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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, (NAVFAC SE) is conducting market research of industry to identify potential firms, with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform services required for a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for: WATER, WASTEWATER, STORM WATER, AND SPILL CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT DOD AND NON-DOD ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY SERVED BY NAVFAC SE.
NAVFAC SE is seeking a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business sources with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform Architect/Engineer (A/E) services required for a Firm Fixed-Priced Indefinite-Delivery, Idenfinte-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Spill Control Environmental Services of various project types. This sources sought is for services required at DOD and non-DOD activities primarily in, but not limited to, the area of responsibility served by NAVFAC SE. Installations include, but are not limited to, Naval Bases, Marine Bases, Air Force Bases, and Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Centers.
The anticipated firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is valued at $15M over the life of the contract. The contract shall not exceed 5 years or $15M. The estimated range of task order values is $25,000-$500,000. The range is an estimate and the Government may place orders below or above this amount.
The NAICS code for this contract is 541330 and the size standard is $22.5M.
This sources sought is for services that will primarily be required in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Andros Island Bahamas, and Puerto Rico.
The services will primarily include, but are not limited to, the following professional services:
Potable Water - Work pertaining to potable water may include evaluating the condition and capacity requirements of the supply, treatment, distribution, and storage systems; performing studies pertaining to cross connection control, water distribution operation and maintenance, disinfectants and disinfection byproducts, sanitary surveys, corrosion control in distribution systems, water conservation, and well head protection; performing computerized hydraulic analyses of potable water distribution systems; developing unidirectional flushing programs; preparing/updating Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals; preparing sampling plans; performing sampling for emergent contaminants such as PFAS, providing SCADA control system design and assistance; conducting flow and/or leak detection testing within the distribution system; and performing and/or updating vulnerability assessments and emergency response plans for water treatment facilities.
Wastewater - Work pertaining to domestic/industrial wastewater may include evaluating the condition, capacity, and optimization requirements of the treatment and associated collection systems; performing studies pertaining to Total Maximum Daily Loads and predictive evaluations (e.g., mixing zones), water quality modeling, wastewater treatment pilot testing, infiltration/inflow, sanitary sewer system condition evaluation (e.g. manhole inspections, smoke testing and CCTV assessment of gravity lines), testing for emerging contaminants such as PFAS, wastewater reuse, alternative disinfection, wastewater characterization and treatability, oily waste/waste oil, and industrial wastewater management; preparing/updating O&M Manuals; providing SCADA control system design and assistance; and preparing Federal and/or state point and non-point National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and industrial pretreatment permit applications.
Storm Water – Work pertaining to storm water systems may include Storm Water Pollution Prevention programs and best management practices as required under federal or state Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) programs for Industrial Activities and preparation and revision of Storm Water Management Plans and Storm Water Action Plans for Storm Water Management Programs at military facilities classified as Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4’s). Required services may include: preparation of sampling plans, development of computerized mapping of storm drainage systems and facilities associated with MS4’s and industrial activities, hydrologic studies based on climate change effects, assessment of potential storm water pollution sources, illicit discharge investigations to identify cross connections and sources of industrial wastewater, development of Best Management Practices (BMPs), development of training for base personnel, development of storm water public education and outreach programs, development of storm water public involvement programs, development of construction site runoff control programs, development of post construction runoff controls programs, development of storm water good housekeeping programs, performance of annual facility site compliance evaluations, storm water sampling and analysis, preparation of permit applications, preparation and revision of storm water pollution prevention plans, preparation and revision of storm water management programs, preparation of military project planning documentation (DD Form 1391) to implement structural BMPs, and development of relational databases which can be linked to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer and other utility mapping and informational systems to form a geographic information system (GIS) for effective source control and storm water program management.
Spill Control – Work pertaining to spill control may include the following professional services: preparation of, or revisions, updates or amendments to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans; Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Contingency Plans (OHS SCP); Oil Storage Tank Management Plans; Facility Response Plans (FRP); and Integrated Contingency Plans (ICP) in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and applicable industry standards; preparation and performance of spill drills and exercises to assess the effectiveness of response plans and readiness of facility response personnel; preparation of strategies (including booming strategies) to protect fish, wildlife and sensitive environments; initial preparation of, or revision to, existing Marine Fueling Operations Manuals for vessel fueling; preparation of oil spill prevention and response training material; provision of Natural Resource Damage Assessment planning and implementation services; preparation of Petroleum Storage Tank and Piping related studies and reports; preparation of contamination assessments procedures, reports, corrective action plans associated with leaking petroleum storage tanks or other petroleum related spills or leaks.
The contract task orders will include options for attendance at meetings or negotiations with Federal and State regulatory agencies.
Laboratory Services - The A-E shall have access to an accredited laboratory or be able to perform laboratory services to include sampling, monitoring, and analytical testing for constituents in soil, water, wastewater, rinsate water, groundwater, waste, and other environmental compliance media as required by the individual task orders. Services may include 24-hour laboratory testing response time for specified constituents, and preparing an analytical report of the results (to include statistical evaluation of the data, as needed), including electronic data transfer upon request. The A-E shall comply with the Department of Defense/Department of Energy Consolidated Quality Systems Manual for Environmental Laboratories, 2017. The A-E shall ensure that all laboratories selected for use are accredited by the Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program and possess any applicable state or host nation certification/accreditation for the type of analysis requested.
Sustainability Services - The A-E shall provide technical consultation for sustainability services to support business procedures by continual review of long-term process improvements/efficiencies and waste minimization, while using a systematic approach that leverages resources to comply with currently applicable Executive Orders.
Electronic Accessibility Services - The A-E shall have online access to e-mail via the Internet to facilitate routine communication and exchange of correspondence and other documentation. The A-E shall establish and maintain a site to facilitate interactive information sharing for uploading and downloading of electronic files. This site can be in the form of either File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or web HTML.
Miscellaneous Services -The A-E shall provide miscellaneous services to support other requirements related to the aforementioned Navy/DOD programs and policies. Examples of such miscellaneous services include, but are not limited to, the following: GIS mapping; CADD drawing production; database implementation and/or management; website design and/or maintenance; pilot studies; audits; surveys; monitoring; inspections; production of reports; work plans; safety plans; implementation of initiatives; and assistance in planning and facilitating environmental workshops/training and events.
Work may include minor incidental system modifications and calibrations at various facilities associated with individual task order work in order to assure compliance and/or allow for certification and/or testing.
Many military areas of work anticipated under this contract will not allow the entry of aliens. The field crew of the A-E shall be composed of U.S. citizens who can qualify for access to these areas. The A-E shall also be able to provide personnel who have the capability to obtain Secret Clearance and facilities and equipment to manage classified documents.
System for Award Management: Firms are required to be registered in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) database, prior to the award of a contract. Failure to register in the SAM database may render a firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the SAM website: http://www.sam.gov or refer to DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS), Part 204 Subpart 204.12. In addition, The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of the Representations and Certifications application in Federal solicitations as part of the proposal submission process. Refer to FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Apr 2016) and DFARS 252.204-7007, Alternate A.
FAR Subpart 9.405(d)(1) require contracting officers to review the SAM exclusions after the receipt of all offers. FAR Subpart 9.405(d)(4) required contracting officers to review the SAM exclusions again, immediately prior to award, to ensure that no award is made to a listed firm. FAR Subpart 9.405-1(b) also requires the contracting officers to check the SAM exclusions prior to awarding “new work” as defined in this provision. Failure to verify the firm(s) or its principals’ status may render a firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov/.
A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories
(A) Small business;
(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;
(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;
(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or
(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.
The SBA does not approve joint ventures for competitive 8(a) awards (see revisions to FAR 19.805-2).
All interested firms should be capable of obtaining security clearances, if required. Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement. The Government is only seeking a 1 to 5-page response. The information which must be contained in your response is as follows:
1. Provide company information to include name, address, (2) points of contact, phone number, email address, CAGE and DUNS number.
2. Identify whether your firm is a self-certified Small Business or SDVOSB, or an SBA certified 8 (a), or HUBZone firm. If you are an 8(a), or HUBZone firm, provide proof of SBA certification. If you are submitting as a mentor-protégé joint venture under the 8(a) program, you must provide SBA approval of the mentor-protégé agreement to be considered as small for this procurement. For more information on the definition or requirements for these, refer to http://www.sba.gov/.
The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the Capabilities statement. Submission of Capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. After completing its analysis, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Veteran-Owned Small Business, and/or Small Business firms or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.
Please respond to this announcement by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 03 December 2024, via email to michael.k.schriefer.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line of the email shall state: N69450-25-R-0012 Sources Sought WATER SE AOR. Emails shall be no more than 5 MB in size. Responses that do not meet all requirements or are not submitted within the allotted time will not be considered. Respondents will be notified of the results of the evaluation via the pre-solicitation notice.
