Architect-Engineer Services - Natural Resources Conservation Service – Louisiana

United Statement Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, Operations Branch, Acquisition Division on behalf of the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service will be requesting qualifications in accordance with (IAW) the Brooks Act (Public Law PL 92-582) and implemented IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6 for Architect and Engineering (A&E) services for various functions in a variety of fields for a wide range of projects, performed through the full range of programs for the NRCS in Louisiana.

The primary services to be performed under this contract include:

1. Coastal Geotechnical Investigations and Analysis
2. Coastal Engineering Design
3. Coastal Construction Support/Inspection

Additional services to be performed under this contract include:

1. Modeling
2. Surveying
3. Technical Document Development
4. Construction Management – Quality Assurance Services
5. Ecological Activities related to Engineering Design
6. Miscellaneous Professional Design and Related Services.

A multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery- Indefiniite Quanity contract is anticipated in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6 and the supplements thereto. Firm(s) will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. North American Industrial Classification System code is 541330, which has a size standard of $25.5 million in average annual receipts. To be considered for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM Internet site at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.    

This announcement will be open only to small businesses. Limitations on subcontracting will apply as prescribed by FAR 52.219-14.

The government anticipates award of up to three (3) Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) with a total shared capacity of $25 million. The contract type shall be indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity, firm fixed price over a term of a one (1) base year and four (4) one (1)year option periods. There will be no specific delivery order limit except that of the contract limit. The minimum guarantee is $2,500.00.

All responders are advised that this announcement may be revised or canceled at any time during the synopsis/solicitation  response period, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and final award. In addition, no projects are yet authorized (See FAR 52.232-18).

Award of the contracts are anticipated for the fourth quarter of FY 23. Telephonic interviews will be held with at least three of the most highly qualified firms. 

The Request for Qualifications will be released on or about May 2, 2023 and qualifications accepted for 30 days after posting.