Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services at the FAA, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders for multidisciplinary architect and engineering (A/E) services. The services are for the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) for Advanced Aerospace at the Atlantic City Airport, NJ 08405. The contract period of performance is five (5) years, with five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Provision of A/E services for alteration, extension, conversion, or modernization of existing facilities, as well as new construction, as specified in individual Task Orders.

• Services will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

• Performance of work requires a valid written task order and Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Preservation, packaging, and packing of all deliverables must follow Best Practices for Commercial Packaging.

• Shipping containers must be marked with the contract number and task order number, and include a detailed paper packing list.

• Contractor personnel must use their abilities and talents to ensure projects reflect professional skill, functional usefulness, and aesthetic appeal within budget limitations.

• Contractor is responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all designs, drawings, and specifications.

• Contractor must assign only individuals whose resumes meet minimum requirements.

• Substitution or addition of personnel requires Contracting Officer approval and advance notice.

• Key personnel include Project Manager, Senior Architect, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, and Senior Fire Protection Engineer.

• The A/E firm must be licensed in New Jersey and have licensed professional engineers and/or registered architects on staff.

• Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) may be authorized on a task order basis.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years, inclusive of five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Minimum Ordering Obligation: $2,500.00 (a Task Order for this amount will be issued shortly after award for a pre-performance conference).

• Maximum Ceiling: $13,000,000.00.

• Billing Rates: Fixed, fully burdened hourly labor rates will be used to price individual Task Orders, as detailed in Section J, Attachment 4, 'Pricing Worksheet'.

• Offers are due by 02/12/2026 at 1400 ES local time.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience, Capacity, Location, and Past Performance.

• The evaluation will use an adjectival rating system combined with a point-based system.

• Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Volume I – Technical, Volume II – Past Performance, and Volume III – Price (Volume III will be requested from the three most qualified firms).

• Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Past Performance) are due at this time.

• Electronic submission via email to david.andreoli@faa.gov.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• This is an unrestricted competitive source selection.

• The solicitation number is 692M15-26-R-00004.

• The Contracting Officer is David Andreoli.

• Key attachments include Statement of Work, SF 330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Cost/Pricing Spreadsheet.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 692M15-26-R-00004 for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services.

• Key Personnel Resumes: Each key personnel resume is limited to two (2) pages, inclusive of the resume and narrative. Only resumes for designated key personnel will be accepted; additional resumes are not permitted.
• NJ License Requirement: Proof of application for reciprocity is acceptable in lieu of an active NJ license at proposal time. Another team member holding a NJ PE License can satisfy the requirement while the intended PM awaits licensure.
• Definition of "Completed" Projects: "Completed" refers to the design portion of the project being finished.
• Flow Modeling: Specific types of flow modeling will be detailed in individual task orders as applicable. Generally, this covers building airflow and water flow modeling for large utility systems.
• Retro-Commissioning: Defined as commissioning and rebalancing of existing systems for performance optimization, potentially including minor repairs and control modifications.
• Utility Contract Analysis: A/E consultation services for technical review and comment on utility contracts.
• Teaming and Management Information (Table L.3.2, Pg 77): This requirement has been removed from the Solicitation Instructions (SIR) and should be disregarded.
• Page Formatting: All submissions must adhere to 8.5 x 11 sheets; 11x17 pages are not acceptable.
• Project Completion Date: For SF 330, Part I, Section F, include the project duration and completion date (e.g., June 2023-April 2024).
• Relevance of Projects: Projects for federally chartered organizations (e.g., Amtrak) are considered relevant, though less so than projects for federal government facilities or military installations.
• Federal Government Work Volume: Information on work awarded by the Federal government in the past 12 months can be included as a simple chart under the Past Performance section.
• Past Performance Questionnaires: Acceptable if submitted for previous FAA proposals and the projects fall within the 5-year period.
• Solicitation Number: The correct solicitation number is 692M15-26-R-00004.

Several sections of the SIR have been updated or clarified, including page limits for resumes, the definition of project completion, and the removal of specific requirements related to teaming and management information. Bidders should ensure their proposals adhere to the clarified page limits and submission requirements.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 692M15-26-R-00004 for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services.

• Key Personnel Resumes: Each of the six (6) key personnel is limited to two (2) pages each, inclusive of the resume and narrative, for a total of twelve (12) pages for this section. Resumes for additional personnel are not permitted.
• NJ License Requirement: Proof of application for reciprocity is acceptable in lieu of an active NJ license at proposal time. Another team member holding a NJ PE License can satisfy the requirement while the intended PM awaits licensure.
• Definition of "Completed": "Completed" refers to the design portion of the project being complete.
• Flow Modeling: The SOW covers building air flow and water flow modeling for large systems. Specific types of flow modeling will be detailed in individual task orders if required.
• Retro-commissioning: Defined as commissioning and rebalancing of existing systems to optimize performance, potentially including minor repairs and control modifications.
• Utility Contract Analysis: A/E consultation services for technical review and comment on new or existing utility contracts.
• Teaming and Management Information (SF330 Part I, Section H): This requirement on Page 77 of Table L.3.2 has been inadvertently included and should be disregarded. The SIR has been updated to remove it.
• Page Formatting: All submissions must adhere to 8.5 x 11 sheets; 11x17 pages are not acceptable.
• Project Relevance: Projects for federally chartered organizations are considered relevant, but less so than projects for federal government facilities or military installations.
• Solicitation Number: The correct solicitation number is 692M15-26-R-00004.

Several sections of the solicitation have been clarified or corrected, including page limits for resumes, definitions of project completion, and specific requirements for SF330 sections. Bidders should disregard the requirement for "Teaming and Management information" in Section H as it has been removed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders for multidisciplinary architect and engineering services for the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) for Advanced Aerospace at the Atlantic City Airport, NJ. The contract period of performance is five years, with five one-year ordering periods.

• Provision of multidisciplinary architect and engineering services for projects including alteration, extension, conversion, or modernization of existing facilities, as well as new construction.

• Services will be specified on individual Task Orders and negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

• Contractor must provide personnel, facilities, and other services necessary to accomplish tasks.

• Performance of work requires a valid written task order and Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Contract Type: Single Award IDIQ, Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years, inclusive of five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Minimum Ordering Obligation: $2,500.00 (a Task Order for this amount will be issued shortly after award for a pre-performance conference).

• Maximum Ceiling: $13,000,000.00.

• Contract Schedule: Determined at the Pre-Design Meeting, with specific milestones and timelines provided.

• Proposals will be submitted in two phases. Phase 1 includes Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Past Performance). Phase 2 will involve Volume III (Price Proposal) for the three most qualified firms from Phase 1.

• Evaluation Criteria (equal importance): Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience, Capacity, Location, and Past Performance.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to david.andreoli@faa.gov by the specified deadline.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This is an unrestricted competitive source selection.

• Firms must be licensed to perform architect-engineering work in New Jersey and have a New Jersey licensed professional engineer(s) and/or registered architect(s) on staff.

• Attachment J-1 (Statement of Work) and SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications Form) are key documents.

• Key personnel include Project Manager, Senior Architect, and all Senior Engineers.

• Pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness, not on a lowest price basis.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 330 (SF 330), "Architect-Engineer Qualifications." It is used by federal agencies to obtain information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms regarding their professional qualifications for contracts.

• Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications: Collects information relevant to a specific contract, including:
  • Contract Information (Title, Location, Public Notice Date, Solicitation Number)
  • Architect-Engineer Point of Contact
  • Proposed Team (Prime contractor, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and their roles)
  • Organizational Chart of Proposed Team
  • Resumes of Key Personnel (including experience, education, registration, and relevant projects)
  • Example Projects illustrating the proposed team's qualifications
  • Key Personnel Participation Matrix
  • Additional Information
  • Authorized Representative
• Part II - General Qualifications: Collects general firm qualifications, which can be on file with agencies or submitted for specific contracts. It includes:
  • Firm/Branch Office Information (Name, Address, Year Established, Unique Entity Identifier)
  • Ownership and Small Business Status
  • Point of Contact
  • Former Firm Names
  • Employees by Discipline
  • Profile of Firm's Experience and Annual Average Revenue (last 5 years)
  • Annual Average Professional Services Revenues (last 3 years)
  • Authorized Representative
• Lists of Disciplines and Experience Categories: Provides standardized codes and descriptions for various professional disciplines and types of experience.

Firms seeking to bid on architect-engineer contracts with federal agencies must use this form to submit their qualifications. It is crucial for demonstrating a firm's capabilities, team expertise, and past performance relevant to specific contract requirements. Bidders must carefully follow agency-specific instructions and complete all relevant sections accurately.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a past performance questionnaire (PPQ). It is used to gather information on a contractor's performance on previous contracts, which will be used to evaluate their suitability for future opportunities.

• Part A. Contract Summary: Collects details about the contract, including contractor name, contract number, type, period of performance, and cost data.
• Part B. Performance Evaluation of Contract: Provides a rating scale (Exceptional to Unsatisfactory) for key performance areas such as Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, and Management. It also includes sections for remarks on exceptional or unsatisfactory performance.
• Part C. Identification of Evaluator: Gathers information about the individual completing the questionnaire.

Bidders should be aware that their past performance, as documented in these questionnaires, is a critical factor in contract awards. This template outlines the specific areas and criteria the government uses to evaluate performance, which can inform how bidders approach current and future opportunities and how they present their capabilities and past successes.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure Architect/Engineer (A/E) services for various projects at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. These services encompass a wide range of architectural and engineering design, analysis, and support functions for new and existing facilities.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Architectural and engineering studies, analyses, and surveys (geotechnical, site).

• Master planning and architectural programming.

• Design (preliminary, final, bidding documents) for new and existing facilities, including new construction, renovations, alterations, restorations, commissioning, retro-commissioning, change in use, additions, site work, utility improvements, and electrical/mechanical system upgrades.

• Construction support, including shop drawing reviews, site inspections, and construction management.

• Specialized consulting services (geotechnical, blast resistance, forensic engineering, surveying, etc.).

• Facility Management Support, including condition assessments, utility system analysis, quality assurance of O&M services, and claims analysis.

• Project and program management.

• A/E must comply with current versions of all cited orders, standards, documents, regulations, and codes. FAA documents take precedence.

• Designs must be technically competent, accurate, and complete. A/E is liable for errors and omissions.

• Deliverables must adhere to specific formats (CSI Master Format, AutoCAD, PDF, etc.) and submission schedules.

• Timely responses to RFIs and clarification requests (typically within 5 business days).

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years, inclusive of five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Place of Performance: FAA William J Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey 08405.

• A/E firm must be licensed to perform A/E work in New Jersey.

• Designs must be reviewed and approved by registered Architects or Professional Engineers.

• Personnel qualifications are detailed, with specific experience and education requirements for various roles (Project Manager, Senior Architect, Senior Engineers, etc.).

• Adherence to security regulations regarding foreign nationals is required.

• Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental codes and regulations is mandatory. This includes investigations, permit applications, and reporting.

• Electronic deliverables are required in specific formats (DWG, PDF, SpecsIntact, Word, Excel).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders. The contract is for multidisciplinary architect and engineering services for the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) for Advanced Aerospace at the Atlantic City Airport, NJ. The period of performance is five years, with five one-year ordering periods.

• Provision of multidisciplinary architect and engineering services.

• Services include alteration, extension, conversion, or modernization of existing facilities, as well as new construction, as specified on individual Task Orders.

• A/E services will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

• Contractor must provide personnel, facilities, and other services necessary to accomplish tasks described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Performance of work begins only after issuance of a valid written task order and Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years, inclusive of five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Minimum Ordering Obligation: $2,500.00 (a Task Order for this amount will be issued shortly after award for a pre-performance conference).

• Maximum Ceiling: $13,000,000.00.

• Billing Rates: Fixed, fully burdened hourly labor rates will be used for pricing Task Orders, as detailed in Section J, Attachment 4, 'Pricing Worksheet'.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on five factors of equal importance: Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience, Capacity, Location, and Past Performance.

• The evaluation will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 (Technical and Past Performance) and Phase 2 (Price Proposal for the top three firms).

• Key Personnel must meet minimum education and experience requirements.

• The A/E firm must be licensed in New Jersey and have licensed professionals on staff.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Key deadlines: Questions due by 01/28/2026.

• This is an unrestricted competitive source selection.

• The solicitation number is 692M15-26-R-00004.

• Key attachments include: Statement of Work, SF 330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Cost/Pricing Spreadsheet.