Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Resilient Architect-Engineer Services (RAES)   3

Background
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) and the Department of the Army (DA) are issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Resilient Architect-Engineering Services (RAES). The Government aims to establish a $3.4 Billion Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with each basic IDIQ contract having a maximum ordering period of ten years, including one five-year base period and one five-year option period. This contract is partially set aside for small businesses, with a specific reserve for Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). A DRAFT Synopsis containing detailed information on the scope, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria is attached for industry review and planning.

Work Details
The MATOC will provide Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services to support design and construction objectives for both the DAF and DA. The services include:

1. Full or abbreviated multi-disciplinary planning, design, and construction phase design services for new vertical facilities;
2. Sustainment, restoration, modernization, and demolition of existing vertical facilities;
3. Design reviews and construction phase services;
4. Innovative passive design decisions to enhance mission resilience;
5. Support to government project managers in negotiations with construction contractors;
6. Review of design/engineering documents from other A/E firms;
7. Process improvements through pilot projects;
8. Obtaining necessary permits and approvals from authorities as needed.

Specific services under Task Orders (TOs) may include: Design Phase Services (Title I) such as field surveys, contract plans preparation, cost estimates, Building Information Modeling (BIM), energy modeling, seismic retrofit design, etc.; Construction Phase Services (Title II) including supervision and inspection of construction projects; Other A/E services related to studies, investigations, planning support, environmental assessments, etc.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed across all states within the United States and outlying territories where US installations supported by the DAF or DA are located.