Sources Sought: Architect-Engineer (AE) Services for FY25 100% Design of Building 500, Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE)

Sources Sought Notice # W9128F25SM024

PURPOSE:  By way of this Sources Sought Notice, the USACE-Omaha District intends to determine the extent of capable small business or other than small business firms that are engaged in providing the requirement described hereunder. The responses to this notice will be used for planning purposes for upcoming procurements. Therefore, this notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation or Bid; it does not guarantee the future issue of an RFQ/RFP/IFB; nor does it commit the government to contract for any supply, service, or construction.  There is no solicitation currently available.

Further, this Agency will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that this Agency will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Government is procuring this contract in accordance with the Brooks AE Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6 and will select one firm for negotiations based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The services will consist of the 100% design of B500 as described below and optional AE Construction Phased Services (CPS). This option may extend multiple years and will be dependent on funding and construction sequencing necessary to complete the designed renovation. The Government intends to negotiate and award one (1) firm-fixed price contract to meet these requirements.

The North American Industrial Classification System code is 541330, which has a size standard of $25,500,000 in the annual average gross receipts over the past three (3) years. Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14(c) (1), Limitations on Subcontracting Services. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.  Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this Sources Sought synopsis.

Additionally, in accordance with FAR Part 22.1303, all firms must complete their VETS-4212 report. Information can be found at the Department of Labor website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 or call the service center at 1-866-237-0275; you will be asked to provide your company name, employer identification number (EIN), and DUNs number.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will be for the 100% Design of the renovation for B500 which is located on Offutt AFB, NE. B500 is a 652,000 square feet building which includes multiple underground levels and three above ground floors.  A 35% concept design is being completed under a separate task order. This project will include the completion of that design and options for construction phase services. The building and its infrastructure have aged over its 75-year life span. While multiple iterations of technology and interior upgrades have taken place, the facility has never undergone the kind of whole-sale refurbishment planned in this contract. The building provides both secure and unsecure space for various DoD tenants, some completely unassociated with others. Phasing plans for the construction will likely be a major consideration during design and may require temporary swing space to include temporary secure swing space. Natural daylight and other modern architectural and interior design considerations were not included in the buildings original construction but will be desired as part of this project. Significant floor-plan changes are required to address DOD tenant requirements. Modernization includes any and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and build controls systems typically employed in a modern, secure DoD administrative facility. In addition to housing a variety of tenants, the building will also include a permanent, purpose made command section for a USAF Wing Level Command suite and associated functions. The project may include partial demolition of the facility for what may be considered surplus square footage. Creative use of existing open air courtyards in the interior of t