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(a) Architect-Engineer Services.

(1) Each notice publicizing the acquisition of architect-engineer services shall be headed "C. Architect-Engineer Services."
(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of FAR 5.207(c), the project description shall-
(i) State the relative importance the Government attaches to the significant evaluation criteria and the date by which responses to the notice must be received, including submission of Standard Form 330, Part I - Contract Specific Qualifications, if required;
(ii) Describe any specialized qualifications, security classifications, and limitations on eligibility for consideration;
(iii) Describe qualifications or performance data required from architect-engineer firms; and
(iv) If the acquisition is to be set aside for small business, state this fact, indicating the specific size standard to be used and requiring that eligible responding firms submit a small business representation.
(3) Contracting officers shall add at the end of the synopsis:
See Note 24. Provisions of Note 24 apply to this notice except that (a) in the sentence beginning "Selection of firms for negotiations," the fourth additional consideration listed is changed to read: "(4) past experience, if any, of the firm with respect to performance on contracts with NASA, other Government agencies, and private industry;" and (b) in the last sentence, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" is substituted for "Department of Defense."