Reader's Guide
Common Abbreviations Used in the FBO
The FBO contains many abbreviations. Listed below are simple
explanations of the most common abbreviations that appear in the FBO:
A-E: Architect-Engineer
ARO: After Receipt Of Order
BAA: Broad Agency Announcement--A notice from the government that
requests scientific or research proposals from private firms concerning
certain areas of interest to the government. The proposals submitted by
the private firms may lead to contracts.
BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics--An organization in the U.S.
Department of Labor.
BOA: Basic Ordering Agreement--A general outline of the supplies or
services to be provided by the contractor.
BOD: Bid Opening Date--The final date that a bid must be received by
the appropriate government office.
BPA: Blanket Purchase Agreement--An agreement between the government
and a vendor. The agreement gives the government the option to purchase
goods or services from the vendor when needed on a on-call basis.
CAGE: Contractor and Government Entity Code--An identification code
assigned to the awardees of DOD contracts. The codes are used by DOD
for record keeping purposes. Offerors do not need a CAGE code to submit
a bid for a contract.
FBO: FedBizOpps.
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations--A collection of publications that
contains regulations for all Federal Departments and Agencies.
CICA: Competition in Contracting Act--A law that requires full and
open competition for Federal contracts.
CID: Commercial Item Description.
CNT: Contract
COB: Close Of Business
COE: Corps of Engineers--An organization in the U.S. Department of
the Army.
CONUS: Continental United States
DARO: Days After Receipt Of Order
DCSC: Defense Construction Supply Center--An organization in the U.S.
Department of Defense.
DEL: Delivery
DESC: Defense Electronics Supply Center--An organization in the U.S.
Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.
DFAR: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations--Procurement
regulations used by organizations in the Department of Defense. Also
called Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR).
DGSC: Defense General Supply Center--An organization in the U.S.
Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.
DISC: Defense Industrial Supply Center--An organization in the U.S.
Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.
DOD or DoD: Department of Defense
DTD: Dated
ECP: Engineering Change Proposal
EDI: Electronic Data (or Document) Interchange--Electronic exchange
of information, paperless office.
FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation--Procurement regulations used by
both civilian and defense organizations.
FAT: First Article Testing--When DOD buys certain goods they may
perform extensive tests on the first item delivered.
FFP: Firm Fixed-Price--A type of contract under which the government
agrees to purchase goods or services at a set price.
FFRDC: Federally Funded Research & Development Center--A facility
funded by the government that conducts research and development work.
The facility is operated by a university or a related non-profit
organization.
FIRMR: Federal Information Management Resources
Regulation--Government-wide regulations that govern the purchase of
computer goods and services.
FMS: Foreign Military Sales
FSC: Federal Supply Classification--A code number used by the
government to identify various items of equipment which are purchased
by the government.
FSN: Federal Stock Number--A code number used to identify documents
sold by the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
Documents.
FSS: Federal Supply Service--An organization in the U.S. General
Services Administration.
GAO: General Accounting Office
GFE: Government-Furnished Equipment
GFM: Government-Furnished Materials
GOCO: Government-Owned, Contractor Operated
GSA: General Services Administration
IAW: In Accordance With
IFB: Invitation for Bid--A solicitation issued by the government to
prospective bidders. An IFB describes what the government requires and
how the offerors will be evaluated. Award is based on the lowest bid.
Negotiations are not conducted.
LSA: Labor Surplus Area--A Federal program to set-aside certain
contracts to businesses located in areas with high unemployment.
NLT: No Later Than
NSN: National Stock Number--A unique number assigned by the General
Services Administration which catalogs a wide range of items by
commodity, group, and class.
NSNA: No Stock Number Assigned
o/a: On or About
OICC: Officer in Charge of Construction
OSD: Office of the Secretary of Defense
OSDBU: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
PIN: Pre-Invitation Notice--A summary of a solicitation package sent
to prospective bidders, who may then request the entire solicitation
package.
P.L.: Public Law
P/N: Part Number
PO: Purchase Order
POC: Point of Contact
R&D: Research and Development
RFP: Request for Proposal--A solicitation issued by the government to
prospective offerors. An RFP describes what the government requires and
how the offerors will be evaluated. Negotiations may be conducted with
offers. Award is based on a combination of lowest price and technical
merit.
RFQ: Request for Quotation--A request for market information by the
government, used for planning purposes.
ROICC: Resident Officer in Charge of Construction
SBSA: Smalll Business Set Aside--A solicitation restricted to
competition completed only among small businesses.
SDB: Small And Disadvantaged Business--A small business that is owned
and operated by a socially or economically disadvantaged individual.
SF: Standard Form
SIC: Standard Industrial Classification--A code number used by the
government to classify goods or services by their principal purpose.
SOL: Solicitation--A document that describes the specifications of
what the government requires. A solicitation is usually an IFB or a
RFP.
SOW: Statement of Work--A description of the government's
requirements for purchasing a good or service.
Classification Codes
Notices of contract actions that appear in the FBO are arranged by
classification codes. The classification codes are divided into two
primary groups, Services and Supplies. Listed below are the titles and
examples of the service codes.
Please be aware that the FBO staff are not authorized to determine
the classification code for any notice. Only the Contracting Officer
that issued the notice is authorized to determine the classification
code. Because a misclassified notice of a contract action fails to
effectively notify the firms most likely to respond and therefore
violates the Competition in Contracting Act and the Contracting Officer
would be held responsible, for additional information see Comptroller
General Decision No. B-228744, dated November 12, 1987.
Service
Code Title
A Research and Development
Examples:
Basic Scientific Research
Applied Research and Exploratory Development
Advanced Development of Hardware for Testing,
Engineering Development
B Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Examples:
Air Quality Analyses
Archeological/Paleontological Studies
Chemical/Biological Studies and Analyses
Cost Benefit Analyses
Data Analyses (other than scientific)
Economic Studies
Endangered Species Studies - Plant and Animal
Environmental Studies and Assessments
Feasibility Studies (non-construction)
Animal and Fisheries Studies
Geological Studies
Geophysical Studies
Geotechnical Studies
Grazing/Range Studies
Historical Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematical/Statistical Analyses
Natural Resource Studies
Oceanological Studies
Recreation Studies
Regulatory Studies
Scientific Data Studies
Seismological Studies
Soils Studies
Water Quality Studies
Wildlife Studies
Medical and Health Studies
Intelligence Studies
Aeronautic/Space Studies
Building Technology Studies
Defense Studies
Educational Studies and Analyses
Energy Studies
Technology Studies
Housing and Community Development Studies
Security Studies (Physical and Personal)
Accounting/Financial Management Studies
Trade Issue Studies
Foreign Policy/National Security Policy Studies
Organization/Administrative/Personnel
Studies
Mobilization/Preparedness Studies
Manpower Studies
Communications Studies
Acquisition Policy/Procedures Studies
Elderly/Handicapped Studies
C Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Examples:
Administrative and Service Buildings
Airfield, Communication and Missile Facilities
Educational Buildings
Hospital Buildings
Industrial Buildings
Residential Buildings
Warehouse Buildings
Research and Development Facilities
Other Buildings
Conservation and Development
Highways, Roads, Streets, and Bridges
Electric Power Generation (EPG)
Utilities
Other Non-Building Structures
Restoration
Architect - Engineer Services,
(non-construction),
Engineering Drafting Services
A&E Inspection Services (non-construction)
A&E Management Engineering Services
A&E Production Engineering Services
Marine Architect - Engineer Services
D Information Technology Services, including Telecommunication
Services
Examples:
ADP Facility Operation and Maintenance
Services
ADP Systems Development Services
ADP Data Entry Services
ADP Telecommunications and Transmission
Services
ADP Teleprocessing and Timesharing
Services
ADP Systems Analysis Services
Automated Information System Design and
Integration Services
Programming Services
Information and Data Broadcasting or Data
Distribution Services
ADP Backup and Security Services
ADP Data Conversion Services
ADP Optical Scanning Services
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services
ADP System Acquisition Support Services
Includes preparation of statements of work,
benchmarks, specifications, etc.
Digitizing Services. Includes cartographic
and geographic information.
Telecommunications Network Management
Services
Automated News Services, Data Services,
or Other information Services. Buying
data, the electronic equivalent of books,
periodicals, newspapers, etc.
E Purchase of Structures and Facilities
F Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Examples:
Aerial Fertilization/Spraying Services
Aerial Seeding Services
Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression
Services
Forest/Range Fire Rehabilitation Services
(non-construction)
Forest Tree Planting Services
Land Treatment Practices Services
(plowing/clearing etc.)
Range Seeding Services (ground equipment)
Recreation Site Maintenance Services
(non-construction)
Seed Collection/Production Services
Seedling Production/Transplanting Services
Surface Mining Reclamation Services
(non-construction)
Survey Line Clearing Services
Tree Breeding Services
Tree Thinning Services
Well Drilling/Exploratory Services
Wildhorse/Burro Control Service
Other Range/Forest Improvements Services
(non-construction)
Other Wildlife Management Services
Fisheries Resources Management Services
Site Preparation
Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Air Quality Support Services
Industrial Investigation Surveys and
Technical Support Related to Air Pollution
Water Quality Support Services
Industrial Investigation Surveys and
Technical Support Related to Water Pollution
Pesticides Support Services
Toxic Substances Support Services
Hazardous Substance Analysis
Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and
Disposal Services and Operational Support
Leaking Underground Storage Tank
Support Services
Development of Environmental Impact
Statements and Assessments
Industrial Investigations, Surveys and
Technical Support for Multiple Pollutants
Oil Spill Response including Cleanup, Removal,
Disposal and Operational Support
G Social Services
Examples:
Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Chaplain Services
Recreational Services
Social Rehabilitation Services
Geriatric Services
Government Life Insurance Program
Government Health Insurance Programs
Other Government Insurance Programs
Non-Government Insurance Programs
Direct aid to tribal Governments and
organizations provided by contract
pursuant to Public Law (P.L.) 93-638
H Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services
Examples:
Quality Control Services
Equipment and Materials Testing
Inspection Services
J Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
K Modification of Equipment
L Technical Representative Services
M Operation of Government-Owned Facilities
N Installation of Equipment
P Salvage Services
Examples:
Preparation and Disposal of Excess and
Surplus Property
Salvage of Aircraft
Salvage of Marine Vessels
Demolition of Buildings
Demolition of Structures or Facilities (other than
Buildings)
Q Medical Services
Examples:
Dependent Medicare Services
General Health Care Services
Laboratory Testing Services
Nursing Services
Nursing Home Care Contracts
Evaluation and Screening
Ansthesiology Services
Cardio-Vascular Services
Dentistry Services
Dermatology Services
Gastroentorology Services
Geriatric Services
Gynecology Services
Hematology Services
Internal Medicine Services
Neurology Services
Ophthalmology Services
Optometry Services
Orthopedic Services
Otolaryngology Services
Pathology Services
Pediatric Services
Pharmacology Services
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services
Psychiatry Services
Podiatry Services
Pulmonary Services
Radiology Services
Surgery Services
Thoracic Services
Urology Services
Medical/Psychiatric Consultation Services
Nuclear Medicine
R Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Examples:
Land Surveys, Cadastral Services
(non-construction)
Operations Research Services
Policy Review/Development Services
Program Evaluation Services
Program Management/Support Services
Program Review/Development Services
Real Property Appraisals Services (SIC 6531)
Simulation
Specifications Development Services
Systems Engineering Services
Technology Sharing/Utilization Services
Veterinary/Animal Care Services
Legal Services
Educational Services
Certifications and Accreditations
Technical Assistance
Telephone and Field Interview Services
Intelligence Services
Expert Witness
Engineering and Technical Services
Communications Services
Weather Reporting/Observation Services
Industrial Hygenics
Personal Services
Other Professional Services
Courier and Messenger Services
Transcription Services
Mailing and Distribution Services
Library Services
Court Reporting Services
Word Processing/Typing Service
Translation and Interpreting Service
(Including Sign Language)
Stenographic Services
Personal Property Management Services
Credit Reporting Services
Information Retrieval
Other Administrative Support Services
Advertising Services
Data Collection Services
Accounting or Financial Services
Auditing Services
Debt Collection Services
Logistics Support Services
Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition
Support Services
Public Relations Service
Ongoing Audit Operations Support
S Utilities and Housekeeping Services
Examples:
Gas Services
Electric Services
Telephone and/or Communications Services
Water Services
Other Utilities
Custodial - Janitorial Services
Fire Protection Services
Food Services
Fueling and Other Petroleum Services -
Excluding Storage
Trash/Garbage Collection Services
Guard Services
Insect and Rodent Control Services
Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Surveillance Services
Solid Fuel Handling Services
Carpet Laying and Cleaning
Warehousing and Storage Services
Facilities Operations Support Services
Interior Plantscaping
Snow Removal/Salt Service (also
spreading aggregate or other snow
melting material)
Waste Treatment and Storage
T Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
Examples:
Arts/Graphics Services
Cartography Services
Cataloging Services
Charting Services
Film Processing Services
Film/Video Tape Production Services
Microform Services
Photogrammetry Services
Aerial Photographic Services
General Photographic Services - Still
Print/Binding Services
Reproduction Services
Technical Writing Services
Topography Services
General Photographic Services - Motion
Audio/Visual Services
U Education and Training Services
Examples:
Lectures for Training
Personnel Testing
Reserve Training (Military)
Scientific and Management Education
Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees
Vocational/Technical
Faculty Salaries for Dependent Schools
Training/Curriculum Development
Education Services
Certifications and Accreditations
AIDS Training
V Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
Examples:
Motor Pool Operations
Packing/Crating Services
Air Freight
Motor Freight
Rail Freight
Stevedoring
Vessel Freight
Other Cargo and Freight Services
Air Charter for Things
Motor Charter for Things
Rail Charter for Things
Marine Charter for Things
Vessel Towing Service
Other Vehicle Charter for Transportation of Things
Air Passenger Service
Motor Passenger Service
Rail Passenger Service
Marine Passenger Service
Passenger Air Charter Service
Passenger Motor Charter Service
Passenger Rail Charter Service
Passenger Marine Charter Service
Ambulance Service
Taxicab Services
Lodging - Hotel/Motel
Military Personnel Recruitment
Civilian Personnel Recruitment
Relocation Services
Travel Agent Services
Other Transportation Travel and Relocation
Services
W Lease or Rental of Equipment
X Lease or Rental of Facilities
Y Construction of Structures and Facilities
Z Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
The classification codes for Supplies, Equipment, and Material are as
follows:
Supply,
Equipment and
Material Code Description
10 Weapons
11 Nuclear Ordnance
12 Fire Control Equipment
13 Ammunition and Explosives
14 Guided Missiles
15 Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
16 Aircraft Components and Accessories
17 Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
18 Space Vehicles
19 Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
20 Ship and Marine Equipment
22 Railway Equipment
23 Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Cycles
24 Tractors
25 Vehicular Equipment Components
26 Tires and Tubes
28 Engines, Turbines, and Components
29 Engine Accessories
30 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
31 Bearings
32 Woodworking Machinery and Equipment
34 Metalworking Machinery
35 Service and Trade Equipment
36 Special Industry Machinery
37 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
38 Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment
39 Materials Handling Equipment
40 Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
41 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Air Circulating Equipment
42 Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
43 Pumps and Compressors
44 Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment, and Nuclear Reactors
45 Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment
46 Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment
47 Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings
48 Valves
49 Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment
51 Hand Tools
52 Measuring Tools
53 Hardware and Abrasives
54 Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
55 Lumber, Millwork, Plywood, and Veneer
56 Construction and Building Materials
58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment
59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
60 Fiber Optics Materials and Components, Assemblies, and Accessories
61 Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
63 Alarm and Signal, and Security Detection Systems
65 Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
67 Photographic Equipment
68 Chemicals and Chemical Products
69 Training Aids and Devices
70 General Purpose Information Technology Equipment
71 Furniture
72 Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
73 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
74 Office Machines, Text Processing Systems and Visible Record
Equipment
75 Office Supplies and Devices
76 Books, Maps, and Other Publications
77 Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios
78 Recreational and Athletic Equipment
79 Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
80 Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives
81 Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies
83 Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
84 Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
85 Toiletries
87 Agricultural Supplies
88 Live Animals
89 Subsistence (Food)
91 Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes
93 Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials
94 Nonmetallic Crude Materials
95 Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes
96 Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products
99 Miscellaneous
How to read notices
Listed below is an explanation of our format of the FBO.
DOT, FED HWY ADMIN, Conts and Proc, 900 8th ST, SE, Rm 901,
Washington DC 20030
A -- TRAFFIC BARRIERS ON CURVES, CURBS AND SLOPES RFP
DTFH61-87-R00000. Due 041289. Contact John Doe, 202/377-2000. The
objectives of this study are to: 1) develop safer guard rail designs
for use on curves, curbs, and slopes: and 2) evaluate existing
practices to develop better design guidelines and placement guidelines
for guard rail installations on curves, curbs, and slopes. All
responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered.
See Note 22. (116)
Item Explanation
DOT, FED HWY ADMIN, Conts Name and address of the and Proc, 900 8th
ST, SE, contracting office Rm 901, Washington DC 20030
A Classification Code
TRAFFIC BARRIERS ON CURVES, Subject CURBS, AND SLOPES
RFP DTFH61-87-R00000 Solicitation Number
Due 041289 Due Date 4/12/89
Contact John Doe, 202/377-2000 Contact Person
The objectives of this study are to: Description 1) develop safer
guard...proposal which shall be considered.
See Note 22 Read Numbered Note 22
(116) Julian Date indicating when the synopsis was received by the FBO
Office This is only a sample procurement notice. Actual notices may
contain either more or less information. For additional information
concerning an actual notice please contact the office that has issued
the notice. The appropriate office is identified in bold face at the
beginning of the notice.
Numbered Notes
Numbered Notes are Footnotes. The purpose of the Numbered
Notes is to eliminate the unnecessary duplication of information
that appears in various announcements. If a Numbered Note is
included in the description of a notice, the note referred to must be
read as part of the item.
When the note(s) applies to a synopsis, the contracting official
should reference the note at the end of the Description field ,e.g.,
"See Note(s) 22 and 23".
1. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business
concerns.
2. A portion of the acquisition is set aside for small business
concerns.
3. The proposed contract is a labor surplus area set-aside. (This
note is deleted as of 7/21/99.)
4. The proposed contract is 100 percent set aside for small
disadvantaged business concerns (SDB). Offers from concerns
other than SDBs will not be considered. (This note is deleted as of
11/24/99.)
5. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions
(MIs). Offers from other than HBCUs and MIs will not be
considered.
6. The proposed contract is a total small disadvantaged business
set aside or is being considered as a total small disadvantaged
business set aside. (This note is deleted as of 11/24/99.)
7. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for Historically Black
Colleges, Universities and Minority Institutions or is partially set
aside for Historically Black Colleges, Universities and Minority
Institutions.
8. The solicitation document contains information that has been
designated as "Militarily Critical Technical Data." Only businesses
that have been certified by the Department of Defense, United
States/Canada Joint Certification Office, and have a valid
requirement may have a copy of the solicitation document. All
requests for copies of the solicitation document must include a
certified copy of DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data
Agreement. To obtain certification, contact: Commander, Defense
Logistics Information Service (DLIS), ATTN: U.S./Canada Joint
Certification Office, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek,
MI 49017-3084 or call the DLIS at (800)-352-3572. The DLIS
Unites States/Canada Joint Certification Lookup service is
available via the Internet at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ccal/.
9. Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal
Specifications and Standards, Qualified Product Lists, Military
Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD
Single Stock Point (DODSSP), in Philadelphia, PA. Most
documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST
database via the Internet at http://assist.daps.mil/.
Users may search for documents using the ASSIST-Quick Search
and, in most cases, download the documents directly via the
Internet using standard browser software.
Documents not available for downloading from ASSIST can be
ordered from the DODSSP using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard,
after establishing a DODSSP Customer Account by following the
registration procedures or by phoning the DoDSSP Special
Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179).
Users not having access to the Internet may contact the DODSSP
Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) or
mail requests to the DODSSP, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Patterns, Drawings, Deviations
Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc., are not stocked at the DODSSP.
10-11. Reserved.
12. One or more of the items under this acquisition may be
subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved
and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements
Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S.
dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.
13. The proposed contract is restricted to domestic sources under
the authority of FAR 6.302-3. Accordingly, foreign sources, except
Canadian sources, are not eligible for award.
14-21. Reserved
22. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for
which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only
one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons
may identify their interest and capability to respond to the
requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a
request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received
within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an
existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this
synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination
by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract
based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion
of the Government. Information received will normally be
considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to
conduct a competitive procurement.
23. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service or
the manufacturer meets qualification requirement at time of award,
in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1 or 52.209-2. The
solicitation identifies the office where additional information can
be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in
each individual solicitation.
24. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements
described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a
Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services
Questionnaire, (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and
Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, when
requested, and (3) any requested supplemental data to the
procurement office shown. Firms having a current Standard Form
254 on file with the procurement office shown are not required to
register this form. Firms desiring to register for consideration for
future projects administered by the procurement office (subject to
specific requirements for individual projects) are encouraged to
submit annually, a statement of qualifications and performance
data, utilizing Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related
Services Questionnaire. Firms responding to this announcement
before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to
any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic
location of firm, specialized technical expertise or other
requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the
qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms
that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the
type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation. Selection
of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of
preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications
necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of
professional services required, that include: (1) professional
capabilities; (2) specialized experience and technical competence,
as required; (3) capacity to accomplish the work in the required
time; (4) past performance on contracts with respect to cost
control, quality of work, and compliance with performance
schedules; (5) geographical location and knowledge of the locality
of the project, provided that application of the criterion leaves an
appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of
the project; (6) any other special qualification required under this
announcement by the contracting activity. In addition to the above
qualifications, special qualifications in the Department of Defense
include the volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the
Department of Defense, with the object of effecting an equitable
distribution of Department of Defense architect engineer contracts
among qualified architect-engineer firms including small and small
disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior
Department of Defense contracts.
25. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the
technical area under consideration, on each of the following
qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of previous projects,
specific work previously performed or being performed and any
in-house research and development effort; (2) Personnel: Name,
professional qualifications and specific experience of scientist,
engineers and technical personnel who may be assigned as a
principal investigator and/or project officer; (3) Facilities:
Availability and description of special facilities required to
perform in the technical areas under consideration. A statement
regarding industry security clearance. Any other specific and
pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of
procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation
of the information submitted.
26. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the
policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in
its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However,
interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their
interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement
with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
27. The proposed contract is set-aside for HUBZone small
business concerns. Offers from other than HUBZone small
business concerns will not be considered.
28. The proposed contract is set-aside for Very Small Business
Concerns (VSB). A VSB is a small business concern whose
headquarters is located within the geographic area served by a
district designated by SBA; and which, together with its affiliates,
has no more than 15 employees and has average annual receipts
that do not exceed $1 million. Offers from other than very small
business concerns will not be considered.