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This is a justification for the use of other than full and open competition for a bridge contract to continue Architect Engineer (AE) services for various waterfront engineering projects under an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The current contract is in its final option year and requires a seven-month extension to prevent a gap in services while a new replacement IDIQ contract is procured. The original procurement for the replacement contract did not receive the minimum required number of qualified responses. The existing contractor, Moffatt & Nichol Burns & McDonnell Hawaii (MNBM Hawaii), a joint venture, has performed successfully. The contract covers a wide range of services including design, engineering, project documentation (DD Form ****), functional analysis, concept development, design-build RFP documents, design-bid-build documents, cost estimates, technical surveys, and post-construction award services. The estimated total value of the contract, including previous capacity increases, is $264,000,000. The justification cites statutory authority 10 ****(a)(1) and FAR ****, allowing for sole-source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Efforts were made to identify other qualified firms, but none were found to be more highly qualified than the incumbent for these specialized services. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. NAVFAC Hawaii plans to resolicit a new IDIQ contract on an unrestricted basis in FY2026.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for proposals or services.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion, but it implies a focus on qualifications and past performance for AE services.
The bid notice indicates that the current contractor, MNBM Hawaii, a joint venture, has performed successfully and is recommended to continue providing waterfront engineering services. It also mentions that other AE firms with SF330 qualifications on file were evaluated, but none were determined to be more highly qualified.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.
The bid notice states that the total estimated contract value is $264,000,****.