Request for Architect/Engineer Qualifications
ID: 19SN1025Q0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY SINGAPOREWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9e1cc76ae834c5787cac3b949db2c22/view
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    Description

    The Department of State, through the US Embassy in Singapore, is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms to provide comprehensive consulting and design services for various upcoming projects at the embassy facility. The required services encompass a wide range of architectural and engineering disciplines, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, structural, and landscaping, aimed at supporting facility operations and infrastructure improvements. Interested firms must demonstrate relevant qualifications, specialized experience, and the capacity to execute the work, including having a registered architect or engineer in Singapore. Submissions must include a completed Standard Form 330 and are due by 1630 local time in Singapore on October 17, 2024, to SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Liam E. Fitzgerald
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
    Meena Palanisamy
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
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    SF-330.pdf
    The document outlines the procedures for federal agencies to collect information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms as part of the selection process for A-E contracts compliant with the Brooks A-E Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It emphasizes the requirement of public announcements for A-E services and the selection of qualified firms based on demonstrated competence. The submission is structured into two parts: Part I focuses on specific contract qualifications, detailing sections for contract information, team composition, key personnel resumes, and project examples. It includes additional instructions on organizational structure and participation matrices to illustrate the team's qualifications. Part II pertains to general qualifications and is aimed at maintaining a file of firms for future projects, including inquiries about ownership structure, employee distribution by discipline, and past performance. It stresses the importance of up-to-date information on firm's capabilities and experiences. Overall, the form serves to standardize the evaluation process for A-E services, fostering transparency and fair selection aligned with federal regulations, thereby ensuring that agencies engage with qualified professionals who can meet their project needs.
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