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General Architect-Engineering (A-E) services to include support of Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) program, military construction programs and other non-military construction programs... General Architect-Engineering (A-E) services to include support of Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) program, military construction programs and other non-military construction programs within Watervliet Arsenal and NAN/NAD Boundaries. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is conducting a market research to facilitate a determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement. The determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement lies solely with the Government and will be based on market research and information available to the Government from other sources. The New York District is conducting this market research to identify businesses which have the capability to perform A-E services within Watervliet Arsenal and NAN/NAD Boundaries. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. 1. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: The anticipated contract, when solicited, will be procured in accordance with the Brooks Architect-Engineer Act as implemented in FAR subpart 36.6. One (1) firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for all of the required work. This procurement will be conducted under the North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) 541330, $15,000,000.00. To be considered a Small Business under this NAICS codes, the respondent's average revenue for the last three fiscal years cannot be more than $15,000,000.00. If the respondent's average revenue for the last three fiscal years is over $15,000,000.00, the respondent is not considered a Small Business. All respondents MUST identity their business size relative to the NAICS code. Respondents are required to state whether the firm is a Large Business, Small Business, 8(a) Program Participant, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women- Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. One (1) AE firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for all of the required work. The Government anticipates issuing one (1) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a duration of five (5) years and a maximum of 60 months and will not include optional time periods. The anticipated contract will have a total capacity not to exceed $25,000,000. If the contract is set-aside for Small Business, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will be included in the contract. This clause requires that at least 51 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: A. General Architect Engineering services to include support of Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) program, military construction programs and other non-military construction programs within Watervliet Arsenal and NAN/NAD Boundaries. 2 A 1. QUALIFICATIONS: All interested firms are encouraged to respond to this notice and may respond to this announcement by submitting a capability statement which addresses the following key areas: Demonstrated experience in the following: • Prepare design charrettes, studies (to include value engineering studies), concept designs, final designs, construction bid documents, and other AE services involving facility assessments, site investigation, geotechnical reports, topographic surveys, wetland delineation and mitigation, preparation of permit applications and obtain permits, preparation of contract drawings, technical specifications and SHPO Coordination. • Industrial Engineering to include studies evaluating process flow, manufacturing/production efficiency and manufacturing/production equipment condition assessments. • Environmental Engineering including tank closure/replacement, spill containment structures, modification of industrial equipment for waste reduction. • Must demonstrate experience in precision manufacturing and engineering for cannons, mortars and associated materiel. • Facility types include Manufacturing facilities, Industrial facilities, Administrative facilities, R&D facilities, Maintenance facilities, Storage facilities and infrastructure systems. • Designs may include new construction or additions, whole building renovation, partial building renovations, building seismic upgrade; force protection upgrades, mechanical, electrical, fire/protection/detection systems; asbestos and lead abatement services or demolition; and renovation to historic structures. • Design features for projects may include manufacturing equipment layouts, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Antiterrorism/Force Protection, Explosive safety design, Sustainable Design/LEED, Interior Design, and Cold Weather Design. • Produce quality design. Evaluation will be based on the firm's design quality management plan (DQMP) and will consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines, management of subcontractors and quality control procedures. • GIS services including survey capability and data management using ESRI ArcGIS products. • Ability to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, to prepare CADD drawings in AutoCAD format. • Capability to execute multiple task orders simultaneously. • Construction phase services, including but not limited to design during construction, preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawing review, site visits and commissioning/start-up/fit-up design support • Ability to produce Cost estimates using M-CACES, PACES and MII [M2] software. The cost estimator and/or the subcontractor should demonstrate familiarity with the changing dynamics of the current construction market in the Tri-state New York Area. 3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All interested firms are encouraged to respond to this notice and may do so by submitting a capabilities statement. The capabilities statement is limited to ten (10) pages total and shall include the following information: 1. Firm's name, address, point of contract, phone number and email address. 2. Firm's business size - If a Small Business, identify the Small Business type (Small Business, an 8(a) Program Participant, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business). 3. Demonstration of the firm's experience as a prime contractor on projects of similar size, type and complexity within the past five years. List at least 3 but no more than 5 completed projects and include project title and location, a brief description of the project to include dollar amount of the project and work that was self-performed. Please consider the following when preparing your capabilities statements. Additionally, firms must be capable of responding to and working on multiple task orders concurrently. 4. Identify number of staff by discipline that you plan to utilize for this contract. The response must be specific to the qualifications listed above to show that the respondent meets the requirements and possesses the necessary skills and experience. If a response does not show that the respondent meets the qualifications and/or does not possess the necessary skills and experience, the respondent will not be considered by the Government. Again this is not a request for proposal or quotation; there is no solicitation available at this time. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside for 8(a) program, HUBZone, Small Business, etc. or unrestricted is within the discretion of the Government. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside for 8(a) program, HUBZone, Small Business, etc. or unrestricted is within the discretion of the Government and will be updated to this posting.