West Regional Architecture Engineering Services

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources to provide professional Architect and Engineer (A&E) design and related services in support of general construction, alteration, modification, maintenance and repair, and new construction of buildings, facilities, and real property for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Western Regional Area of Operations (to include the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) and the Ames Research Center (ARC) specifically; with (optional) back-up capacity in support of other NASA Centers and Federal Tenants at NASA facilities including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA; Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in Fort Irwin, CA; Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Simi Valley, CA; Edwards Air Force Base, CA and the NASA launch alliance at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) AFRC is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including Large Business and Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB) 8 (a), Woman-owned (WOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) businesses, and Historically Black College Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for A&E Services. Given the general scope of work stated in this sources sought, for Large Businesses, please submit suggested percentages of the work that could be subcontracted to each of the following types of businesses: Small Business Concerns; SDB Concerns; WOSB Concerns; HUBZone Small Business Concerns; HBCU includes other MI; Veteran-Owned Business Concerns; and SDVOSB Concerns. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541310 – Architectural Services. The applicable size standard is $8.0 million in annual receipts. The professional services required may include: Architectural as defined in §§ 5500 and 5500.1 of the Architects Practice Act (invoked by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/ California Architects Board) Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering disciplines as defined in the Professional Engineer Act (Business and Professions Code §§ 6700 – 6799) (invoked by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/ Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists) Environmental, Structural, Fire Protection and other Engineering titles as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 5 §§ 404 (invoked by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/ Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists) In addition to multi-discipline experience, particular focus of specialized experience is required in (1) United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) capabilities and experience to meet NASA requirements for sustainable building design; (2) Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities and experience in developing design packages utilizing BIM software; (3) SKM Power*Tools for Microsoft Windows capabilities and experience in developing design packages utilizing SKM Power*Tools processes; and (4) Owner’s Representative (OR) roles performed on design-build projects. The A&E firm(s) shall be capable of performing design analysis, planning, development, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), pre-design site-assessment, feasibility and conceptual studies, design, geotechnical investigations and reports, environmental investigations, studies and reports, abatement and sampling, construction documentation, cost estimates, value engineering, life cycle costing, and post design services (PDS). PDS shall include shop drawing review, construction phase services, construction Requests for Information (RFI), and construction administration. Additional services include but are not limited to seismic design and analysis, topographic and boundary surveys to include mapping and analysis (including data collection and verification), historical and cultural resource investigations, design review, design construction cost reconciliation, environmental testing, statement of work review, site surveys and evaluations, remediation design, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance assessment for hazardous materials such as petroleum products, automotive chemicals, asbestos, lead and radon. The A&E firm is also required to have expertise and knowledge of the design of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements, security and communications systems, fire protection, life safety systems, operational technology and industrial controls, and cyber security to include producing IT security plans, design for access by operations and maintenance personnel who execute NASA’s Reliability Centered Maintenance Program, and other A&E services as may be required. The A&E firm(s) shall be required to comply with NASA Procedural Requirement (NPR) 8820.2G, Facility Project Requirements, which requires incorporation of sustainable design principles to the maximum extent possible to reduce life-cycle costs, implement pollution prevention principles, and minimize facility impacts on natural resources while maximizing occupant health, safety and productivity. All projects may not require the application of this NPR; however, where it is appropriate, these design requirements shall be met through application of the USGBC LEED approach. All work shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of Registered Architects and Professional Engineers licensed by the California Architects Board or the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists (California Department of Consumers Affairs). A&E firms shall have the capacity to provide all the personnel to perform all the work identified. The types of facilities or projects anticipated under the resultant contract(s) are: Office Buildings (New Construction and Renovations) Aircraft Hangars and associated appurtenances Labs (New Construction and Renovations) Research Facilities (New Construction and Renovations) Utility Upgrades (Site Electrical, Substation, Gas, Potable Water, Chilled Water, etc.) underground and above ground Building and Site Mechanical Systems Environmental Site Improvements Aeronautical Wind Tunnels (up to 200 MW) Shock Tube and Arc Jet Tunnels (up to 100 MW) Human-rated Flight Simulators Environmentally Controlled Facilities (e.g. clean rooms) Life Science Research Laboratories High Pressure Air, Gas, Hydraulic, and Water Distribution Systems High Vacuum Systems Cryogenic Systems Underground Utilities; and Ancillary Facility Support Equipment Areas Demonstrated experience in applying sustainability concepts through an integrated design approach and in designing in accordance with sustainable design rating systems leading to third party certification, may also be required. An adequate quality control program, and ability to manage work capacity to accomplish multiple large projects concurrently within the required timeframe are desired. The Government will be seeking the most highly qualified firm(s) to perform the required services, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications, in accordance with the selection criteria and the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6, Architect-Engineer Services. All work performed during the life of the anticipated requirement(s) will be ordered by the Government on an as-needed basis through the issuance of firm fixed price Task Orders (TOs). The contract term is anticipated to be a 5-year period or $75.0 million, whichever occurs first. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Interested firms having the required capabilities necessary to meet the above requirement described herein should submit a capability statement (pdf) of no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum, demonstrating the ability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Relevant Experience to include experience in performing efforts of similar scope and complexity within the last five (5) years, including contract number, indication if work was done as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/Agency point of contact and current telephone number, and a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein; and (2) Company profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code, and statement regarding small business designation and status. All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Jenny Staggs – Contracting Officer at [email protected] no later than 2:00 pm PDT, Wednesday March 23, 2022. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to: [email protected]. Please reference ( Sources Sought No. 80AFRC22SS003 - AFRC NASA-Wide Architect & Engineer Services ) in any response. Note: This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Complete information must be submitted as the Government may not seek clarification of information provided. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement.