 3; Email 2 Of 3; Email 3 Of 3).
inquiries Concerning This Procurement Should Reference The Solicitation Number And Title And Be Forwarded Via Email To The Points Of Contact Identified Above. Questions Pertaining To This Requirement Are Due No Later Than Fourteen (14) Days After Posting Of This Requirement On Sam.gov.
list Of Attachments:
scope Of Architect-engineer (a-e) Services (saes) (draft)
cdrls (draft)
selection Criteria:
firms Responding To This Synopsis Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms To Perform The Required Services In Accordance With The Published Selection Criteria.
failure To Comply With Instructions, Or Provide Complete Information May Affect The Firm’s Evaluation Or Disqualify The Firm From Further Consideration. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered Most Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (5) Through (6) Are Less Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (7) Will Only Be Used As A Tie‐breaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Specific Selection Criteria Include:
specialized Experience
professional Qualifications And Technical Competence
past Performance
quality Control
program Management And Capacity
firm Location
volume Of Work
criterion 1 —specialized Experience (sf 330, Part I, Section F):
firms Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience In Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract Through Evaluation Of Experience In:
infrastructure/facility Design Utilizing The Following Criteria, Including, But Not Limited To, Unified Facilities Criteria (ufc’s) And Military Standard (milstd);
conducting On‐site Design Development Workshops, Charrettes, Functional Analysis, Schematic Design, Or Space Programming, Including Supporting Budgetary Or Parametric Cost Estimating;
demonstrated Ability To Design To Project Budget And Schedule;
experience Preparing Design‐bid‐build;
experience Preparing Design‐build Rfp Packages; And
designing Projects In Accordance With Dod, Navy, Or Other Government Agencies’, Or Private Industry Criteria.
firms May Be Considered More Favorably Under Criterion 1 By Demonstrating The Following:
experience In The Delivery Of Multiple Types Of A‐e Services Identified In The Requirements Above.
experience On Multiple Facility Types, Such As Business, Educational, Industrial, Assembly, Health Care, Residential, Storage, Laboratory, And Mixed-use Occupancies, Identified In The Requirements Above.
demonstrated Experience Using The Micro Computer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation (mii) Cost Estimating Software.
demonstrated Experience On Navy Bases Within The Primary Geographic Area Of The Contract.
demonstrated Experience Designing Modifications To Existing Structures And Developing Construction Phasing While Associated Facilities Are Required To Remain In Service.
demonstrated Experience Specific To Navy Facility Projects, Illustrating The Capability Of The A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Consultants) To Work Within The Navy Project Planning Process Including:
dd Form 1391 Development In The Navy’s Electronic Procurement Generator (epg),
dd Form 1391 Validation Procedures Including Cost Validation.
demonstrated Understanding Of Procedures And Timely Submission Of Base Access Documents In Adherence With Security, Safety, Environmental, And Accident Prevention Regulations In Order To Support A‐e Activities And Maintain Project Schedules.
experience Of A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Sub‐ Consultants) With Facilities Located In Historic Areas That Will Require Consultation With State Historic Preservation Officer (shpo) Throughout The Design Process.
criterion 1 Submission Requirements:
provide Up To A Maximum Of Ten (10) Projects Completed (project Completion To Be Defined As Receiving Final Design Acceptance From Client) Within The Past Seven (7) Years Immediately Preceding The Date Of Issuance Of This Notice That Best Demonstrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Sufficient Information To Determine The Date Of Completion Of The Project Must Be Included In The Project Description Or The Project Will Not Be Considered. If More Than The Maximum Number Of Projects Is Submitted, The Government Will Only Evaluate Projects Up To The Maximum Number Authorized In The Order Submitted.
all Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Actual Office/branch/regional Office/ Individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And Perform Work Under This Contract. Projects Not Meeting This Requirement Will Be Excluded From Consideration In The Evaluation. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf 330 Part I, Section F, Block 25, “firm Name.” Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E‐ Mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). In Block 24, Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. For Projects Performed As A Sub-contractor Or A Joint Venture Involving Different Partners, Specifically Indicate The Value Of The Work Performed As A Subcontractor Or By Those Firms Proposed For This Contract, And Identify The Specific Roles And Responsibilities Performed As A Sub-contractor Or By Those Firms On The Project Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Firm Will Be Eliminated From Award Consideration.
note: If The Firm Is A Joint Venture, Projects Performed By The Joint Venture Should Be Submitted; However, If There Are No Projects Performed By The Joint Venture, Projects Must Be Submitted For Each Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Ten (10) Projects. Firms Failing To Provide Projects From All Joint Venture Partners Will Be Considered To Have Not Met The Requirements Of The Criterion.
projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf 330 At Part I, Section F And Shall Be Completed Projects. Projects Not Completed Will Be Excluded From Evaluation Consideration. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand‐alone Contract Award. Do Not Submit An Idiq Contract As An Example Project. Instead, List Relevant Task Orders Or Stand‐alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. The Government Will Not Evaluate Information Provided For An Idiq Contract. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
all Information For Criterion 1 Shall Be Submitted In The Sf 330, Part I, Section F. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part I, Section F In The Evaluation Of Criterion 1.
criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence (sf 330, Part I, Sections E & G):
firms Will Be Evaluated On Professional Qualifications, Competence, And Experience Of The Proposed Key Personnel In Providing Services To Accomplish The Tasks Required Under This Contract, Including Participation In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Specific Disciplines That Must Be Included In Key Personnel Are:
project Manager(s)
senior Architect
senior Civil Engineer
senior Structural Engineer
senior Mechanical Engineer
senior Electrical Engineer
senior Quality Control Manager
senior Fire Protection Engineer (a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Is Required)
key Personnel, Including Consultants, Shall Be U.s. Citizens.
submissions Must Demonstrate Key Personnel Relevant Experience, Formal Education (e.g. Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degrees), And Relevant Professional Development Or Professional Certifications.
criteria 2 Submission Requirements:
sf 330, Part I, Section E – Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel That Illustrate Experience In The Type Of Work Proposed Under This Contract. Resumes Are Limited To Three Pages And Should Indicate: Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation In Appropriate Disciplines; Cite Recent (within The Past 10 Years) Project‐specific Experience In Work Relevant To The Services Required Under This Contract; And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G.
criterion 3—past Performance (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction.
evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In The Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) / Architect-engineer Contract Administration Support System (acass) For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified.
criteria 3 Submission Requirements:
submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If Cpars Or Acass Evaluations Are Not Available For The Projects Identified Under Criterion 1, Then The Firm Shall Provide A Point Of Contact Reference From The Requiring Organization Familiar With The Project Who Can Confirm The Quality Of The Offeror’s Work On The Project. Those References Shall Include Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Point Of Contact Name, Telephone Numbers, And Email Addresses For The Reference.
firms May Provide Any Information On Problems Encountered And The Corrective Actions Taken On Projects Submitted Under Criterion 1—specialized Experience. Firms May Also Address Any Adverse Past Performance Issues. Information Shall Not Exceed Two Double‐sided Pages (or Four Single‐sided Pages) In Total.
awards, Letters Of Commendation, Certificates Of Appreciation, Etc. Shall Not Be Submitted And Will Not Be Considered In The Evaluation.
criterion 4—quality Control Program (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Strength Of The Quality Control Program Proposed By The Firm To Ensure Quality Products And Services Under This Contract, And Means Of Ensuring Quality Services From Their Consultants/subcontractors.
criteria 4 Submission Requirements:
describe The Quality Control Program That Will Be Utilized For All Deliverables Of This Contract And The Management Approach For Quality Control Processes And Procedures. The Description Shall:
describe Specific Quality Control Processes And Procedures Proposed For This Contract To Achieve Technical Accuracy Of And Assurance Of Overall Coordination Of Plans And Specifications, And Engineering And Design Services.
provide A Quality Control Process Chart Showing The Inter‐relationship Of The Management And Team Components.
identify The Key Personnel (submitted Under Criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence) Responsible For The Quality Control Program And A Description Of Their Roles And Responsibilities.
describe How The Firm’s Quality Control Program Extends To Management Of Sub-contractors.
explain The Quality Control Program Including An Example Of How The Plan Has Worked For One Of The Projects Submitted As Part Of Sf 330, Section F Or How The Plan Will Work If It Has Not Been Used Previously.
criterion 5—program Management And Capacity (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Firm’s Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And The Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time.
criteria 5 Submission Requirements:
provide An Organizational Chart For The Team And Discuss The Management Plan For This Contract And Personnel Roles In The Organization. Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff, Sub-contractors And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable.
describe The Firm’s Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period. Describe The Workload/availability Of The Key Personnel During The Anticipated Contract Performance Period And The Ability Of The Firm To Provide Qualified Backup Staffing For Key Personnel To Ensure Continuity Of Services. General Statements Of Availability/capacity May Be Considered Less Favorably.
describe The Firm’s Ability To Sustain The Loss Of Key Personnel While Accomplishing Work Within Required Time Limits, To Ensure Continuity Of Services And Ability To Meet Surges In Unexpected Project Demands And Ability To Adhere To Schedules And Budgets.
criterion 6—firm Location (sf 330, Part I, Section H)
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract And Demonstrated Knowledge Of The General Geographic Areas In Which Projects Could Be Located. Evaluation Of Firms Will Include Consideration Of Their Location Within The General Geographic Area Of The Anticipated Projects (primarily At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division, Newport, Ri).
criteria 6 Submission Requirements:
indicate Location Of The Office(s) That Will Be Performing The Work, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Offices Of Team Members.
provide A Narrative Describing The Team’s Knowledge And Previous Experience Of The Primary Geographic Areas To Be Covered By This Contract.
provide A Narrative To Describe The Team’s Ability To Provide Timely Response To Requests For On‐site Support. Provide Timelines And Examples Of The Team’s Success In Providing This Response. Include Both Primary And Sub‐contractor Support As Required. Teams With A Demonstrated History Of Providing Timely Support May Be Considered More Favorably.
criterion 7—volume Of Work (sf 330, Part 1, Section H) (tie-breaker)
in The Event Of A Tie Among Equally Rated Firms, Those Firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602‐1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A‐e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A‐e Contracts.
criterion 7 Submission Requirements:
firms Shall Not Submit Data For This Factor.
Closing Date31 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Chemical Products
United States
Details: Sources Sought Notice Medical Waste Sterilizing Autoclave
disclaimer
this Rfi Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. All Information Received In Response To This Rfi That Is Marked As Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. In Accordance With Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Rfi.
response Instructions:
do Not Provide More Than 8 Pages, Including Cover Letter Page.
submit Your Response Via Email To: Barron.long@va.gov
submit Your Response Nlt 14:00 (mst) On Friday February 7th
mark Your Response As Proprietary Information If The Information Is Considered Business Sensitive.
va Has Identified The Appropriate North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 332420 - Autoclaves, Industrial-type, Heavy Gauge Metal, Manufacturing With A Small Business Size Of 750 Employees. Please Identify And Explain Any Naics Codes Your Company Believes Would Better Represent The Predominated Work Included In The Attached Statement Of Work Draft / Salient Characteristics List;
information Requested From Industry:
in Response To The Sources Sought, Interested Contractors Shall Submit The Following Information And Any Capabilities/qualifications Statement To Include But Not Limited To An Overview Of Proposed Solution(s) And A Description Of The Product Your Company Possesses Accordance With The Statement Of Work Draft / Salient Characteristics List.
vendor Name:
sam Uei #:
name Of Manufacturer:
manufacturer Address:
estimated Delivery Time:
sac Fss Contract Number
vendor Point Of Contract (poc) Name
poc Phone Number:
poc Email Address:
statement Of Work
introduction:
the Autoclave Shall Be Delivered Within 120 Calendar Days After The Effective Date Of The Contract. Delivery Dates Specified May Be Adjusted By The Co To Coincide With The Date The Tcpf Will Be Ready To Receive Installation. The Co Will Advise The Contractor Of The New Delivery Date At Least 45 Days Prior To The Original Or Adjusted Delivery Date(s). Deliveries, Cranes, Or Haulage Will Be Arranged With The Contracting Officer Representative (cor), As To Not Interfere With Day-to-day Ancillary Va Medical Services Such As Nutrition/food Service, Laundry Delivery, Maintenance Routes, Etc.
the Autoclave Shall Be Delivered Within 120 Days After The Effective Award Date. Installation Of The Autoclave Shall Take Place No More Than 30 Days After The Delivery Date. The 2 Days Onsite Shakedown And 1-day Onsite Training Are Included In The Installation Timeframe. Training Shall Consist Of Both Operator And Maintenance Personnel At A Minimum.â trainingsâ shall Not To Be Conducted Concurrently. The Total Contract Duration Is 150 Days.
note: Installation Shall Be Continuous, Without Interruption, Monday Through Friday, Excluding Federal Holidays, Until All Installation And Testing Work Has Been Completed. Installation May Take Place On The Weekends If Pre-approval Is Given By The Cor.
site Specific Project Requirements
the Contractor Shall Furnish The Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Tools, Safety, Rigging, Hoisting, Supplies And Installation Services Necessary To Meet The Terms And Conditions In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow).
this Sow Includes Removal Of Trade-in Equipment, Delivery, Installation, And Training Of The New Laundry Equipment Installed. The Equipment And Installation Shall Be Conducted In Conformance With The Sow And Technical Specifications Provided Herein. All Items Provided By The Contractor Shall Be New. The Contractor Shall Not Utilize Any Refurbished Equipment, Machinery, Or Parts.
the Autoclave Is To Be Located Within Building 154, Near The Waste Removal Area.
within The New Design Layout Of The Autoclave Area, The Contractor Shall Relocate Existing Lighting Fixtures, And Provide New Energy-efficient, Light-emitting Diode (led) Lighting For Any New Workstation Or Storage Area. New Lighting Shall Comply With Va Lighting Design Guide, January 2022; And Shall Be 50 Foot-candles (minimum) Measured 30-inches Above Floor For Workstation Task Areas, And 35 Foot-candles (minimum) For Storage Areas.
all Valves Within The Layout Of The Autoclave And Equipment Shall Be Ball Valves With The Appropriate Ratings And That Are Part Of The Scope Of Work Within This Rfq.
all Old Piping, Drain Piping, Ductwork, Vents, Hangers, And Water Piping Associated With Equipment Shall Be Removed.
all Piping, Water, Steam, Condensate, And Air Will Be New And Originate From The Nearest Header Within 35 Of The New Autoclave And Electrical For The New Equipment Will Originate From The Electrical Panel Identified By The Station. All Piping, Water, Conduit, Steam, Condensate, And Air Lines Within This Rfq Shall Be New.
waste Material Sorting/recycling
the Contractor Shall Divert Discarded Items And Other Wastes To Recycling Trash Disposal Scheduled Regularly. Items Which Need To Be Sent For Recycling Or Resale Unless Not Feasible Include Pallets, Metals (iron, Copper, Brass, Etc.) Cardboard, Mercury Items, Used Oil, Electronic, Rechargeable Batteries, Wood Products And Debris.
the Contractor Shall Not Store Waste Materials And Items Held For Recycling. Waste Materials Shall Be Stored Prior To Pick Up In A Manner That Does Not Allow The Items To Become A Fire, Health, Environmental Or Safety Hazard Or Provide Harborage For Pests And Consistent With Federal, State And Va (listed In Order Of Preference) Laws And Regulations Governing Storage Of Waste Materials. Actions Include Using Drip Drains Pans, Storing Liquid Wastes Or Items That Rot In Closed Containers, Removing Freon From Junked Air Conditioning, Observing Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And National Fire Protection Association (nfpa) Limits On Sizes Of Piles Of Lumber Or Wood Products. Dumpsters Larger Than One And One-half (1 ½) Cubic Yards In Size Must Be Located At Least Ten (10) Feet From Exterior Walls Of Buildings.
painted Or Treated Lumber, Paint Chips, A Potential Asbestos Containing, Or Asbestos Contaminated Items Should Not Be Recycled But Shall Be Disposed Of Properly. No Waste Material Disposal Is Allowed On Government Property.
the Cor Designated Contractor Staging Area (tbd After Award) Will Be Fully Enclosed Completely With Fencing And Fence Covering Provided By The Contractor. The Fencing Height Shall Be A Minimum Of Six (6) Feet High, With Covering, Signage And Sandbags Or Plastic Temporary Fence Weights.
external Equipment/motor Protection Filters Are To Be Provided For All Air Intakes To Include But Not Limited To Washer Extractors, Electronic Boxes, Mechanical Equipment, Etc., Wherever Air Intakes Are Located. These Are Used As A Primary Pre-filtration Defense To Help Prevent Damage And Extensive Maintenance That Large Volumes Of Lint/debris Can Cause. They Are To Fit All Air Intakes, Motors Etc. And Be Made Of Three-dimensional Electrostatic Media And Encased In A 1/8"-3/8" Rigid Magnetic Galvanized Steel Frame And Contain 2 Layers Of Polypropylene Media. The Media Will Not Shed Fibers, Absorb Moisture, Or Promote Bacterial Growth; The Filter Should Be Designed For Uv Protected, And Stands Up To Extreme Outdoor Or Indoor Exposure, Corrosive Chemicals, High Velocity Air Flow, As Well As Industrial Cleaning And Maintenance Handling.
the Contractor Shall Supply Lock-out/tag-out Devices For Each Piece Of Equipment. All Lock-out/tag-out And Confined Space (cs) Locations Shall Be Marked And Identified On The Machine With Instructions On Lock-out Or Cs Procedures For The Equipment. These Instructions/procedures Shall Be Permanently Mounted On Each Piece Of Equipment. Lock-out/tag-out Procedures Include All Sources Of Stored Energy, Including But Not Limited To: Electrical, Gas, Water, Air Lines, Hydraulic, Etc. Relief Valves Shall Be Installed For Lock-out/tag-out Locations To Relieve Residual Air Lines Etc.
the Contractor Shall Supply One (1) Lock-out And Tag-out Kit With The Lock-out/tag-out Devices For Each Piece Of Equipment. The Kits Shall Turned Over To The Cor. All Lock-out / Tag-out And Permit Required Confined Space (prcs) Locations Shall Be Marked And Identified On The Machine With Instructions On Lock-out Or Prcs Procedures For The Equipment. These Instructions/procedures Shall Be Permanently Mounted On Each Piece Of Equipment. Lock-out/tag-out Procedures Include All Sources Of Stored Energy, Including But Not Limited To: Electrical, Gas, Water, Steam, Condensate, Air Lines, Hydraulic Etc. Relief Valves Shall Be Installed For Lock-out/tag-out Locations To Relieve Residual Air Etc.
number And Nomenclature Will Separately Identify All Equipment With No Less Than Two (2) Inch Numbers And Letters. Each Piece Of Equipment Will Be Separately Identified And Labeled. Example: Hot Water Heater 1, Hot Water Storage Tank Etc. The Equipment Shall Be Made Compatible To Meet Production Requirements Specified In The Technical Specifications.
contractor Bears All Responsibility For All New Utility Connections. All New Utility Piping That Has Been Added Shall Be Leak Tested (air, Water, Steam And Condensate).
connections To Va Supplied Utilities Shall Be Within 35 Of New Equipment Supplied And Electrical Panel Identified. Penetrations In Floors, Walls And Ceilings Not Utilized Will Be Filled With Existing Floor, Wall, And Ceiling Like Material. All Braces, Pipes (air, Gas, Water, Steam, Condensate, Electrical), Conduit And Duct Work That Will Not Be Utilized Shall Be Removed Back To The Source That Pertains To The Equipment Directly Associated With This Rfq.
the Contractor Shall Not Damage Equipment Frame, Door Panels, Cylinder, Cylinder Panels, Control Box On The Government Installation. If The Contractor Causes Damages To Any Government Property, The Contractor Shall Replace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As The Co Directs. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair(s) Or Replacement(s), The Contractor Shall Be Liable For The Cost, Which May Be Deducted From The Contract Price.
existing Equipment That Will Be Re-used Shall Be Protected From Damage During Installation Up To And Including Removal And Replacement Where Necessary To Facilitate Installation Of New Equipment.
utility Shutdowns And Hot Work Permits
contractor Shall Provide Ten (10) Calendar Days Advance Notice For Any Planned Utility Shutdowns And Should Be Indicated On The Project Schedule.
contractor Shall Follow Stations Protocol On Notice Of Any Hot Work Permits Needed.
the Tcpf Will Be Open During The Project. The Contractor Will Have Access To The Tcpf Seven Days A Week From 7:00 Am Through 3:30pm. On The Weekends There Will Be A Staff Member On Station To Allow Entrance And Will Monitor The Contractor While They Are On Station.
note: With Cor Approval The Contractor May Work Evenings And/or Weekends To Accomplish The Work Required.
badge Requirements
the Contractor S Personnel (including Subcontractors) Anticipated To Be On Site For More Than Two (2) Days Will Need To Obtain A Piv Badge Through The Va Cor. [note: Piv Badges Require At Least 30 Days To Secure So It Would Be Beneficial For The Contractor To Start This Process Immediately.]
site Visit
the Contractor Has The Responsibility Of Visiting The Site And Examine The The Installation Area. Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Accomplish A Site Visit And Become Thoroughly Familiar With All Conditions That May Affect Their Quote Will Be At The Contractor S Risk.
the Ft. Harrison Tcpf Will Accommodate Site Visits As They Are Requested. The Site Visits May Be On Different Dates Or All On The Same Date, Depending On If/when Requests Are Made By The Contractor. The Contractor Must Request A Scheduled Date To Visit The Ft. Harrison Tcpf And The Cor Will Determine If The Requested Date Is Available. Site Visit Requests Shall Be Made By Contacting.
exemption Certificate
the Cor Will Provide A Valid Certificate Of Exemption For The State Of Montana Sales And Use Tax To The Contractor.
general Installation Requirements
existing Utilities Shall Be Utilized To Meet The Performance Requirements Of The Technical Specifications. Connection Points For All Equipment Shall Be Within 35 Of New Equipment. When Existing Service Lines Require Demolition, They Shall Be Removed Back To The Source.
the Contractor Shall Ensure Maximum Utilization Of Existing Equipment Space To Prevent Additional Plumbing, Electrical Or Other Utilities.
should Additional Utilities Be Required For The Equipment, These Utilities Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor. Utilities Are Electric, Water, Steam, Condensate And Air Lines.
all Exposed Utility/ductwork/piping Systems, Control Boxes And Motors That Are Exposed To Floor Traffic Shall Be Appropriately Guarded And Protected.
equipment And Materials Shall Be Suitable For Installation In Available Space, Arranged For Safe, Efficient, And Convenient Operation And Maintenance, And If Applicable With Referenced Specifications To Include A Summary Of Routine Preventative Maintenance For Each Piece Of Equipment.
the Contractor Shall Furnish All Labor And Materials Necessary For Storage And Installation Of New Equipment. Installation Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To:
all Mounting Holes Shall Be Utilized For Anchoring Equipment. Secure Mounts Shall Be Laid Out In Advance For Review And Approval By The Cor.
any And All Penetrations Of Walls, Ceilings And Floors For The Installation Or Removal Of Electrical Conduit, Pipes, Ductwork, Liquid Supply Lines, Communication Wiring, Etc. Shall Be Sealed With An Approved Fire-retardant Material (not Foam) And Shall Match Existing Materials On Both Sides Of The Penetration.
contractor Is To Supply New Utility Connections (i.e., Wall/ceiling Mounts, Junction Boxes, Raceways, And Conduits).
the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Control Wiring Including Disconnects Interconnections, And Conduit. Interconnecting Consists Of All Control Wiring, All Ductwork, Interconnecting Pieces Of Equipment And Outside Vents, All Airlines, And All Connections From Va Supplied Utilities.
all Installation And/or Modifications Of Utilities And Structures, Shall Match Existing Materials. No Wooden Platforms Allowed.
all Pipes, Vents, Drains, Electrical Boxes, Ductwork, And Conduit Shall Be New.
all Pipes And Ductwork Shall Be Insulated. All Conduits And Air Pipes Shall Not Be Painted. All Vents And Drains Shall Be Painted, (refer To The Table Below For Colors). All Insulation Shall Be Wrapped With White Pvc Plastic As Indicated Below. Pvc Covering Shall Be A Minimum .030 Thickness. Flow Markings And Identification Of All Pipes, Vents, Ductwork, And Airlines To Equipment Shall Be Appropriately Marked With A Minimum Of Two (2) Inch Letters. Pre-made Adhesives Are Acceptable, Spray-painting Stencils Are Not Acceptable.
air Piping:
(only Identification/flow Markings)
air Intake Ductwork:
safety White Pvc (identification And Flow Markings)
large Dryer Air Exhaust Ductwork:
safety White Pvc Textured Aluminum (identification & Flow Markings)
small Dryer Air Exhaust Ductwork:
safety White Pvc (identification & Flow Markings)
vent Pipe:
painted Flat Black (identification And Flow Markings)
drain Line:
painted Flat Black (identification And Flow Markings)
domestic Water:
safety White Pvc (identification And Flow Markings)
fire Suppression Piping:
painted Bright Red (identification And Flow Markings)
outside Exposed Ductwork:
sealed Watertight And Weather-proofed To Protect From The Environment
all Conduits:
not Painted
installation Of Piping, Sleeves, Inserts, Hangers, And Equipment Shall Be In Accordance With The Installation Design Drawing And Shall Be Sealed By A Licensed Professional Architect And Engineer, Which Were Previously Approved By The Cor. In The Installation Design Drawings, The Contractor Shall Locate Drains, Piping, Sleeves, Inserts, Hangers, And Equipment Out Of The Way Of Windows, Doors, Openings, Light Outlets And Other Services And Utilities. All Piping Shall Be Installed To Comply With Accepted National And Local Plumbing Practices. Mechanical Or Grooved Fittings On Mechanical Piping Are Acceptable.
if Necessary To Drill Through Structural Sections, The Contractor Shall Notify The Cor Immediately. The Cor Shall Work With A Structural Engineer To Determine Proper Location. The Cor Shall Instruct Contractor On Structural Location To Continue Work.
install Gauges, Thermometers, Valves, And Other Mechanical And Electrical Devices For Ease Of Reading, Operating, And Maintaining. Servicing Shall Not Require Dismantling Of Adjacent Equipment, Electric Or Pipe Work.
valve Tags - Furnish And Install Valve Tags On All Compressed Air, Gas, Steam, Condensate And Water Valves On Equipment And Connection Points. Tags Shall Be Engraved With Identification (gas, Air Etc.), Black Filled Identification, Numbers, And Letters Not Less Than ½ Inch High For Number Designation And Not Less Than ¼ Inch For Service Designation On 19 Gauge 1-1/2-inch Round Brass Disc; Tags Shall Be Attached With Brass Hooks Or Brass Chain.
trap Tags: Furnish And Install All Steam Trap Tags On Equipment And Connection Points Of The Textile Care Processing Equipment. Tags Shall E Engraved, Black Filled Numbers And Letters Not Less Than ½ Inch High For Number Designation And Not Less Than ¼ Inch For Service Designation On 19 Gauge 1-1/2 Inch Round Brass Disc, Tags Shall Be Attached With Brass Hooks Or Brass Chain.
the Contractor Shall Provide Two (2) Valve Lists And Two (2) Steam Trap Lists On Typed Plastic-coated Cards, Sized 8-1/2-inch X 11 Inch Showing Tag Number, Valve Type, Valve Function And Location Area Of Valve For Each Service Or System To The Cor.
equipment, Motors, Piping, Ductwork And Any Other Components Or Materials Shall Be Protected Against Physical Damage From Carts With Guardrails Supplied By The Contractor.
belts, Chains, Pulleys, Couplings, Motor Shafts, Gears Or Other Moving Parts Shall Be Fully Guarded In Accordance With Osha 1910.219. Guard Parts Shall Be Rigid And Suitably Secured And Be Readily Removable Without Disassembling The Guarded Unit.
a Minimum Clearance Of 36 Inches Between Moving Parts And Fixed Objects And 24 Inches Between Non-moving Parts And Fixed Objects Is Required In Accordance With Osha 1910.219. All Conveyor Rollers Shall Have Roll Caps Installed And Guards Will Be Provided Under All Conveyors.
plumbing Requirements
plumbing
grooved Or Mechanical Fittings Are Allowed On Piping.
the Contractor Shall Not Use Cast Iron Fittings, And Components Or Malleable/ductile Fittings Anywhere In The High-pressure And Medium Pressure Steam System (15 Psi Or Above). The Contractor Shall Only Use Cast Steel Or Forged Steel Fittings And Components, In Accordance With Applicable Va Master Specifications Found At Https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp
traps
the Contractor Shall Provide Traps On All Sanitary Branch Waste
connections From Fixtures Or Equipment Not Provided With Traps. Exposed Brass Shall Be Polished Brass Chromium Plated With Nipple And Set Screw Escutcheons. Concealed Traps May Be Rough Cast Brass. Slip Joints Are Not Permitted On Sewer Side Of Trap. Traps Shall Correspond To Fittings On Cast Iron Soil Pipe Or Steel Pipe Respectively, And Size Shall Be As Required By Connected Service Or Fixture.
plumbing Installation
in Accordance With The National Standard Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.
pipe Saddles Shall Be Installed On The Outside Of All Insulation And Pvc Coverings.
escutcheons Shall Be Installed At All Floors, Wall And Ceiling Locations That Pipe, Conduits, Vents And Ductwork Penetrate.
pipe Shall Be Round And Straight. Cutting Shall Be Done With Proper Tools. Pipe, Except For Plastic And Glass, Shall Be Reamed To Full Size After Cutting.
all Pipe Runs Shall Be Laid Out To Avoid Interference With Other Work.
install Valves With Stem In Horizontal Position Whenever Possible. All Valves Shall Be Easily Accessible.
piping Shall Conform To The Following:
waste, Storm Water Drain And Vent: Drain To Main Stack As Follows:
pipe Size Minimum Pitch
3 Inch And Smaller 1/4 Inch To The Foot
4 Inch And Larger 1/8 Inch To The Foot
exhaust Vent
extend Exhaust Vents Separately Through Roof. Sanitary Vents Shall Not Connect To Exhaust Vents.
insulation Requirements
unless Specified In Other Sections Of The Technical Specifications, Cellular Glass Insulation Is Required For Hot Water Piping. A Minimum 1.5 Inches Thick For Hot Water Is Required. All Insulation On Piping And Equipment Shall Be Terminated Square At Items Not To Be Insulated, Access Openings And Nameplates. Cover All Exposed Raw Insulation With Sealer Or Jacket Material That Does Match The Color Of The Insulation.
water Piping
interior Domestic Water Piping Shall Be Copper Tube, Type L Drawn Per Astm B88. Fittings For Copper Tube Must Be Wrought Copper Or Bronze Castings Conforming To Ansi B16.18 And B16.22. Unions Shall Be Bronze In Accordance With Federal Specification Ww-u-516 With Solder Or Braze Joints Including Adapters For Joining Screwed Pipe To Copper Tubing.
air Piping
interior To The Building And Outdoor External Air Piping Shall Be Copper Tube.
all Piping Shall Be Installed Parallel To Walls And Column Centerlines. Pipe Shall Be Round And Straight. Cutting Shall Be Done With Proper Tools. Except For Plastic And Glass, Pipe Shall Be Reamed To Full Size After Cutting. Copper Piping Work Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Best Practices Requiring Accurately Cut Clean Joints And Soldering In Accordance With The Recommended Practices For The Material And Solder Employed.
all Pipe Runs Shall Be Laid Out To Avoid Interference With Other Work.
install Ball Valves In Horizontal Position. All Valves Shall Be Easily Accessible.
pipe Saddles Shall Be On The Outside Of All Insulation And Pvc Coverings.
pipe Escutcheons Will Be Used For All Pipe Penetrations Through Walls, Floors, And Ceilings.
electrical Requirements
electrical
electrical Installation
conduits, Fittings, And Electrical Wire
all Electrical Installations Shall Conform To Requirements Of The National Electrical Code (nec).
install A New Power Disconnect Box For Each Piece Of Equipment.
all Electrical Wire Shall Be Copper, Heat Resistant Grade, Thermoplastic Insulated. Control Wiring Shall Be (stranded) Thermoplastic High Heat Nylon (thhn)/thermoplastic Heat And Water-resistant Nylon (thwn) Or Equal. Intermediate Wall Conduit Is Required. Provide Conduit Trapeze Hangers.
all Power Wiring Shall Have A Minimum Conduit Size Of 3/4-inch In Diameter. Color Coding Of All Wiring Shall Be In Accordance With Established Nfpa 70.
all Low Voltage Communication Wire Used For Data Management Systems, Liquid Supply Systems And Intercoms Shall Be Installed In Minimum 3/4-inch Diameter Protective Conduit. Wire Nuts Shall Not Be Used For Any Connections.
electrical Wiring Installation
in Accordance With Nfpa 79 Electrical Standard For Industrial Machinery 2021 Edition:
wiring Shall Not Be Cut, Abraded, Nor Have Excessive Insulation Stripped, And Shall Be Properly And Tightly Joined At Terminals.
wire Nuts Shall Not Be Used, And Solderless Connectors Shall Have Insulation Grip. Wiring Shall Have Adequate Slack To Provide Strain Relief. Wire Nuts Are Only Acceptable For Electrical Installation Of Motors And Terminal Boxes.
wiring Shall Be Provided Between Motors, Controllers, Timers, Pushbuttons, Starters, And Limit Switches Installed On Or Within The Equipment And Shall Be Done With Materials As Applicable, Except Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit Shall Be Used Where Required For Belt Adjustment By Moving A Motor Or For Vibration Isolation.
all Wiring Shall Terminate In Connection Boxes With Provisions For Connections Beyond The Machine; Each Conductor Shall Be Identified By A Different Color.
the Line Voltage Side Of The Work Is A Single Point Demo And Termination To A Prewired Control Cabinet.
electrical Identification Installation
in Accordance With Nfpa 79 Electrical Standard For Industrial Machinery 2021 Edition:
install Nameplates - Center On Device, Cover Plate, Or Enclosure.
use Power Source Designations Defined In The Technical Specifications. Indicate Electrical Power Loads Served Using Designations From Electrical Schedules And Designations From The Appropriate Trade Furnishing The Equipment Served.
lettering Shall Include Name Of Equipment, The Specific Unit Number, And Any Reference To On/off Or Other Instructions That Are Applicable.
all Labeling Shall Be On Laminated Phenolic Nameplates And Shall Be Placed On Equipment.
nameplates Shall Be Laminated Phenolic With A Blue Surface (480 Volts)/black Surface (208 Volts) And White Core. Use 1/16-inch Thick Material For Plates Up To 2 Inch X 4 Inch. For Larger Sizes, Use 1/8-inch Thick Material.
the Contractor Shall Mark All 4-plex Outlets And Boxes With The Electrical Panel, Circuit, And Branch Identification.
electrical Protection
the Contractor Shall Provide Any Protective Methodology Or Devices Necessary To Protect The Equipment From:
damage Due To Electrical Power Problems, Including Brownouts, Emergency Power Interruptions, Electrical Surges, Sags, And Electrical Storms.
any Equipment Located Outside The Building Or On The Roof Shall Have Lightning Protection Installed.
data Loss Due To Electrical Power Problems. All Equipment Electronics Shall Be Protected With A Power Monitor Hook-up Point And Power Monitor.
existing Equipment That Will Be Re-used Shall Be Protected From Damage During Installation Up To And Including Removal And Replacement Where Necessary To Facilitate Installation Of New Equipment.
uninterrupted Power Supply (ups) Shall Be Installed For All Equipment Supplied. (minimum 2-hour Back-up).
electrical Receptacles And Outlets
receptacles Shall Be Underwriters Laboratories Certified.
mounting Screws, Mounting Strap And Terminal Screws Shall Be Brass Or A Copper Alloy Metal.
receptacles Shall Have Provisions For Back Wiring From Four (minimum) Separate Wiring Holes And Side Wiring From Four Captivity Held Binding Screws.
ground Fault Interrupter (gfi) Four-plex Receptacles Shall Be Single Phase, 20 Ampere, 120 Volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, Us National Electrical Manufacturers Association (nema) 5-2or.
the Duplex Type Receptacles Shall Have Break-off Feature For Two Circuit Operation. The Ungrounded Pole Of Each Receptacle Shall Be Provided With A Separate Terminal.
the Receptacle Bodies Shall Be White In Color.
four-plex Receptacles With Gfi Shall Be An Integral Unit Suitable For Mounting In A Standard Outlet Box.
gfi Shall Consist Of A Differential Current Transformer, Solid State Sensing Circuitry And A Circuit Interrupter Switch And Shall Be Rated For Operation On A 160 Hz, 120-volt, 20 Ampere Branch Circuit. The Device Shall Have Nominal Sensitivity To Ground Leakage Current Of Five (5) Milliamperes And Shall Function To Interrupt The Current Supply For Any Value Of Ground Leakage Current Above Five (5) Milliamperes On The Load Side Of The Device. The Device Shall Have A Minimum Nominal Tripping Time Of 1/30th Of A Second.
receptacles 20, 30 And 50 Ampere, 250 Volt: Shall Be Complete With Appropriate Cord Grip Plug.
weatherproof Receptacles
shall Consist Of A Duplex Receptacle, Mounted In Box With Gasket, Weatherproof, Cast Metal Cover Plate And Cap Over Each Receptacle Opening. The Cap Shall Be Permanently Attached To The Cover Plate By A Spring Hinged Flap. The Weatherproof Integrity Shall Not Be Affected When Heavy Duty Specification Or Hospital Grade Attachment Plug Caps Are Inserted. Cover Plates On Outlet Boxes Mounted Flush In The Wall Shall Be Gasket To The Wall In A Watertight Manner.
wall Plates
wall Plates For Switches And Receptacles Shall Be As Specified By The Cor. Oversize Plates Will Not Be Acceptable.
wall Plate Color Shall Be White.
standard Nema Design, So That Products Of Different Manufacturers Must Be Interchangeable.
for Receptacles Or Switches Mounted Adjacent To Each Other, Wall Plates Shall Be Common For Each Group Of Receptacles Or Switches.
the Contractor Shall Provide 4-plex Receptacle At Each Equipment Location For Mechanic S Use.
marking Pen Labeling
use For All Junction And Outlet Boxes Or Portions Of Junction Boxes With Power Wiring, Communication Systems, Pull And Junction Boxes, And Conduit Installed For Future Use. For All Boxes With Power Wiring, Indicate Appropriate Panel And Circuit Number(s) Where Applicable, Etc. Label Inside Covers In Finished Areas And Outside Covers In Unfinished Areas. Labeling Shall Be Completed Using Permanent, Waterproof, Quick Drying Marking Pen.
label Tapes
label Each Conductor At Origin And Destination Points And At All Junction Boxes Where Two Or More Feeder Or Control Circuits Are Present. Identify With Branch Circuit Or Feeder Number For Power And Lighting Circuits, And With Control Conductors, Number As Indicated On Schematic And Interconnection Diagrams Or Equipment Manufacturer's Drawings For Control Wiring. Using Cloth, Plastic, Split Sleeve Or Tubing Type Wire And Cable Label Markers.
dielectric Fittings
provide Dielectric Couplings Or Unions Between Ferrous And Non-ferrous Pipe. In Addition, Provide Threaded Dielectric Unions For Pipe Sizes 2 Inches And Under. For 2-1/2 Inches And Above, Provide Copper And Steel Flanges Electrically Isolated At Gasket And By Sleeves At Bolts. Fittings On Cold Water And Soft Water Lines Shall Be Rated For 100 Psi, 80 Degrees F. Fittings On Other Services Shall Be Rated For The Maximum Pressure And Temperature Conditions Of The Service. Where Copper Piping Is Connected To Steel Piping, Provide Dielectric Connections.
prefabricated Roof Curbs
galvanized Steel Or Extruded Aluminum 12 Inches Overall Height, Continuous Welded Corner Seams, Treated Wood Nailer, 1-1/2 Inch Thick, 3-pound Density Rigid Mineral Fiberboard Insulation With Metal Liner, And Built-in Curved Cantilever Strip. Provide Raised Cantilever Strip (recessed Mounting Flange) To Start At The Upper Surface Of The Insulation. Curbs Shall Be Constructed For Pitched Roof Or Ridge Mounting As Required To Keep Top Of Curb Level.
installation Requirements
approval For The Contractor To Proceed With Installation Shall Be Contingent Upon The Acceptance Of The Design Submittals And Written Notification To Proceed With Installation From The Cor.
the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Determination Of, And Compliance With, Federal, State, And Local Code Requirements, Design Data, And Other Factors Necessary To Design And Install The System.
the Contractor Shall Verify The Location Of Extant Utilities. Contractor Shall Connect To Designated Utilities In A Manner Conforming To A Nationally Recognized Code And At A Time Satisfactory To Minimize Or Preclude Disruption To Existing Functions Or Clinical Services.
the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Installation, Which Consists Of Assembling, Positioning, And Mounting Of All Equipment And Connections Of All Cables. The Contractor Is Responsible For Furnishing And Pulling All Interconnecting Wiring And Cabling, Including Wiring, And Cabling To Be Pulled Through Conduit And Raceways. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Supply And Install Junction Boxes; Wall/ceiling Mounts And Support Structures.
the Contractor Shall Provide Certified Field Engineers Or Technicians To Conduct All Necessary Tests During Installation. Contractor Shall Provide Copies Of The Certifications Upon Government Request.
the Contractor Shall Inform The Co And Cor Of Any Problems As They Occur In Connection With Installation, Or Issues Which Will Affect Optimum Performance Shall Be Reported Prior To The Start Of Installation. Installation Shall Not Proceed Under Such Circumstances Until Authorized By The Co.
availability Of Parts And Service
the Quoter Shall Guarantee The Contractor Availability Of Servicing And Replacement Parts For A Period Of Ten (10) Years To The Government For The Laundry Equipment Being Procured Under This Rfq.
incorporation Of Documents
the Following Documents Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference And Made A Part Of This Rfq.
the Equipment And Installation Supplies Shall Conform To The Following Standards:
air Moving And Conditioning Association, Inc. (amca) Standards, 2009 Edition.
american National Standards Institute (ansi), 2021 Edition. Z8.1-2006 Safety Requirements For Commercial Laundry And Dry Cleaning Operations.
femp: Federal Energy Management Program (energy Efficient Product Rating).
hvac Duct Construction Standards-metal & Flexible.
national Electrical Manufacturers Association (nema), 2021 Edition.
national Fire Protection Association (nfpa), 2021 Edition. All Nfpa Standards And Codes. National Electrical Code (nec), 2020 Edition.
national Standard Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.
occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) 29 Cfr 1910.
sheet Metal And Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (smacna), 2021 Edition.
sheet Metal Contractors National Association Inc. Publication, 2019 Edition.
underwriters Laboratories Standards, 2022 Edition.
city, County, State, Federal, Va And National Environmental, Fire And Safety Regulations/standards.
Closing Date7 Feb 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Others, Building Construction
United States
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this Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. The Government Will Not Pay Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.
the Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Seeking A Qualified Architect-engineering (ae) Firm To Provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project 528a5-24-504, Project Upgrade Buildings 7&8 Electric Room At The Canandaigua Vamc At 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua Ny 14424. This Project Will Expand The Existing Electrical Rooms On The Ground Floor Of Building 7 And 8, Into Adjacent Spaces And Replace Electrical Components.
this Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6. Applicable Naics Code Is 541330 And Small Business Size Standard Of $25.5 Million. Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $5,000,000.00 And $10,000,000.00. This Is A 100% Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The Anticipated Award Date Of The Proposed A-e Contract Is On Or Before May 20th, 2025 . Potential Contractors Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov ) And Are Visible/verified/certified As Sdvosb (or Vosb) In Veterans Small Business Certification (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ ) At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications In Order To Be Considered For An Award.
in Order To Assure Compliance With Vaar Clauses, 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (nov 2022) And 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022), All Firms Submitting A Sf 330 For This Notice Are Required To Indicate What Percentage Of The Cost Of Contract Performance Will Be Expended On The Concerns Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Percentage Of Cost Of Contract Performance To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines) By Any Other Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Used Small Or Large Business Entity(s). Any Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Business Entity(s) Used Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e., Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Small, Large, Etc.). Failure To Provide This Information Will Deem The Firm S Sf 330 Submittal As Nonresponsive And Preclude Further Evaluation
all A/e Firms Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71 The Total Cost Of The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings And Specifications Shall Not Exceed Six (6) Percent Of The Estimate Cost Of Construction. Other A-e Fees Are Not Included In The Six (6) Percent. Additionally, Far Clause 52.236-22 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action.
exsisting Conditions:
the Canandaigua Vamc Is Located At 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, Ny 14424. Building 7 And 8 Are Two Of The Main Campus Structures And Contains Sensitive Programming Including Clc S With In-patient Care. The Existing Electrical Rooms Are Insufficient In Size And Does Not Meet Current Codes/standards As Set By The Va. The Adjacent Spaces To These Electrical Rooms Consist Of Available Space For Expansion. All Electrical Equipment Shall Be Replaced Unless Otherwise Directed By The Va And All Building Services Shall Placed On Emergency Power. All Proposed Equipment Shall Meet Current Va Standards And Codes.
scope Of Service Required
1. Provide Investigative, Schematic, And Design Development Services, Production Of Construction Documents, Working Drawings, Specifications, And Cost Estimates, And Perform Construction Administration Including Shop Drawing And Submittal Review As Required To Complete The Work And As Per The Architect/engineer (a/e) Required Deliverables. The A/e Firm Shall Analyze The Existing Conditions And Working With The Medical Center Staff Develop Various Proposals To Meet The Project Intent. Develop Accepted Proposal Into A Final Design And Cost Estimate To Best Suit The Needs And Constraints Of The Government, While Incorporating Vamc Canandaigua Engineering Services, Va Network 2, Or Any Other Government Comments.
2. Provide For Necessary Design For Utility Connections, Alternative Power, Phasing, And Support For Building Operations Through Construction With Minimal Interruptions.
3. Perform Load Test On Existing Generator And Emergency Power System To Confirm Existing Supply Will Support Additional Loads.
4. Provide An Independent Analysis To Locate Any Underground Or Hidden Utilities For Inclusion In The Design If Applicable, To Confirm Viability Of Planned Excavations Or Demolitions Of To Support Design Objectives. Such Analysis May Include Ground Penetrating Radar, Review Of Existing Va Documentation Or Other Viable Options To Verify These Utilities.
5. Attend All Design Review Meetings And Make All Necessary Site Visits During Design Phases To Gather Information Necessary From The Existing Site Conditions, Building Plans, Utility Plans, Etc. To Provide A Complete Assessment Of The Proposed Work. The Proposal Shall Include An Identified Number Of Visits. The Va Shall Provide Access To Hardcopy/electronic Files. The A/e Firm Shall Perform All Searches Of The Files For Any Required Reference Materials To Support Design Efforts. Limited Digital Drawings Are Available.
6. Attend Pre-bid Job Walk And Provide All Engineering Responses To Questions Asked By Potential Bidders And Issue Addendum When Necessary.
7. All Work Shall Be In Accordance With All Applicable Codes In The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va) Design Manuals And Va Publications (master Construction Specifications, Construction Standards, National Fire Protection Association (nfpa), Underwriters Laboratory, International Building Code Ibc, National Electric Code (nec), Building Codes And Standards, And Va Information Security Handbook 6500.6, Etc.)
8. All Work Containing Hazardous Materials Shall Be In Accordance With New York State Code Rule 56 Regarding Asbestos And Other Hazardous Materials, Ahera Regulations 40 Cfr Part 763.86, 763,87, And Osha 1926.1101(k)(1).
9. All Submissions Shall Include Physical And Digital Submissions Of Drawings And Specifications.
10. All Drawings Shall Be Submitted At Architectural E1 (30 X 42 ) For Full Sized Sets And Architectural C (18 X 24 ) For Half Sized Sets. All Sets Shall Be Bound.
11. All Cad Submissions Shall Be Provided In Autocad 2017 Unless Discussed Otherwise. Revit Models Shall Also Be Submitted In Addition To Cad Documents If Created.
12. The Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (autodesk Construction Cloud Acc) Will Be Used For Information Sharing And Project Management Through The Design And Construction Phases. This Software Is Provided By The Va At No Additional Cost To The A/e.
a. Platform Training Will Be Provided By The Va And Is Required By All Parties To Access.
b. The A/e Shall, Upon Award, Provide A Comprehensive List Of Project Staff Who Will Need Access To Acc Including:
i. Full Name
ii. Company Name
iii. Email Address
iv. Role/position On The Project
c. Completion Certificates Of Training By All Members Of The Team Shall Be Provided To The Cor Within 12 Calendar Days.
d. Additional Members Can Be Added At Any Time Upon Written Request To The Cor.
e. Acc Shall Be Used For All Digital Submissions, Official Project Correspondence, Submittals, Rfis, Schedules, Actionable Tasks, Photos, Surveys, Reports, Inspections, Etc.
13. Provide Design, Construction, And Post-construction Services As Listed Below.
a Full Scope Of Services Including The Deliverables Will Be Included In The Formal Solicitation After A Review Of The Sf330s.
Location
canandaigua Vamc. 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, Ny 14424
cost Range
estimated Construction Cost Range: Between $5,000,000 And $10,000,000.
type Of Contract Contemplated
the Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Contemplating Awarding A Firm Fixed Price Contract.
design Completion Period: The Department Of Veterans Affairs Requires Design And Contract Support Services. The A/e Shall Deliver 100% Bid Documents In 220 Calendar Days From The Notice To Proceed (ntp).
selection Criteria Descriptions
the Selection Criteria Descriptions Are Provided Below.
professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services.
offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, Environmental Services And Fire Protection Engineering As Needed. The Designers Of Record Shall Perform And Direct The Design Within Their Respective Discipline And Shall Sign And Seal The Drawings. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located.
submission Requirements: Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel. Resumes Are Limited To One Page Each And Should Cite Project Specific Experience And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Provide Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf-330 Part 1 Section G.
(2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence
specialized Experience And Technical Competence Required For This Specific Project, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials.
offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract With Regard To:
experience With Design Of Inpatient Medical Care Facilities.
experience With Design Of Multifunctional Offices.
experience With Specialized Hvac And Electrical Distribution Systems Design For Healthcare Facilities;
experience In Providing Post Construction Award Services (shop Drawing Review, As-built Drawing And Quality Assurance Plan (qap) Preparation, Construction Inspection Services, And Operating And Maintenance Manuals).
experience With Government Designs And Construction.
experience With Extensive Site Survey Skills
submission Requirements: Provide Up To Five (5) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Five (5) Years That Best Illustrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above And The Scope Of Work Of The Project. Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Actually Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address, And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Actually Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration.
note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf-330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower.
all Information For Criterion 1 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf-330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 1, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 1.
(3) Capacity
this Factor Evaluates The Ability Of The Firm, Given Their Current Projected Workload And The Availability Of Their Key Personnel, To Accomplish The Possible Myriad Of Design Projects In The Required Time.
submission Requirements: Describe The Firm S Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm S Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously.
the General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Will Be Evaluated.
list Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $20,000 Being Designed In The Firms Office.
ii. Indicate The Firms Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period;
iii. Describe Experience In Successfully Delivering Projects Per Performance Schedule, Providing Timely Construction Support, And Successfully Completing Multiple Projects With Similar Delivery Dates
(4) Past Performance: Visn2 Will Evaluate Past Performance On Recent And Relevant Contracts With Government Agencies (emphasis On Va Work) And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, Compliance With Performance Schedules And A Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm.
i. Recent Is Defined As Performance Occurring Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of This Sources Sought, Except Those Ongoing Projects Must Have Begun No Less Than One (1) Year Prior To The Issuance Of This Sources Sought.
ii. Relevancy Is Defined As Performance Of Work On Projects That Are Similar In Scope Within A Va Hospital Setting In Relation To The Type Of Projects Anticipated Under The Resultant Contracts.
respondents With No Previous Past Performance Shall State This When Addressing The Selection Criteria. Where There Is No Record Of Past Performance, The Proposal Will Be Evaluated Neither Favorably Nor Unfavorably. Superior Performance Ratings On Relevant Projects May Be Considered More Favorably In The Evaluation.
submission Requirements: Submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If There Is Not A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation, The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Included In This Notice Is Provided For The Offeror Or Its Team Members To Submit To The Client For Each Project The Offeror Includes Under Criterion 1. An Offeror Shall Not Submit A Ppq When A Completed Cpars/acass Is Available. If A Cpars/acass Evaluation Is Not Available, Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf-330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) As Long As It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 2 Attn: Amanda Baumler Via Email At Amanda.baumler@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other A/e Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation.
(5) Location: Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project
iv. To Be Rated Acceptable For This Evaluation Factor, The A/e Firm Must Be Within 450 Miles From The Prime Contractor S Main Office Or Official Satellite Office To The Canandaigua Vamc At 400 Fort Hills Avenue. Canandaigua, Ny 14424.
v. This Distance Is Determined According To Http://maps.google.com/
vi. This Factor Evaluates The Distance The Ae Firm's Design Office Or Official Satellite Office(s) From The Location Of Work (va Medical Center). Please Provide The Address (es) And Distance Of Your Closest Office To The Address Listed In Iv. Above.
submission Requirements: Indicate Firms/teams Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices And Any Subconsultants Offices And Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government.
(6) Veteran Owned: The Extent To Which Potential Contractors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
(7) Construction Period Services: Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates Shall Be Included As An Evaluation Criterion When Construction Period Services Is Included In The Statement Of Work For A-e Services.
(8) Experience Specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team.
submission Requirements: Offerors Shall Submit Evidence Of Individuals Experience And Qualifications In Their Respective Fields. Additionally, Documentation Must Be Provided To Show These Individuals Have Worked Together As A Team On Previous Projects And Their Role. (completing Sections E, F, And G, On The Sf-330 Meets The Documentation Requirement). Furthermore, Offerors Shall Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable.
(9) Reputation Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness.
submission Requirements: Offerors Shall Provide Documentation (awards, Certificates, Publications, Commendations From Within The Community) As Evidence Of Reputation And Standing Of Its Firm.
(10) - Claims - Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. Offerors With Substantiated Claims Against The Firm As A Result Of Improper Architectural And Engineering Services Provided In The Last Three (3) Years.
submission Requirements: Records And Any Other Documentation Of Substantiated Claims Highlighting Improper Or Incomplete Architectural Engineering Services Against The Firm Within The Last Three (3) Years. The Sf-330 Shall Contain A Statement Affirming That There Are No Records Of Significant Claims Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.
please Note: The Ae Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Ten (10) Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank As Qualified And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The Ae Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The Ae Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications.
evaluation Scoring
evaluation Factors 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 And 10 Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Adjectival Ratings As Follows:
outstanding: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Exceptional Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths Far Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Very Low.
good: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates A Thorough Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Proposal Contains Strengths Which Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Low.
acceptable: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths And Weaknesses Are Offsetting Or Will Have Little Or No Impact On Contract Performance. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Moderate.
marginal: Proposal Does Not Clearly Meet Requirements And Has Not Demonstrated An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. The Proposal Has One Or More Weaknesses Which Are Not Offset By Strengths. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is High.
unacceptable: Proposal Does Not Meet Requirements And Contains One Or More Deficiencies. Proposal Is Not Awardable. The Firm S Proposal Demonstrates A Misunderstanding Of The Requirement And The Approach Fails To Meet Performance Standards. The Firm S Proposal Has Major Omissions And Inadequate Details To Assure Evaluators That The Offeror Has An Understanding Of Requirement.
the Ratings Identified Below Were Used In The Evaluation Of Past Performance (criterion 4):
substantial Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A High Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. No Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract.
satisfactory Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A Reasonable Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Little Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract.
unknown Confidence (neutral): No Recent/relevant Performance Record Is Available Or The Offeror S Performance Record Is So Sparse That No Meaningful Confidence Assessment Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned.
limited Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectation That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Some Doubt Exists Based On Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract.
no Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectations That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Significant Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract.
limitations
852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022)
(a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb :
(1) Means A Small Business Concern -
(i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar802.101, Surviving Spouse Definition);
(ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran;
(iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document;
(iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And
(v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause.
(2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16).
(3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632).
(4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause).
(b) General.
(1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered.
(2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award.
(3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences.
(c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70.
(d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows:
(1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract
(2) Supplies/products.
(i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract.
(ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements.
(3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs.
(4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs.
(5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6.
(e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows:
_x_by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or
__by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract.
(f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants.
(g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program.
(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment).
submission Requirements:
unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized In An Individual Solicitation, All Responses To Solicitations Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below. Responses Submitted In A Paper Form Are Unacceptable. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award Due To Noncompliance With The Submission Requirements.
email Submission Requirements Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: One (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) To Amanda.baumler@va.gov No Later Than 10am, Eastern Standard Time (est) On Tuesday, January 21st 2025 Submittals Received After The Date And Time Identified Will Not Be Considered. The Submittal Will Be Date And Time Stamped By The Microsoft Email System And Will Be The Official Record Of Receipt For The Submission. All Sf 330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line, Displaying The Solicitation Number And Project Number And Title (abbreviated And Shortened Is Okay). Submission Is To Be No More Than A Total Of Fifty (50) Pages; Size Of Emails Is Not To Exceed 10 Megabytes (mb). If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subject Line As 1 Of 2, 2 Of 2 Etc.
all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document:
1. Cover Page With Solicitation Number, Project Number And Title
2. Table Of Contents
3. Copy Of Valid State Registration For Each Lead Designer
4. Copy Of Current Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Sdvosb/vosb Certification
5. Duns Number
6. Cage Code
7. Tax Id Number
8. Email Address And Phone Number (including The Area Code) Of The Primary Point Of Contact.
Closing Date21 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE USA Tender
Others
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
United States
Details: ***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 4 Feb 2025***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4320 015626244 Water Supply System, Automatic
4320 015626563 Pumping Unit,hydraulic,power Dri
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp Revised 4 Feb 2025." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update – 4 Feb 2025***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 27 Jan 2025***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
5410 017142110 J1 100 Person Bed Down
5410 017142113 J2 Command And Control
4120 017144104 J3 Hvac/ecu
4930 017143557 J4 Fuel Storage
4610 017111296 J5 Water Purification
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp Revised 27 Jan 2025." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update – 27 Jan 2025***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 21 Jan 2025***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4920 006053964 Clamp Assy, Protract
6150 011356058 Cable Assembly Set
4920 011084068 Test Set, Electronic
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp Revised 21 Jan 2025." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update – 21 Jan 2025***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 13 Jan 2025***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4910 013057271 Bead Breaker, Pneumatic
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp Revised 13 Jan 2025." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update – 13 Jan 2025***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 26 Jul 2024***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4120 017193318 Environmental Control Unit
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp_revised 26 Jul 2024." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 26 Jul 2024***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 24 Jun 2024***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4920 011464908 Test Set, Pneumatic
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp_revised 24 Jun 2024." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 24 Jun 2024***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 26 Jan 2024***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4520 015212076 Heater,duct Type,po
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp_revised 26 Jan 2024." This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 26 Jan 2024***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsns – 1 Dec 2023***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
6230 015512664 Floodlight Set, Electr Magnum
4520 017104507 Explosion Proof Heater
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsn For Rfp_revised 1 Dec 2023”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 1 Dec 2023***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 16 Nov 2023***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4920 005369026 Fixture, Aircraft Main
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 16 Nov 2023”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 16 Nov 2023***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsns – 7 Nov 2023***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4930 016963318 4fwct-1
4930 016959001 4fwct-2
4930 016959002 4fwct-3
4930 016959003 4fwct-4
4930 016959828 4fwct-5
4930 016959829 4fwff -1
4930 016959830 4fwff -2
4930 016963320 4fwfp-1
4930 016963319 4fwfp-2
4930 016963322 4fwflh-1
4930 016963323 4fwlh-2
4930 016963317 4fwrb-1
4930 016963315 4fwfrb-2
4930 016963316 4fwrb-3
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 7 Nov 2023”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 7 Nov 2023***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 4 Oct 2023***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4210 016106985 Nrp, Extinguisher, Wheeled
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 4 Oct 2023”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 4 Oct 2023***
***4 May 2023 Update To Add Another Nsn To The 1 May 2023 Amendment - See Below***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 1 And 4 May 2023***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fscniinnomenclature
4940 015915126 Platform Lift
3655 015254611 Tank, Storage, Liquid
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 4 May 2023”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 1 May 2023***
***end Of 4 May 2023 Update***
15 Dec 2022 Update:
the Nsn For The Kitchen Module Added On 16 Nov 2022 Is Not 7360 046437074 And Is Rather 7360 016437074. Attachment "src Nsn For Rfp_revised 16 Nov 2022" And The 16 Nov 2022 Amendment Below Have Been Edited And Now Reflect This Change.
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsns – 16 Nov 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
7360 016437074 Kitchen Module
1740 011274954 Trailer, Ground Handling
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 16 Nov 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***the Nsns Added Via Amendment To Synopsis On 31 Oct 2022 Will Not Be Added To Src And Have Been Removed From The Attached Spreadsheet.***
***end Of Update - 16 Nov 2022***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsns – 31 Oct 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
1730 016260679 Adapter, Ground Handling
4920 123588762 Test Set, Aircraft Electrical
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 31 Oct 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 31 Oct 2022***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 16 Jun 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
1740 004038235 Trailer, Ground Handling
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 16 Jun 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 16 Jun 2022***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 9 Jun 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
4920 016148506 Cart, Corrosion Control
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 9 Jun 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 9 Jun 2022***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsn – 14 Apr 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
3950 015348852 Crane, Floor, Portable
this Nsn Is Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 14 Apr 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 14 Apr 2022***
***amendment To Synopsis To Add Nsns – 31 Jan 2022***
this Is An Amendment To The Original Synopsis Posted For Fa8532-20-r-0004 (later Changed To Fa8532-21-r-0004 To Align With The Fiscal Year) For Strategic Replenishment For The Support Equipment & Vehicles Division That Was Awarded Under Multiple Award Idiq Contracts Fa8532-21-d-0004, Fa8532-21-d-0005, Fa8532-21-d-0006, Fa8532-21-d-0008, Fa8532-21-d-0009, Fa8532-21-d-0010, Fa8532-21-d-0011, And Fa8532-21-d-0012. This Amendment Serves To Include The Following As Common Support Equipment, Procurable Under The Aforementioned Multiple Award Idiq:
fsc Niin Nomenclature
1730 008542236 Jack, Aircraft Landing
3655 016213426 Generating And Char
3655 015614006 Purging Unit, Air, Li
these Nsns Are Included In The Revised Attachment “src Nsns For Rfp_revised 31 Jan 2022”. This Amended Synopsis Will Not Result In A New Solicitation, But Rather Is Determined To Be Within The Scope Of The Multiple Award Idiq To Source, Acquire, In Certain Instances Qualify, And Deliver Items/services Considered To Be Common Support Equipment. Again, This Amendment Will Not Result In A New Solicitation.
***end Of Update - 31 Jan 2022***
solicitation Amd 001 Is Posted Along With Revised Rfp Attachment 1
this Notice Is Linked To Fa8532-21-r-0004.
notice: The Official Government Rfp Was Uploaded To This Notice On 15 Jan 2021. The Solicitation Number Is Fa8532-21-r-0004. The Official Solicitation Was Posted On 15 Jan 2021. The Rfp Number For This Acquisition Has Been Updateddue To The Fy Of Official Government Solicitation.
this Synopsis Is A Notice Of Intent That Support Equipment And Vehicles Division At Robins Afb, Georgia (aflcmc/wnkaa) Anticipates Issuing A Request For Proposal (rfp) For A Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Multiple Award Contract For The Strategic Replenishment Contract (src) Acquisition For The Sourcing, Acquisition, And Delivery A Broad Range Of Ground And Aircraft Common Support Equipment (cse) End Items. Three (3) Separate Groups Of Awardees Are Anticipated; Allowing An Offeror To Propose To Either Group A, Or Group B, Or Group C Or Any Combination Of Groups A, B, And C. The Duration Of The Contract Will Be 10 Years Total To Include A Basic Contract Period Of One (1) Year And Ten (10) Additional 12 Month Ordering Periods. The Period Of Performance Will Be For A Total Of Ten (10) Years And Include A Basic Contract Period Of 12 Months And Nine (9) Ordering Periods Of 12 Months Each.
this Acquisition Will Be Set Aside For Small Business.
the Successful Offerors (contractors) Shall Source, Acquire, And Delivery A Broad Range Of Ground And Aircraft Common Support Equipment (cse) End Items. The Src Requirement Includes Approximately 500 National Stock Numbers (nsns) From A Subset Of Approximately 60 Federal Stock Classes (fscs) In Support Of The Air Force (af), Foreign Military Sales (fms), Air National Guard (ang), Af Reserve, As Well As Other Services. A Descriptive Range Of The Assets Involved Consists Of But Is Not Limited To Aerial Stores Lift Trucks, Aircraft Engine Trailers, Air Conditioners And Heaters, Base And Aircraft Arresting Systems, Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources, Cranes, Dollies, Lift-adapters, And Various Electronic And Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Testers. Nsns Included (see Attachment 1) Are Replenishments For Existing Capabilities And Do Not Constitute New Start Programs. The Contractor Shall Perform These Functions From The Currently Approved/qualified Sources Of Supply As Provided By The Government. Nsns With One Or Multiple Approved Sources Of Supply As Well As Those Not Procured In The Recent Years Are Included In The Srcs. The Contract Also Requires The Src Contractors To Provide Incidental Services That Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: Managing Vendors To Ensure They Meet Performance And Quality Requirements, To Include Providing Warranties; Managing Vendors To Ensure On Time Delivery; Establish And Utilize A Means To Facilitate The Electronic Exchange Of Contract, Order, Shipping, Cataloging, And Vendor Information For All Included Items; Provide Technical Orders In Certain Instances, Upon Government Request.
a Statement Of Work (sow) Will Be Provided As Part Of The Rfp Package Along With Various Mandatory Data Deliverables Such As Test Plans And Test Reports. Foreign Companies Will Not Be Permitted To Participate In The Competition. Orders May Require Access To Technical Data That Is Export Controlled Data. In Order To Access Export Controlled Data, Vendors Must Be Registered In Beta.sam.gov, Ccr, Jcp And Be Approved For Export Control Document Access.
far Parts 12 And 15 Procedures Will Be Utilized. Offerors Shall Prepare Their Proposals In Accordance With Mandatory, Explicit, And Detailed Instruction Contained In The Rfp. This Acquisition Will Utilize Technically Acceptable Source Selection Procedures In Accordance With Far 15.101-2 And 15.3 As Supplemented By The Dod Source Selection Procedures Referenced In Dfars 215.300 And The Affars Mandatory Procedures 5315.3 To Make An Integrated Assessment For A Best Value Award Decision. The Government Intends To Award Multiple Contracts As A Result Of This Solicitation. The Government Will Not Be Liable For Costs Incurred By Offeror(s).
it Is Anticipated That A Draft Solicitation Will Be Issued At The End Of August 2020. It Is Anticipated That The Rfp Will Be Released On Or Around 23 September 2020 And Anticipated Award In The May –june 2021 Timeframe. Solicitation Number: Fa8532-20-r-0004. Information In This Announcement Relative To Line Items Is Tentative And Is Subject To Change In The Final Solicitation Document That Is Published On Beta.sam.gov.
interested Offerors May Notify The Pocs Listed Below For Any Additional Questions. No Telephone
questions. Offerors Are Encouraged To Register To Receive Notification For Solicitation And All Amendments/revisions And To Check Beta.sam.gov Site Prior To Submission Of Their Proposal.
update: Draft Rfp Added 31 Aug 2020
items With Complete Or Partial Technical Data Packages Will Be Identified At The Individual Order Level. Cost/price Evaluation Will Occur On Each Individual Order.
3 Sep 2020 Update: Q&as Uploaded As An Attachment.
18 Sep 2020 - Q&as Uploaded Viafile Title 18 Sep 2020 Src Questions And Answers Posted To Beta.sam.pdf
25 Sep 2020 - Q&as Uploaded Via File Titled Questions And Answers 25 Sep 2020
5 Nov 2020 Updates - An Newlisting Of Contractor's Questions And The Government's Responses Has Been Uploaded As An Attachment Titled "questions And Answers 5 Nov 2020." The Current Estimated Rfp Release Date Is 30 Nov 2020. Therfp Response Datewill Be 30 Days After The Formal Rfp Is Released.
the Rfp Number For This Acquisition Has Been Updateddue To The Fy. The New Rfp Number Is Fa8532-21-r-0004.
ppi Cannot Be Uploaded At This Time Due To Unsupported File Format. Please Contact Pocs On This Announcement And Ppi Will Be Provided Via Dod Safe.
3 Dec 2020 - Rfp Release Date Has Been Delayed. The Government Is Anticipating An Rfp Release Date This Calendar Year.
11 Jan2021-it Is Anticipated That The Rfp Will Be Released Nlt 19january2021.
15 Jan 2021 - The Rfp (fa853221r0004) And All Accompanying Attachments Have Been Uploaded.
ppi Tool Is Available Upon Email Request And Will Be Supplied Through Dod Safe.
20 Jan 2021 - Rfp Attachment 3 Has Been Added.
21 Jan 2021 - Q&a 21 Jan 2021 And An Update To Attachment 1 Seen In The Q&a Have Been Uploaded.
26 Jan 2021 - Another Q&a Has Been Uploaded As An Attachment.attachments 10, 11, 12, And 13 Have Been Uploaded.notice: The Official Government Rfp Was Uploaded To This Notice On 15 Jan 2021. The Solicitation Number Is Fa8532-21-r-0004. The Official Solicitation Was Posted On 15 Jan 2021. The Rfp Number For
this Acquisition Has Been Updateddue To The Fy Of Official Government Solicitation.
26 Jan 2021 - Solicitation Amd 001 Is Posted Along With Revised Rfp Attachment 1
27 Jan 2021 - Q&a 1/27/21 Has Been Uploaded.
notice: Attachment 10 Has Been Removed. It Was A Previous Version With An August Date. The Final Src Sow (05 Jan 2021) Is Attachment 10 And Is The Accurate And Current Version.
questions And Answers 1 Feb 2021 Has Been Added To Attachments.
question And Answer 2 Feb 2021 Has Been Added To Attachments.
question And Answer 8 Feb 2021 Has Been Added To Attachments.
questions And Answers 9 Feb 2021 Has Been Added To Attachments.
as A Reminder To Offerors:
iaw Attachment 1, Section L. “email To Transmit Such Information Must Be Sent Encrypted, And Must Include “source Selection Information – See Far 2.101 And 3.104” In The Subject Line Of The Email. In Order To Facilitate The Sending And Receiving Of Encrypted Emails, Offerors Must Use Ms Outlook Email Configured To Support Encryption Or A Different Email Product That Is S/mime Compatible And Configured To Support Encryption. If You Intend To Submit Your Source Selection Information Via Encrypted Email, You Will Need To Contact The Buyer/contracting Officer (co) Indicated On The Face Page Of The Solicitation Prior To That First Submittal In Order To Exchange Certificates Used For Encryption. To Ensure The Process Is Working Correctly, Send A Test Encrypted Message First (without Including Any Source Selection Information). Otherwise, Source Selection Information Will Be Transmitted Via Direct Mailing Or Dod Safe At Https://safe.apps.mil/.”
question And Answer 16 Feb 2021 Has Been Added To Attachments.
Closing Date19 Feb 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE NAVY USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
United States
Details: Amendment 0004:
amendment 0004 Is Issued To Extend The Sf 330 Submission Date Regarding N0016425r1025.
amendment 0003:
amendment 0003 Is Issued To Provide Answers To Industry Questions Received Thus Far Regarding N0016425r1025.
amendment 0002:
amendment 0002 Is Issued To Provide Answers To Industry Questions Received Thus Far Regarding N0016425r1025.
amendment 0001:
amendment 0001 Is Issued To Provide Answers To Industry Questions Received Thus Far Regarding N0016425r1025.
original Posting:
n0016425r1025 Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract For Multi‐ Discipline Architect‐engineer (a‐e) Services In Support Of Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (nswc Crane) Facilities Projects At Naval Support Activitys Crane (nsa Crane), Crane, Indiana And Lake Glendora Test Facility (lgtf), Sullivan In.
description: All Information Needed For Interested Parties To Submit A Standard Form Sf 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications Is Contained Herein. There Is No Separate Request For Proposals (rfp) Package To Download.
related Notices: N0016422snb83, N0016424snb55, N0016424r1025, N0016424snc12, N0016425snb08
background:
the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (nswc Crane) Requires A-e Services In Support Of Various Projects At Nsa Crane And Lgtf. This Procurement Will Result In One Single-award Idiq Contract For Multi‐discipline A‐e Services For Planning, Design, Construction, Evaluation Of New Construction, And Renovation Projects. These Services Will Be Procured In Accordance With 40 United States Code (usc) Chapter 11, Selection Of Architects And Engineers, As Implemented By Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. The Idiq Contract Will Be For A Five-year Ordering Period. This Is A Five-year Contract, With No Option Years. The Maximum Value For The Contract Term, Including All Awards, Shall Not Exceed $12,000,000. There Will Be No Minimum Dollar Limit Per Order And The Maximum Dollar Limit Per Order Will Be $5m In Compliance With The $9m Fy24 Ndaa Prescription. The Guaranteed Minimum For The Contract Ordering Period Is $5,000 And Will Be Satisfied By Simultaneous Award Of The Initial Task Order With The Basic Contract. Firm‐fixed Price Task Orders Will Be Negotiated At The Task Order Level. In Accordance With Dfars Subpart 236.6, The Contract Price Or The Estimated Cost And Fee For Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Percent Of The Estimated Construction Cost Of The Public Work Or Construction, Excluding Fees.
there Will Be No Minimum Dollar Limits Per Task Order. The Estimated Award Date Is October 2025.
this Proposed Contract Is Anticipated To Be A Full And Open Procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 541330, Engineering Services, And The Small Business Size Standard Is $25,500,000. The Product And Services Code (psc) Is C219 Architect And Engineering- General: Structural Engineering. The Government Seeks The Most Highly Qualified Firm To Perform The Required Services, Based On The Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications, In Accordance With The Selection Criteria Included Herein.
comprehensive A‐e Services Are Required For The New Construction, Repair, Replacement, Demolition, Alteration, And/or Improvement Of Facility Projects. Projects May Include Single Or Multiple Disciplines, Such As: Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Planning, Environmental, Fire Protection, Cost Estimating, And/or Geotechnical. The Types Of Projects May Include: Building Renovations; Building Additions; Site Work Required To Support New Work; New Construction; Parking Areas; Foundations; Retaining Walls; Failure Investigation Including Destructive And Non‐destructive Testing; Seismic Evaluation And Design; Progressive Collapse Analysis; Blast Resistant Design; Structural Engineering Investigations; Utility Systems Including
sanitary And Storm; Water Systems; Electrical Power Systems, Storm Water Management; Surveying; Pavement Design; And Civil Engineering Studies.
the Selected Offeror Will Be Solely Responsible For The Designs Produced On The Resulting Task Order Contracts And Will Be Recorded As The Designer Of Record. The Successful Offeror Shall Also Be Accountable And Responsible For Contributions To Design-build Rfp Preparation And All Other Requirement Submittals To The Government.
in Accordance With Far 36.604 And The Supplements Thereto, And Upon Final Acceptance Or Termination, All Task Orders Above $35,000 Will Receive A Performance Evaluation. A Performance Evaluation May Be Prepared For Lesser Task Orders And Interim Performance Evaluations May Be Prepared At Any Time. Performance Evaluations Will Be Maintained For Use In Future Source Selections For Architect-engineer Services.
performance Location(s):
crane, Indiana
sullivan, Indiana
requirements:
for Complete Details On This Requirement See Attachment 1, “statement Of Work (sow).” Specific Types Of A‐e Services That May Be Required Under This Contract Include:
facility Planning And Project Development: Services May Include Work Such As The Following: Prepare Master Plans, Project/site Plans For Proposed Facility/infrastructure Projects. Facility Planning May Be Requested For Renovation, Addition, Repair And New Construction Projects.
development Of Design‐bid‐build (dbb) Packages: Services May Include Preparation Of Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. Electronic Document Delivery Details Will Be Specified At The Order Level. Electronic Delivery Shall Include Both .pdf And .dwg Formats.
development Of Design‐build (db) Request For Proposal (rfp) Packages: Services May Include Working With A Construction Manager As Part Of A Design-build Team To Prepare Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Additions, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design-build Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. Electronic Document Delivery Details Will Be Specified At The Order Level. Electronic Delivery Shall Be Include Both .pdf And .dwg Formats.
preparation Of Cost Estimates Using Unit Guidance, Parametric Methodologies, And Detailed Cost Estimating: Services May Include Preparing Cost Estimates To Include Rough Order Of Magnitude Through Construction Working Estimates For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects Based On Prepared Design Documents, As Called Out In The Task Order.
development Of Alternatives And Economic Analysis: Service May Include Providing Alternate Design Solutions And Associated Economic Impacts For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects.
condition Assessment: Services May Include Performing Studies Of Existing Buildings And/or Components Of Buildings To Validate Existing Conditions That May Then Be Used To Inform Future Proposed Design Solutions. Site Visits May Be Required To Document Existing Facility/infrastructure Conditions.
field Investigations (including Utility And Geotechnical): Services May Include Conducting Field Surveys/investigations Of Existing Sites, Buildings Or Specific Components Of A Building (i.e., Hvac Or Electrical Systems) In Order To Document Current Status Of A Facility’s Infrastructure. The Results Of Any Field Investigations May Then Be Used To Assist With The Preparation Of Design Documents For A Particular Project.
surveying And Mapping: Services May Include Surveying And/or Mapping Of Existing Or Proposed Sites For A New Construction Project Or Building Addition. Survey Work May Be Required In Order To Document Existing Site Conditions To Support Site/civil Design Solutions.
preparation Of Engineering Evaluations: Services May Include Performing Engineering Calculations To Support Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Or Fire Protection Design Solutions.
incorporation Of Sustainable Engineering Design Practices: Services May Include Incorporation Of Design Principles For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects To Support Sustainable Design Solutions And/or Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design (leed) Certification.
consultations: Services May Include Collaborating With Other Specialty Design Professionals To Offer And Propose Design Solutions Required To Respond To Unique Project Requirements.
energy Computations: Services May Include Preparation Of Energy Calculations To Verify Proposed Design Solutions Comply With Required Building Codes, Federal, State And/or Local Energy Requirements.
geotechnical Investigations: Services May Include Conducting Soil Boring Testing In Order To Identify Minimum Design Requirements For New Construction Projects Or Building Additions.
obtaining Permits And Regulatory Approvals: Services May Include Submitting Design Documents To Local, State And/or Federal Jurisdictions For Review And Approval Prior To Proceeding With Renovation/construction Work.
environmental Investigation And Consultation: Services May Include Providing Design Services Required To Meet Environmental/epa Regulations On Facility/infrastructure Projects And Providing Consultation(s)/collaboration With The Government To Discuss Acceptable Environmental Design Alternatives And Solutions.
review Of Construction Contractor Submittals: Services May Include Review Of Project Submittals (such As Product Data Or Product Samples) In Order To Validate Proposed Materials/products Comply With Design Drawings And/or Specifications.
field Consultation And Inspection During Construction: Services May Include Responding To Contractor Requests For Information (rfis) During Construction In Order To Address Design Questions That May Arise During Construction/renovation Projects.
commissioning: Services May Include Supporting The Commissioning Process By Attending Commissioning Meetings In Order To Validate Engineered Design Solutions Are Incorporated Into The Project In Accordance With Design Specifications.
operation And Maintenance Support Information (omsi): Services May Include Providing The Government With O&m Documentation And Training, Where Applicable, Based On The Final Design Solution And Construction. Electronic Document Delivery Details Shall Be Included With Each Order. Electronic Delivery Shall Include Both .pdf And .dwg Formats.
as‐built Drawing Preparation: Services May Include Updating Design Documents Including Drawings And Specifications To Accurately Reflect Construction Field Changes And Document Final As-built Construction/renovation Projects. Electronic Document Delivery Details Shall Be Included With Each Order. Electronic Delivery Shall Include Both .pdf And .dwg Formats
functional Analysis Concept Development (facd)/design Charrette/other Design And Construction Related Workshops And Meetings: Contractor Shall Attend Design Meetings To Collaborate With Government Representatives To Consider Design Options And Build Consensus Regarding Preferred Design Solution(s). Contractor Shall Provide Meeting Minutes (cdrl A005).
document Deliverable Requirements:
cdrl
did Number
did Title
did Description/scope
deliverable Schedule
a001
di-misc-80508b
technical Report - Study/services
studies And Specifications
at Milestone/ Asreq
a002
di-fncl-81116 Not 2
manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposals
manpower And Cost Estimate To Implement The Statement Of Work (sow)
at Milestone
a003
di-mgmt-80061a Not 2
engineering And Technical Services Accomplishment Report
production Report
weekly
a004
di-misc-81274 Not 2
environmental Permits
outlines Submittal Procedures To Be Applied To All Permits
asreq
a005
di-admn-81250c
meeting Minutes
meeting Minutes
2 Days After Meeting
a006
di-mgmt-81597
personnel Resumes
contractor’s Personnel Roster With Relevant Qualifications And Certifications
post Award Kickoff
a007
di-mgmt-80507
project Planning Chart
schedule
post Award Kick Off
a008
di-admn-81249c
meeting Agenda
meeting Agenda
1 Day Before Meeting
a009
di-facr-82278
installation Design Package
designs And Drawings
asreq
other Special Considerations:
as Defined By Paragraph 1‐5 Of United Facilities Criteria (ufc) 3‐ 600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities, This Contract Requires The Services Of A Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Or Consultant.
asbestos And/or Lead‐based Paint Assessments May Be Required On This Contract To Determine The Presence Of Hazardous Material During Removals/demolition Or At Utility Points Of Connections. Work On And Around Waterfront Structures, Including Under Deck And Underwater, And Work In Confined Spaces May Be Required On This Contract. A‐e Firms Must Be Able To Accept Work That Involves Asbestos, Lead Paint, Poly‐chlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs), And Other Hazardous Materials, Work On And Under Waterfront Structures, And In Confined Spaces.
all Engineering And Design Services Shall Comply With The Most Current Edition Of Facilities Criteria (fc) 1‐300‐09n Design Procedures, And Other Requirements As Indicated On The Whole Building Design Guide (wbdg) Web Site (www.wbdg.org). The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Have Online Access To Web‐based Support Programs Capable Of Creating Auto-cad Documents For Government Review, And Email Via The Internet For Routine Exchange Of Correspondence. The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Submit And Maintain An A‐e Accident Prevention Plan (app) In Accordance With U.s. Army Corp Of Engineers (usace) Em 385‐1‐1 For Each Project On This Contract And Activity Hazard Analysis (aha) For Each In‐field Action. Key Personnel, Including Consultants, Must Be U.s. Citizens.
a‐e Firms Are Advised That The Selected Firm, Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, And Its Consultants Which Design, Prepare, Or Provide Engineering Services In Support Of Construction Contract Documents Cannot Provide Construction Services For The Same Contract. This Includes Concept Design, Preparation Of Project Programming Documents (dd Form 1391), Facility Siting Studies, Environmental Assessments, Geotechnical Services, Engineering Studies And Services, Design‐build Request For Proposals (rfps), Or Other Activities That Result In Identification Of Project Scope And Cost. The Awarded Contract Will Be Subject To Specific Provisions Addressing The Avoidance Of Organizational Conflicts Of Interest, Including H-209-h003, Required Disclosure Of Organizational Conflict Of Interest (navsea) (nov 2022). The Prime Firm For This Contract Will Be Required To Perform Throughout The Contract Term.
in Accordance With Far 19.702, Each Solicitation Of Offers To Perform A Contract That Is Expected To Exceed $750,000 ($1.5 Million For Construction) And That Has Subcontracting Possibilities, Shall Require The Apparently Successful Offeror To Submit An Acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If The Apparently Successful Offeror Fails To Negotiate A Subcontracting Plan Acceptable To The Contracting Officer Within The Time Limit Prescribed By The Contracting Officer, The Offeror Will Be Ineligible For Award.
submission Requirements:
submission Requirements - Sf 330 Part I
typed, 12 Point Times New Roman, Shall Not Exceed 100 Single‐sided 8.5 By 11 Inch Pages
criterion
criterion Title
criterion Requirements
criterion 1
specialized Experience
sf 330, Part I, Section F - Minimum Of Three (3) And Maximum Of Five (5) Projects Completed (project Completion To Be Defined As Receiving Final Design Acceptance From Client) Within The Past Seven (7) Years
criterion 2
professional Qualifications And Technical Competence
sf 330, Part I, Section E – Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel That Illustrate Experience In The Type Of Work Proposed Under This Contract. Resumes Are Limited To Three Pages And Should Indicate: Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation In Appropriate Disciplines; Cite Recent (within The Past 10 Years) Project‐specific Experience In Work Relevant To The Services Required Under This Contract; And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G.
criterion 3
past Performance
submit A Completed Cpars/acass/ppq Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1
criterion 4
quality Control
describe The Quality Control Program That Will Be Utilized For All Deliverables Of This Contract And The Management Approach For Quality Control Processes And Procedures.
criterion 5
program Management And Capacity
1. Provide An Organizational Chart For The Team And Discuss The Management Plan For This Contract And Personnel Roles In The Organization. Include Small Business Participation Specifics.
2. Describe The Firm’s Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period.
3. Describe The Firm’s Ability To Sustain The Loss Of Key Personnel While Accomplishing Work Within Required Time Limits, To Ensure Continuity Of Services And Ability To Meet Surges In Unexpected Project Demands And Ability To Adhere To Schedules And Budgets.
criterion 6
knowledge Of General Geographic Area
1. Indicate Location Of The Office(s) That Will Be Performing The Work, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Offices Of Team Members.
2. Provide A Narrative Describing The Team’s Knowledge And Previous Experience Of The Primary Geographic Areas To Be Covered By This Contract.
3. Provide A Narrative To Describe The Team’s Ability To Provide Timely Response To Requests For On‐site Support.
criterion 7
volume Of Work
firms Shall Not Submit Data For This Factor.
a‐e Firms Desiring To Be Considered For This Contract Shall Submit A Completed Sf 330 Package By Dod Safe To The Contracting Officer And The Contract Specialist. The Sf 330 Shall Be Typed, 12 Point Times New Roman. Part I Shall Not Exceed 100 Single‐sided 8.5 By 11 Inch Pages (the 100 Page Limit Does Not Include The First Eight (8) Instructional Pages Of The Sf 330, Individual Subcontracting Reports (isrs), The Small Business Subcontracting Plan Or Certificates/licenses, Nor Does The Page Limit Include Cover Sheets Or Dividers, Provided That These Do Not Contain Any Substantive Information Submitted In Response To The Synopsis Or Intended To Demonstrate The Qualifications Of The Firm). Part I Pages Shall Be Numbered Sequentially. Introductions Shall Be Included In Sections E And F. A-e Firm Submissions Shall Include Its Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Commercial And Government Entity (cage), And Taxpayer Identification Number (tin) Numbers In Block 30 Of The Sf 330.
submissions To This Proposal Announcement Must Be Submitted Electronically Through Dod Safe. No Paper Copies, Email, Cd-roms Or Facsimile Submissions Will Be Accepted. Electronic Proposal Submission Is Required Through The Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service, Dod Safe (https://safe.apps.mil). The Dod Safe Application Is Used To Send Large Files To Individuals That Would Normally Be Too Large To Send Via Email. There Are No User Accounts For Dod Safe. Authentication Is Handled Via Email.
anyone Has Access To Dod Safe And The Application Is Available For Use By Anyone. The Dod Safe “getting Started Guide” Has Information On How To Utilize The System (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php). Instructions For Uploading Are As Follows:
send An Email To The Contracting Officer And Contract Specialist To Receive The Link To Drop Off Your Proposal. This Will Need To Be Completed Five (5) Business Days Prior To The Proposal Due Date.
contract Specialist, Aaron Hohl, Aaron.m.hohl.civ@us.navy.mil
contracting Officer, Jared Myers, Jared.s.myers3.civ@us.navy.mil .
you Will Receive An Email With The Link To Submit Your Drop Off. The Link Will Be Provided No Later Than Two (2) Business Days Prior To The Proposal Due Date.
short Note To The Recipients: Click The Add Files Or Drag And Drop Your Files. For File Description, Enter N0016425r1025-firmname.
click Upload Button To Send Documents.
guest Users Will Need To Check Their Email To Verify Their Email Address Before The Recipients Will Be Notified. (government-issued Common Access Cards (cacs) Are Not Required).
file Size Limitations: Offerors Are Advised To Follow The Dod Safe Instruction For Uploading Files. Dod Safe Supports Delivery Up To 8gb. If Needed, Offerors Are Advised To Break The Files Down To Smaller Sections In Order To Upload It To The System. In Such Cases, Please Divide The Sections As Logically As Possible And Be Sure To Clearly Name The Files As Specified Below.
file Naming Convention: To Ensure Your Submission Is Received And Processed Appropriately, It Is Important That Interested Parties Carefully Ensure Their Electronic Files Adhere To The Following Naming Convention:
xxx- Firmname- Volume I
xxx- Firmname- Volume Ii
each File Name Shall Begin With The Solicitation Number Followed By The Firm’s Name And A Brief File Description. Please See Examples Above.
file Organization: Although Hard Copies Are Not Accepted, Each File Shall Be Clearly Indexed, And Logically Assembled. Font Size Shall Be 12 Or Larger. Pages Shall Be Letter Sized (larger Page Sizes (such As 11x17 Foldouts, Etc.) Will Be Counted As One Page. Proposals Shall Be In Narrative Format, Organized, And Titled So That Each Section Of The Proposal Follows The Order And Format Of The Criterion. Information Presented Should Be Organized So As To Pertain To Only The Evaluation Factor In The Section That The Information Is Presented. Information Pertaining To More Than One Evaluation Factor Should Be Repeated In Each Section For Each Factor.
upload Completion And Deadline: Interested Offerors Shall Submit Proposals No Later Than The Date And Time Specified In This Synopsis. The Time And Date Of The Proposal Receipt Will Be Upload Completion/delivery Time And Date Recorded Within Dod Safe Site. Do Not Assume That Electronic Submission Will Occur Instantaneously. Large Files (e.g. 10mb Or More) Will Take Some Time To Upload. Offerors Should Time Their Upload Effort With Prudence By Not Waiting Until The Last Few Minutes- This Will Allow For Unexpected Delays In The Transmittal Process. Offerors Are Encouraged To Keep A Copy Of The Upload Confirmation For Their Record. Submissions After The Deadline Will Be Considered Late And Will Be Processed In Accordance With Far 15.208.
electronic Files: Files Shall Be In Their Native Format (i.e .,.docx, .xlsx, .ppt, Etc.), Or If In .pdf Format, Shall Be In Searchable Text. Text And Graphics Portfolios Of The Electronic Copies Shall Be In A Format Readable By Microsoft Office Or Adobe Applications. Data Submitted In A Spreadsheet Format Shall Be Readable By Ms Excel (all Cells And Formulars Shall Be Unlocked).
all Contractors Are Advised That Registration In System For Award Management (sam) Database Is Required Prior To Award Of A Contract. Failure To Register In The Sam Database May Render Your Firm Ineligible For Award. For More Information, Check The Sam Web Site: Https://www.sam.gov.
the Technical Data Package May Contain Information That Is Export Controlled. Only Those Companies That Have Completed Dd Form 2345 And Are Certified Under The Joint Certification Program (jcp) In An Active Status Are Authorized To Receive Export Controlled Information. Only Jcp Certified Firms Will Be Eligible For Any Future Award Made Related To This Effort. Additional Information About Jcp Is Available At Https://www.dla.mil/hq/logisticsoperations/services/jcp/.
offerors Shall Restrict The Disclosure Or Use Of Its Proposal, (and) A Proper Legend Must Be Included On Materials Provided. Individual Subcontractor/vendor Proprietary Information May Be Submitted Separately. In Addition, If Proposal Volumes Include Technical Requirements That Have Been Identified As Cui, The Markings Shall Apply To The Technical Information Included In The Technical Volume.
offeror Shall Mark Proposal Documents As Cui In Accordance With Nist Sp 800-171. Possible Categories For Use Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:
cui Category: General Proprietary Business Information
https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-detail/proprietary-business-info.html#authority-list
banner Marking For Specified Authorities: Cui//sp-propin
banner Marking For Basic Authorities: Cui
category Description:
material And Information Relating To, Or Associated With, A Company's Products, Business, Or Activities, Including But Not Limited To Financial Information; Data Or Statements; Trade Secrets; Product Research And Development; Existing And Future Product Designs And Performance Specifications.
*at A Minimum Technical Proposals Shall Safeguard In Accordance With Markings And Distributions Statements On All Technical Documents Within The Solicitation (sow, Specification, Drawings, Etc.).
cui Category: Controlled Technical Information*
https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-detail/controlled-technical-info.html#authority-list
banner Marking: Cui//sp-cti
category Description:
controlled Technical Information Means Technical Information With Military Or Space Application That Is Subject To Controls On The Access, Use, Reproduction, Modification, Performance, Display, Release, Disclosure, Or Dissemination. Controlled Technical Information Is To Be Marked With One Of The Distribution Statements B Through F, In Accordance With Department Of Defense Instruction 5230.24, "distribution Statements Of Technical Documents." The Term Does Not Include Information That Is Lawfully Publicly Available Without Restrictions. "technical Information" Means Technical Data Or Computer Software, As Those Terms Are Defined In Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Clause 252.227-7013, "rights In Technical Data - Noncommercial Items" (48 Cfr 252.227-7013). Examples Of Technical Information Include Research And Engineering Data, Engineering Drawings, And Associated Lists, Specifications, Standards, Process Sheets, Manuals, Technical Reports, Technical Orders, Catalog-item Identifications, Data Sets, Studies And Analyses And Related Information, And Computer Software Executable Code And Source Code.
category Marking:
cti
*at A Minimum Technical Proposals Shall Safeguard In Accordance With Markings And Distributions Statements On All Technical Documents Within The Solicitation (sow, Specification, Drawings, Etc.).
cui Category: General Procurement And Acquisition
https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-detail/procurement-acquisition.html#authority-list
banner Marking: Cui//sp-procure
category Description:
material And Information Relating To, Or Associated With, The Acquisition And Procurement Of Goods And Services, Including But Not Limited To, Cost Or Pricing Data, Contract Information, Indirect Costs And Direct Labor Rates.
category Marking:
procure
cui Category: Source Selection
https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-detail/source-selection
banner Marking For Specified Authorities: Cui//sp-ssel
banner Marking For Basic Authorities: Cui
category Description:
per Far 2.101: Any Of The Following Information That Is Prepared For Use By An Agency For The Purpose Of Evaluating A Bid Or Proposal To Enter Into An Agency Procurement Contract, If That Information Has Not Been Previously Made Available To The Public Or Disclosed Publicly: (items 1-10).
category Marking:
ssel
each Volume Submitted Shall Be Properly Marked With At A Minimum Ssel As Follows:
a Cover Page Including The “cui” Marking In The Header And Footer As Required, As Well As The Requiredcui Designator Block If The Volume Contains Cui. This Designator Block Shall Be Included At The Bottom Right Portion Of The Cover Page And Read As Follows:
controlled By: Department Of The Navy
controlled By: Nswc Crane Code 02
cui Category: Propin/cti/procure/ssel
distribution/dissemination Control: Fedcon
poc: Nswccr 0253 Branch Head
all Subsequent Pages Of The Document Shall Include The “cui” Marking In The Header And Footer. If Other Information Is Included In The Header Or Footer, The "cui" Marking Shall Be Centered On Its Own Line Within The Header And Footer.
in Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.601-4(b), The A-e Firm Must Be A Professional A-e Firm Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering In The State Of Indiana. This Requirement Can Be Achieved By Providing The Firm’s Indiana Secretary Of State Registration, And Currently Employing At Least Two (2) State Of Indiana Registered A-e Professionals. A-e Firms Shall Provide Proof That The Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering In Indiana (e.g., Indiana Secretary Of State Registration And Employee’s State Of Indiana Professional Engineering License With Stamp Or State Of Indiana Registered Architect License With Stamp). Failure To Submit The Required Proof Will Result In A Firm’s Elimination From Consideration.
all Businesses Intending To Conduct Business In Indiana, Except Sole Proprietors And General Partnerships, Must Register With The Indiana Secretary Of State. If A Business Needs To Be Registered, Please Do So At Www.inbiz.in.gov.
jv Offerors Must Ensure That Both Entities Are Either State Registered Individually In Accordance With The Information Above, Or State Registered As A Jv In Accordance With The Information Above.
only Those Companies That Have Completed Dd Form 2345 And Are Certified Under The Joint Certification Program (jcp) In An Active Status Are Authorized To Receive Export-controlled Information. Only Jcp Certified Firms Will Be Eligible For Any Future Award Made Related To This Effort.
please Provide A-e Professional Licensure Proof Within Sf 330, Part I, Section E. Please Provide Secretary Of State Registration Information Within Sf 330, Part I, Section H.
please Provide Jcp Registration Specifics Within Sf 330, Part I, Section E. Include Jcp Certification Number, Jcp Status, And Jcp Expiration Date. If Currently Working To Acquire Jcp Certification, You May Provide A Brief Explanation Of Your Firm’s Progress Towards Certification. However, Only Actively Jcp Certified Firms Will Be Eligible For Award. Jcp Active Status Will Be Confirmed Via Https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/jcp/ext/ On The Day Of Proposal Submission.
firms Must Also Acknowledge All Amendments To The Solicitation Within Their Proposal. A Statement Of Amendment Acknowledgement Within Sf 330, Part I, Section H Will Suffice. Please Address Individual Amendments Along With Corresponding Date Of Issuance On Sam.gov With Your Proposal. A Signed Copy Of The Amendments Is Not Required.
if An Sf 254/sf 255 Is Submitted For This Request, It Will Not Be Reviewed Or Considered. As Required Above, Provide Verifiable Evidence That Your Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering (e.g., State Registration Number).
interested Firms Shall Submit Proposals To Both The Contract Specialist And The Contracting Officer Via Dod Safe.
sf 330 Submissions Are Due No Later Than 9 January 2025 At 12:00 Pm (est). Late Responses Will Be Handled In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 52.215‐1. The Points Of Contact For This Acquisition Are Contract Specialist, Aaron Hohl, At Aaron.m.hohl.civ@us.navy.mil And Jared Myers, Contracting Officer, At Jared.s.myers3.civ@us.navy.mil.
inquiries Concerning This Procurement Should Reference The Solicitation Number (n0016425r1025) And Title And Be Forwarded Via Email To The Points Of Contact Identified Above. Questions Pertaining To This Requirement Are Due No Later Than Fourteen (14) Days After Posting Of This Requirement In Sam.gov.
list Of Attachments:
statement Of Work (sow)
cdrls
past Performance Questionnaire (ppq)
key Personnel Criteria
dd 254
selection Criteria:
firms Responding To This Special Notice Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms To Perform The Required Services In Accordance With The Published Selection Criteria.
failure To Comply With Instructions Or Provide Complete Information May Affect The Firm’s Evaluation Or Disqualify The Firm From Further Consideration. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered Most Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (5) Through (6) Are Less Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (7) Will Only Be Used As A Tie‐breaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Specific Selection Criteria Include:
specialized Experience
professional Qualifications And Technical Competence
past Performance
quality Control
program Management And Capacity
knowledge Of General Geographic Area
volume Of Work (no Data Submission Required)
criterion 1 —specialized Experience (sf 330, Part I, Section F):
firms Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience In Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract Through Evaluation Of Experience In:
infrastructure/facility Design Utilizing The Following Criteria, Including, But Not Limited To, Unified Facilities Criteria (ufcs) And Military Standard (milstd);
conducting On‐site Design Development Workshops, Charrettes, Functional Analysis, Schematic Design, Or Space Programming, Including Supporting Budgetary Or Parametric Cost Estimating;
demonstrated Ability To Design To Project Budget And Schedule;
experience Preparing Design‐bid‐build;
experience Preparing Design‐build Rfp Packages; And
designing Projects In Accordance With Dod, Navy, Or Other Government Agencies’ Criteria.
use Of Specsintact For Package Generation And Submittal To The Government
specialized Design Experience To Include Antiterrorism Force Protection (atfp), Seismic Design And Analysis, And Design Of Secure Spaces
firms May Be Considered More Favorably Under Criterion 1 By Demonstrating The Following:
demonstrated Experience On Military Bases Within The Primary Geographic Area Of The Contract.
experience In The Delivery Of Multiple Types Of A‐e Services Identified In The Requirements Above.
experience On Multiple Facility Types, Such As Business, Educational, Industrial, Assembly, Health Care, Residential, Storage, Laboratory, And Mixed-use Occupancies, Identified In The Requirements Above.
demonstrated Experience Using Rsmeans-based (or Equal) Electronic Cost Estimating Software.
demonstrated Experience Designing Modifications To Existing Structures And Developing Construction Phasing While Associated Facilities Are Required To Remain In Service.
demonstrated Experience Specific To Navy Facility Projects, Illustrating The Capability Of The A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Consultants) To Work Within The Navy Project Planning Process Including:
dd Form 1391 Development In The Navy’s Electronic Procurement Generator (epg),
dd Form 1391 Validation Procedures Including Cost Validation.
demonstrated Understanding Of Procedures And Timely Submission Of Base Access Documents In Adherence With Security, Safety, Environmental, And Accident Prevention Regulations In Order To Support A‐e Activities And Maintain Project Schedules.
experience Of A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Sub‐ Consultants) With Facilities Located In Historic Areas That Will Require Consultation With State Historic Preservation Officer (shpo) Throughout The Design Process.
criterion 1 Submission Requirements:
provide Up To A Minimum Of Three (3) And Maximum Of Five (5) Projects Completed (project Completion To Be Defined As Receiving Final Design Acceptance From Client) Within The Past Seven (7) Years Immediately Preceding The Date Of Issuance Of This Notice That Best Demonstrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Sufficient Information To Determine The Date Of Completion Of The Project Must Be Included In The Project Description Or The Project Will Not Be Considered. If More Than The Maximum Number Of Projects Is Submitted, The Government Will Only Evaluate Projects Up To The Maximum Number Authorized In The Order Submitted.
all Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Actual Office/branch/regional Office/ Individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And Perform Work Under This Contract. Projects Not Meeting This Requirement Will Be Excluded From Consideration In The Evaluation. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Uei And Cage Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf 330 Part I, Section F, Block 25, “firm Name.” Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E‐mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). In Block 24, Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. For Projects Performed As A Sub-contractor Or A Joint Venture Involving Different Partners, Specifically Indicate The Value Of The Work Performed As A Subcontractor Or By Those Firms Proposed For This Contract, And Identify The Specific Roles And Responsibilities Performed As A Sub-contractor Or By Those Firms On The Project Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Firm Will Be Eliminated From Award Consideration.
note: If The Firm Is A Joint Venture, Projects Performed By The Joint Venture Should Be Submitted; However, If There Are No Projects Performed By The Joint Venture, Projects Must Be Submitted For Each Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For Both Partners Combined. Each Partner Within A Jv May Not Be Responsible For More Than Three (3) Projects Within The Past Performance Submission. Firms Failing To Provide Projects From All Joint Venture Partners Will Be Considered To Have Not Met The Requirements Of The Criterion.
projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf 330 At Part I, Section F And Shall Be Completed Projects. Projects Not Completed Will Be Excluded From Evaluation Consideration. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand‐alone Contract Award. Do Not Submit An Idiq Base Contract As An Example Project. Instead, List Relevant Task Orders Or Stand‐ Alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. The Government Will Not Evaluate Information Provided For An Idiq Contract. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
all Information For Criterion 1 Shall Be Submitted In The Sf 330, Part I, Section F. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part I, Section F In The Evaluation Of Criterion 1.
criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence (sf 330, Part I, Sections E & G):
films Will Be Evaluated On Professional Qualifications, Competence, And Experience Of The Proposed Key Personnel In Providing Services To Accomplish The Tasks Required Under This Contract, Including Participation In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Specific Disciplines That Must Be Included In Key Personnel Are:
project Manager, Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years
quality Control Specialist, Architect Or Professional Engineer, 15 Years
architect, Senior, Registered Architect, 15 Years
architect, Junior, Registered Architect, 10 Years
civil Engineer, Senior, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years
civil Engineer, Junior, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years
structural Engineer, Senior, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years
structural Engineer, Junior, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years
mechanical Engineer, Senior, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years
mechanical Engineer, Junior, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years
electrical Engineer, Senior, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years
electrical Engineer, Junior, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years
registered Communication Distribution Design (rcdd), 15 Years
fire Protection Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years
cost Estimator, Certified Cost Professional Or Equivalent, 15 Years
key Personnel, Including Consultants, Shall Be U.s. Citizens.
submissions Must Demonstrate Key Personnel Relevant Experience, Formal Education (e.g. Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degrees), And Relevant Professional Development Or Professional Certifications. See Key Personnel Attachment For Specific Qualification Criteria. If An Offeror Is Unable To Meet Key Personnel Requirement List In Its Entirety, The Government Still Urges A Response For Consideration Which Illustrates The Firm’s Maximum Personnel Capabilities. If Certain Key Personnel Roles Cannot Be Fulfilled, Please Indicate Those Role Vacancies Individually With A Course Of Action For Fulfillment.
criteria 2 Submission Requirements:
sf 330, Part I, Section E – Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel That Illustrate Experience In The Type Of Work Proposed Under This Contract. Resumes Are Limited To Three (3) Single-sided Pages And Should Indicate: Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation In Appropriate Disciplines To Include Document/licensure Numbers; Cite Recent (within The Past 10 Years) Project‐specific Experience In Work Relevant To The Services Required Under This Contract; And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. The Firm Must Hold A Current And Active License In The State Of Indiana As Well As Currently Employ At Least Two (2) State Of Indiana Registered A-e Professionals.
offeror Will Not Be Permitted To Simultaneously Fulfill Multiple Roles With An Individual On The Same Project. The Individuals Identified As Key Personnel On The Sf330 May Not Have Multiple Duties Or Be “dual-hatted.” Offerors Shall Provide Individual Resumes In Sf330 Section E For Each Of The Individuals Listed Above.
criterion 3—past Performance (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction.
evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In The Contract
performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) / Architect-engineer Contract Administration Support System (acass) Or A Completed Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified.
criteria 3 Submission Requirements:
submit A Completed Cpars/acass/ppq Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1.
firms May Provide Any Information On Problems Encountered And The Corrective Actions Taken On Projects Submitted Under Criterion 1—specialized Experience. Firms May Also Address Any Adverse Past Performance Issues. Information For Each Past Performance Submission Shall Not Exceed Five Single‐sided Pages In Total.
offeror Shall Submit One (1) Past Performance Questionnaire Provided As An Attachment To This Synopsis To Each Of Its Customer Pocs Identified In Criterion 1 For Referenced Projects With No Cpars/acass Available. In Order To Expedite The Assessment Process, The Offeror May Complete The “contract Information” Portion Of The Past Performance Questionnaire For The Convenience Of The Customer Poc. A Ppq Submission Is Not Required For Criterion 1 Projects Accompanied By A Cpars/acass. However, A Ppq Submission For Every Criterion 1 Project, Including Those With A Cpars/acass Evaluation On Record, Would Assist The Government In Evaluation Accuracy And Is Encouraged.
the Offeror Shall Not, However, Complete Any Other Section Of The Past Performance Questionnaire. The Questionnaire Shall Be Provided To The Customer Poc With Instructions To Complete And Submit It Directly To The Contracting Officer And/or The Point Of Contact Identified In This Announcement On Or Before The Proposal Due Date. Electronic Submission Via Encrypted E-mail By The Customer Is Required.
under No Circumstances Shall The Questionnaires Be Returned To The Offerors After Completion. Any Information Provided By The Offeror’s References Is Subject To Verification/validation By The Government During The Evaluation Process. The Government May Make Contact And Follow Up With The Listed References Identified On The Contractor Past Performance Data Documents/data. The Offeror May Provide Information On Problems Encountered On The Identified Contracts As Well As The Offeror’s Corrective Actions. The Government Reserves The Right To Solicit Feedback Beyond What Is Identified In The Questionnaire.
awards, Letters Of Commendation, Certificates Of Appreciation, Etc., Shall Not Be Submitted And Will Not Be Considered In The Evaluation.
criterion 4—quality Control Program (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Strength Of The Quality Control Program Proposed By The Firm To Ensure Quality Products And Services Under This Contract And Means Of Ensuring Quality Services From Their Consultants/subcontractors.
criteria 4 Submission Requirements:
describe The Quality Control Program That Will Be Utilized For All Deliverables Of This Contract And The Management Approach For Quality Control Processes And Procedures. The Description Shall:
describe Specific Quality Control Processes And Procedures Proposed For This Contract To Achieve Technical Accuracy Of And Assurance Of Overall Coordination Of Plans And Specifications, And Engineering And Design Services.
provide A Quality Control Process Chart Showing The Inter‐relationship Of The Management And Team Components.
identify The Key Personnel (submitted Under Criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence) Responsible For The Quality Control Program And A Description Of Their Roles And Responsibilities.
describe How The Firm’s Quality Control Program Extends To Management Of Sub-contractors.
explain The Quality Control Program Including An Example Of How The Plan Has Worked For One Of The Projects Submitted As Part Of Sf 330, Section F Or How The Plan Will Work If It Has Not Been Used Previously.
criterion 5—program Management And Capacity (sf 330, Part I, Section H):
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Firm’s Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And The Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time.
criteria 5 Submission Requirements:
provide An Organizational Chart For The Team And Discuss The Management Plan For This Contract And Personnel Roles In The Organization. Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff, Sub- Contractors And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable.
describe The Firm’s Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period. Describe The Workload/availability Of The Key Personnel During The Anticipated Contract Performance Period And The Ability Of The Firm To Provide Qualified Backup Staffing For Key Personnel To Ensure Continuity Of Services. General Statements Of Availability/capacity May Be Considered Less Favorably.
describe The Firm’s Ability To Sustain The Loss Of Key Personnel While Accomplishing Work Within Required Time Limits, To Ensure Continuity Of Services And Ability To Meet Surges In Unexpected Project Demands And Ability To Adhere To Schedules And Budgets.
include Small Business Subcontracting Plan Specifics Which Detail Level Of Participation Of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business Team Members.
attach A Small Business Subcontracting Plan Which Estimates The Proposed Extent Of Participation Of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business Team Members In The Contract Team. Clearly Specify Each Small Business Firm That Is A Team Member, Their Small Business Category, And Their Proposed Level Of Participation Measured As A Percentage Of The Overall Estimated Effort. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan Draft Will Not Count Against The Total Page Count Limitation For The Firm’s Response. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan Should Be Included As An Attachment To The Sf 330 Response. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Specifics May Be Referenced Within The Sf 330 Response, But The Subcontracting Plan Should Also Be Attached In Its Entirety.
criterion 6— Knowledge Of General Geographic Area (sf 330, Part I, Section H)
firms Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract And Demonstrated Knowledge Of The General Geographic Areas In Which Projects Could Be Located. Evaluation Of Firms Will Include Consideration Of Their Location Within The General Geographic Area Of The Anticipated Projects (primarily At Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, In).
criteria 6 Submission Requirements:
indicate Location Of The Office(s) That Will Be Performing The Work, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Offices Of Team Members.
provide A Narrative Describing The Team’s Knowledge And Previous Experience Of The Primary Geographic Areas To Be Covered By This Contract.
provide A Narrative To Describe The Team’s Ability To Provide Timely Response To Requests For On‐site Support. Provide Timelines And Examples Of The Team’s Success In Providing This Response. Include Both Primary And Sub‐contractor Support As Required. Teams With A Demonstrated History Of Providing Timely Support May Be Considered More Favorably.
criterion 7—volume Of Work (sf 330, Part 1, Section H) (tie-breaker)
in The Event Of A Tie Among Equally Rated Firms, Those Firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602‐1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A‐e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A‐e Contracts.
criterion 7 Submission Requirements:
firms Shall Not Submit Data For This Factor.
Closing Date16 Jan 2025
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