Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

(Submissions are now due 11:00 p.m. 8/5/2022 Eastern Standard Time instead of 5:00 pm Central) Description(s): 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: These contracts are being procured in accordance with the Brooks... (Submissions are now due 11:00 p.m. 8/5/2022 Eastern Standard Time instead of 5:00 pm Central) Description(s): 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: These contracts are being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. Interested parties must submit an expression of interest in accordance with the instructions in this synopsis: This announcement will result in up to six (6) contracts to highly qualified small business firms. It is the intent of the Government to award six (6) contracts to small businesses. All firms responding to this announcement MUST identify in which socio-economic category they are submitting, i.e. Small Business, HUBZone, WOSB, EDVOSB, etc. after the solicitation number in PART I, A. Block 3 of form SF 330. No firm will receive more than one award as a result of this solicitation. The contracts will be Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contracts for a period of five years from date of award. The total estimated procurement cost is $30,000,000.00 in shared capacity for the five-year ordering period. The Jacksonville District's area of responsibility includes Florida, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Antilles. The South Atlantic Division includes parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the Antilles. The primary purpose of this proposed contract is to provide services for projects located within Florida. Secondarily, the contract may be used to provide services throughout the geographic boundaries of the South Atlantic Division. The contractor will have the right to refuse orders for services to be performed outside the geographic boundaries of the state of Florida. Firms under consideration for award that fail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the performance of work requirements will be referred to SBA for a Certificate of Competency. Firms must adhere to legal requirements for conducting business in the State of Florida. *Visit 'https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?solNo=W912EP22R0021' to obtain more details.* --------------------------------- 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The work will primarily consist of ground-based and hydrographic surveying and mapping in support of civil works projects. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA The selection criteria for this particular project are listed below in descending order of importance criteria in paragraphs A through F are primary. Criteria G is secondary and will only be used as a “tie-breaker” among firms that are technically equal. A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: The A-E shall demonstrate that all expertise requirements are reflected on key personnel resumes. Project summaries should document breadth and depth of expertise and technical competence for the following evaluation criteria. Limit project submissions to 10 projects for the entire A-E team in SF 330 Section F. Additional projects may be included in SF 330 Section H. All projects shall be clearly annotated with applicable A-E firms from the team. Images of work products must be clearly annotated with source of picture, a specific description of what is being presented, and who produced the items depicted in the image. All pages shall be numbered sequentially either for the entire package or within each Section. (1) Topographic Surveys Clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in topographic surveys utilizing GPS, total stations, and levels to include site surveys, construction layout, measurement & payment, establishment of horizontal & vertical geodetic control networks, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) surveys, and real estate boundary surveying & mapping. Additional consideration will be given to firms that demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in other equipment to include terrestrial laser scanning (static, mobile, simultaneous location and mapping) and USACE Aviation approved Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The latest information regarding approved UAS can be obtained from HQAviation@usace.army.mil (lack of these specialized instruments will not be evaluated negatively). (2) Hydrographic Surveys Clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in HYPACK for acquisition and processing of dual-frequency single-beam data. Demonstrate use of RTK GPS for horizontal and vertical positioning of an inland (e.g., Canals, Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, etc.) hydrographic survey vessel. Demonstrate use of RTK GPS with a survey grade IMU for horizontal and vertical positioning of a nearshore/coastal (e.g., Harbors) hydrographic survey vessel. Additional consideration will be given to firms that demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in other hydrographic sensors (e.g., multibeam, side scan sonar, magnetometer, vessel mounted laser scanning, Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Blueview underwater scanner, etc.), mobilizing and mounting sensors on vessels of opportunity in remote locations, use of Unmanned Survey Vessels (USV), and utilizing large vessels for offshore surveying or surveying in rougher seas (lack of this additional information will not be evaluated negatively). (3) Remote Sensing Clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in remote sensing to include large format metric digital aerial image acquisition & processing and aerial topographic LiDAR acquisition & processing. Additional consideration will be given to firms that demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in other aerial sensors (e.g., bathymetric LiDAR, multi/hyperspectral, etc.) and an ability to provide georeferenced satellite imagery (lack of this additional information will not be evaluated negatively). B. QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL: A resume is required for each person, showing relevant education and training, intended contract role(s) as defined herein to be filled by the person, as well as experience both past and recent (within the last five years). Note one individual possessing the required expertise of more than one contract role is acceptable but the resume must clearly demonstrate meeting the required length of experience of each contract role via documented project assignments/experience. (1) Professional Surveyor/Mapper within Prime Firm At least one key personnel of the prime firm must have a professional license for Land Surveying in the State of Florida. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in geomatics or related field will receive more weight for evaluation. Additional consideration will be given for any team member having professional survey licensure in other areas encompassed by the geographic boundaries of the South Atlantic Division (lack of this additional information will not be evaluated negatively). Role in this contract: Professional Surveyor. (2) Photogrammetrist A minimum of one photogrammetrist with six years of relevant experience, three years of which were in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence. Key personnel having a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university in geomatics or related field, or a related certification will receive more weight in the evaluation process. Role in this contract: Photogrammetrist. (3) Topographic Surveying A minimum of two topographic crews are required with resumes. Key personnel having a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university in geomatics or related field, relevant professional license or related certification, will receive more weight for evaluation. Role in this contract: Topographic Surveyor. (4) Hydrographic Surveying A minimum of one hydrographic crew is required with resumes. Key personnel having a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university in geomatics or related field, relevant professional license, or related certification, will receive more weight in the evaluation process. Role in this contract: Hydrographic Surveyor. (5) Lifeguards A minimum of two lifeguards certified by the American Red Cross or the United States Lifesaving Association capable of performing beach profile surveys are required with resumes and proof of certification. Demonstration of staff in the process of becoming certified will be given consideration (certifications will need to be complete in order to qualify for option years). Role in this contract: Lifeguard. (6) Aerial Surveying A minimum of one flight crew is required with resumes. Key personnel having a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university in geomatics or related field, relevant professional license, or related certification, will receive more weight in the evaluation process. Role in this contract: Aerial Surveyor. C. CAPACITY TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK: Firms must have the capacity to proceed with work and accomplish it in a timely manner once a notice to proceed is issued and accomplish it in accordance with scheduled completion dates, to include construction support and emergency response following significant storm events as evidenced by the submitted equipment, the team members, and the subcontracting partnerships (if applicable). Demonstrate ability to mobilize equipment and personnel to any project site within the Jacksonville District area of responsibility and be prepared to work within 24 to 48 hours of notice to proceed on a given Task Order. The prime firm must demonstrate the ability to accomplish 51% of the work with in-house resources. Include a detailed list of offices, field equipment, platforms of operation (e.g., vehicles, vessels, aircraft, airboats, amphibious vehicles, etc.), and sensors (to include data collection systems, positioning, motion sensing, navigation, etc.). The list should include which team member firm owns the equipment or if it is leased. Images of equipment must be clearly annotated with source of picture, a specific description of what is being presented, and who owns the items depicted in the image. D. PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry regarding quality, cost control, and timeliness of work will be reviewed. Firms must demonstrate past performance in accomplishment of similar work: i) Current Relevant Contracts and Subcontracts - firms must submit information for current relevant contracts and subcontracts including the name, address, and telephone number of references (relevancy is defined in the DOD guide to collection and use of past performance as information that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration and application time span); ii) Past DOD Performance - past DOD performance data available to the Government will be evaluated (lack of available data will not be evaluated negatively); and iii) Supporting Information - firms may include supporting information such as letters of commendation and information on problems encountered in prior contracts with discussion of actions taken to remedy unsatisfactory performance (lack of supporting information will not be evaluated negatively). E. KNOWLEDGE OF LOCALITY: Firms shall be familiar with surveying and mapping requirements and statutes applicable to the State of Florida. Firms shall demonstrate compliance with local requirements for conducting business in Florida. Additional consideration will be given to firms familiar with surveying and mapping requirements and statutes applicable to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (lack of this additional information will not be evaluated negatively). F. GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF FIRM RELATIVE TO THE WORKSITE: Firms based in or having branch offices in Florida will be given preference, provided there is an adequate number of qualified firms for consideration. Additional consideration will be given to firms with a team member office in Puerto Rico (lack of this additional information will not be evaluated negatively). THE FOLLOWING SECONDARY CRITERIA WILL BE USED AS A TIEBREAKER, IF NECESSARY: G. VOLUME OF PAST DOD CONTRACTS AWARDED TO FIRM: Work previously awarded to the firm by DOD will be reviewed with the objective of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among equally qualified firms. 11:00 p.m. 8/5/2022 Eastern Standard Time SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement and wishing to be considered must submit their SF 330, Part I, for the proposed combined team (firm or joint venture and all subcontractors), and SF 330, Part II, for the firm or joint venture and each subcontractor electronically to PIEE Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/ system. Files shall be submitted electronically. Submit proposals in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) as two separate electronic files. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission. The two electronic files shall be named as follows: W912EP22R0021 FirmName-SF 330-I.pdf W912EP22R0021 FirmName-SF 330-II.pdf If submitting as a joint venture, submit a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement. The Contract Specialist is Mr. Robert Buchanan at Robert.L.Buchanan@usace.army.mil. The Contracting Officer is Mr. Remi Eggers at Remi.J.Eggers@usace.army.mil. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. Responses to this ad should be in electronic format; telephone calls and personal visits are discouraged. This is not a request for price proposal. Teleconference (has concluded/adjourned) for Solicitation Number: W912EP-22-R-0021 to be held Monday August 1, 2022 (8-1-2022) at 1:00 pm EST. Teleconference information below: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/john.d.vohlken Meeting Number 199 964 4777 Phone 844-800-2712 Access Code 199 964 4777 Due to limited ports, the teleconference is being held only for those firms interested in this specific work. The pre-proposal slideshow, attendance roster, and Q&A will be posted as an attachment to the combined synopsis/solicitation, after the teleconference has concluded.