SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Indefinite Quantity Contract for Repairs and Alterations to Petroleum Storage and Transfer Facilities at Various Activities under Cognizance of Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Notice Date
- 6/20/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Atlantic, Headquarters, A/E Branch, 1510 Gilbert Street Building N-26, Code AQ22D, Norfolk, VA, 23511-2699
- ZIP Code
- 23511-2699
- Solicitation Number
- N62470-02-R-7617
- Response Due
- 7/26/2002
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2002
- Point of Contact
- Bayla Mack, Program Analyst, Phone 757-322-8271, Fax 757-322-8285, - Mark Gostel, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-322-8233, Fax 757-322-8264,
- E-Mail Address
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MackBL@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil, gostelrm@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil
- Description
- Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation services, including training, during construction for projects to repair, alter and design new Petroleum Storage and Transfer Facilities. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate final plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, and all post construction award services for all projects. These projects can include, but are not limited to: storage tanks, gasoline systems, diesel systems, jet fuel systems, heavy fuel oil systems, fuel issue and receipt. Area of contract coverage is the Eastern United States, the Caribbean, and Western Europe with much of the work planned for facilities in Southeastern Virginia. The A&E must be able to demonstrate its qualifications for the previously mentioned engineering services, including study, design, cost estimating, troubleshooting, etc. (with respect to the published evaluation factors) to perform the following work: (a) Investigate condition, troubleshoot operational problems, and recommend/design corrective actions related to petroleum systems; and prepare project documentation, designs and cost estimates; (b) Replace/repair deteriorated tanks and level control systems; (c) Replace/upgrade deteriorated fuel pipelines, filters, control valves, pumps, pantographs; (d) Remove tank sludge and contaminated soil; (e) Replace/upgrade fuel control systems; (f) Perform API 653 tank inspections and reports and tank cleaning for preparation of inspection; (g) Truck loading and unloading; (h) Depot storage and aircraft fuel ready issue; (i) Assessment and repair of corrosion protection systems; (j) fuel distribution system planning; and (k) API 570 piping inspection. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance and will be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the investigation and design of the types of services listed above; and (b) their knowledge and experience to perform the work to the requirements of Military Handbook 1022A; API 653; API 570; Underground Storage Tank (UST), Aboveground Storage Tank (AST), piping, and related environmental regulations including Navy, U. S. Marine Corps (USMC), and DoD and State environmental policy in the North Carolina, West Virginia and Virginia areas, as well as overseas; and Air Force Fueling Standards, Petroleum Fuel Facilities; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Sustainable Design - Firms will be evaluated in terms of their knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying sustainability concepts and principles to facilities and infrastructure problems through an integrated design approach; (4) Ability to perform work to schedules and capability to manage several projects simultaneously - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the contract period; ability to perform 5 taskings simultaneously; and ability to respond immediately to evaluate emergency operational problems; (5) Past performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of one or more of the following (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) the process for cost control and the key person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (6) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications - list key personnel responsible; (7) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract) - Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area of the contract; (8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which they identify and commit to the published Small Business Subcontracting Program. The following are the published Naval Facilities Engineering Command goals expressed in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses as part of the contract performance: Small Business (SB) - 65%; Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - 12%; Women-owned Small Business (WOSB) - 5%; Historically Black Colleges/Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) - 5%; Veterans Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) - 3%; Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSM) - 3%; HUBZone small businesses - 2.5%. Large Business Firms shall submit their Navy-wide SF 295 (Standard Form 295, Summary Subcontract Report) with their Standard Form 255. The slated firms will be required to provide a preliminary subcontracting plan (support for small business subcontracting) as part of the interview. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence, and have Central Contractor Registration. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the NAVFAC "SUCCESS" system in work breakdown structure (WBS), the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes two (2) one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $5,000,000; however, the yearly maximum may total up to $2,500,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is October 2002.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: "NAME", "RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON", "YEAR", "FIRM", and "TECHNICAL ROLE". Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 26 July 2002 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business size standard classification is NAICS 541330 ($4,000,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various Activities
- Record
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