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Notice ID:W912BV24R0001
SOURCES SOUGHT for $99M GENERAL SERVICES INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT(S) (IDC) ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (AE) SERVICES ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR MILITARY, CIVIL WORKS AND INTERN...
SOURCES SOUGHT for $99M GENERAL SERVICES INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT(S) (IDC) ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (AE) SERVICES ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR MILITARY, CIVIL WORKS AND INTERNATIONAL AND INTERAGENCY SERVICES WITHIN USACE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION BOUNDARIES AND FOR TULSA DISTRICT CUSTOMERS This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary acquisition planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought announcement or any follow up information requests. Respondents will be notified upon request following the sources sought evaluation results. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Tulsa District (SWT) is conducting market research for anticipated A-E services and intends to solicit proposals for a 5-year $99M indefinite delivery contract(s) (IDC) on or about December 2023. The type of set-aside decision(s) to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought announcement and associated market research. A full range of A-E services for engineering and design are anticipated, which may include, but are not limited to any or all of the following: program management, data management, project programming and planning, feasibility and concept studies, space utilization, design concepts/standards, research, analysis, engineering, design, design/build request for proposal preparation, and engineering during construction for military, civil works and interagency services. Engineering and design within these services also include, but are not limited to, design of new construction, both vertical and horizontal, alteration of facilities, maintenance and repair of real property, pre-design site assessment, topographic and boundary surveys to include mapping, geotechnical investigation and reports, environmental investigations, studies and reports, hazardous materials testing, abatement and monitoring, historical and cultural resource investigations, seismic studies, cost estimates, value engineering, design reviews, life cycle costing, computer aided drafting, geospatial information systems (GIS), and building information modeling (BIM). Engineering during construction includes responses to requests for information from construction contractors, post design-shop drawing review, and as-built review. The contractor is also required to have expertise and knowledge of the following: US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registration and certification requirements; Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) inspections and documentation; the design of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements; security, data, and communications systems; fire protection and life safety systems; blast design; mechanical systems and commissioning; and other technical services that may be required. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities and relevant experience of all business size standards to provide A-E services for work assigned to USACE Southwest Division (SWD). The Government must ensure there is adequate interest and competition among the potential pool of responsible firms. Interested Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concern, and Large Businesses are highly encouraged to respond to this sources sought. The anticipated contract period of performance is for 3 (three) year base and one 2 (two) year option. The total contract capacity is estimated at $99M and multiple contracts are anticipated up to this amount. The estimated maximum task order amount will be determined following evaluation of the market research. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541330, A-E Services, which has a small business size standard of $25.5M. Small Business firms are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, the Firm will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. The most relevant contract work submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement will include both vertical and horizontal design experience and federal government experience. Typical vertical design includes site/civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and architecture. For horizontal design, this includes site/civil engineering, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering. An example minimum performance measure would be delivery of a full design including plans, specifications, design analysis, and cost estimate produced in 8 months for a 10,000 square-foot administration building housing multiple tenants, including 35%, 60%, and 95% design submittals, with 12-day Government review time per submittal, and a corrected 100% design submittal. Minimum qualifications include average annual gross revenue exceeding $2M, and more than 10 full-time personnel. Award(s) will be based on selection of the most highly qualified firm(s) in accordance with the A-E Brooks Act procedures in accordance with FAR 36.6. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on www.sam.gov, which will invite firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued. Note that Firms must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Contractors responding to this Sources Sought must provide an Experience/Capabilities Statement (not to exceed 5 pages). EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITIES STATEMENT CRITERIA: 1. The Experience/Capabilities Statement is limited to 5 pages and shall be submitted in PDF format with the following file name convention: ACME_SS W912BV24R0001_EXP STATEMENT. 2. Provide Firm's name, Cage Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) 3. Provide any general information on the Firm's Experience/Capabilities as they pertain to A-E services and self-performance requirements. 4. Provide the Firm's Teaming Arrangement, Joint Venture and/or Mentor-Protege information, as applicable. 5. Provide up to three examples of A-E services projects performed within the past 3 years relevant to this Sources Sought. Include the customer agency/installation name, project title, project location, contract number, project description, design cost, construction contract amount, and period of performance for each example project provided. If proposing as a Teaming Arrangement, Joint Venture and/or Mentor-Protégé, the three examples provided must be submitted as a team and not as separate firms. Questions concerning this Sources Sought should be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Lindsey Byfield, Lindsey.M.Byfield@usace.army.mil, phone number (918)-669-7070. PERSONAL VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Email your Experience/Capabilities statement to Lindsey.M.Byfield@usace.army.mil. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT CLOSES ON 7 September 2023 at 1600 CDT. Place of Contract Performance: USACE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION BOUNDARIES, PRIMARILY FOR TULSA DISTRICT CUSTOMERS
