A-E 35% Design Aircraft Hangar Repair Fire Protection Systems PDPG22-1009 March ARB, CA

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect-Engineer (A&E) services for Project PDPG22-1009. The selected contractor will develop a 35% design package to repair the fire protection systems for multiple aircraft hangars at March Air Reserve Base in California. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, which is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under NAICS code 541330. This RFQ seeks Standard Form (SF) 330 qualification packages to identify the top three highly qualified firms for discussions and subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) issuance. Submissions will be evaluated based on primary selection criteria: specialized experience and technical competence (including seismic retrofitting, historic preservation, Department of Defense facility design, and environmental remediation), professional qualifications of key personnel, past performance, capacity to complete the 120-day design period, and knowledge of the locality. Firms must comply with DFARS NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements and be registered in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to avoid disqualification. Searchable PDF qualification packages must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officers by 2:00 PM PST on July 31, 2026. Award of the contract is subject to the availability of funds.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm to prepare 35% design-level documents to demolish existing foam expansion fire protection systems and design necessary water-based fire protection upgrades across multiple aircraft hangars (B373, B423, 2303, B2305, B2306, B2309, B2312) at March Air Reserve Base (MARB), California. The project also defines the scope for a subsequent construction contractor to complete the design to 100%. The selected A-E firm must design the demolition of existing foam systems, including associated electrical, fire alarm, and housekeeping pad components. Because the system's water is assumed to be contaminated with PFAS, the A-E must plan for appropriate environmental disposal of drained water and materials. Additionally, the A-E will evaluate and design upgrades for the existing water sprinklers, heat detection, fire alarms, notification systems, and seismic supports to comply with UFC standards, NFPA codes, and U.S. Air Force policies. Deliverables include equipment sizing calculations, floor plans, single-line diagrams, short specifications, and a comprehensive cost estimate projected for mid-2028 construction. Administratively, the A-E must submit a detailed Work Plan and project schedule within 21 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), attend key progress meetings, and deliver the final 35% design package within 120 days of the contract award. All project activities will be coordinated through the 452d Civil Engineer Squadron and March ARB contracting officers.

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) issued by the 452nd MSG PK Contracting Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command. It is part of the solicitation process to competitively select an Architect-Engineer (A-E) contractor for Project PDPG22-1009, which involves a 35% design to repair fire protection systems for multiple aircraft hangars at March Air Reserve Base in California. The questionnaire serves as a tool for the evaluation team to verify and assess an offeror's past performance history through first-hand customer feedback. Completed questionnaires are due by July 31, 2026, and must be submitted to Contracting Officer Marissa E. Lopez. The PPQ is structured into multiple sections: - **Section 1 & 2:** Collects contract identification details (e.g., contract number, type, role, and dollar value) and customer/agency information. - **Section 3:** Gathers respondent identification and their relationship to the contract. - **Section 4:** Features a 24-question performance rating matrix. Respondents rate the contractor using a scale of Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, or Not Applicable. Performance areas assessed include management capability, quality control, problem-solving, schedule adherence, and small business subcontracting compliance. - **FAR Compliance:** The final section specifically asks about the contractor's compliance with FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 regarding small business utilization.

This document outlines the instructions and template for Standard Form 330 (SF-330), which federal agencies use to evaluate the professional qualifications of architect-engineer (A-E) firms. In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11 and FAR Part 36, agencies utilize this form to select highly qualified firms for contract negotiations based on demonstrated competence rather than price. The form is divided into two primary sections: - **Part I (Contract-Specific Qualifications):** Submitting firms provide detailed information for a specific project, including the proposed team structure, joint-venture details, an organizational chart, and resumes of key personnel. It also requires a portfolio of up to ten relevant projects that demonstrate the collective team's qualifications and a matrix mapping key personnel to those projects. - **Part II (General Qualifications):** Firms submit this section to describe their overall capabilities, either for the entire company or a specific branch office. It collects general demographic and financial data, including ownership type, small business status, the number of employees categorized by professional disciplines, and annual average revenues over the last three to five years. The document includes standardized lists of function codes for employee disciplines (such as structural engineers and hydrologists) and profile codes for experience categories (such as airfield paving or hazardous waste remediation) to ensure uniform reporting across the A-E industry.