SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF PART II, SF 330 (GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS) FOR A-E SHORT SELECTION
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Facilities/Office of Acquisitions, 13 South St., Room 2E43, MSC 5711, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-5738
- ZIP Code
- 20892-5738
- Solicitation Number
- Reference_No_HHS-NIH-ORF-SBSS-11-012
- Archive Date
- 7/13/2011
- Point of Contact
- Aaron B Crawford, Phone: 301-496-3274
- E-Mail Address
-
crawfoa@mail.nih.gov
(crawfoa@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ANY CONTRACT AWARD. ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF PART II, SF330 (GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS) from QUALIFIED ARCHITECT - ENGINEER SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS The Office of Research Facilities (ORF), National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to collect data per FAR36.602-5 from small businesses to be used in the short selection process for facility design and engineering (A-E) contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000) for multiple anticipated requirements throughout the 2011 & 2012 Fiscal Year. Qualification Statements exceeding 36 months old shall be purged from the NIH files. Small businesses interested in being considered for future requirements are encouraged to submit annual updated qualification statements. The NIH shall refer to the qualification data file when a requirement not exceeding the simplified threshold exists. The required services will support various construction, modification, repair, and improvement of buildings and infrastructure projects within the following locations: NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD; NIH Animal Center, Poolesville, MD; various rental facilities, Bethesda and Rockville, MD; and other campuses and leased facilities located throughout the United States. Firms qualified under North American Industry Classification Codes (NAICS) 541310 architectural, and 541330 engineering capabilities, and who meet the Small Business Size Standard which is $4.5 million, are strongly encouraged to submit the required data in the format requested below. THIS ACTION REFLECTS THE INTENT OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH FACIILITIES TO STREAMLINE THE ACQUISITION OF A-E REQUIREMENTS UNDER $150,000; however it is not our intent to necessarily "set-aside" all requirements under $150,000 for small AE firms. TYPICAL PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS: and SCOPE OF WORK Tasks will be competed pursuant to procedures established by Public Law 92-582 (Brooks Act) as implemented by FAR Part 36.6, for General A-E design and other A-E services for various construction, renovation, and repair of buildings and infrastructure projects to include, but not limited to: 1. Office / Public Space Facilities, 2. Health Care Facilities, 3. Laboratory Facilities, 4. Animal Care Facilities, and; 5. Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing / Special Utilities / Central Utilities Plant Facilities. The A-E shall provide professional services for all architectural and engineering disciplines and incidental services; material and labor necessary to perform services and provide deliverables as specified by individual scopes. A-E services and deliverables may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Design Submittals and Deliverables The A-E shall provide design services and submittals at various submittal stages. Stages shall be as indicated in individual scope of work and may include, but are not limited to: Program of Requirements, Special Studies, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents (70%), Construction Documents (95%), and Construction Documents (100%). 2) Post-Design Services As specified by individual scopes the A-E may be required to provide post design activities including, but not limited to Construction Inspection, Progress Meetings, Requests for Information, Construction Submittal Reviews, Change Orders, Punch List, Reimbursing Government Construction Contractor for Items Purchased and Stored, and Closeout. 3) Construction Quality Management Services. As specified by the individual scope, the A-E may be required to provide construction quality management services during any or all of the following project phases: general requirements, design phase, bidding phase, construction phase, occupancy phase, and post construction phase. Construction quality management services will be as required by the individual scope may include, but are not limited to: Management Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Budgeting, Project Management Information System Administration, Quality Assurance Planning, Design Phase Reviews, Value Engineering, Design Phase Cost Control and Reporting, Construction Phase Inspections, Construction Phase Submittal and Change Administration, Construction Phase Cost Control and Reporting, and Claims Service. 4) Commissioning Services As specified by the individual scope, the A-E may be required to provide commissioning services including, but not limited to: Design Phase Reviews; Development of Commissioning Plan; Construction Phase Inspection; Equipment Start-up, Testing, and troubleshooting; O&M Preparation; Training; and Construction Closeout Documentation Administration. Project Location: Projects will be located at the NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD; NIH Animal Center, Poolesville, MD; various rental facilities, Bethesda and Rockville, MD; and other campuses and leased Facilities located throughout the United States; however, it is anticipated that the majority of tasks will be located on the NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD followed by the surrounding area. Security Requirements: A limited number of tasks may require contractor personnel with increased security clearances and physical and electronic document control. Individual scope will specify required security clearances, if applicable; however, typical security clearance level required, if required, is Trust Level 5b or higher (DOD Secret and DOD Top Secret are higher; DOE L and DOE Q are higher). DETAILED FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS: 1. Biomedical Research Laboratory Facilities include, but are not limited to, general, Biosafety Level 2, Biosafety Level 3, and Biosafety Level 4 biomedical and animal research laboratories and laboratory support spaces. Work may include general and specialized laboratory and support design. Projects may require knowledge of and experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices, or Good Laboratory Practices as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. A-E services shall be performed in accordance with the latest published "AIA Guidelines for Planning and Design of Biomedical Research Laboratory Facilities" and "NIH Design Requirements Manual." Special attention is required for projects within the Clinical Center Complex on the Bethesda Campus which will require particular attention to design details, close coordination with users and building managers, Joint Commission compliance, and the assessment of current and proposed utility systems. 2. Animal Care Facilities include, but are not limited to, facilities for housing, care, and use of animals in experimental testing, research, and training as related to biomedical research. Animals used at NIH for research include, but are not limited to, mammals of all sizes, including primates; and aquatic animals. A-E services shall be performed in accordance with the latest published "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" published by National Research Council and "NIH Design Requirements Manual." Special attention is required for projects within the Clinical Center Complex on the Bethesda Campus which will require particular attention to design details, close coordination with users and building managers, Joint Commission compliance, and the assessment of current and proposed utility systems. 3. Health Care Facilities include, but are not limited to, patient care units; outpatient clinics; intensive care units; surgical suites with catheterization laboratory; radiology, nuclear medicine, and MRI suites; pharmacy; ehabilitation; transfusion medicine; cyclotron; radiation oncology; pediatrics; and hospital support services. Projects may require knowledge of and experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices, for both clinical and research, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. A-E services shall be performed in accordance with the latest published "AIA Guidelines for the Planning and Design of Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities". Special attention is required for projects within the Clinical Center Complex on the Bethesda Campus which will require particular attention to design details, functional planning, close coordination with users and building managers, Joint Commission compliance, and the assessment of current and proposed utility systems. The Clinical Center Complex contains all the clinical programs that are situated on the Bethesda Campus. 4. Office / Public Space Facilities include, but are not limited to, offices, conference facilities (including the Natcher Conference Center), libraries (including the National Library of Medicine), child daycare centers, residences, lodging, commercial shops and food service, wellness centers/gyms and exterior recreational facilities, facilities for ancillary services such as fire and police, parking structures, and exterior improvements such as roadways, sidewalks, and landscaping. Special attention is required for projects within the Clinical Center Complex on the Bethesda Campus which will require particular attention to design details, close coordination with users and building managers, Joint Commission compliance, and the assessment of current and proposed utility systems. 5. Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing / Special Utilities / Central Utilities Plant Facilities include, but are not limited to, utilities including electrical, steam/condensate, high temperature hot water, chilled water, potable water, compressed air, natural gas, fuel oil, storm water, and sanitary sewer distribution systems including trenches and tunnels; production facilities including steam/condensate, high temperature hot water, chilled water, waste water treatment, and electrical and satellite substations; and MEP for facilities including administration and office facilities, libraries, animal care facilities, research laboratories, healthcare facilities, firehouses, daycares, residences, lodging, parking structures, landscaping and irrigation systems, security facilities (fencing, booths, and barriers), computer and data processing facilities, vehicle inspection facilities, and warehouses. Special attention is required for projects within the Clinical Center Complex on the Bethesda Campus which will require particular attention to design details, close coordination with users and building managers, Joint Commission compliance, and the assessment of current and proposed utility systems. SUBMISSION FORMAT A-E firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit one electronic (PDF) copy of the following items: (1) an up to date Standard Form 330 "Architect-Engineer Qualifications," Part II "General Qualifications"; (2) supplemental data demonstrating the firm's specialized experience, professional capabilities, and capacity as they relate to the scope of work (by facility type as described above) and to be included in the submittal tabbed as indicated below; and (3) [Optional] copy of SF 330, Part II, Item 9 Employees by Discipline with additional indication of number of available personnel with current Trust Level 5b or higher security clearance and to be included in the submittal tabbed as indicated below (DOD Secret and DOD Top Secret are higher; DOE L and DOE Q are higher). Tab A: Biomedical Research Laboratory Facilities Tab B: Animal Care Facilities Tab C: Health Care Facilities Tab D: Office / Public Space Facilities Tab E: Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing / Special Utilities / Central Utilities Plant Facilities Tab F: [Optional] Security Clearances The maximum number of pages of supplemental data is not to exceed 50 for all combined tabs. Firms may opt to not respond to the full "Typical Scope of Work and Project Descriptions" in their submitted qualifications; however, firms will be classified as to location, specialized experience, professional capabilities, and capacity based on the qualifications submitted as per FAR 36.603 (c), and individual project scopes will be evaluated against these classifications and qualification statements in the short selection process. The "Typical Scope of Work and Project Descriptions" are provided as an all encompassing view of potential need of A-E services by the NIH-ORF. The electronic submission shall include both the SF330 data, the supplemental data, and, if included, the optional data. SUBMISSION LOCATION Please submit the annual Part II, SF 330 with supplemental data, and, if included, optional data via e-mail to: Aaron Crawford at crawfoa@mail.nih.gov to arrive by 2:00 pm EST June 28, 2011 1. ALL SUBMISSIONS shall be in electronic PDF format (ZIPPED if more than one file). The e-mail subject line shall identify the solicitation reference number and should be titled A&E Short-Select Qualification Statements (Year 2011). Each electronic document shall include the Primary Firm's name. Hard copies shall not be accepted. 2. Part I of the SF 330 is not required at this time. When we identify a specific project we will then request project specific information (Part I, SF 330). Each qualification will remain on file for three years and then will be purged from the system. 3. Part II of the SF 330. Submit Part II for each firm on the proposed team (sub-consultants). Identify which Part II is from the Primary and which is non-primary. 5. The maximum number of pages of supplemental data is recommended not to exceed 100 for all combined tabs. The electronic copy of your submission shall include both the SF330 data, and the supplemental data.
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- Address: National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisition, Office of Research Facilities, Attn: Aaron Crawford, Building 13, Room 2E48, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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