A--Research Support in the Area of Engineering Processes for Facility Delivery Activities and Facility Sustainment Management

The Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) requires research support in the area of Engineering Processes for Facility Delivery Activities and Facility Sustainment Management. Examp les of the work that may be requested includes, but is not limited to, (1) research, design and development of generative shape grammar models, inference engines and methodologies related to the representation of facilities and their environments, construc tion planning management, and quality assurance; (2) research to identify, validate, simulate, analyze, and develop models of organizational, business and engineering processes throughout the facility life cycle; and (3) analyze, design, and develop softwa re to support engineering maintenance, planning, implementation and design activities. ERDC intends to award multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for a base period of one year with four (4) additional option periods. Awards are ant icipated on a task basis, with partial set-aside for exclusive participation by Small Businesses (reference Numbered Note 2) on two of the three tasks specified. Each contract award will specify a maximum value not-to-exceed $2,000,000. Task orders issue d under the awarded contracts will be issued on a firm fixed price basis, and will provide the specific details regarding the work to be performed. All responsible sources capable of providing the services requested are encouraged to submit a proposal whi ch will be considered for award. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. W9132T-06-R-0007 will be issued on or about 2 Mar 06 with a closing date on or about 4 Apr 06. The solicitation is only available in electronic format and may be found through the FedBizOpps website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov or through FedTeDS directly at http://www.FedTeDS.gov. Vendors are required to register for the solicitation on the FedTeDS system prior to being granted access to the solicitation.