Waterfront Architect-Engineering IDIQ

finite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (A-E) services primarily for marine - waterfront projects at locations in the NAVFAC Northwest AOR including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wyoming. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ period of performance will be for a base period of (2) two years and one three (3) year option period for maximum duration of 60 months. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $249M. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term (including option years) is $5,000. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. There will be no dollar limit per task order and no dollar limit per year.This proposed contract is being solicited on a Full and Open basis. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330 ? Engineering Services and the annual small business size standard is $22.5M. The Government seeks the most highly qualified firm to perform the required services, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices, in accordance with the selection criteria. The market research study (Sources Sought Number: N44255-24-R-1500) conducted by NAVFAC Northwest included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. As a result of the market research analysis, a determination was made to solicit this procurement on an unrestricted basis inviting full and open competition. The NAVFAC Northwest Deputy for Small Business concurs with this decision.The A-E firm is expected to provide an interdisciplinary team to furnish engineering and design services for marine waterfront projects at various locations predominantly serviced by the NAVFAC Northwest office. The design and engineering services will require expertise in architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, geotechnical, corrosion control, coastal, naval architect, fire protection, survey, cost and environmental disciplines as it pertains to Department of Defense waterfront/marine facilities and systems. Services may include new designs, evaluations, inspections and/or studies for maintenance, construction, equipment installation, new construction repair and replacement of piers, wharves, quay walls, dry docks, fendering systems, floating metal or concrete structures, wave attenuation devices, dredging, etc., including utilities. The work may also include field investigations, technical feasibility assessments, design analysis, structural/seismic evaluation, underwater inspection, geotechnical evaluation, cathodic protection, surveying, cost estimating, technical review of contract documents prepared by government employees, and construction support consultation. At the Governments discretion up to 20% of the contract value may be awarded for non-waterfront specific designs or studies including but not limited to new construction or renovation of warehouses, hangars, administration facilities, barracks, industrial facilities, and/or utilities.The awarded contract will be subject to specific provisions addressing the avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest. The prime firm for this contract will be required to perform throughout the contract term.Interviews may be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to clarify information contained in the SF330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired.SELECTION CRITERIAFirms responding to this synopsis will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firms to perform the required services in accordance with the published selection criteria. Failure to comply with instructions or provide complete information may affect the firms evaluation or disqualify the firm from further consideration. Criteria 1 and 2 are most important and equally weighted. Criteria 3 through 8 are in descending order of importance. Specific selection criteria include:1 - Specialized Experience and Sustainable Design2 - Professional Qualifications3 - Past Performance 4 - Quality Control 5 - Program Management and Capacity6 - Location7 - Commitment to Small Business8 - Volume of WorkCriterion 1 ?Specialized Experience and Sustainable Design (SF330, Part I, Section F): Firms will be evaluated on specialized experience in performance of services like those anticipated under this contract through evaluation of experience in: 1. Design of waterfront structures and facilities (e.g. piers, wharves, dry docks).2. Design of waterfront utilities (e.g. electrical, compressed air, oily waste)3. Experience using Department of Defense Waterfront Unified Facilities Criteria4. Experience applying sustainability concepts through an integrated, cost-effective design approach and designing in accordance with recognized sustainability rating systems such as Green Globe, LEED, etc.Firms may be considered more favorably by demonstrating the following: 1. Projects where Offeror was the Prime Architect-Engineer and design fees were above $4,000,000.Submission requirements: Provide a maximum of five (5) projects with the design complete within the past ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice that best demonstrate specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above. Sufficient information to determine the date of completion of the project must be included in the project description or the project will not be considered. If more than the maximum number of projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized in the order submitted.All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the actual office/branch/regional office/individual team member proposed to manage and perform work under this contract. Projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. To enable verification, firms should include:1. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number along with each firms name in the SF330 Part 1, Section F, block 25, Firm Name; 2. Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21;3. Include an e-mail address and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c); 4. In block 24, include in the project description, the contract period of performance, award contract value, current contract value, and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above;5. For projects performed as a subcontractor or a joint venture involving different partners, specifically indicate the value of the work performed as a subcontractor or by those firms proposed for this contract, and identify the specific roles and responsibilities performed as a subcontractor or by those firms on the project rather than the work performed on the project as a whole. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration.NOTE: If the firm is a joint venture, projects performed by the joint venture should be submitte