A E Animal Care Facility 750 000 1 2 M

A Sources Sought This Is A Small Business Sources Sought Notice The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Synopsis Is To Determine Interest And Capability Of Potential Qualified Small Businesses Including 8 A Hubzone Sdvosb Edwosb And Wosb With North American Industry Classification System Niacs Code 541330 Engineering Services And The Small Business Size Standard Of 15 0M The National Institutes Of Health Nih Office Of Research Facilities Seeks To Determine The Availability Of Qualified And Capable Architect Engineering Ae Firms To Provide Specialized A E Services With A Primary Focus On Animal Care Facilities In Support Of The Division Of Design And Construction Management At The Nih Bethesda Md Research Triangle Park Nc And Rocky Mountain Labs Mt Campuses It Is The Government s Intention To Award One Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Idiq Contract For Professional Architect Engineering A E Services Procured In Accordance With The Brooks A E Act Public Law 92 582 As Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation Far Part 36 6 Consisting Of 5 Year Period Of Performance Task Orders Are Anticipated To Range Between From 2 500 To 1 2M And It Is Further Anticipated That The Idiq Primarily Support Projects Located In Maryland But Projects May Be Performed Outside Of The Maryland Washington Dc Area This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals Proposal Abstracts Or Quotations The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Notice Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of Qualified Small Business Sources An Organization That Is Considered Other Than Small Business Under The Naics Code Shall Not Submit A Response To This Notice It Shall Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Issue A Solicitation Or Ultimately Award A Contract Responses Will Not Be Considered As Proposals Or Quotes No Award Will Be Made As A Result Of This Notice The Government Will Not Be Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Respondents To This Notice This Notice Is Strictly For Research And Information Purposes Only B Background As A Part Of The U S Public Health Service Under The Department Of Health And Human Services The National Institutes Of Health Nih Is The Federal Government s Primary Biomedical Research Agency The Nih s Mission Is To Seek Fundamental Knowledge About The Nature And Behavior Of Living Systems And The Application Of That Knowledge To Enhance Health Lengthen Life And Reduce The Burdens Of Illness And Disability Composed Of 27 Institutes And Centers Ics The Nih Provides Leadership And Financial Support To Researchers In Every State And Throughout The World The Nih Office Of Research Facilities Orf Supports The Nih Mission By Providing Maintaining And Operating Safe Healthy And Attractive Facilities Orf s Division Of Design And Construction Management Ddcm Is Responsible For The Oversight Of The Design Construction Repair And Renovation Of All Nih Facilities And Infrastructure C Project The Division Of Design And Construction Management Seeks A Highly Qualified Credentialed A E Firm With Proven Experience To Provide Specialized Design And Other A E Related Services Critical To Orf s Success In Planning Budgeting Funding And Managing The Repair Alteration Renovation And New Construction Of Nih Facilities And Associated Infrastructure 1 Specialization Facility Type Serviceprojects Under The Idiq Contract Encompass Five 5 Specialization Categories Facility Types Services One Primary And Four Secondary A Primary Specialization Category Facility Type Service Animal Care Facilities Or Animal To Include But 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 B Secondary Specialization Category Facility Type Service The Idiq Contract Will Focus Secondarily On The Following Four 4 Specialization Categories Facility Types 1 Bio Medical Research Laboratory Facilities 2 Health Care Facilities 3 Office Public Space Facilities And 4 Interior Amp Exterior Utility Infrastructure And Utility Generation Amp Distribution Systems The Secondary Specialization Categories Facility Types Are Described As Follows 1 Biomedical Research Laboratory Facilities Or Labs To Include But Not Limited To General And Specialized Biomedical And Animal Research Laboratories And Laboratory Support Spaces Projects Related To Lab Facilities In This Contract Will Include General And Bio Safety Level 2 Bsl 2 Laboratories 2 Health Care Facilities Or Hospitals To Include But Not Limited To Patient Care Units Outpatient Clinics Intensive Care Units Surgical Suites With Catheterization Laboratory Radiology Nuclear Medicine And Mri Suites Pharmacy Rehabilitation Transfusion Medicine Cyclotron Radiation Oncology Medical Gas Services Pediatrics And Hospital Support Services 3 Office Public Space Facilities Or Offices To Include But Not Limited To Offices Conference Facilities Including The Natcher Conference Center Libraries Including The National Library Of Medicine Child Development Centers Residences And Lodging Commercial Shops Amp Food Service Wellness Centers Gyms Amp Exterior Recreational Facilities Facilities For Ancillary Services Such As Fire And Police Parking Structures And Exterior Improvements Such As Roadways Sidewalks And Landscaping 4 Interior Amp Exterior Utility Infrastructure And Utility Generation Distribution Systems The A E Services Include The Design Of Interior Amp Exterior Utility Infrastructure And Systems For Office Public Facilities Animal Care Facilities Bio Medical Research Laboratories Healthcare Hospital Facilities And General Purpose Facilities Such As Parking Structures And Warehouses The Utility Interior Amp Exterior Infrastructure And Generation Amp Distribution Systems Include But Are Not Limited To The Following 1 Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing Systems 2 Central Utility Plants Cups 3 Hvac Systems To Include Specialized Filtering Requirements Supply And Exhaust Systems And Associated Controls 4 Steam Condensate High Temperature Hot Water Heating Hot Water Chilled Water Lab Water High Purity Water And Potable Water Systems 5 Compressed Air Medical Gas Lab Vacuum And Natural Gas Systems 6 Central Co2 Systems 7 Central Liquid Nitrogen Systems 8 Fuel Oil Systems 9 Storm Water And Sanitary Sewer Distribution Systems 10 Waste Water Treatment Systems 11 Electrical Substations 12 Landscaping Irrigation Systems 2 Location Of The Work This Idiq Shall Support Projects In Maryland North Carolina And The Montana Locations The Facilities Infrastructure Utilities Under This Requirement Are Situated At The Following Maryland North Carolina And Rock Mountain Labs Montana Nih Locations The Facilities Infrastructure Utilities Under This Requirement Are Situated At The Following Maryland North Carolina And Montana Nih Locations A Maryland To Include Nih Main Campus Bethesda Md Nih Animal Center Poolesville Md Ft Detrick Frederick Md Leased Facilities In Bethesda Rockville Gaithersburg And Baltimore Md It Is Anticipated That The Majority Of The Facilities Under This Idiq Will Be Located On The Nih Main Campus Bethesda Md Followed By The Other Surrounding Areas Therefore The A E Shall Maintain An Office Within Fifty 50 Miles Of The Baltimore Washington Dc Metropolitan Area For The Duration Of The Idiq Contract B North Carolina To Include The Nih Research Triangle Park Nc 1 For Projects In North Carolina The A E Shall Plan To Maintain Local Presence Within Fifty 50 Miles Of The Nih Research Triangle Park Campus For The Duration Of The Project C Montana To Include Rocky Mountain Labs Hamilton Mt 1 For Projects In Montana The A E Shall Plan To Maintain Local Presence Within One Hundred 100 Miles Of The Rocky Mountain Labs Campus For The Duration Of The Project 3 A E Services The A E Shall Furnish All Labor Management Investigations Studies Travel Supplies Equipment And Materials To Perform The Required Services The A E Is Responsible For Determining What Disciplines And Skill Sets Are Required For Accomplishing The Work And Form A Team Accordingly In General The A Amp E Pre Design And Design Phase Services Will Include Field Site Investigations Inclusive Of Pre Tab Investigations Planning And Coordination Drawings Building Information Modeling Bim Only If Applicable To The Task Order Sustainable Design Program Of Requirements Pors Special Studies Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents 65 Construction Documents 95 Construction Documents 100 Rendered Perspectives Of Proposed Building Construction And Substantial Site Development Construction Cost Estimate S Construction Baseline Schedule Geotechnical Investigations Preparation Of Reports Other General A E Services The A E May Be Required To Provide Construction Phase And Other Services Including But Not Limited To Construction Bidding And Negotiation Support Construction Inspections Site Representation Construction Progress Meetings Requests For Information Rfis Construction Submittal Reviews Change Order Reviews Support Punchlists Inspection Of Stored Items Construction Close Out Support Including As Builts Record Documents Non Compliance Notices Operation And Maintenance O Amp M Manuals Warranties Product And Equipment Demonstrations And Training A E Record Documents D Sources Sought Submission Requirements Firms With Capabilities To Perform The Services Described In This Sources Sought Announcement Are Invited To Submit The Following 1 Letter Of Interest The Letter Of Interest Shall Not Exceed Two 2 Pages And Shall Contain At A Minimum The Following Information A Company Contact Information To Include Firm Name Primary Point S Of Contact With Telephone Number S And Email Address Es Firm Mailing Address And Telephone Number Company s Naics Code And Small Business Classification I E Large Business Small Business Woman Owned Veteran Etc Duns Number If Applicable Interested 8 A Firms Shall State Their Current 8 A Certification Data With The Small Business Administration If Applicable Hubzone Small Business Firms Responding Must Provide Proof Of Their Hubzone Certification Status State Your Ability To Maintain A Local Presence In Both The North Carolina And Montana Nih Locations Described In Section 2 Above B State The Driving Distance In Terms Of Miles From Your Firm s Primary Office Location To The Baltimore Washington Dc Metropolitan Area C Brief Description Of The Firm s Core Services 2 Part Ii Of The Sf330 Form Note Standard Form 330 Can Be Obtained At Http Www Gsa Gov 3 Qualification Statement For The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Similar Projects To The Nih Requirement Are Defined As Projects Similar In Complexity Type And Size As Follows Type The Primary And Secondary Facility Types Defined In Section C 1 Above Complexity Special Design Considerations Such As Physical Security Requirements Adjacencies To Occupied Space S Restrictions Limitations Limited Access Restrictions Vibration Noise Limitations J Oint Commission For Hospitals Requirements I E Special Interim Life Safety Measures Construction Risk Assessments Implementing Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings And Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design Leed Criteria Special Mep Features I E Designed For Infectious Or Immune Compromised Areas Within A Hospital Space Historic Preservation Requirements Storm Water Management And Erosion Amp Sedimentation Control Use Of Building Information Modeling Size Design Fees Ranging Between 750 000 To 1 2M The Qualification Statement Shall Not Exceed Fifteen 15 Pages And Shall Contain At A Minimum The Following Information A Provide No More Than Six 6 Example Projects Performed Within The Last Seven 7 Years Or In Progress Which Best Demonstrate Your Firm s Specialized Experience Providing Architect Engineer Services On Projects Similar To The Nih Requirement As Defined Above Part C 1 A Project Narratives Shall Not Exceed Three 3 Pages Per Project At A Minimum The Six 6 Example Projects Shall Include 1 Four 4 Or More Animal Care Facility Design Projects And 2 One 1 Bio Medical Research Lab Or One 1 Healthcare Hospital Design Project And 3 One 1 Utility Infrastructure Utility Generation Distribution System Design Project Note An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Idiq With Multiple Task Orders Is Not Considered A Project Each Individual Task Order Executed Under An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project B For Each Similar Project Narrative Include The Following Information 1 Contract Number Indicate If The Contract Was A Task Order Performed Under An Idiq Contract 2 Owner Name 3 Address Location Of The Project 4 Project Name 5 Award And Final Design Fee Award And Final Design Period Of Performance 6 Construction Value 7 Brief Description Of The Project Including The Facility Size Square Footage Levels Special Features And Special Conditions Codes Standards And Or Requirements If Any 8 Of A E Services Performed Such As Preparation Of Fully Developed Construction Documents Drawings And Specifications Preparation Of Design Build Bridging Documents Preparation Of Program Of Requirements Por Documents Preparation Of Special Studies Field Site Investigations Implementing Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings And Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design Leed Criteria Coordination Submissions And Presentations To The State Historic Preservation Office National Capital Planning Commission And The Commission Of Fine Arts Coordination Submissions And Presentations For Storm Water Management And Erosion Amp Sedimentation Control Post Design Services Including Bidding Amp Negotiation Support Construction Inspections Submittals Amp Rfis Change Order Support Punchlists And Construction Close Out Support Building Information Modeling 9 Technical Point Of Contact With Telephone No And Email Address 10 Contracting Official With Telephone No And Email Address All Qualified Interested Firms Are Requested To Submit An Electronic Copy Of Their Completed Letter Of Interest Sf330 Part Ii And Qualification Statement In One Combined Pdf Format Via Email To The Contracting Officer Ms Romaine Cole At Coler Mail Nih Gov The Submission Shall Be Received On Or Before By 12 00 Pm Est On Thursday May 3 2018 The Email Subject Line Shall Read Sources Sought Hhs Nih Orf Sbss 18 005 Qualification Statement For Architect Engineering Services Animal Care At This Time No Solicitation Exists Therefore Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation

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