SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- Indefinite Delivery Contracts for A-E Services; Design and Evaluation Services for Railroads and Roadways, Worldwide
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Omaha, 1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901
- ZIP Code
- 68102-4901
- Solicitation Number
- W9128F-14-S-M013
- Response Due
- 9/29/2014
- Archive Date
- 11/17/2014
- Point of Contact
- Edward Jackson, 402-995-2087
- E-Mail Address
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USACE District, Omaha
(edward.j.jackson@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OR SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. Response to this request for information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and will not affect any business's ability to submit an offer should a solicitation be released. There is no solicitation document associated with this announcement; this is not a request for proposal (RFP). The requested information is for acquisition planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of contractors' information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. This RFI constitutes a market research tool for the collection and analysis of information to determine capabilities and capacity of interested contractors. The Omaha District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information from interested, qualified Small Business Community (SBC) members (for example, Small Businesses (SB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB)/8(a) firms, Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB)*), as well as other-than-Small Business firms ('Large' businesses), that are capable of providing services under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 Engineering Services, which has a small business size standard of $15M in annual average gross receipts over the past three (3) years. All qualified, interested, capable firms are highly encouraged to respond to this sources sought announcement. *NOTE: Reference the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program. NAICS Code 541330 has been designated as an EDWOSB NAICS Code. Only EDWOSB, then, could be eligible for prime contract award; WOSB firms would not be eligible. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT The Government has a need to replace existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services that are nearing expiration**. The scope of the IDCs is for the Design and Evaluation of Railroads and Roadways, Worldwide. The types of services will include, but not limited to, preparations of plans, specifications, design analysis for the direct design of railroads, roadway pavements, bridges and specialized railroad support facilities; inspection and maintenance recommendations for railroad tracks and bridges; field and laboratory testing of existing railroad/pavement subgrades; roadway inspections and the use/training of personnel on PAVER Engineering Managements Systems for roadways; site investigations, studies, inspections, load ratings, concept design, and construction phase services. Specialized consulting services and engineering studies related to the planning, design, construction and evaluation of railroads and vehicular pavements. These services may consist of development/update of transportation systems engineering criteria. **The set of existing IDC contracts for this scope/requirement nearing expiration that require replacement consists of the following two (2) IDCs (contract number, contractor name), each with $5M in capacity (total capacity of $10M) and an ordering period not to exceed five years (one two-year base period, plus three one-year option periods). Note below under 'TYPES OF CONTRACTS' paragraph, however, that the combined total contract capacity is anticipated to be approximately $9M for all new (replacement) IDCs awarded, and the exact number of IDCs to be awarded is undetermined at this time. W9128F-10-D-0067 HDR Engineering, Inc. [Other-Than-Small Business; awarded 14 July 2010, expires 13 July 2015] W9128F-10-D-0068 Hanson Professional Services, Inc. [Other-Than-Small Business; awarded 12 Aug 2010, expires 10 Aug 2015] TYPES OF CONTRACTS Contracts will be procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. It is projected that awarded contract(s) will have an ordering period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of award. The combined total contract capacity is anticipated to be approximately $9M for IDC(s) awarded. The number of IDCs to be awarded is undetermined at this time. Task orders will be firm-fixed-price. Task orders against current/existing IDCs to be replaced have ranged from approximately $40,000 to $1,100,000, with the overall per-task-order average being approximately $375,000. If market research and acquisition planning results in an Unrestricted procurement, any Large Business(es) selected will be required to submit a detailed Small Business Subcontracting Plan (reference FAR 19.7 and FAR Clause 52.219-9) during contract negotiations. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not required as part of the response to this sources sought announcement, but one must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to award of an IDC to any Large Business. Small Business Subcontracting Plan requirements do not apply to Small Businesses (of any type/sub-set). If market research and acquisition planning results in small business set-aside, FAR Clause 52.219-14 'Limitations on Subcontracting' will apply, which states, in pertinent part, that 'At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.' SUBMISSIONS/RESPONSES Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement/RFI shall be limited to ten (10) pages in a single PDF document and should include the following information (item numbers (1) through (7) below). Additional pages beyond ten (10) will not be considered; cover letters and extraneous materials are NOT desired. Materials, documents, web links, etc. incorporated by reference in responses will not be accessed by the Government for inclusion; all responses must be self-contained, to address the following items. (1) Firm name, address, point of contact, phone number and e-mail address. (2) Firm DUNS Number and CAGE Code. (3) Firm business size in relation to NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services [which has a small business size standard of $15M in annual average gross receipts over the past three (3) years], AS WELL AS TYPE(S)/SUB-SET(S) OF SMALL BUSINESS, IF/AS APPLICABLE. (4) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence. Provide three (3) project examples, where experience should have occurred in the last five (5) years. Project examples should demonstrate specialized experience and technical competence to execute the types of projects and activities as indicated in paragraph above titled 'SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT' FOR EACH PROJECT EXAMPLE PROVIDED, include a brief description of the project (scope), dollar value, offeror's role as a prime contractor or subcontractor, project duration (start/end dates), utilization of small business concerns/small business participation and associated past performance appraisal/evaluation/ratings, if available (e.g. completed CPARS/ACASS evaluation, PPQ), with customer/owner name with point of contact and contact information (phone number and email address) of someone from the customer/owner who can verify the information provided. The Government reserves the right to verify, confirm, follow-up on, etc. information provided with response, as it determines necessary. Past performance appraisal/evaluation/ratings will not be counted against the ten (10)-page page limit specified above. (5) Professional Qualifications. Demonstrate professional personnel qualifications sufficient to meet the scope of this requirement, e.g. via a list or table of registered professionals in the following key disciplines (firm of employment for all personnel identified shall also be noted): a. Project Manager b. Railroad Engineer c. Railroad Inspector Technicians d. Transportation (Traffic) Engineer e. Transportation (Roadway) Engineer f. Geotechnical (Paving) Engineer g. Structural Bridge Engineer h. Electrical/Signal Engineer (6) Capacity. Demonstration/discuss capability and capacity to perform WORDLWIDE. Demonstrate capability and capacity to perform services on multiple task order awards concurrently. Be specific regarding dollar amounts and ability to meet schedules. Discuss/demonstrate items such as team organization, quality control procedures, cost control and coordination of in-house disciplines and subconsultants/subcontractors. Include in this section any Teaming Arrangement, Joint Venture or Mentor-Prot g information, if/as applicable. (7) Other-Than-Small Business ( quote mark Large quote mark Business) service providers shall include documented compliance with an approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan, if available. -------------------- Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement are due no later than close of business, Monday, 29 September 2014. Email your response to Mr. Edward Jackson, Contract Specialist, at edward.j.jackson@usace.army.mil. Other forms of submission (e.g. regular mail, hand-delivered, facsimile) will not be accepted. Responses received after the stated due date/time will not be considered. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE ANNOUNCEMENT PERIOD; DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS, IN ANY FORMAT (E.G. PHONE, EMAIL). Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. Service providers must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. The small business size standard for NAICS code 541330 increased from $14M to $15M, effective 14 July 2014. Ensure representations and certifications in SAM are current.
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