DRAFT SYNOPSIS - MATOC for Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services for FSRM and MILCON Title I and Title II projects at Andersen AFB
ID: FA8903-24-R-0099Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8903 772 ESS PKJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-9861, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING (C211)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/518e9bd5dee64e87b6bddbe7c31880e7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, is seeking qualified small business architect-engineering firms to provide services for Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Maintenance (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) Title I and Title II projects at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The procurement aims to establish a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with a total ceiling of $930 million, anticipating awards to approximately six firms, including two designated for HUBZone businesses. These services are critical for maintaining and enhancing military infrastructure in the Joint Region Marianas, ensuring compliance with federal standards and addressing the unique challenges of projects in tropical environments. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using the SF330 form, with a deadline for submissions expected approximately 30 days after the final synopsis is posted, which is anticipated in February 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Brindle Summers at brindle.summers@us.af.mil or Jean Stevens at jean.stevens.1@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brindle Summers
    brindle.summers@us.af.mil
    Jean Stevens
    jean.stevens.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    AE25GUAM Synopsis - 070124.pdf
    AEGUAM_IDIQ_DRAFT Synopsis-070224.pdf
    The document outlines a Draft Synopsis for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) aimed at securing Architect-Engineering (A/E) services for Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Maintenance (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is seeking to partner with small business A-E firms, anticipating the award of contracts totaling $930 million. The document specifies that five to six firms may be awarded contracts with task orders ranging from $2,500 to $10 million. Firms must submit an SF330 form to be considered, with a selection process focused on specialized experience, technical competence, and local knowledge. Evaluation criteria include the capability to accomplish the work, past performance, and professional qualifications. Key personnel are required to be licensed professionals with relevant DoD project experience. The document emphasizes the importance of team composition, outlining submission requirements for project experience, business relationships, and qualifications of proposed personnel. The intent is to ensure competent and compliant firms are engaged in supporting critical projects at military installations within the Joint Region Marianas, reflecting a strong commitment to infrastructure development and maintenance in compliance with federal standards.
    AEGUAM_IDIQ_Synopsis-Revised 112624 Draft Posted 122624.docx
    The document outlines a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Architect-Engineering (A/E) services focusing on Facility Sustainment, Restoration and Maintenance Modernization (FSRM) and MILCON Title I and II projects at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Air Force seeks proposals exclusively from certified Small Business firms under NAICS 541330 with a maximum contract ceiling of $930 million, aiming to award contracts to around six firms, including two designated for HUBZone businesses. Prospective firms must submit an SF330, adhering to strict guidelines, including a detailed description of their qualifications, project experience, and team structure. The evaluation will focus on specialized experience, professional qualifications, knowledge of the locality, capacity to accomplish the work, and past performance, with criteria weighted accordingly. The contract will cover an ordering period of ten years, with task orders ranging from $2,500 to $10 million. Requirements emphasize local experience in the Joint Region Marianas and the unique challenges posed by a tropical environment. The goal is to ensure that selected firms can meet specific technical and operational demands through collaborative project oversight, quality assurance, and effective management of engineering services.
    Attachment 1 - QnA.xlsx
    The document pertains to the responses received from an Air Force RFP related to services offered by a specific AE Firm. It outlines the firm's questions and comments, corresponding to referenced sections within the proposal or contract document, which the Air Force has addressed. This exchange indicates the bid clarification process, enabling the firm to understand the Air Force's requirements better. The dialogue aims to refine expectations and ensure compliance with the RFP's stipulations. The document demonstrates the importance of communication between federal entities and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes. By clarifying uncertainties and detailing expectations, the Air Force seeks to enhance the overall quality and performance of submitted proposals, which is essential in the context of government contracts and grants. The objective underscores the collaborative nature of RFP processes while ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational frameworks.
    Attachment 2 - Sample PPQ.pdf
    The NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) is a document designed for assessing contractors involved in federal projects. It captures essential contractor and project details, such as firm name, contract type, performance metrics, and client evaluations. The questionnaire requires the client to evaluate the contractor's performance on various aspects, including quality, timeline adherence, customer satisfaction, management effectiveness, financial management, safety, and overall compliance. The performance assessment employs a rating system from 'Exceptional' to 'Unsatisfactory,' guiding clients to specify their evaluations across distinct categories like quality of technical data, adherence to schedules, and effectiveness of management. Key components include information about the project's complexity, client roles, and a section for clients to provide additional comments or insights regarding the contractor’s strengths and weaknesses. The completion of this questionnaire allows contractors to demonstrate their past performance to potential government clients, ultimately serving as a critical evaluation tool in government proposals and contracts.
    Attachment 3 - QnA-073124.xlsx
    The document outlines the evaluation and selection criteria for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on architectural and engineering (A-E) services in Guam. Key concerns relate to the requirements favoring established mentor-protégé joint ventures (JVs), which may exclude local small businesses (SBs) from competitive bidding due to stringent teaming and project experience criteria. The evaluation heavily weighs existing business relationships, potentially limiting participation to those firms with prior collaboration, thus skewing competition. Additional challenges include unrealistic staffing requirements, such as assigning key personnel to every task order, which may hinder operational flexibility and resource allocation. The IDIQ proposes a ceiling for awards that raises concerns about monopolizing the market in Guam, further disadvantaging local firms. The document suggests revising criteria for completed projects to align with practical execution realities and adjusting teaming restrictions to enhance local participation. Overall, the intent is to establish a more equitable and competitive environment for local A-E firms while ensuring the government can effectively mitigate risks associated with project partnerships. The responses indicate a willingness to further refine requirements to accommodate local needs while maintaining project quality and reliability.
    Attachment 4 - QnA-101124.xlsx
    The document outlines a series of comments and questions regarding a federal government RFP involving an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for architectural and engineering (A-E) services. Key issues raised include evaluation criteria favoring established mentor-protégé joint ventures (JVs), which could hinder local small business (SB) participation. The document highlights inconsistencies in experience requirements that limit competition and proposes reconsideration of the IDIQ's ceiling value to allow more than six SB awards, given its high average value per contract holder. Additional concerns include the impracticality of staffing key personnel consistently across numerous task orders, vagueness in personnel role definitions, and constraints that may disadvantage local firms in Guam due to restrictions on the number of qualified engineers per discipline. Suggested revisions aim to enhance flexibility, define critical roles clearly, and encourage local SB involvement by removing or altering restrictive teaming arrangements. The document emphasizes the need for clarity in proposal requirements and underscores the importance of maximizing competitive opportunities for local businesses. Overall, the aim is to create a fair and competitive environment in awarding federal contracts while ensuring quality and qualified responses to the RFP.
    DRAFT AEGUAM_IDIQ_Synopsis-Revised 073124.pdf
    The document outlines a draft synopsis for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) seeking Small Business Architect-Engineering (A/E) firms to support Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Maintenance (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) Title I and II projects primarily at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB) in Guam. The contract aims for a total ceiling of $930 million, with six firms expected to be awarded. Proposals should adhere to the SF330 form, and emphasize specialized experience, technical competence, and qualifications related to the unique challenges of projects in tropical salt-water environments. The evaluation criteria include specialized experience, professional qualifications, knowledge of the locality, capacity to accomplish the work, and past performance. Detailed submission requirements highlight the importance of demonstrating experience with relevant completed projects, especially in locations similar to Guam, and the evaluation of business relationships among teaming partners. The document also specifies that contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for bidding, reinforcing compliance with federal regulations. The synopsis encourages prospective offerors to submit formal questions by August 8, 2024, providing a framework for the selection and evaluation process to promote high-quality A/E services aligned with military construction objectives.
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