B710 Architect Design Repair Emergency Services

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the qualification submission deadline for Solicitation No. FA663326QA004.

• The original deadline of 5 June 2026 has been extended to 15 June 2026.

• The "General Information" section of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been updated regarding the submission deadline.

• The deadline for submitting qualifications has been extended to 3:00 PM CST on 15 June 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their submission, unless already submitted.

• All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ remain unchanged.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for professional design services for "REPAIR EMERGENCY SERVICES B710" at the Minneapolis Air Reserve Station, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The goal is to provide design services to fully meet the requirements for the repair and renovation of building B710.

This SOW outlines two main phases of services:

• Title I (Type A & B Services): Field investigations, surveys (including roof and façade evaluations), preparation of reports, and the development of design documents (plans, drawings, specifications). This includes site investigation, developing drawings and specifications, submitting design analysis, and providing cost estimates.

• Title II (Type C Services): Inspection, monitoring, and evaluation of construction activities to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. This includes reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and preparing construction contract modifications.

• Design Services: Develop design documents (drawings and specifications) in conformance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and applicable Air Force directives. Use Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) as a basis, tailored to project needs.

• Specific Repairs Identified:

  • Replace roof with EDPM.
  • Replace carpet, paint walls, and replace acoustic ceiling tile throughout.
  • Revise first and second-floor plans, including restroom updates, new shower/locker space, enclosing rooms (janitor, riser, communications, computer lab, SIPR Room), enclosing mezzanine for training, and removing stairs.
  • Add restrooms and a breakroom to the second floor.
  • Replace fire alarm system with a combination fire alarm and mass notification system.
  • Replace HVAC system with hydronic heating/cooling and new boilers/chiller. Direct-expansion refrigerant systems using A2L refrigerants are prohibited.
  • Replace the existing Building Automation System (BAS) with a new Niagara Framework version.
  • Evaluate primary transformer, feeder conductors, and Main Distribution Panel (MPD).
  • Rewire premises with CAT6 wiring and include WAP locations.
  • Repair parking lot (mill and re-surface asphalt, restripe).
  • Demolish B802 Fire Barn and B727 Former Family Readiness building, including foundation, slab, and utilities, and level the site.

• Design Phases: The design process includes four phases: Investigation/Study, 35% Design, 65% Design, and 95% Final Design, culminating in Construction Documents.

• All design documents must be prepared by A-E certifiers registered in Minnesota.

• Designs must comply with UFC 3-600-01 (Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities).

• Submittals will be reviewed and marked as Approved, Approved as Noted, Resubmit, or Rejected.

• Design Phase Performance Period: 193 calendar days.

• Place of Performance: Minneapolis Air Reserve Station, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Project laydown area is the parking lot west of B710.

• The Designer of Record (DOR) is responsible for the professional and technical quality of all designs and services.

• A-E certifiers must be registered in Minnesota.

• Contractor personnel must comply with all base rules, regulations, safety, fire, traffic, and security regulations.

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

• Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas.

• Government-furnished information will be provided, including Base Standards, Concept Level Plans, Site Plans, Record Drawings, Design Criteria, and Sole-source Justifications.

• Drawings and specifications shall be sealed and ready for bidding upon completion.

• The DOR shall provide meeting minutes within 2 business days of each meeting.

• The DOR shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer for base access.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides existing floor plans for Building 710, associated with the "REPAIR EMERGENCY SERVICES, B710" opportunity (QJKL 25-0014).

• Sheet A101: Existing First Floor Plan
• Sheet A102: Existing Second Floor Plan
• Includes building layouts, room designations, stairs, and other structural elements.
• Scale is indicated as 1/16" = 1'.

These floor plans are crucial for bidders to understand the current physical state and layout of Building 710. This information is essential for developing accurate proposals related to any repair, renovation, or construction services required for this facility.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for the "REPAIR EMERGENCY SERVICES B710" project at Minneapolis Air Reserve Station, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The government anticipates awarding one contract to the most highly qualified firm.

• Provide Professional Design Services (Title I Type A, Title I Type B, and Title II Services).

• Services include supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW), SOW Drawings, and other Contract Documents.

• Specific services include field investigations, surveys, preparation of reports, design documents (plans, drawings, specifications), visual inspection, and potentially construction support.

• The contract price for design, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed ten percent of the estimated construction cost.

• Contract type is not specified, but it will be for Architect-Engineering services.

• The period of performance is not specified.

• Funds are not presently available, and no award will be made until funds are available.

• Firms must submit a Standard Form 330 (most current version).

• Submission is through DoD SAFE only.

• Prior to submission, notify the POC to request a DoD SAFE drop-off.

• The submission package includes the SF330 and support documentation, demonstrating qualifications against selection criteria.

• Firms must also self-evaluate against selection criteria and include this in the submission.

• Total submission is limited to 50 pages (excluding SF330 and self-evaluation).

• No pricing information should be provided at this stage.

• Questions must be submitted via email by May 15, 2026.

• Qualifications must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 541330 Engineering Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $25.5M.

• No construction contract may be awarded to the firm that designed the project.

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Price proposals are not requested at this announcement.

• Evaluation criteria include: Professional Qualifications (100 points), Past Performance (100 points), Specialized/Technical Competence (100 points), Capacity (50 points), and Location (100 points), totaling 450 points.

• Attachments include Standard Form 330, Clause Set, and B710 Statement of Work with floor plans.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 330 (SF330), "Architect-Engineer Qualifications." It is used by federal agencies to obtain information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms regarding their professional qualifications for A-E contracts. The form is used to select firms based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications, and to negotiate contracts with the most highly qualified firms.

The form is divided into two parts:

• Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications: This section requires information specific to a particular contract, including contract information, an A-E point of contact, the proposed team (including firm name, address, and role), an organizational chart, and resumes of key personnel. It also includes sections for example projects that illustrate the proposed team's qualifications.
• Part II - General Qualifications: This section provides general information about the firm or a specific branch office, including year established, ownership, small business status, employee disciplines, firm experience, and annual average revenues for the last 3 and 5 years.

Firms seeking to bid on federal A-E contracts must complete and submit this form. It is the primary document used by agencies to evaluate a firm's qualifications, experience, and team capabilities. Bidders must carefully follow agency-specific instructions for completing and submitting the SF330, ensuring all requested information is provided accurately and concisely.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attach. 2 20260505 Clause Set.pdf", lists clauses that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to the opportunity.

• The document is a compilation of various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses.
• Each entry includes the clause number, alternate/development number (if applicable), clause title, year, and section.
• Notable clauses include those related to:
  • Requirements relating to compensation of former DoD officials
  • Whistleblower rights and reporting
  • Control of Government Personnel Work Product
  • Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
  • Prohibition on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services
  • Representation regarding business operations with the Maduro Regime
  • Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
  • Electronic submission of payment requests
  • Transportation of supplies by sea
  • Certification and disclosure regarding payments to influence federal transactions
  • Limitations on payments to influence federal transactions
  • Prohibition on contracting with entities that require certain internal confidentiality agreements
  • Anti-kickback procedures
  • Reporting executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards
  • System for Award Management maintenance
  • Prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations
  • Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation

Bidders must review these incorporated clauses to understand their contractual obligations and requirements. This includes understanding any prohibitions, representations, certifications, or reporting requirements that may impact their ability to bid or perform on the contract. Specific attention should be paid to clauses related to cybersecurity, foreign influence, and small business status, as these often have significant compliance implications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed floor plans and square footage data for Building 710, the Aerial Port Training Facility, located at Minneapolis-St. Paul ARS, MN. It is intended to inform bidders about the physical layout and dimensions of the facility relevant to the opportunity.

• Floor Plans: Detailed layouts for Floor 1 and Floor 2, showing room designations, dimensions, and approximate square footage for each space (e.g., offices, training rooms, storage, high bay areas).
• Facility Data:
  • Net Square Feet (NSF) and Gross Square Feet (GSF) for each floor and the total building.
  • Breakdown of NSF by category (e.g., 27 APS, NO NET).
  • Facility Gross Square Feet (FUS Facility GSF) and Facility Real Property GSF.
• Building Information: Includes building name, address, floor number, sheet number, and date of creation (7/22/2020).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical space requirements and layout of the Aerial Port Training Facility. It provides essential data for assessing the scope of work, planning for any necessary modifications or operations within the building, and potentially for developing proposals that require an understanding of the facility's dimensions and capacity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains proposed floor plans for Building 744, specifically for the first and second floors of the Emergency Services (B710) area. It details proposed renovations and space reconfigurations.

First Floor (Sheet A103):

• Conversion of garage space to administrative infill, including new overhead doors.
• Modification of riser piping and reconfiguration of existing office for janitor's closet, water heating, and riser room.
• Addition of a communication room and expansion/reconfiguration of restrooms.
• Creation of a new shared computer lab and a shared SIPR room.
• Updates to HVAC systems, including replacement of boilers, water heaters, and air handling equipment.
• Replacement of asphalt drive and parking.

Second Floor (Sheet A104):

• Reconfiguration of office space for fire staff and retention of existing office for fire chief.
• Addition of new restrooms.
• Creation of a new shared office and a new private office.
• Updates to HVAC systems, similar to the first floor.
• Complete facility single-ply membrane roof replacement.
• Installation of a roll-up window with counter between the break room and training room.
• Construction of a new break room with sink and cabinets.
• Enclosure of a mezzanine for a joint training space with a divider wall, retaining only one metal stair.

These floor plans are critical for bidders to understand the scope of proposed construction and renovation work. They outline the physical changes to the building, including space allocations, new rooms, and modifications to existing structures, which will inform cost estimations, project timelines, and the technical approach for any related solicitation.