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1 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Pro f essionals l esson 9.6 Ar chitect-engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP lesson Introduction Select Play to hear what Katherine has to say. Select Next to continue. Closed Captioning Katherine: Welcome to the Construction and Architecture Engineer Acquisitions lesson. In this lesson, we will use the FAR to determine the applicability of policies and procedures for small business construction and architecture-engineer procurements. When you are ready, select the Next button to get started.... I P getof14 I... Back Next

2 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Lesson Introduction Select Play to hear what Katherine has to say. Select Next to continue. Closed Captioning Katherine : Welcome to the Construction and Architecture Engineer Acquisitions lesson. In this lesson, we will use the FAR to determine the applicability of policies and procedures for small business construction and architecture-engineer procurements. When you are ready, select the Next button to get started. ~ I Pagelof14 I... Sack Next

3 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Background I nformation You are participating in a meeting to further identify the requirements for an acquisition. Tim is hosting the meeting. Cindy, Diana, and Katherine are also participating. Select Play to hear what Tim has to say. Select Next to continue.,.~-d Closed Capt ioning Tim : This week we hav e a couple of architecture requirements to plan. Before we begin, let's take a look at what the FAR has to say about these types of acquisitions...._ I Page2of14 I... Back liiii ~ Next

4 l esson Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESO URCES I PRINT I HELP Background Information You are participating in a meeting to further identify the requirements for an acquisition. Tim is hosting the meeting. Cindy, Diana, and Katherine are also participating. Select Play to hear wha t Tim has to say. Select Next to continue. long Description Acquisition team members in the Conference room sitting at the table. From left to right are : Katherine, a Small Business Professional ; Cindy, a Contracting Officer; Diana, a new Small Business Professional, and Tim, an SBA Procurement Center Representative.,.,_,... Closed Captioning Tim : This week we hav e a couple of architecture requirements to plan. Before we begin, let's take a look at what the FAR has to say about these types of acquisitions. ~ I Page2of 14 I... Back fiiii P Next

5 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Pro f essionals lesson 9.6 Architect -Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HElP Architect-Engineer Services- FAR Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, involves a number of services including: Studies Investigations Surveying and mapping Tests Evalua tions Consultations Comprehensive planning Program management Conceptual designs Plans and specifications value engineering Construction phase services Soils engineering Drawing reviews Preparation of opera ting and maintenance manuals and other rela ted services. ~ I Pogel of14 I... Back Next

6 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Professionals lesson 9.6 Architect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HElP Architect-Engineer Services - FAR , Cont. Architect- En gineer Services Subject to t h e Procedures of FAR The following are subject to procedures outlined in FAR Services are required by state law to be performed or approved by a registered architect or engineer. Services associated with design or construction of real property. Services that logically or justifiably require performance by registered architects or engineers or their employees. Professional surveying and mapping services of an architectural or engineering nature. ~ I P g e 4of14 I... Back Next

7 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Professionals lesson 9.6 Architect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Scenario Select Play to hear what Katherine has to say. Then, select Next to continue.

8 Lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Scenario Select Play to hear what Katherine has to say. Then, select Nex t to continue. Back 1... Next

9 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Professionals l esson 9.6 Ar chitect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Scenario Background ABC Division is a large Government agency that supplies goods and services to military units CONUS and OCONUS. ABC division has over 60,000 employees' worldwide. ABC has a responsibility to see that their employees have all of the amenities required to perform a t their work site. Gyms may not seem like a necessity, but exercise has been linked to increased energy, higher performance levels, improved concentration, aids in the reduction of stress and the effects of Pos t-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ABC Division plans to build a state- of- the- art gym on three of their domestic work sites at a cost of roughly SlO million. Their plan is to monitor the impact fitness has on their employees' productivity and overall well-being before building similar facilities on their other sites. ~ I P ge6of 14 I... Back Next

10 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES 1 PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Scenario Background, Cont. Select Play to hear what Cindy has to say. Then select Next to continue. Design and Build Gym & A thletic Building Purchase and Install Gym & Athletic Equipment Administrative office space Athletic Courts - Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis Physical rehabilitation rooms Weight room Classrooms - for health and nutrition classes and staff or community meetings Group fitness classrooms Communications - Intercom and PA system, A/V, Internet - Wi-Fi, phones, computers Concession stand/ juice bar Secured large equipment storage Secured small equipmen t/supply storage area laundry locker rooms - showers, restrooms, dressing changing areas Restrooms Vehicle parking lot Wheelchair ramps Exercise and rehabilitation pools Scoreboards Treadmills Elliptical machines Stair climber equipment Pilates equipment Yoga mats and other accessories Circuit weight training equipment Free weights (plates and kettle bells ) Clo se d Captioning Cindy : As you can see from the list on the screen, the project requires the contractor to do everything from designing and building to equipping the new facility. ~ I Page7of 14 I... Back Next

11 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Professionals lesson 9.6 Architect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Activity let's look at what the FAR part 36 h as to say about architect-engineer contracts. Select Cindy, Diana, and Tim to hear their questions and respond. After you have answered all three questions, select Next to continue.... I Poge 8of14 Back Next

12 Lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Activity Let's look at what the about architect- contracts. Select Listen to Cindy's question; then choose the correct response According to the FAR , Contracting Officers must follow A&E contracting procedures when certain requirements are to be included in the SOW. Out of the requirements listed below, which of the following are involved with A&E contracting procedures? Select all that apply. ~ Requires professional engineering or architectural judgment and/ or analysis ~ Requires professional surveying and mapping services In accordance with FAR , a contract is considered an A&E contract when the scope of services require professional engineering or architectural judgment and/or analysis or requires professional surveying and mapping services, and is associated with real property. Requires professional industrial design services ~ Associated with real property Respond Closed Captioning 1-~-.-c- c..,-n-----,--..,--1 Cindy: How does the FAR define A&E contracts? ~ I Page8of14 I... Back ' j~j Next

13 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES 1 PRINT 1 HELP Acquisit ion Team Meeting - Construction Activity let's look at what the about architect- contracts. Select listen to Diana's question; then choose the correct response Which of the following procedures should be followed if the contract does not specify performance or approval by an architect or engineer? Select all that apply. Refer to the FAR FAR (c) and (d) i ndicate that FAR parts 13, 14, or 15, as appropriate, shall be followed if architect-engineers may also perform those services. FAR part 12 ~ FAR part 13 ~ FAR part 14 ~ FAR part 15 Closed Capt ioning Diana : What procedures should be followed if the Statement of Work does not 1-~-~---~-~--1 specify performance or approval by an architect or engineer? Back Page8of14 I ~ Next

14 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Construction Activity let's look at what the about architect- contracts. Select Listen to Tim's question; then, choose the correct response. When the contract statement of work includes both architect-engineer services and other services, what When the contract statement ofwork includes should the Contracting Officer do? both architect and engineer services and other services, the Contracting Officer needs to follow the guidance in FAR (c). I Follow the procedures in FAR ( a)(l ) D Follow the procedures in FAR S( a) ~ Follow the procedures in FAR ( c) Follow the procedures in FAR ( c) Closed Captioning Tim : Since this project requires the contractor( s) to perform several tasks, 1-~::=::::::::::;:::-.--J we must be sure that the we are clear about the expectations. Please check the FAR to see what it has to say abou t mixed work projects. ~ I Page8of14 I... Back ' j.._,..l Next

15 SBPllO Fundam entals o f the FAR for Small Business Pro f essionals l esson 9.6 Architect Engineer ACQuisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP ACQuisition Team Meeting - Construction Activity let's look at what the FAR part 36 h as to say about architect-engineer contracts. Select Cindy, Diana, and Tim to hear their questions and respond. After you have answered all three questions, select Next to continue. l ong Description Acquisition team members in the Conference room sitting at the table. From le ft to right are: Katherine, a Small Business Professional; Cindy, a Contracting Officer; Diana, a new Small Business Professional, and Tim, an SBA Procurement Center Representative. ~ I P oge 8of14 Back Next

16 Lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRI NT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Architect-Engineer Scenario Select Play to hear what Katherine has to say. Then, select Next to continue. Nuclear Waste Facility Design and Build Site and building design Metric construction Drawings Specification Cost estimate GSA design and drafting Cost construction services Estimated cost is $20 -$25 million Closed Captioning Katherine : Good job! Now let's take a look at the next acquisition. This acquisition is a request to design and build a nuclear waste station. The estimated cost is $20-$25 million. The scope will require at a minimum, site and building design, metric construction, drawings, specification, cost estimate, GSA design, and drafting and cost construction services. This requirement is set aside for small businesses. ~ I Page9of 14 I... Back ' ~ Next

17 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRI NT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Architect-Engineer Scenario Cont. Select Play to hear what Tim has to say. Then select Next to continue. r \ Closed Capt ioning Tim : We want to be sure that we follow proper selection procedures. let's take a few minutes to review what the FAR has to say about selection of firms. ~ I Page 10of14 I... Back Next

18 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Architect-Engineer Scenario Cont. Select Play to hear what Tim has to say. Then select Next to continue. l ong De scriptio n Acquisition team members in the Conference room sitting at the table. From left to right are : Katherine, a Small Business Professional ; Cindy, a Contracting Officer; Diana, a new Small Business Professional, and Tim, an SBA Procurement Center Representative. r \ Clo sed Capt ioning Tim : We want to be sure that we follow proper selection procedures. Let's take a few minutes to review what the FAR has to say about selection of firms. ~ I Page 10 of l4 I... Back Next

19 Lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions Acquisition Team Meeting Architect-Engineer Activity RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP TOC View CR Submit CR Select each individ ual to hear their questions and respond. Please select the individuals in this order : Katherine, Diana, Cindy, and then Ti m. After you have answer ed all the q uestions, select Next to conti nue. { ~ I Page11of14 I... Back I ) Next

20 SBPllO Fundamentals of the FAR for Small Busi ness Professionals Lesson 9.6 Architect-Engineer Acquisitions Acquisition Team Meeting Architect Engineer Activity RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP TOC View CR Submit CR Select each individ ual to hear their questions and respond. Please select the individuals in this order: Katherine, Diana, Cindy, and then Tim. After you have answered all the questions, select Next to conti nue. U sten to Katherine's question; then choose the correct response Based on the $20 million to $ 25 m illion cost Correct. estimate of this acquisition, must this architect engineer service acquisition have an independent Government cost estimate? Refer to t he FAR. According to FAR , an independent Government estimate of!lj Yes the cost ofarchitect-engineer ] No services shall be prepared and furnished to the Contracting Officer before commencing negotiations for each proposed contract or contract modification expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Closed Captioning Katherine: An independent Government estimate of the cost of arch itect engineer services must be received before negotiations can commence. lillj~f.==~l-;;~~~ Based on the $20 million to $25 m ill ion cost estimate of this acquisition, do we need to have an independent cost estimate for this acquisition? l ~ I Back II Page 11 of 14 I IJII. d Next

21 Lesson Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP Acquisition Team Meeting Architect-Engineer Activity TOC Vie'w CR Submit CR Select each individ ual to hear their questions and respond. Please select the individuals in this order: Katherine, Diana, Cindy, and then Tim. After you have answered all the questions, select Next to continue. Listen to Cindy's question; then choose the correct response. Which part of the FAR defines selection criteria for how agencies should evaluate each potential contractor? Refer to the FAR. I l I ~ FAR FAR FAR FAR Correct. FAR defines selection criteria for architect-engineer contracts..respond Closed Captioning a-,,.,-,--.,-----, Cindy: The selection criteria for A&E contracts are provided in what section of the FAR? Page 11 of 14 I ~ Next

22 Lesson 9.6 Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP Acquisition Team Meeting Architect-Engineer Activity TOC View CR SubmitCR Select each individual to hear their questi ons and respond. Please select the individuals in this order: Kather ine, Diana, Cindy, and then Tim. After you have answer ed all the questions, select Next to continue. Listen to Diana 's question; then choose the correct response FAR id) states agencies may use multiple Correct. award contract awards for architect and engineering contracts; however, placement of FAR 16.SOO(d) states the statutory orders under multiple award contract awards, multiple award preference must be consistent with which part of the FAR? implemented by this subpartdoes not FAR apply to architect-engineer contracts subject to the procedures in FAR ] FAR (a}(7} subpart However, agencies are not precluded from making multiple ~ FAR (a}(8} awards for architect-engineer services using the procedures in this subpart, ~ FAR subpart 36.6 provided the sel ection ofcontractors and placement of orders are consistent with FAR subpart Ched: Answer Closed Captioning Dia na : Maybe we should consider using a multiple award contract for this 1-...,..,.-...-:: ,--1 A&E acquisition. Which part of the FAR contains procedures for ordering a multiple award contract for this A&E acquisition? ~ I Back II Page 11 of 14 I ~ (l Next

23 Fundamental1s of th e FAR for Small Business Professionals lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisirtions RESOURCIES 1 PR~Ni 1 HElP Acquisition Team Meeting- Ar chitect-engineer Act iiviity FOC View CR Submit: CR Select each individual to hear their questions and respond. Please select the induviduals in this order: Kath en n e, Diana,. Cindy, and then Tim. After you have a ns1nered an t he questions, sel e ot Next to conbi nue. List,en to Tim ~s question; then ohoose the correct response Eva I ua ti on boards (i t1 clud i ng preselection boards) should be comprised of members who collectively have experience i 111 which of the foil owing areas? Select all that apply. Refer to the FAR. IJI Architects I J l Engineering I J l Negotiations IJ I Construction Correct. According to FAR 36.ti02-2, architect and engineers selection boards to be composed of members who,. collectively, have ex:pe rience in ardj itectu re, engineering, construction,. and Government and related acquisition rn atters. Closed Capt ioning Check Answer Tim: FAR states when acquir1ing architect-engineer servkes,. alii agency shall provide for one or more permanent o r ad hoc architect-. IIIIII~T=I----;::;-r----:-~-~ engineer evaluation boards. Please check the FAR to find out what it says._ ~ ---~ c-4111 about the makeup of these boards. ~ I P.age 11 of14 I ~ Back Next

24 Lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions Acquisition Team Meeting - Architect-Engineer Activity RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP TOC View CR Submit CR Select each ind ividual to hear their questions and respond. Please select the individuals in this o rder: Katherine, Diana, Cindy, and then Ti m. After you have answered all the questions, select Next to continue. long Description Acquisition team members in the Conference room sitting at t he table. Fr om left t o r ight are: Katherine, a Small Busi ness Professional; Cindy, a Contracting Officer; Diana, a new Small Business Professional, and Tim, an SBA Procurement Center Representative. J ~ I Page11of14 I... Back

25 lesson 9.6 Architect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting - Architect-Engineer Scenario Summary FAR part 36 takes precedence over FAR part 19 (see FAR ( b )) in that: FAR subpart 36.6, A-E Services, must be selected based on the most highly qualified law FAR J{c), There must be at least 3 firms recommended law (d), and The price shall be determined to be fair and reasonable JAW FAR (a) or 15.4o3-3{ a)(1)(i). FAR 19 only requires the expectation of offers from at least two responsible sources (not 3 most highly qualified) and the award will be made at fair market prices (not a fair and reasonable price). ~ ~ Poge12of14 I... Back Next

26 lesson 9.6 Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP Acquisition Team Meeting Architect-Engineer Scenario Summary FAR part 36 takes precedence over FAR part 19 (see FAR ( b )) in that: FAR subpart 36.6, A E Services, must be selected based on the most highly qualified law FAR J{c), There must be atll'~~i&a.~~--~...-~~~w (d), and l o ng Description The price shall be Katherine is standing in front of the table in the FAR (a) or conference room. FAR 19 only requires the expectation of offers from at least two responsible sources (not 3 most highly qualified) and the award will be made at fair market prices (not a fair and reasonable price). ~ ~ Poge12of14 I... Back Next

27 lesson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP lesson Summary Select play to hear what Katherine has to say about the summary of the lesson. This enabling learning objective was taught in the Construction and Architecture-Engineer Acquisitions lesson: Locate FAR guidance governing construction and A&E procurements as described in FAR part 36 Closed Capt ioning Katherine: Congratulations. You have completed the Construction and Architecture Engineer Acquisitions lesson. After completing this lesson, you should be able to locate FAR procedures governing construction and A&E acquisitions as described in FAR part 36. ~ I Page13of14 I... Back ~ Next

28 l esson 9.6- Architect-Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES I PRINT I HELP lesson Summary Select play to hear what Katherine has to say about the summary of the lesson. This enabling le,rninr ,.j the construction l ong Description Acquisitions lesson: Katherine is standing in front of the table in the conference room. Locate FAR guidance governing construction and A&E procurements as described in FAR part 36 Closed Capt ioning Katherine : Congratulations. You have completed the Construction and Architecture Engineer Acquisitions lesson. After completing this lesson, you should be able to locate FAR procedures governing construction and A&E acquisitions as described in FAR part 36. ~ I Page13of14 I... Back ~ Next

29 Lesson 9.6 Architect Engineer Acquisitions RESOURCES j PRINT j HElP Lesson Completion You have completed the content for this lesson. To continue, select another lesson from the Table of Con tents on the le ft. If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents, select the Show T OC button at the t op in the Atlas navigation bar. ~ I Poge 14 of 14 I... Back Next