RFI A-E Services- NIBS: Criteria, Standards, Tools, and Planning Documentation to Support Industrialized Construction (IC)

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

To develop documentation that updates building criteria, standards, and requirements; updates governing policy; and develops related tools and techniques to establish Industrialized Construction (IC) as a functional capability for the U.S. Navy.

This PWS outlines the contractor's responsibilities to support NAVFAC's efforts in modernizing shore infrastructure using innovative building techniques. Key areas include:

• Developing and aligning IC best practices with current DoD and IC standards.
• Creating a business case and strategic implementation plan for IC.
• Reviewing and reforming policy, contracting, and acquisition processes.
• Developing an Architectural/Engineering Platform & Digital Integration strategy.
• Conducting rapid prototyping, pilot projects, and research for IC designs and construction.
• Developing transition plans, training, and workforce development for IC adoption.
• Establishing an IC industrial base ecosystem and incentivizing private sector participation.
• Creating portfolio management, offsite, and onsite logistics frameworks.
• Establishing IC program governance, KPIs, and a multi-year funding structure.
• Institutionalizing IC as a core NAVFAC capability and extending it to other military branches.

The total duration of this task order is 24 months, with potential for extension. Work will be performed at the Contractor's normal place of work or travel location as authorized by the COR.

• The contractor must protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Personnel may require a favorable Tier 1 or equivalent investigation.
• Contractors must adhere to DoD and Navy security regulations.
• Travel to various DoD installations and/or Contractor facilities may be necessary.
• The contractor will participate in a kickoff meeting, bi-weekly meetings, and project planning charrettes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Capabilities Questionnaire designed to gauge industry capabilities for services described in an associated Performance Work Statement (PWS). It requests specific information from interested parties to assess their qualifications and experience.

• Section 1: Company Information: Collects basic company details including UEI, CAGE code, Point of Contact, and business size/status under NAICS Code 541310 (Architectural Services).
• Section 2: Experience with DoD Criteria Development & Publication: Inquires about proficiency with MIL-STD-3007G, experience with the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), and specific experience with NAVFAC criteria.
• Section 3: Building Science & Research Capabilities: Seeks details on in-house expertise in advanced building science (e.g., enclosure performance, energy modeling, moisture analysis, materials science, resilience) and experience with Research, Test & Evaluation (RT&E) methods. It also asks about knowledge of Industrialized Construction (IC) / Alternative Construction Methods (ACM).
• Section 4: Relevant Past Performance: Requires bidders to provide up to three specific project examples from the last seven years, detailing project title, client, contract information, value, and a description of work performed and its relevance to the PWS.
• Section 5: Understanding & Approach: Asks for the bidder's understanding of the primary challenge NAVFAC aims to solve with the associated A-E services contract.

This questionnaire is critical for potential bidders to understand the specific experience and capabilities the government is seeking. Responding accurately and thoroughly will demonstrate a firm's suitability for the opportunity and is essential for the government's capability assessment. Bidders should focus on providing clear, concise, and specific project examples to be considered responsive.