DEADLINE: 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2025
UNITED STATES EMBASSY, ABUJA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECT‑ENGINEER (A‑E) QUALIFICATIONS (SF 330)

This is a qualifications‑based selection conducted under FAR 36.6 and DOSAR 636. Submit SF 330 only. Do not submit pricing or fee information. After ranking, the Government will request a price proposal and negotiate with the most highly qualified firm (FAR 36.606).

Section A: Description of Services
The Government seeks an A‑E firm to investigate the causes of delamination and cracking on the façade of the Embassy parking garage, assess associated risks, and recommend remedial solutions. If authorized, the A‑E shall develop design documents for the selected remedy and provide construction‑phase support.

Statement of Work (A‑E Services – Embassy Abuja Parking Garage Façade Assessment and Design), incorporated as Attachment 1. The SOW is structured as:

  • CLIN 0001 (Base): Investigation & Condition Assessment Report.
  • CLIN 0002 (Option): Design for Selected Remedy (30/60/100%).
  • CLIN 0003 (Option): Construction‑Phase Support.

Place of performance is the U.S. Embassy, Abuja. Site access and constraints will be provided after award.

Section B – Submission Instructions (SF 330)

1) Format and delivery

  • Submit one electronic PDF of the SF 330, Parts I and II, to the submission email.
  • PDF must be searchable and bookmarked.

2) Content

Provide the following

  • Cover letter with solicitation number, primary POC, email, phone, UEI, and SAM registration status.
  • SF 330 Part I (Contract‑specific):
  1. Section A–D: Prime and subconsultant information and organization chart showing key roles and subcontractors.
  2. Section E: Key personnel résumés for structural/materials lead, façade specialist, architect, field/testing lead, cost estimator, QA/QC manager, and project manager. Include professional registrations (U.S. and/or COREN) and years of experience.
  3. Section F: Relevant projects (up to ten) within the last ten years demonstrating façade/parking structure investigations and repairs, NDT and petrography use, and design of remedial measures in similar climates. Provide scope, services, dates, construction value if applicable, and client contact.
  4. Section G: Capacity and workload statement confirming ability to complete CLIN 0001 within 60 days and support follow‑on design if authorized.
  5. Section H: Project approach and Quality Control. Describe investigation/testing strategies, health and safety, data management, analysis methods, alternative development and cost methodology, and design QC procedures (independent checks, interdisciplinary coordination). Address local knowledge of Abuja logistics and market conditions.
  • SF 330 Part II for the prime and each significant subconsultant.

3) Page guidance

Part I narrative (Sections E‑H) not to exceed 40 pages, excluding résumés and project sheets. Use at least 10‑point font, A4 or Letter size.

4) Communications

All questions must be sent by email to the POC no later than August 24, 2025.  Answers may be issued by amendment.

Section C: Evaluation and Selection (FAR 36.602‑1; DOSAR 636)
The Government will evaluate SF 330s and rank firms based on the factors below, listed in descending order of importance. Factors 1–3 are of equal, greatest importance; Factors 4–6 are of equal, lesser importance.

  1. Specialized experience and technical competence in façade/parking garage investigations, materials diagnostics (NDT and selective destructive testing), root‑cause analysis, and design of durable repairs, including cost estimating and constructability in similar climates.
  2. Professional qualifications of proposed key personnel and subconsultants, including relevant registrations (U.S./COREN) and demonstrated roles on similar projects.
  3. Capacity to accomplish CLIN 0001 within the required time and to support follow‑on design if authorized, including access to accredited labs and specialized equipment. Please include performance schedule, specifications, samples/pictures/drawings where applicable
  4. Past performance on contracts of similar type and complexity, addressing quality, schedule adherence, and cost control. Provide CPARS or client contact information.
  5. Understanding of local conditions and logistics in Abuja/Nigeria that affect investigation, access, materials, and construction.
  6. Quality Control approach for investigation/testing and document production.

Procedures: A selection board will evaluate and may conduct interviews with the most highly qualified firms. The board will recommend an ordered ranking. The Contracting Officer will request a cost/fee proposal from the top‑ranked firm and negotiate a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 36.606. If negotiations fail, the Government will formally end discussions and proceed to the next firm.

Section D: Anticipated Schedule

  • RESERVED

Dates are subject to change by amendment.

Section E: Administrative Information

  • SAM/UEI: Offerors must have a UEI and be active in SAM.gov prior to award.
  • Foreign tax (Zadroga): This solicitation includes FAR 52.229‑11 (provision). At award, the Contracting Officer will include FAR 52.229‑12 only if the successful offeror represented itself as a foreign person.
  • Security & Site Access: Post award, the contractor will receive a Site Constraints and Access Plan detailing work‑hour limits, escorts, screening, photography rules, routes, staging, and HSE controls.
  • Eligibility: Per FAR 36.209, the A‑E that prepares the design will not be eligible to perform the construction contract.
  • Data rights: All deliverables are Government property per FAR 52.227‑14.
  • Insurance: Maintain professional liability insurance appropriate to the services. DOSAR 652.228‑71 (Defense Base Act—Services) applies if determined applicable at award.

Section F: Provisions
The following are incorporated by reference; full text is available at acquisition.gov or upon request. The Contracting Officer may add provisions by amendment.

  • FAR 52.204‑7 System for Award Management
  • FAR 52.204‑16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
  • FAR 52.204‑18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
  • FAR 52.204‑24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
  • FAR 52.204‑26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
  • FAR 52.229‑11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation
  • DOSAR 652.204‑70 Department of State Personal Identification Card Issuance Procedures

Section G: Attachments

  • Attachment 1: Statement of Work (A‑E Services – Embassy Abuja Parking Garage Façade Assessment and Design)
  • Attachment 2: SF 330, Architect‑Engineer Qualifications (blank form)

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