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SYNOPSIS AMENDMENT 02: Posted on 02 December 2022. See enclosed PDF. SYNOPSIS AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 November 2022. See enclosed PDF. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STAN... SYNOPSIS AMENDMENT 02: Posted on 02 December 2022. See enclosed PDF. SYNOPSIS AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 November 2022. See enclosed PDF. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STANDARD FORM (SF) 330, ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE IS NO SEPARATE Request For Proposal (RFP) PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. FULL SCOPE OF A-E SERVICES PROVIDED VIA PDF ATTACHMENT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT (7433023R0010 SAES) PRIMARY AE SERVICES: Preliminary design services such as project planning documentation including deliverables not limited to, such as, schematic and design development drawings, basis of design (BoD), design analysis, engineering calculations, cost estimate, etc. SECONDARY AE SERVICES: Secondary support services may include development of follow-on Scope of A-E Services (SAES) and cost estimate, evaluation of follow-on A-E cost/technical proposal, professional consultation during design and/or construction, and review of technical documents provided by others. This may include attendance at meetings, design submittal review, and field consultation. SUPPORT SERVICES: Support services may include items such as architectural/engineering studies, site survey, topographic and utility survey map/data, subsurface/geotechnical investigations, geospatial information services, structural evaluations, electrical studies, hydraulic studies, hazardous material survey and testing, material testing, or rendering and sketches. SELECTION CRITERIA AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The Selection of Architects and Engineers, formerly the Brooks Act (PL 92-582), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 36.6 selection procedures apply. The evaluation and selection will be based on the following criteria: Criterion 1, Professional Qualifications Criterion 2, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Criterion 3, Location and Knowledge of the Locality Criterion 4, Capacity Criterion 5, Past Performance Criterion 6, Sustainable Design Criterion 7, Quality Control More than one (1) contract may be awarded from this solicitation. SF 330s will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firms based on criterion responses. One or more contract awards may be made based on this solicitation. Criteria 1, 2 and 3 are considered most important and equal among themselves; and Criteria 4, 5, 6 and 7 are slightly less important and listed in descending order of importance. Evaluation of past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. In evaluating an Offeror’s capability, the Government shall consider how well the offeror complied with these instructions. All projects provided in the SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) must have been completed by the office/branch/individual team member actually performing the work under this contract. Projects not performed by the office/branch/individual team member will be excluded from evaluation consideration. Submission Requirements: The SF 330 Part 1 is limited to thirty (30) A4 (or 8.5”x11”) single-sided pages. Information submitted beyond the stated page limitation, unless otherwise noted, will not be considered in the evaluation. Submit a PDF copy of SF 330 (Parts 1 and 2) via email, addressing the selection criteria information below. Requested items not counted as part of the 30-page limitation are as noted herein. SF 330, Part 1, Section B: In Block 5, in addition to the name of the firm, provide the firm’s Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number issued by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services. In Block 9, in addition to the name of the firm, provide the DUNS number of each proposed team member. SF330, Part 1, Section D: Organization Chart: In addition to the instructions provided for the SF 330, identify the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team, including key subcontractors, and the following: Name Firm employed with Job title Licensure, certification, and/or accreditation Permanent geographic location of individual Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower-level support positions. This chart shall not be counted as part of the 30-page limitation. This chart must be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. SF 330, Part 1, Section E, Resumes of Key Personnel, CRITERION 1, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The evaluation will consider the professional qualifications of proposed key personnel in providing relevant primary and secondary A-E services. Include the geographic office location of the individual on the resume. Key personnel shall include, but not be limited to: At least one (1) professionally registered architect with a focus on historic preservation, a minimum of 10 years’ experience, and on staff of the Prime A-E firm At least one (1) project manager, with experience managing a worldwide portfolio of projects, a minimum of 10 years’ experience, and on the staff of the Prime A-E firm At least one (1) Renewable Energy/Green Engineer, with experience analyzing on-site energy use and energy generation, economic analysis, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience. This professional may be on the staff of the Prime A-E firm, or a subconsultant. At least one (1) Landscape Architect/Horticulturist, with experience working with monuments/memorials, European landscape and native plantings, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience. This professional may be on the staff of the Prime A-E firm, or a subconsultant. Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific, recently completed projects, within the scope of projects anticipated for this contract, that best illustrate the individual member’s qualifications in performing the required A-E services. Key personnel demonstrating relevant experience distributed throughout the ABMC cemetery and memorial locations may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Submission Requirements: Provide brief resumes of proposed key personnel who will specifically perform the relevant primary and secondary A-E services for relevant project types listed for this contract. Non-relevant information will not be considered. Resumes of personnel performing only support services (as listed above) are not required and will not be considered. For each key personnel, indicate highest level of education achieved, number of years engaged in the discipline, and submit a copy of the applicable current professional registration/accreditation certificate (personnel with registration/accreditation in multiple countries shall submit certification for each location). Certificate copies will not be counted in the 30-page limitation. Certificates must be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. A specific project is a single project or a single task order under an indefinite quantity contract or on-call type contract. Recent is defined as professional A-E services completed within the past five (5) years prior to the SF 330 due date. State the cost of the project as cost of work that is done by the A-E firm. Submit projects in which the key personnel performed a significant role. Submit a brief description of the project within block 19 of the SF 330, Section E requirement. In addition, address key elements for each project by describing: 1) The role and responsibilities of the individual in the project; and 2) The specific A-E services performed by the individual in the project. Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. SF 330, Part 1, Section F, Example Projects, CRITERION 2, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: The evaluation will consider specialized experience and technical competence of the proposed team relative to the primary and secondary A-E services indicated for this contract. The evaluation will place more emphasis on projects involving the Primary Services listed in the required A-E services. Projects completed by the prime A-E firm identified in Part I may be given more consideration in the evaluation process than projects of proposed subcontractors. Projects completed in regions where ABMC has cemeteries and monuments may be considered more favorably in the evaluation process. Submission Requirements: For the proposed team, submit a maximum of ten (10) specific, recently completed projects that best illustrate overall team experience in the required A-E services listed above. At least three (3) of the projects shall have both a minimum A-E fee of €15,000 and be self-performed by the Prime A-E firm. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-14 (b)(1) Limitation on Subcontracting, Self-Performance for A-E services is defined as the prime A-E firm having performed at least 50% of the contract performance for personnel for the project, with personnel from the prime A-E firm. A specific project is a single project/function contract or a single task order under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity or On-Call type Contract. Recent is defined as professional services completed within the past five years prior to the SF330 due date. Projects shall have been performed by the office(s) (main or branch) identified in Part 1, Section C. Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. If the project is a U.S. Department of Defense/Government contract, include the complete contract number, including the task order number if applicable. Submit a brief description of the project within block 24 of SF330, Section F. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which office performed the services. In addition, address key elements for each project by describing: 1) Specific required A-E services performed by the firm; 2) Sustainable features incorporated in the project. For projects with Green Globes, WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, LEED or other equivalent sustainability certification, submit copies of the certificate or other supporting documentation; 3) A-E fees for the project; and 4) Percentage of work self-performed by the prime A-E firm. Sustainable certificate copies and other supporting documentation will not be counted in the 30-page limitation. Certificates and documentation must be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. If the proposed team is a joint venture (JV), information should be submitted as a joint venture; however, if there is no information for the joint venture, information should be submitted for each joint venture partner, while ensuring you do not exceed the maximum of ten (10) projects for the proposed team. If a project was performed by a joint venture, and all joint venture partners are not on the team proposed for this contract, the firm should specifically address the work performed by the joint venture partner teaming on this contract. Likewise, if the team member worked as a subcontractor on a project, the description should clearly describe the actual work performed by the 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 teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration. SF330, Part 1, Section G, Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects: Submit in accordance with the SF 330 Instructions. From the total projects listed in Section F, provide a maximum of ten (10) projects. SF330, Part 1, Section H, Additional Information requested by Agency. Address the remaining Criteria 3 through 8; additional sheets may be used up to the maximum of 30 total pages for Part 1. See submission requirements. Clearly identify the Criterion number and title. CRITERION 3, LOCATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCALITY: The evaluation will consider the team’s location, demonstrated knowledge of, and project experience within, the geographic areas where projects are anticipated for this contract. The preponderance of the work covered under this contract will primarily be in Europe, North America, Central America, Africa, and the Pacific Region, although work in additional areas may be included. The primary work locations have been broken down into four regions, listed in order of prominence: Region #1: Europe and Northern Africa Belgium France Gibraltar Italy Luxembourg Tunisia Region #2: United Kingdom and Europe Netherlands United Kingdom Region #3: North and Central America Mexico Panama United States Region #4: Pacific Region New Zealand Northern Mariana Islands Papua New Guinea Philippines Solomon Islands South Korea A-E firms may propose to support any or all the regions listed above. The greater the number of regions an A-E firm can support may result in their proposal being considered more favorably. Submission Requirements: Clearly specify which region(s) the proposal submission will cover. Submit a narrative that demonstrates the team’s knowledge of and project experience within the geographic locations for anticipated projects on this contract. Include: 1) Location of the Offeror’s main office and any branch offices and subcontractor offices that will be utilized for this contract; 2) Description of team’s knowledge of, and project experience within, the targeted geographic areas; and 3) Description of team’s ability to ensure timely response to requests for onsite support at ABMC Cemetery and Monument locations across multiple continents. CRITERION 4, CAPACITY: The evaluation will consider the Offeror’s capacity to accomplish the work in the required time and the capability to self-perform at least 50% of the contract value with in-house staffing. Submission Requirements: Submit a narrative that demonstrates the firm’s capacity to accomplish work in the required time frames. Address key elements by identifying and discussing: 1) Present workload and capability to integrate work under this contract with other work; 2) Methodology the prime A-E firm will use to execute a minimum of 50% of the contract value with in-house personnel; 3) Availability of the project team (including subcontractors) for the specified contract performance period; 4) Capacity to accomplish multiple task orders simultaneously; 5) Strategy to meet surges in unexpected workload demand. CRITERION 5, PAST PERFORMANCE: The evaluation will consider the Offeror’s past performance on relevant Government and/or commercial projects regarding quality of work, cost control, compliance with performance schedules, and customer satisfaction, with emphasis on example projects presented in Section F. The evaluation will be based on past performance assessments and other available past performance information. Points of contact provided in the proposal may be contacted. 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 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) or Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) evaluation for each project submitted under Criterion 2. If a completed CPARS evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the completed SF330 package. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, the PPQ included with this notice is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project. If a PPQ is submitted, but an official CPARS evaluation is found for that project in government databases, the official evaluation will take precedence. If a CPARS 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 SF330. If the A-E is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before the response date set forth in this notice, the AE should complete and submit with their response the first page of the PPQ (Attachment #1), including contract and client information for the respective projects. A-Es should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Governments point of contact, American Battle Monuments Commission, Attn: Anthony Melicharek, via email at melichareka@abmc.gov, prior to the response date. A-Es shall not incorporate by reference into their response CPARS or PPQ evaluations previously submitted in response to other AE services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Submitted CPARS and PPQ evaluations will not be counted as part of the 30-page limitation and shall be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. CRITERION 6, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: The evaluation will consider the Offeror’s demonstrated success and knowledge in sustainable design and sustainable urbanism. Submission Requirements: Describe the team’s knowledge of and experience with incorporating sustainable design features into projects. Address the use of recovered materials, renewable energy, and sustainable principles and concepts, particularly related to site design and historic facilities. Address experience with onsite power generation (solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, biomass, etc.). Describe any projects that have been certified by Green Globes, WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, LEED or other similar programs. For projects with sustainability certification, submit copies of the certificate or other supporting documentation. Submitted sustainability certificates will not be counted as part of the 30-page limitation and shall be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. CRITERION 7, QUALITY CONTROL: The evaluation will consider the Offeror’s Quality Control (QC) program for ensuring technical accuracy of the A-E work product and effective cross-coordination among various disciplines. Firms that demonstrate a QC process that will minimize the government’s quality assurance (QA) effort in reviewing the A-E’s work product may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Submission Requirements: Submit a narrative that describes the QC program used by the firm to ensure technical integrity of provided services. Address key elements by identifying and describing: 1) The QC process the team uses to ensure consistent quality work across the entire team (including subcontractors); and 2) The team’s QC processes for checking documents for coordination errors, omissions, conflicts, and discrepancies in the design/report documents; tracking and incorporating review comments. CRITERION 8, VOLUME OF WORK: The evaluation will consider both the volume of federal (U.S. Government) and non-federal work awarded to the firm in the past 12 months with the objective of equitably distributing contracts among firms, including minority-owned firms and firms without prior U.S. Government contracts. Submission Requirements: State the dollar amount of work previously awarded to the firm identified in the SF330 as the Prime by federal and non-federal clients in the past 12 months. Joint Ventures (JV) should list awards to the JV entity and separately list awards to each individual JV member for the time period. Do not include work performed as a Subcontractor. SELECTION INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS: Personal interviews may be scheduled for firms slated as most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to explain or expand on information contained in the SF 330 submittal. Please note Joint Ventures (JV) slated for interviews will be required to provide a copy of the JV Agreement prior to the interview. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All information must be included in the SF 330 package, (cover letter, attachments and excess number of pages will be excluded from the evaluation process). System for Award Management (SAM) Database: In accordance with FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration, ensure your firm has an active SAM entity record. SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site that consolidates the capabilities of CCR (Central Contractor Registration), ORCA (Online Representations and Certifications Application), and EPLS (Excluded Parties List System). SAM is the primary Government repository for current and prospective federal awardee information. Please complete your SAM registration for the same name and address identified as the submitting office on your SF330, with its associated CAGE code and DUNS or DUNS+4. Registration instructions and information can be accessed from the SAM home page at: www.sam.gov In accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (formerly the Brooks Act), the A-E firm must be a registered/licensed architectural and/or engineering firm. Provide evidence that your firm, subcontractor or proposed team members are permitted by law to practice the profession of Architecture and/or Engineering, i.e., registration number, a brief explanation of the firm’s licensing in countries that do not register firms, etc. This documentation is not counted as part of the 30-page limitation and shall be attached to the same email as the SF 330 to avoid separation in handling. A-E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed SF330 package per the submission requirements to the point of contact shown below. The submittal package (pdf format) shall be received by the contracting officer, Anthony Melicharek, via email at melichareka@abmc.gov no later than, 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, 05 December, 2022. Facsimile and hard-copy SF330 packages will not be accepted. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Attachments: 1. Statement of Architect & Engineering Services (7433023R0010 SAES) (PDF) 2. Past Performance Questionnaire (74330223R0010 PPQ) (Word) Read the following information carefully. A firm risks the late receipt and rejection of their SF330 package when email delivery is delayed until the last few minutes before the deadline. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. *** END OF ANNOUNCEMENT ***