Sources Sought Announcement for Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) for General Architect and Engineering (A-E) Services in Italy for USACE Europe District (MILCON)
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from industry for preliminary planning purposes regarding the procurement of General Architect and Engineering (A-E) services in Italy. These services are typically used for the preparation of design criteria, creation of design-build requests for proposals, architectural engineering designs, specifications, design-related analyses and studies, and cost estimates for military facilities. The contracts may also include environmental documentation, permits, special studies, geotechnical investigations, topographical mapping services, programmatic support services, as-built, and engineering and design during construction. Additionally, the services may include planning services such as comprehensive master plans, installation real property master planning, infrastructure assessments, planning & design charrettes, CAD/GIS mapping, and systems analysis of existing facilities and infrastructure. The A-E services may also include construction inspection services and certification that the construction is in conformance with the design in accordance with host nation requirements. The design requirements shall need to consider US and host nation design codes and standards for Italy. The total value of the contract will not exceed $45,000,000.00 across the base and all option periods, with individual task orders not exceeding $5,000,000.00. The contracts will have a total base ordering period of up to five (5) years with the option to extend services up to 6 additional months if necessary. Interested firms must be able to demonstrate their ability to certify design in accordance with host nation requirements and serve as the Designer of Record in the host nations. Small and Small Disadvantaged Business requirements are waived for this contract due to its locations in Europe. The submission deadline for responses is 2 August 2024.