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Details: In Accordance With (iaw) Far 15.201(c)(3) This Is A Sources Sought For Market Research. This Sources Sought Is Not A Request For Proposals, Quotations Or Bids. This Announcement Constitutes A Sources Sought (market Survey). This Notice Is A Request For Information To Provide Data For Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute An Invitation For Bids, A Request For Proposals, Solicitation, Request For Quotes, Or An Indication The Government Will Contract For The Services Contained In This Sources Sought. This Sources Sought Is A Market Research Tool Used By The Acquisition Team To Determine Potential And Eligible Businesses That Have The Capability And Interest In This Requirement. This Also Serves As A Request For Comments On The Draft Statement Of Work (sow). the U.s. Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards & Technology (nist), Acquisition Management Division (amd) Seeks Information From Prime Contractors Capable Of And Interested In Providing Services For Central Utility Plant Generator Replacement For The Nist Boulder, Co Site Prior To Determining The Method Of Acquisition. this Request Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment On The Part Of The Government To Award A Contract, Nor Will The Government Pay Or Reimburse Respondents For Any Information Submitted As A Result Of This Notice. Any Responses Received Will Not Be Used As A Proposal. Respondents Will Not Be Notified Of The Sources Sought Evaluation Results, Nor Will Questions Be Addressed By The Government. the Results Of This Sources Sought Will Be Utilized To Assess The Amount Of Interest And Capability In The Current Market, And To Determine If Any Small Business Set-aside Opportunities Exist For This Potential Requirement. All Small Business Set-aside Categories Will Be Considered. This Market Research Tool Will Be Used To Identify Potential And Eligible Firms, Of All Sizes, Prior To Determining The Method Of Acquisition And Level Of Announcement For Issuance Of A Solicitation. the Request For Comments Portion Of This Sources Sought Provides Contractors The Opportunity To Make Any Comments, Including Recommendations, Regarding The Draft Statement Of Work (sow) For The Potential Project. Comments Will Be Used For Consideration In The Development Of The Sow. The Government Will Not Provide Responses To Any Questions Or Requests For Information Regarding This Project As A Part Of This Sources Sought And Request For Comments. project Description: 1. Nist Is Soliciting Capability Statements From All Interested Parties To Perform As A Design-build (db) Contractor For The Design And Construction Of The Central Utility Plant Generator Replacement. 2. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For The Proposed Acquisition Is 236220, Commercial And Institutional Building Construction, And The Small Business Size Standard Is $39.5 Million. 3. Planned Acquisition Type: Firm Fixed-price Contract. The Acquisition Is Planned To Be Performed In Accordance With Far Part 36 Construction And Architect-engineer Contracts And Far Part 15 Contracting By Negotiation. 4. Project Magnitude: In Accordance With Far Part 36 The Estimated Construction Price Range For This Project Is Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000. sources Sought: Interested And Capable Prime Contractors Are Requested To Electronically Submit A Capabilities Statement Of No More Than Ten (10) Pages In Length Inclusive Of The Following Information: 1. Company Name And Address. The Name, Position Title, Telephone Number And Email Address Of A Company Point Of Contact (poc). 2. Unique Entity Identifier (uei) In The System For Award Management (sam) At Www.sam.gov. 3. Indicate Whether Your Company Is A Large Business Or A Small Business Under The Naics Code Specified In This Announcement. Small Businesses Shall Also Include Status As Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, And/or Women-owned Small Business. 4. Company Profile Description: statement Of Capability Stating Your Company’s Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Bonding Capability (single And Aggregate), And Equipment To Perform The Type Of Work Identified In This Sources Sought. This Should Include Documentation Of Past Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In Performing Similar Projects, Up To Ten (10) Recent And Relevant Past Projects For Which Your Company Was The Prime Contractor. For The Purposes Of The Sources Sought, "similar" Is Defined As The Replacement Of A Commercial Generator Similar To The One Described In The Draft Sow And Accompanying Specifications Document At An Occupied Campus/base, With Construction Costs Equal To Or Greater Than $1 Million. 6. Recent Experience Is Experience Performed Within The Last Five (5) Years. For Each Project Experience, Identify The Following: a. Did Your Company Perform As A Prime Or Sub-contractor? b. Description Of The Work Performed By Your Company. Identify/describe The Work Types (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, Etc.) c. Was Your Company’s Work Design-build (db) Or Design-bid-build (dbb)? d. Identify The Work As New Construction Or Renovation Of An Existing Facility. For Renovation Work, Did The Work Require Working Around Occupied Spaces? e. Approximately What Dollar Amount And Percentage, And What Types Of Work Did Your Company Perform Directly? What Percentage And Types Of Work Did Your Company Sub-contract Out? f. Provide A Contract Number, The Customer Organization Government/agency Or Private Firm), A Poc, And A Current Telephone Number And Email Address For The Customer Poc. 7. Can Your Company Provide The Db Work Per The Draft Sow As A Prime Contractor? 8. Would Your Company Provide The Db Work Per The Draft Sow As A Part Of A Joint Venture, Partnership, Mentor/protégé Or Other Legal Arrangement? If So, Please Identify The Legal Arrangement. 9. Would Your Company Sub-contract Work In The Performance Of The Sow? If So, What Percentage Of Work Would Your Company Perform As A Prime Contractor? 10. Any Other Relevant Information That Is Not Listed Above Which The Government May Consider In Developing The Service Requirement And Market Research. 11. Company Sales Brochures Or Marketing Packages Will Not Be Considered. request For Comments: All Comments Provided In Response To The Sources Sought Shall Be Submitted Electronically On The Attached Request For Comments Sheet. Comments Will Be Used For Consideration In The Development Of The Sow. The Government Will Not Provide Responses To Any Questions, Requests For Information, Regarding This Project As A Part Of This Sources Sought And Request For Comments. submittal Instructions: all Responses To This Sources Sought Shall Be Submitted Via Email By The Required Response Date To Primary Point Of Contact With A Courtesy Copy To The Alternate Point Of Contact In This Announcement. all Correspondence Sent Via E-mail Shall Contain A Subject Line That Reads Central Utility Plant Generator Replacement Sources Sought. If This Subject Line Is Not Included, The E-mail May Not Get Through E-mail Filters. Filters Are Designed To Delete Emails Without A Subject Or With A Suspicious Subject Or Attachment. Attachments With Files Ending In .zip Or .exe Are Not Allowable And Will Be Deleted. Ensure Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls, Or .xls Documents Are Attached To Your E-mail. All Other Attachments May Be Deleted. responses Shall Not Include Classified Data. Proprietary Information, If Any, Shall Be Kept To A Minimum And Must Be Clearly Marked. To Aid The Government, Segregate Proprietary Information. Please Be Advised That All Submissions Become Government Property And Will Not Be Returned.

Details: Description: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Design Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Charles George Va Medical Center At 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, Nc 28805. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf330s. The Sf330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top. Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, Architect-engineer Qualifications. Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf330, Parts I And Ii, To Keith.hunter@va.gov. The Sf330s Are Due No Later Than 8:00 Am Est January 20, 2025. scope Of Work: This Project Will Engage An Architectural Engineering Firm For Professional Architect/engineer (ae) Services Necessary To Design For The Replacement Of The Existing Air Handling Unit #11 Serving The Imaging Department In Buildings 47 At The Charles George Vamc, Asheville, Nc. Air Handling Unit, Supply And Return Fan, Heating/cooling Coils And Piping Shall Be Sized To Meet The Temperature And Air Exchange Needs Of Approximately 10,000 Square Feet Of Space. Work Includes Investigating The Site, Taking Calculation And Designing For The Replacement Of The Air Handling Unit, Structural Support, Fans, Coils Piping, And Control System. Project Also Involves Investigating And Sizing The Supply And Return Ductwork And Associates Variable Volume Supply Box And/or Constant Volume Supply Box. Ceilings And Walls May Need To Be Modified To Accommodate Removal Of Old Ductwork And Installation Of New Ductwork. The New System Will Replace The Existing System In The Exact Location. Design Includes Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering And Architectural Disciplines. requirements: the Ae Selected Is Expected To: part Ia Preparation Of Existing Conditions And Conceptual Design Investigative Services: Preparation Of Existing Conditions Plan And Conceptual Design Which Includes Site Investigation For Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Environmental Hazards Such As Suspect Asbestos Containing Material (acm). Work Will Consist Of Ae Personnel Removing Ceiling Tile(s) And Tracing Ductwork, Electrical, And Plumbing Above Ceilings. Perform Project Site Investigation In Accordance With The Site Investigations Section Of This Scope Of Work. physically Survey As Well As Review Record Drawings Of The Existing Building. Inform Co/cor Of Supplemental Information Gathering That May Be Required. conduct On-site Work Session With User Group And Other Members Of The Integrated Project Team To Discuss Conceptual Options. describe All Measures Available To Achieve The Project Objectives, Including The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Each Measure, To Guide Decisions By The Facility During Schematic Design. The Decision Of Which Alternatives To Select For The Construction Project Rests With The Va. develop And Describe A Construction Strategy That Allows Existing Functions To Continue During Construction. Develop This Strategy In Development Of Construction Documents. participate In A Conference Call After Va Has Completed Schematic Design Review ae Shall Review Needs Identified By The Ipt For The Area Under Consideration For Design And Provide Recommendations. In Addition, The Project Shall Be Phased To Minimize The Impact To The Medical Center Operations And Patient Care. Prior To Submission Of Schematic Design Material, The Ae Shall Meet With The Vamc S Cor To Discuss Proposed Phasing Requirements For The Project. These Phasing Requirements Shall Describe The General Sequence Of The Project Work, Estimated Project Duration, And What Va Constraints Will Exist That Will Influence The Contractor's Approach To The Construction Project. The Ae Shall Be Responsible For Documenting The Phasing Requirements. the Ae Shall Make Site Visits As Required To Determine Existing As-built Conditions Affecting This Project. Information, Including Drawings And Other Documentation, Provided To The Ae Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Is Responsible For Verifying All Existing Site Conditions To Include But Not Be Limited To Crawling In Crawlspaces, Looking Above Ceilings And The Building Penthouse. coordinate Visits With The Cor As Assigned At The Ntp. The Ae Shall Arrange For And Oversee The Performance Of Such Investigations Necessary For The Proper Design Of The Project. Autocad Background Drawings Shall Be Provided By The Va Upon Request If Available And Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Shall Field Verify Every Aspect That Relates To The Project. perform Photographic Documentation During Investigative Services; Files Are To Be Maintained For Future Reference Of Existing Conditions For Construction Documents And Unforeseen Unit Costing Basis. the Contractor Shall Prepare Digital Photo Documentation Of Construction Work, Including Sites, Buildings, And Field Activities. Digital Photos Shall Be Submitted In Jpeg Format To The Project Website, And To A Resolution Sufficient And Appropriate For The Type Of Work Photographed. The Contractor Shall Provide An Index For Each Set Of Photographs Submitted Identifying The Contractor, Base, Facility, Project Number, Date, And A Brief Description. The Contractor Shall Coordinate Photography Of Any Kind Through The Cor. the Ae Shall Complete All Necessary Site Investigations Prior To The 15% Schematic Design Submission. part Ib Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications Design Development: Preparation And Submission Of Construction Bid Documents, Interim Design Document Submittals, And The Final Construction Bid Documents At The Completion Of The Design Development Process In Accordance With The Design Package Submission Schedule Section. Design Document Packages Shall Contain A Complete Set Of Documents As Specified In The Design Requirements/submissions Section Of This Statement Of Work (sow). The Ae Shall Develop A Design Necessary To Meet The Requirements In The Project Scope Section Of This Sow. Design Shall Include Engineering Services Rendered Necessary By Va (veterans Affairs) At The End Of Part Ia Investigative Services Within The Construction Cost Parameters. design And Produce Construction Documents For Implementation Of The Selected Alternatives. submittals Must Include The Components Listed On The A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program Https://www.cfm.va.gov/ Til/ Ae/ Aesubmin.doc. submittal Register - Provide A List To The Va Of Technical Submittals That Will Be Required. intended For Long-term Use, The Project Design Specifications Must Provide, To The Maximum Extent Practicable, A Final Product Of Enduring Quality; Energy And Water Efficient; Environmentally Conscious; Functional And Requiring Low Maintenance; Durable; Flexible For Changing Uses; Universally Accessible; Sustainable; Operationally Cost Effective; Compliant With Appropriate Codes, Statutes, And Vha Requirements. construction Documents Must Be Complete, Clear, Specific, Accurate, Coordinated Between Disciplines, Quantifiable, And Explicit In Quality Expectations For Suitable Materials, Systems, And Workmanship. throughout The Design Phases Of The Project, The A/e Shall Work Closely With The Cor And Integrated Project Team To Ascertain And Confirm All Project Requirements. the Contractor Shall Attend Meetings And Teleconferences To Discuss Technical Requirements, Issues, And Project Progress And Status As Required. The Contractor Shall Prepare, And Submit For Review, Presentation Materials For Meetings And An Agenda. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Taking Meeting Minutes, Prepare And Submit Minutes For All Meetings Attended No Later Than 3 Business Days, With The Exception Of The Ipt Meetings As Discussed In Previous Paragraph, After The Meeting Has Occurred. The Minutes Shall Be Sent To The Contracting Officer And Cor For Coordination And Approval Prior To Distribution. the Ae Shall Provide An Evaluation, Cost Estimate And Conceptual Plans To Determine The Feasibility Of Completing The Project Within Project Budget. Disadvantages And Advantages Shall Be Provided Including Impacts To Patient Care/medical Center Operations And Order Of Magnitude Cost Estimates (with Cost Of Patient Care Factored Into The Economy/feasibility) part Ii Construction Period Services: Review And Provide Concise Recommendations On All Submittals, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Rfis, Change Order Proposals, Etc. In Accordance With Construction Period Services Section Of This Sow. Services Shall Include Providing Record Drawings Based On Finalized Contractor Red-line As-builts. assist In Answering Questions And Provide Clarifications As Deemed Necessary By The Contracting Officer Or Cor During Solicitation And Issuing Any Addendums, Revise Drawings/specifications, Etc. Necessary To Fully And Completely Address Questions Any And All Questions Submitted By The Cor, Contracting Officer And Awarded Construction Contractor. serve As An Advisor And Provide Assistance To The Va To Determine Whether The Contractor Or Subcontractor Meets Technical Qualification Requirements, Assist In The Review Of Contractor Proposals For Technical Acceptability, Support By Written Recommendations Of Any Problems Or Litigation Encountered In Past Performance Based On First-hand Knowledge. review All Submissions And Provide Concise Direction To The Va. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days Upon Request For Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, Samples, Etc. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days For Rfi S And Change Order Proposals. Changes To Contract Documents Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va To Include Cost Estimates For The Change. The Co Shall Make The Final Determination On What Is Or Is Not An Error Or Omission. provide Commissioning For All Affected Systems. prepare Record Drawings Based On Contractor Red-line As-built Drawings With Correspondence Performed During Construction. The Ae Shall Provide A Set Of Updated Drawings And Specifications On Cd Within 20 Business Days Of Construction Contract Completion To The Cor. the Ae Shall Function As The Commissioning Agent For All Necessary Commissioning Actions. The Ae Shall Provide Testing, Inspection And Reporting Services During Construction. The Ae Must Conduct A Site Visit, At Least Once A Month, During Each Phase Of The Project, And Must Be Present For Every Test Or Inspection And To Document The Outcome. part Iii Construction Period Site Visits: Visit The Site At The Request Of The Va In Accordance With Section Site Visits In This Sow. The Ae Shall Respond On Site Within An 8-hour Period When Requested. The Total Number Of Site Visits During The Construction Period Is Estimated To Be Five (5) For This Project, Which May Be Finalized After Selection Of The Ae And During Negotiation Of The Proposal. Each Site Visit Shall Be Documented Through A Field Report Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit. make Site Visits On Requests Of The Va And Prepare Documented Field Reports Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit, To Include Agreed Upon Changes In Design As Determined Necessary During The Construction. Visits Made Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va. participate In Partial/final Acceptance Inspections (in-wall, Above Ceiling, And Final) As Scheduled And Generate Punch List Items For Completion. Inspections Shall Cover Quality Of Installations And Locations/placement Of Items In Accordance With The Contract Documents. The Punch List Shall Reference The Contract Documents For Specific Deficiencies (i.e. Specification Section, Drawing Detail, Etc.). attend The Pre-bid And Pre-construction Conference To Review And Confirm Project Scope. during Construction, Allow For A Minimum Of Site Visits As Negotiated For The Contract, As Directed And Scheduled By The Cor. offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: the Submitted Sf330 S Shall Be A Maximum Of 30 Total Pages. All Necessary Information To Meet The 5 Criterions Shall Be Contained Within Those 30 Pages As The Evaluation Will Stop At The End Of Page 30. the Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Vaar Part 836.601-1. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf330 Technical Proposals: the Architect/engineer (ae) Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Criteria For All Services. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered The Most Important And Listed In Descending Order Of Importance; Criteria (5) Is Significantly Less Importance Than (1) Through (4) But The Associated Value Of 1 Through 4 Are In A Declining Value And Order Of Importance. Criterion (1) Is The Highest With Criterion (5) Being The Lowest. (1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services; (2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design; (3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time; (4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules; (5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; If Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. criterion 1 - Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, And Structural Design. submission Requirements: Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel. Resumes Are Limited To One Page Each And Should Cite Project Specific Experience And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Provide Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf330 Part 1 Section G. criterion 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Like Those Anticipated Under This Contract About: special Knowledge Of Mechanical, Electrical And Structural Engineering. experience Working In And Around An Operational Hospital specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. â  submission Requirements: Provide Up To Four (4) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Ten (10) Years That Best Illustrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration. Additionally, Firms Are Required To Return And Submit The Attachment B Titled Criterion 2 Format, Which Will Clearly Demonstrate Specific Experiences And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. Specifically List Similar Scoped Projects Covering The Previous 10 Years And Clearly Show Participation. (see Sf330 Part I Section G, But Not Excluding Other Information Provided On The Sf330 And Supporting Documentation.) note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf-330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. all Information For Criterion 2 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 2, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 2. criterion 3 - Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Their Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. submission Requirements: Describe The Firm S Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm S Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. Additionally, Prospective Contractors Are Required To Provide A List Of Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $25,000 Currently Being Designed In The Firm S Office. Indicate The Availability Of The Proposed Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period In Terms Of: (1.) Both The Average And Maximum Number Of Projects Being Worked Simultaneously For The Previous Twelve (12) Month Period, For Each Key Personnel Member, (2.) The Number Of Projects Currently Being Worked By Each Key Personnel Member Identified In The Sf330, And (3.) The Number Of Projects That Could Be Added To Workload, Given Size And Complexity. criterion 4 - Past Performance Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) Or Cpars/acass For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Other Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. note: Past Performance Information For Projects Listed Under Criterion 1. project Recency: A Project Will Be Considered Recent Only If Performance Was Completed Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of Issuance Of This Public Announcement. Ongoing Projects Will Not Be Considered As No Accurate Performance Record Can Exist For Work Not Yet Completed. submission Requirements: Submit A Completed The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Included In This Notice Is Provided For The Offeror Or Its Team Members To Submit To The Client For Each Project The Offeror Includes Under Criterion 1. Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Submit No Less Than Three (3) And No More Than Five (5) Past Performance References For Recent And Relevant Projects Identified On Sf330 Part I Section F. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment A), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) If It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 6, Attn: Samantha Cahill Via Email At Keith Hunter Via Email At Keith.hunter@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other Ae Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation. criterion 5 - Location In The General Geographical Area (asheville, Nc) And Knowledge Of The (asheville, Nc); Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. Provided That The Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Contract, Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract. submission Requirements: Indicate Firm S/team S Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Any Sub Consultant S Offices, As Well As Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government. selection Interview: discussions/interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired, But Selected Firms Should Be Prepared To Present A Summary Of Their Qualifications And Similar Projects To The Evaluation Team. Firms Selected To Move To This Stage Of The Evaluation Will Be Limited To A 30 Minute Time Block. general Information: all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The Ae Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside General Contracting Companies Can Prepare Accurate And Timely Proposals For The Desired Construction Work. Microsoft Project Scheduling And Management Software Will Be Used By Both The Ae And Contractors To Allow For Regular Tracking Of Schedules And Work By The Va Medical Center. Schedules With Ms Project Will Be Regularly Sent To The Cor Upon Project Initiation And Whenever Significant Changes Occur In The Schedule. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $2,000,000.00 And $5,000,000.00. The Ae Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Above Work And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The Ae To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The Ae Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million. design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71(a) The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For Must Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process. limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are Similarly Situated Are Those That Are Also Cve-registered Sdvosbs. requirement For Electronic Submission unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized, All Responses To This Pre-solicitation Notice Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below.â  The Only Acceptable Paper Form For This Requirement Is The Receipt Of Past Performance Questionnaires. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Non-compliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation.â  You Must Submit Your Electronic Offer, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic Formats And Media Described Below. in Addition, Contractors Are Notified Of The Award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail.â  The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. acceptable Electronic Formatsâ (software) For Submission Of Offers files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access.â  Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information.â  Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable.â â  Please See Security Note Below For Caution Regarding Use Of Macros. When Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit One Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can Open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files) files In Adobe* Pdf (portable Document Format) Files:â  When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. another Electronic Format.â â  If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another Format Than Those Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting Officer/specialist Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least Five (5) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The Solicitation.â â  Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make Sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send Your Offer. please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns. e-mail Submission Procedures: For Simplicity In This Guidance, All Submissions In Response To A Solicitation Will Be Referred To As Offers. subject Line:â include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing Date Of Solicitation. size:â maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Megabytes.â the Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. The Sf330 (not Including Past Performance Questionnaires) Are Limited To 30 Pages. If The Page Limits Are Exceeded, The Pages In Excess Of The Limit Will Not Be Read Nor Considered. Only One Email Is Permitted Unless Otherwise Stated In This Paragraph Or In Writing By The Contract Officer Submitting The Solicitation. Due To Va It Security Protocols, Email Submissions Are Limited To 10mb Per Email. Furthermore, It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Firms To Confirm Receipt Of Their Submission In Its Entirety Prior To The Closing Date And Time Of Their Submission In Response To This Synopsis. security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f), 52.214-7, And 52.215-1(c)(3). Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission. please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus, Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far Parts 14.406 And Far 15.207(c). the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable. password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals. important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership, And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award.â  Failure To Be Both Verified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. important Addendum To 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set Aside: Va S Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Is No Longer Active. Small Business Administration Will Now Verify Sdvosb Status. Offerors Must Be Listed On Sba S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. as Prescribed In 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar 802.201, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran. (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document. (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b) General. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: x By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Clause)

Details: This Pre-solicitation Notice Is Not A Request For Proposal. All information Needed To Submit Sf330 Documents Are Contained herein. No Additional Solicitation Package Or Technical information Will Be Issued. project: 544-25-125 Replace Dental Vacuum System work Location: Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Va Medical Center, Columbia, Sc 29209 estimated/target Completion Period: 145 Calendar Days After Award. construction Magnitude: Between $100,000 And $250,000. naics: 541330 - Engineering Services small Business Standard: $25.5 Million set-aside: 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) site Visits Will Not Be Arranged During This Phase. the Anticipated Award Date Of The Proposed A-e Contract Is On Or Before September 30, 2025. sf 330 Date Of Receipt/due Date: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit One (1) Electronic Sf 330 And Attachments (if Any) No Later Than (nlt) 12:00 Pm (est) January 13, 2025. ***attention*** Acknowledgement E-mails Will Be Sent From The Co Upon Receipt Of A Submission. If An Acknowledgement Is Not Returned, The Firm Should Contact The Co At Christopher.jenkins@va.gov And 478-595-2794. project Overview: the Columbia Va Health Care System Requires A Designed Solution To Repair Or Replace The Dental Vacuum System To Include All Piping, Pumps, Vacuums, Filters, Separators, Valving, Motors, Starters, Controllers, And All Other Necessary Components To Provide A Completely New System. The Current System Is Not Functioning Properly And Believed To Be Caused By The Current Configuration, Component Locations, And Length Of Installed Vacuum Piping. the End Result Of The Contract Is A Complete Set Of Construction Documents To Repair Or Replace The Existing Dental Vacuum System That Are Prepared For Solicitation For Construction. sdvosb Set-aside: this Requirement Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses Under The Authority Of 38 U.s.c. 8127(d). To Be Eligible For Award The Sdvosb You Must Be Considered Small Under The Relevant Naics Code. Sdvosb Contractors Must Be Verified And Viewable In Sba Vetcert: Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Prior To Submission Of Proposal And Prior To Award Of Contract With Vaar 804.1103-70. Status As A Qualified Sdvosb Concern Is Under The Authority Of 38 Cfr Part 74 In Accordance With The Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 819. Any Person, Persons, Or Business Entity Suspected Of Misrepresenting Itself For The Purpose Of Securing A Government Contract May Be Criminally Investigated And Prosecuted For Fraud Against The United States Of America. Parties Found Misrepresenting Their Status Also Risk Debarment From Further Government Contracts. Eligibility Determination Is Performed By The Center For Veterans Enterprise (cve). Eligible Sdvosb Concerns Must Also Be Registered At The Following Websites: system For Award Management (sam): Https://www.sam.gov vets-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting Https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 important Notice: Prior To Submitting A Proposal Under This Sdvosb Set- Aside Solicitation; Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Department Of Veteran Affairs Center For Veterans Enterprise (cve) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership And Control Sufficient To Establish Appropriate Status. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Cve And Submit The Aforementioned Required Documents To Obtain Cve Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. for A Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) To Be Considered As A Prospective Contractor, The Firm, Including Joint Ventures, Must Be Verified And Registered In The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va) Office Of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (osdbu) Sba Vetcert: Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ And Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database (www.sam.gov) At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications. Failure Of A Prospective Sdvosb To Be Verified By The Center For Veterans Enterprise (cve) At The Time The Sf 330 Is Submitted Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration. All Joint Ventures Must Be Cve Verified At Time Of Submission And Submit Agreements That Comply With 13cfr 125.15 Prior To contract Award. in Order To Assure Compliance With Far Clauses, 52.219-14 Limitations On subcontracting (deviation 2019-01) And Vaar 852.219-10, Va Notice Of Total service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (jul 2019) (deviation), All Firms Submitting A Sf 330 For This Pre-solicitation Notice Are required To Indicate What Percentage Of The Cost Of Contract Performance Will Be Expended On The Concerns Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Percentage Of Cost Of Contract Performance To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines) By Any Other Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Used Small Or Large Business Entity(s). Any Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Business Entity(s) Used Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Small, Large, Etc.). Failure To Provide This Information Will Deem The Firm S Sf 330 Submittal As Nonresponsive And Preclude Further Evaluation. far Part 36.6 (brooks Act) Selection Procedures Apply. The A-e Services Listed Herein Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act (public Law 92-582) As Implemented In Far 36.6 And Vaar 836.6. Pursuant To Far, The Firm Responding To This Requirement Must Be Permitted, By Law, To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering And Meet All Required Qualifications For The State Of Georgia. sf330s Shall Be Organized In The Following Order: cover Sheet (one-page Limit) design Team Background With Locations Of Supporting Offices (one-page Limit) design Team Organizational Structure With Key Discipline Roles (one-page Limit) factor 1 Specialized Experience (one Page Per Project Limit) factor 2 - Professional Qualifications (one Page Per Resume Limit) factor 3 Past Performance Summary Sheet (one-page Limit) factor 4 - Capacity (one-page Limit) factor 5 Knowledge Or Location (one-page Limit) factor 6 Sdvosb Inclusion Statement (one-page Limit) full Cpars/ppqs Documentation For Factor 1 Projects (20-page Limit) additional Information (10-page Limit) sf330s Received Out Of Sequence Will Be Viewed Negatively. sf330 Specific Requirements: all Sf330 Pages Shall Be Pdf Searchable For Items 1 Through 11 And Item 13. Full Cpars And Ppqs May Be Scanned. start Each Factor Response On A New Page. use No Less Than 11-point Font. all Text And Images Containing Text Is Legible When Printed On 8.5 X 11 Paper. The Evaluation Board Will Not Seek Clarification Regarding Illegible Text. primary Selection Criteria (listed In Descending Order Of Importance): factor 1 specialized Experience (sections F, G And H): Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services Will Be Required To Perform Throughout The Life Of The Contract. Projects Experience Pertains To The Types, Size, Recency, Cost, And Complexity Of Work Previously Or Currently Being Performed By The Offeror That Is Comparable To The Work Covered By This Solicitation. page Limit One Page Per Project. Five-page Total For Factor 1. Information Provided On Additional Pages Beyond The One Page Per Project Limit Or Beyond The Five-page Total Limit Will Not Be Included With The Review. relevant Project Experience: Submit Five (3) Projects That Meet All Criteria Shown Below. relevant Project Type Design-bid-build Projects Involving Site Investigation, Schematic Design, Design Development, And Construction Documents. Dental Vacuum System Replacements, Renovations Of Dental Clinics That Include New Dental Vacuum Systems, And New Building Construction That Include New Dental Vacuum Systems Are Acceptable Project Types. Masterplan And Rfp Development For Design-build Contracts Will Not Be Viewed As Relevant. relevant Project Size Systems Service Five Dental Chairs Or More. relevant Project Recency Project Construction Must Be Complete Or Substantially Complete Within The Past Five Years Of The Solicitation Due Date. Substantially Complete Is Defined As 80% Or Greater Of The Construction Project Is Complete At The Time Of The Solicitation Due Date. relevant Project Cost - Construction Project Cost Must Be Greater Than $75,000 relevant Project Complexity The Project Narrative Description Must Indicate Experience With All The Following Criteria: designing Main Vacuum Systems That Include Amalgam Separators For Dental Service Lines. designing Infection Control Risk Mitigation Plans designing New Pump/vacuum Drive And Controller System the Relevant Project Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Project Relevance. Additional Value Will Be Considered For Projects Which Convey Expertise With The Following Categories And Will Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor. Projects That Do Not Convey Additional Value Expertise Will Not Be Considered A Weakness. Additional Value Expertise Includes: experience With The Submitting Firm Serving As The Prime Contractor Leading A Multi-discipline Team Through Investigative, Design, Solicitation, And Construction Period Services. These Services Must Be Documented For Each Project Narrative. designing Hazardous Material Abatement Plans experience With Recent Projects Intended To Support Service Line Dental Service Lines. va Projects Showing Documented Experience With Implementing Va Design Guides And Standards From The Technical Information Library. experience With Recent Projects Located In The Columbia, Sc, South Carolina Midlands Area, Or Adjacent Counties. experience With Recent Projects That Include Implementing Va Cad And Bim Standards. submissions Shall Include No More And No Less Than Three (3) Type Projects Of Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Type, Size, Recency, And Complexity, Cost, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together As A Cohesive Unit On The Provided Relevant Projects. An Acceptable Rating Will Be Given If All Key Disciplines Are Shown, And Each Discipline Participated With At Least One Project Listed On Section G. Proposed Design Team Members That Do Not Have Experience With Any Of The Five Submitted Example Projects As Shown In Section G Will Be Viewed Negatively. factor 2 professional Qualifications (sections C Through E) Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Ae Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. The Design Firm And A-e Staff Representing The Project Must Be Licensed To Practice In Any State Of The United States Of America. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered To Sign Drawings In Each Discipline Must But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The State Where The Project Is Located. The Licensed Professional Must Hold Current Licensure For Said Discipline To Practice In Any State Of The United States Of America. Engineer-in -training (eit) Is Not Considered A Professional Licensure. page Limit One Page Limit Per Position Resume 8 Pages Total For Factor 2. Information Provided On Additional Pages Beyond The 8-page Limit Will Not Be Included With The Review. resume Requirements - A Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided Identifying Their Specific Role, Via Section E In The Sf330. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Lists Of Professionals With Required Licensure And Preferred Licensure Below. An Unacceptable Rating May Be Given If Resumes Are Not Provided For All Roles Listed. positions Requiring Professional Licensure. Not Providing The Professional Licensure Will Be Viewed Negatively And Will Not Be Compliant With The Solicitation. architect mechanical Engineer electrical Engineer fire Protection Engineer plumbing Engineer key Positions With Preferred Qualifications. Design Team Professionals That Have Obtained The Indicated Preferred Licensure May Be Viewed More Favorably. Not Providing The Professional Licensure Will Not Be Viewed Negatively And Will Not Reduce The Overall Rating For This Factor. Higher Value Will Be Given For Professionals With The Preferred Professional Licensure. quality Control Manager - Either Cqm, Cqe, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Or Experience With Minimum Five Projects Were Served As Qc Manager. project Manager - Project Management Professional (pmp) Certification Or More Than 10 Years Experience With Managing A/e Design Projects. construction Cost Estimator - Aspe Certified Professional Estimator (cpe) Certification multi-function Roles Are Allowable For The Following Positions And May Be Shown As Multi-role Positions On The Resumes: mechanical And Plumbing Engineering. architect, Seps Manager, Bim Manager, Interior Designer electrical Engineer And Rcdd project Manager And Quality Control Manager include The Home Office Location For Each Key Discipline Identified On Each Respective Resume In Section E Block 15. the Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Professional Qualifications. Additional Value Will Be Considered For Each Key Position And Will Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor And Shall Not Exceed The Prescribed Page Limit. key Personnel Having Greater Than 10 Years Experience In The Practicing Field. key Personnel With Greater Than Five Years Employment With The Proposed Design Team Firm. va Design And Construction Experience Within The Past Five Years. any Other Information The Design Team Wishes To Include For This Factor So Long As The Page Limit Is Not Exceeded. factor 3 past Performance (section H): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules Along With The Firm S History Of Design Error, Omission, And/or Deficiency Claims. past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Va Cpars Entry. Va Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. However, If The Va Cpars Is Not Included With The Sf330 Submission, Then The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted For Each Project Provided In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. Please Note We Are Unable To Review Any Cpars From Other Federal Agencies, Outside Of The Va. for Any Project That Does Not Have Va Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. If The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submit-ted In The Sf330 A Ppq Must Be Provided Listing Their Specific Role As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. the Government May Also Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Cpars And Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. page Limit Provide No More Than One Page Total For This Factor For The Summary Page. Full Cpars/ppq Documentation Shall Be Included On Additional Pages With The Sf330 And Will Not Count Towards The Total Page Count. provide A Summary Page That Provides The Factor S Required Information. For Each Of The Five Projects, Provide The Following Information. project Information (each Project For Specialized Experience) past Performance Record Type (ppq Or Cpars) contract Number point Of Contact (name, Phone, Email, Job Title, Poc Role) ae Firm Role With Project (prime Or Subcontractor) category Ratings provide Complete Cpars (or Ppqs If Cpars Is Not Available) For All Sample Projects After The Sf330 Factor 8 Section. the Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Factor Compliance. Additional Value Will Be Considered For Each Additional Item Below And May Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor. Locate This Documentation After The Complete Cpars/ppq Documents. Additional Value Documentation Shall Not Exceed Five Pages. letters Of Appreciation Or Accolades From Previous Projects industry Recognition Or Design Awards any Other Information The Design Team Wishes To Include For This Factor So Long As The Five-page Limit Is Not Exceeded. factor 4 capacity (section H): The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va, Any Federal Agency, And Private Sector During The Previous Twelve (12) Months And The Full Potential Value Of Projects Forecasted Within The Next Twenty-four (24) Months Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts That The Firm Has. Include The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members, Including Sub-consultants. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For All The Va Projects Current And Forecasted. Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf330. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf330. page Limit Provide No More Than Two Pages Total For This Factor. Information Provided On Additional Pages Beyond The One-page Limit Will Not Be Included With The Review. include A Table That Conveys Each Key Discipline, Quantity Of Current Design Project Workload, Quantity Of Current Construction Period Service Workload, Estimated Future Design Load, Estimated Future Construction Workload, Quantity Of Current Idiq Contracts, Total Idiq Contract Capacity, Total Remaining Idiq Capacity, And Percent The Key Discipline Is Available. For Example: key Discipline total # Of Current Design Project Workload # Of Current Construction Project Workload estimated # Of Future Design Project Workload estimated # Of Future Construction Project Workload quantity Of Current Idiq Contracts Involved With total Idiq Capacity All Contracts (millions) total Idiq Remaining Capacity (millions) percent Available capacity architect 6 7 6 7 4 $1m $2m 45% mechanical Engineer 4 8 3 8 2 $1m $1 10% add Disciplines As Required the Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Factor Compliance. Additional Value Will Be Considered For Each Additional Item Below And May Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor. Do Not Include Additional Pages In The Additional Information Section. providing A Narrative Conveying The Design Team S Approach On How New Work Will Merge With The Current Workload. provide A Narrative Describing The Process Regarding Replacement Of Key Disciplines Should One Decide To Leave The Design Team. convey How The Design Team Can Maintain Schedule If A Key Discipline Member Is No Longer Available? any Other Information The Design Team Wishes To Include For This Factor So Long As The Page Limit Is Not Exceeded. factor 5 knowledge Of Locality (section H). Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. page Limit Page Limit Provide No More Than One Page Total For This Factor. Information Provided On Additional Pages Beyond The One-page Limit Will Not Be Included With The Review. provide An Individual Narrative Conveying Knowledge Of The Locality For Each Of The Following Categories: local Conditions Or Project Site Features climatic Conditions geologic Features working With And Local Construction Methods working With Local Laws And Regulations the Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Factor Compliance. Additional Value Will Be Considered For Each Additional Item Below And May Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor So Long As The Page Limit Is Not Exceeded. Do Not Include Additional Pages In The Additional Information Section. experience With Seismic Designs Applicable To The Columbia, Sc Area. any Other Information The Design Team Wishes To Include For This Factor So Long As The Page Limit Is Not Exceeded. factor 6 use Of Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors. Offerors Shall Be Evaluated Based On Their Utilization Plans For Service- Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses (sdvosbs), Veteran-owned Small Businesses (vosbs), Or Other Types Of Small Businesses. Offerors Shall Submit Qualifications For Proposed Consultants Per Other Criteria In This Solicitation. page Limit Page Limit Provide No More Than One Page Total For This Factor. Information Provided On Additional Pages Beyond The One-page Limit Will Not Be Included With The Review. provide A Listing Of All Consulting Firms And Business Government Certification(s). Indicate The Anticipated Percentage Of Work The Consulting Firm Will Perform. the Criteria Listed Above Is The Minimal Information Required For Acceptable Factor Compliance. The Higher Percentage Of Certified Sdvosb Firms Included With The Design Team May Provide Additional Value And Potentially Increase The Overall Rating For This Factor So Long As The Page Limit Is Not Exceeded. Do Not Include Additional Pages In The Additional Information Section.

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only solicitation: 36c25225r0033 project: 578-25-003 Renovate Elevators In B200 place Of Performance: Edward Hines, Jr. Va Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue, Building200 Hines, Il 60141-5000 part 1 General Scope Of Work: edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital (ehvah) Provides Primary, Extended, And Specialty Care Services And Is Reliant Upon Supporting Infrastructure, Programmed Spaces, And Functioning Environments To Keep Up With Demand. building 200 Construction Was Completed In 1971 And Serves As The Primary Healthcare Facility On Campus. The Building Contains Eight (8) Traction Elevators In Varying Conditions. Some Of The Equipment Has Been Modernized In The 1980 S And 1990 S But Overall, The Equipment Is In Average To Poor Condition And Operating At Its Useful Life Expectancy. The Building Also Contains Seven (7) Hydraulic Elevators But Those Are Not Included In This Contract. iaw Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction For This Work Is Between $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Part 836 - Construction And Architect-engineer Contracts - Office Of Acquisition And Logistics (oal) (va.gov). existing Conditions: the Eight (8) Traction Elevators Include Five (5) Passenger Elevators And Three (3) Service Elevators. All 8 Elevators Are Beyond Their Useful Life; They Are Failing Faster Than They Can Be Repaired, Resulting In Excessive Wait Times For Patients And Staff. Repairs Are Becoming Increasingly More Difficult To Perform Due To A Diminishing Inventory Of Available Parts, Further Extending Their Downtime. new Construction this Contract Will Include Furnishing All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools, And Qualified Supervision Necessary To Complete The Following: renovate Five Passenger Elevators (p1, P2, P3, P4 And P5). renovate Three Service Elevators (s6, S7 And S8). upgrade Elevator Penthouse, Room 1700. the Medical Center Maintains Operations 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week. Therefore, Any Interruption In Service Must Be Scheduled And Coordinated With The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) To Ensure That No Lapses In Operation Occur. Elevators Are To Remain Fully Operational Until All Equipment And Materials Are On-site And Ready For Installation. the Project Work Will Be Performed In Eight (8) Phases: phase 1 - Elevator P1, Penthouse Upgrades, Ats Installation, And Fire Control Panel phase 2 - Elevator P3 phase 3 - Elevator P4 phase 4 - Elevator P5 phase 5 - Elevator S1 phase 6 - Elevator S2 phase 7 - Elevator S3 phase 8 - Elevator P2 contract Ntp Is Tentatively Planned For Fall 2025. part 2 Sources Sought General Description: the Purpose Of This Sources Sought Notice Is To Obtain Information On The Interests, Capabilities, And Qualifications Of Business Firms Of All Sizes And Specialized Certified Small Business Firms To Determine If A Set-aside Is Appropriate. Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. Proposals Are Not Being Requested Or Accepted At This Time. work Is Assigned To Naics 236220 Commerical And Instituational Building Construction. This Industry Comprises Establishments Primarily Responsible For The Construction (including New Work, Additions, Alterations, Maintenance, And Repairs) Of Commercial And Institutional Buildings And Related Structures . North American Industry Classification System (naics) U.s. Census Bureau the Small Business Size-standard For Naics 236220 Is $45 Million. should The Solicitation Be Set-aside For An Sba Verified Sbvosb , In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73 Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973: (d) (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database. (d)(4) Not Applicable. (d)(5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Subcontractor Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Certified And Listed In The Sba Certification Database To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: Xxx - By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or ___ - By The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 128.402 And The Managing Joint Venture Partner Makes The Representations Under Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. part 3 Interested Sources Shall Submit The Following: company Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, Sam Oid Number, And Business Status. indicate The Primary Nature Of Your Business, Any Teaming Agreements Or Arrangements, Planned Self- Performance And Subcontracting Program. provide Detailed Construction Background Related To Extensive Experience In Complex Elevators For Two Project Examples. This Information Should Include A Description Of The Overall Project, And Specifically What Work Your Company Performed On The Contract. Include Overall Project Cost As Well As The Cost Assigned To Your Portion Of The Project. provide Details On The Size Of Your Business From The Following Types Of Specialized Construction Small Businesses: service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (sdvosb), veteran Owned Small Businesses (vosb), women Owned Small Businesses (wosb), 8(a) Businesses, hubzone Businesses, small Businesses (sb), And large Businesses. if Your Intent Is To Complete This Potential Contract As One Of The Small Business-types Listed Above, Include Specific Details As To How Your Company Will Fulfill The 15% Small Business-type Requirement. if Your Company Will Not Be Self-performing The Elevator Installation, Provide Qualifications Listed Above For The Elevator Subcontractor. letter From The Surety Regarding The Maximum Bonding Capability For A Single Contract Action, Total Value Of Active Bonds And Total Aggregate Bonding Capacity. total Submittal Shall Be No Longer Than (8) Eight Pages In One .pdf File Or Word Document. responses Are Required To Be Sent Via Email To Kristi.kluck3@va.gov No Later Than Monday, January 27, 2025, 23:59 P.m., Cst. this Is Not A Request For Proposals. It Is A Market Research Tool Being Utilized To Determine The Availability Of Potential Qualified Contractors Before Determining The Method Of Acquisition. In Addition, This Sources Sought Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government, Nor Will The Government Pay For Any Information Solicited Or Delivered. -- End Of Document --

Details: Request For Sf 330 a/e Idiq At The Capt James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (fhcc) 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago Il, 60064 36c25225q0122 introduction: this Is A Request For Sf330s For A Single Award Firm-fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (id/iq) Contract For Mep-a/e Professional Services At The Fhcc Under Naics 541330 Necessary For The Design Of Various In-house And Nonrecurring Maintenance Construction Projects, (nrm), Scip (strategic Capital Investment Planning) And Station Level Construction Projects At This Medical Center That Are Multi-discipline Engineering In Nature And Primarily Focused On Mechanical, Electrical, And Plumbing Design And Fca (facility Condition Assessment), (i.e., Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Civil Structural, Computer Engineering Services, Etc.). Services To Include, But Are Not Limited To Conceptual Design, Design Programming, Preliminary Designs, Working Drawings And Specifications, Cost Estimating, Site Visits, Miscellaneous Reports, And Construction Period Services. All Work Will Be For The Capt James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago, Illinois. pursuant To Public Law 109-461, This Solicitation Is Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. In Accordance With Vaar 819.7003(b), At The Time Of Submission Of Bid, The Bidder Must Represent That It Is A Sdvosb Concern, A Small Business Concern Under The Naics Code Assigned To The Acquisition, And Is Cve Verified For Eligibility In The Vip Database. attention To Special Notice Of Vaar Clause 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting - Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. Failure Of Offeror To Attest And Sign The Certificate Of Compliance Shall Render The Offeror's Sf330 Submission Technically Unacceptable Outright And The Offeror Shall Not Be Eligible For Award. (see Page 6 Below) this Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Via Sam. A Request For Proposal Will Be Issued Directly To The Top-rated Firm For Which Negotiations Will Commence In Accordance With Far Part 36.606. The Anticipated A/e Design Services, To Be Awarded, Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Act (public Law 92-582), Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6. mileage Restriction: This Procurement Is Restricted To Sdvosb Concerns Located Within A 400-mile Radius Of The Fhcc. The 400-mile Radius Restriction Will Be Verified By Using The Website Https://www.freemaptools.com/radius-around-point.htm And Verifying The Distance From The Firm S Primary Or Satellite Office Location. period Of Performance: Five-year Ordering Period contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Idiq estimated Magnitude Of Construction: Individual Task Orders Will Be Established For A Minimum Of $2,000 And A Maximum Of $6,000,000.00. contract Ceiling: $25,000,000.00 naics Code: 541330 - Engineering Services size Standard: $26 Million attention To Special Notice Proof Of Sam Registration. Offerors Are Required To Submit Proof Of Sam Registry With Their Sf330 Submission. Failure Of Offeror To Submit Proof Of Sam Registration Shall Render The Offeror's Sf330 Submission Technically Unacceptable Outright And The Offeror Shall Not Be Eligible For Award. sam: In Accordance With Far 19.301-1, At The Time Of Sf330 Submission And Prior To Award Of Any Contract, The Offeror Must Represent To The Contracting Officer That It Is A Small Business Concern Under The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Assigned To The Acquisition. Additionally, All Eligible Firms Must Be Registered And Current In The System For Award Management (sam) Database To Be Evaluated And Eligible For Contract Award. If The Firm Is Not Registered In Sam, You May Register Online At Https://www.sam.gov. the Following Factors Are Included In The Request For Sf 330s And Will Be Used To Evaluate Firms. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance, In Accordance With Far 36.602-1 And Vaam M836.602-1. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria. primary Selection Criteria: 1. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: Specialized Experience In Health Care Facility And Associated Grounds And Structures Design And Construction Period Services. specialized Experience Includes Healthcare Facility Specific Code And Industry Standards Such As Nfpa 99, Ashrae 170, And Others Listed At Design & Construction Procedures (pg-18-3) Topic 01 Available At Cfm Til (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/). include Government And Private Experience Detailing Each Projects Size, Scope, And Complexity, And Experience With Project Phasing, And Infection Control Planning To Maintain Hospital Operations During Construction. Of Particular Importance Will Be Describing The Contributing Disciplines Of Your Firm, And Your Processes, And How Your Work Enabled Positive Outcomes For The Example Clients. the Evaluation Will Consider The Management Approach, Coordination Of Disciplines And Consultants, Quality Control Procedures, Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Consultants Working Together On Relevant Projects, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. 2. Professional Experience And Qualifications: Discipline Leads, And Senior Architects And Engineers Must Have Graduated From An Abet Accredited Program, Maintain Current Licensure, And Possess No Less Than Five Years Professional Experience In The Discipline Of Their Assigned Responsibility (i.e. Only Licensed Electrical Engineers Can Design Electrical Systems). Expect Resumes To Be Fact-checked. Submitting False Information Will Adversely Affect Scoring. personnel Proposed For Assignment To This Contract Possess A Current Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer License By A Us State, The District Of Columbia, Or Us Territory. Provide Professional License Jurisdiction Of Issue And License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. include The Vertical Transportation Planning Expert Along With The Credentials Of His Or Her Employer As Described At Pg-18-3 Topic 18. All Studies And Designs Are To Be Provided By Independent, Experienced, And Qualified Consultant That Normally Performs Vertical Transportation Studies And Design As A Standard Part Of Their Services, As Prescribed At Pg-18-10 Elevator Design Manual. Clarification: There Is No Industry Certification Named Medical Transport Logistics Consultant. Provide The Prescribed Qualifications And Submission Of Same. physical Security Consultant Lead Must Hold The Physical Security Professional (psp) Certification Page 3 Source Selection Sensitive Far 2.101 And 3.104 Issued By Asis International. Telecom Network Sme Responsible For Compliant Planning Must Hold A Current Bicsi Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd) Certification. Review The Current Physical Security And Resiliency Design Manual For More Required Certifications And Their Applicability. Do Not Submit Alternative Certifications Or Other Documentation Other Than Those Prescribed, Issued By The Organizations Prescribed. There Is No Alternative Physical Security Specialist. Only Asis Psp. Absence Of Prescribed Certifications Is Nonresponsive. cost Estimates Prepared By The (in-house) Design Professionals Developing The Work Are Preferred Over Contracted Estimating Services Who Only Add To The Cost And Duration Of Design Efforts. evaluation Will Consider Truthful Information Regarding Education, Certifications, Training, Registration, Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I [signatory Authority]______________________, [company] __________________ Certify That The Team Proposed To Perform Under This Requirement Demonstrates The Capability Of 50% Sdvosb Performance In Compliance Of 48 Cfr 852.219-10. 3. Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time, Including Maintaining Project Schedules, Budgets, And Quality Compliance. Firm(s) Will Be Required And Expected To Have The Capacity To Simultaneously Manage And Staff Multiple Assignments Of Various Size, Scope, And Complexity. evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Plan And Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Personnel In Key Disciplines. Provide The Available Capacity Of Required Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Note That Responses To This Factor Almost Always Present The Same Result, Therefore Ae Firms Will Do Well To Describe How They Will Ensure Schedule, Budget, And Quality Compliance. Don T Provide Marketing Statements Or Academic Descriptions Of The Terms. Provide Your Actual Process And How It (uniquely) Benefits Clients. Include Examples Of These Successes Along With Contact Information. 4. Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies In Terms Of Cost Control, Schedule Adherence, And Quality Of Work. Include Complete, Unedited Cpars Reports Or Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) If Cpars Data Is Not Available For Example Projects (similar Past Engagements). it Is Optimal For Submissions To Align The Parts Of This Submission. Example Projects Should Be Supported By Cpars For That Project, Submitted Staff And Consultant Team History In That Project, And More To Affect A Package Of Sorts. Submitting Team Members Who Didn T Contribute To Example Projects Only Results In More Questions And Little Benefit. government Past Performance Information Systems May Be Accessed. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars Or Ipps. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact With Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In Reduced Scores. 5. Knowledge Of The Locality, And Servicing Office Location: Specific Knowledge Of Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Local Construction Methods, Market Conditions, Medical Center Structures, And Key Stakeholders. Project Experiences At This Location Are The Target Response, Not Nws Or Usgs Data. We Recommend Against Presenting Projects That Went Badly, Or Were Cancelled, Or Required To Be Redesigned By Others As Examples. 6. Inclusion Of Sdvosb, Vosb, And Then Small/disadvantaged Businesses. secondary Selection Criteria: 7. Servicing Office Location: Staffed Offices Of The Submitting Firm Are The Target. Do Not Submit Virtual Offices, Offices Of Other Firms, Residences, Or Properties Currently For Sale. Preference Is Available Design Professional Staff Within 400 Miles, Or Four Hours Of Fair-weather Travel. Local Firms Tend To Have More Location-specific Knowledge, Which Offers Benefit To The Effort. Submitted Staff Listed At Local Offices Cannot Later Charge Airfare, Or Other Travel Costs Including Wages Beyond Four Hours. Firms Lacking A Regional Presence Aren T Disqualified, Only Scored Lower In This Factor Unless Their Submitted Information If Found To Be Untruthful. 8. Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Conduct And Performance, General Management, And Cooperation With All Project Stakeholders. Factor Also Includes Consideration Of Past Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. Submission Of Information About Office Locations, Staff, Past Experience, And Other Criteria Offers Evidence Against The Reputation Of The Firm. please Note: The Ae Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank Interested And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The Ae Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The Ae Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications. additionally, Keep In Mind The Submission Requirement Restrictions Outlined Below When Addressing Evaluation Factors. selection Process: In Accordance With Far 36.6, Sf330s Will Be Evaluated By The Evaluation Board Using The Evaluation Factors Identified In This Announcement. After Sf330s Have Been Evaluated, Discussions/interviews Will Be Held With At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms. After Discussions Conclude, The Evaluation Board Will Evaluate The Qualifications Of The Firms Using The Same Evaluation Factors, Taking Into Consideration Both The Sf330 Submission And Subsequent Discussions, To Select The Most Preferred Firm From The Firms Considered To Be The Most Highly Qualified. Negotiations Will Then Begin With The Most Preferred Firm. submission Requirements: Interested And Eligible Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf330 As Follows: 1) One (1) Electronic Pdf Copy To Ricky.bond@va.gov And Stacy.hoover2@va.gov a. Size Limitation Is 10mb; the Sf330s Are Due On February 3, 2025 At 4:30 Pm (cst). acceptable Electronic Formats (software) For Submission Of Sf330 Packages: (a) Files Readable Using The Current Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf); (b) Files In Adobe Pdf Files: When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. (c) Sf330s Shall Be Provided On Standard Letter Size 8-1/2 By 11-inch Paper, Limited To A Maximum Of Seventy-five (75), Single-sided, Single-spaced, And Numbered Pages. If More Than Seventy-five (75) Single-sided Pages Are Submitted, All Pages After Seventy-five (75) Pages May Not Be Evaluated. The Font For Text Shall Be Times New Roman 12-point Or Larger. (d) Please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns. the Sf330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top, Type In Sf330 In The Find A Form Block And Click On Search. no Fax Responses Will Be Accepted: Personal Visits For Discussing This Announcement Will Not Be Entertained Or Scheduled. Questions May Be Directed Only By E-mail To Ricky.bond@va.gov And Stacy.hoover2@va.gov. Va Primary Points Of Contact: Stacy Hoover, Nco 12 Contracting Officer, Stach.hoover2@va.gov. vaar 852.219-75 Requirement ****complete This Letter & Include With Sf330**** contractor Letterhead certification: va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) (deviation) (a) Pursuant Toâ 38 U.s.c. 8127(l)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (seeâ far 2.101â definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: [contracting Officer Check The Appropriate Box Below Based On The Predominant Naics Code Assigned To The Instant Acquisition As Set Forth Inâ far 19.102.] (i) [x ]â services.â in The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdvosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Other Direct Costs May Be Excluded To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And Small Business Concerns Do Not Provide The Service As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 125.6. (ii) []â general Construction.â in The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdbosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 85% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (iii) [ ] Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdbosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 75% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (2) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (3) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violatingâ 18 U.s.c. 1001. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract. Contracting Officers May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. certification: i Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, ____________________________________________ [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Specified In This Clause And In The Resultant Contract. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of _______________________________________________________________[insert Name Of Offeror]. printed Name Of Signee: __________________________________ printed Title Of Signee: __________________________________ signature: __________________________________ date: __________________________________ company Name: __________________________________ address: __________________________________ __________________________________

Details: Presolicitation Notice presolicitation Notice presolicitation Notice *=required Field presolicitation Notice this Pre-solicitation Notice Is Not A Request For Proposal. All Information Needed To Submit Sf330 Documents Are Contained Herein. No Additional Solicitation Package Or Technical Information Will Be Issued. project: 534-23-106 Ae Upgrade Mechanical Systems Phase 2 work Location: Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System, Charleston, Sc estimated/target Completion Period: 360 Calendar Days After Award. construction Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 And $10,000,000 naics: 541310 Architectural Services small Business Standard: $12.5 Million set-aside: 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) site Visits Will Not Be Arranged During This Phase. the Anticipated Award Date Of The Proposed A-e Contract Is On Or Before September 01, 2025. sf 330 Date Of Receipt/due Date: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit One (1) Electronic Sf330 And Attachments If Any, No Later Than (nlt) 10:00 Am (est) February 5, 2025. project Overview: provide Professional Architect/engineer (a/e) Services Necessary For A Complete Design To Replace The Main Laboratories Air Handling Unit, Correct Hvac And Mechanical Systems Deficiencies, And Provide Compliant Temperature Control And Air Change Requirements By Areas As Defined In The Limits Of Work. Additional Scope Includes Assessment And Replacement Of Isolation Exhaust Systems And Steam-to-hot Water Heat Exchangers And Associated Pumps Located In Penthouse, Specialty Clinics, And Eye Specialty Clinic. The Project Will Include Temporary Hvac Considerations And Phasing To Enable Continued Operations. sdvosb Set-aside: this Requirement Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses Under The Authority Of 38 U.s.c. 8127(d). To Be Eligible For Award The Sdvosb You Must Be Considered Small Under The Relevant Naics Code. Sdvosb Contractors Must Be Verified And Viewable In Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov Prior To Submission And Prior To Award Of Contract With Vaar 804.1103-70. Status As A Qualified Sdvosb Concern Is Under The Authority Of 38 Cfr Part 74 In Accordance With The Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 819. Any Person, Persons, Or Business Entity Suspected Of Misrepresenting Itself For The Purpose Of Securing A Government Contract May Be Criminally Investigated And Prosecuted For Fraud Against The United States Of America. Parties Found Misrepresenting Their Status Also Risk Debarment From Further Government Contracts. Eligible Sdvosb Concerns Must Also Be Registered At The Following Websites: system For Award Management (sam): Https://www.sam.gov/ vets100/100a Report Must Be Complete: Http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm important Notice: Prior To Submitting A Package Under This Sdvosb Set- Aside Solicitation; Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership, And Control Sufficient To Establish Appropriate Status. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. for A Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) To Be Considered As A Prospective Contractor, The Firm, Including Joint Ventures, Must Be Verified And Registered In The Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) And Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database (www.sam.gov) At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications. Failure Of A Prospective Sdvosb To Be Verified By The Center For Veterans Enterprise (cve) At The Time The Sf 330 Is Submitted Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration. All Joint Ventures Must Be Cve Verified At Time Of Submission And Submit Agreements That Comply With 13cfr 125.15 Prior To Contract Award. sf 330 Selection Criteria: Evaluation Of Submission Requirements And Selection Criteria Are Provided Below And Listed In Relative Order Of Importance. note: Failure To Meet An Acceptable Submission Requirements For Each Criteria Will Result In The Entire Submission Being Denied For Further Evaluation. phase 1 Submission Requirements objective Scoring: Acceptable Submissions Meets All Submission Requirements Unacceptable Submission Fails To Meet At Least One Submission Requirement specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required. submission Requirements: sf 330 Information Shall Be Provided Per The Latest Format From The Gsa Library Located At Https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. complete Using Blocks F. And H. Of The Sf330 Form. Complete Block F. For Each Relevant Project. Complete Block H. Summary Sheet For The Offeror And Each Key Consultant; Each Summary Sheet Shall Be Not More Than One (1) Page In Length. submit No More Than Five (5) Projects Similar To Required Work In The Solicitation From The Date The Solicitation Closes To Five (5) Years Prior; at Minimum, Three (3) Projects Must Be Construction Complete Or Construction Substantially (50%+) Complete; projects/data Submitted Shall Be Projects With Total Construction Costs Of $6,000,000 And Greater; projects May Include Federal, State, Or Local Government, As Well As Private Industry Projects. Offerors Are Responsible For Providing Project Description And Applicable Information In Sufficient Detail To Permit Evaluation Of Project Relevancy Versus These Minimum Requirements. past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. submission Requirements: complete A Summary Sheet Using Block H. Of The Sf 330 Describing The Offeror S Past Performance. The Summary Sheet Shall Be Not More Than Two (2) Pages In Length. provide The Contractor Performance Assessment And Reporting System (cpars), Interim And Final Reports, For Each Submitted Federal Entity Project Under Specialized Experience Criteria, Above. If A Cpars Is Not Available, Provide A Ppq. if A Relevant Project Submitted Under Specialized Experience Criteria Does Not Have A Cpars Because It Is A Non-federal Entity Project, Provide A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq). cpar And Ppq Reports Will Not Count Towards Page Limitations. professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. submission Requirements: complete Using Block E. Of The Sf 330. Submit Personal Resumes And Relevant Information For Key And Responsible Personnel. Block E. Shall Be Not More Than One (1) Page In Length Per Individual. the Offeror Shall Have A Professional Engineer, Currently Registered In Any Us State Or Territory Of The United States, Knowledgeable In Their Registered Design Discipline, To Be The Lead Designer Responsible For Reviewing And Approving Design Submissions. the Offeror Shall Have A Professional Engineer, Qualified And Knowledgeable Of South Carolina State And Local Regulations, Be The Lead Designer Responsible For Reviewing And Approving Design Submissions And Facilitating Permit Documentation (depending On The Nature Of The Design I.e. Environmental, Hazardous Material Abatement, Stormwater, Etc.). key Personnel To Provide Qualifications To Meet This Criterion Include Principal(s), Project Manager(s), Key Consultants, Individuals Responsible For Implementation Of The Design Qa/qc Plan, Licensed Asbestos Inspector, Physical Security Specialist, Life Safety Specialist, And Other Individuals That Are Responsible Or Accountable For Design Submissions And Regulatory Compliance. physical Security Subject Matter Experts Shall Meet The Requirements Of Section 10.1.5 Of The Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual. experience In Construction Period Services. submission Requirements: complete Using Block H. Of The Sf 330. Provide A Narrative That Describes The Offeror S Performance Completing Construction Period Services (cps) For Construction For Each Submitted Project Under Specialized Experience Criteria, Above. Narrative Shall Be Not More Than Two (2) Pages In Length. capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. submission Requirements: complete Using Block H. Of The Sf 330. Provide A Narrative That Describes The Offeror S Work Capacity. Narrative Shall Be Not More Than One (1) Page In Length. location In The General Geographical Area Of Charleston, Sc, And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Ralph H. Johnson Va Facility: submission Requirements: complete Using Block H. Of The Sf 330. Provide A Narrative That Describes The Offeror S Experience In The Charleston, Sc Geographical Area. Narrative Shall Be Not More Than One (1) Page In Length. the Extent To Which Potential Contractors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors: submission Requirements: complete Using Block H. Of The Sf 330. Provide A Narrative That Discusses The Offeror S Approach. Narrative Shall Be Not More Than One (1) Page In Length. offerors Shall Complete And Submit The Following Statement In Block H. : I [signatory Authority], Of [offeror Company Or Joint Venture] Certify That The Team Proposed To Perform Under This Requirement Demonstrates The Capability Of 50% Sdvosb Performance In Compliance Of 48 Cfr 852.219-10 . phase 2 Evaluation Of Selection Criteria specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required. basis Of Evaluation: specialized Experience Pertains To The Types, Size, Volume, Budget, And Complexity Of Work Previously Or Currently Being Performed By The Offeror That Is Comparable To The Work Covered By This Solicitation. Specialized Experience May Also Include Unique Conditions, Considerations, Or Circumstances Encountered That Are Relevant To This Solicitation. specialized Experience Does Not Include Overseas Offices For Projects Outside The United States, Its Territories, Or Possessions; Nor Does It Include Subsidiaries That Are Not Normally Subject To Management Decisions, Accounting, And Policies, Or A Holding Or Parent Company Or An Incorporated Subsidiary That Operates Under A Firm Name Different From The Parent Company. technical Competence Includes Construction And Design Projects Similar In Project Scope, Size, Construction Features, Dollar Value, And Complexity Of That Listed In The Solicitation. Technical Competence Also Includes Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials. similar Complexity Is Considered Projects Of An Operational, Construction, Or Design Likeness To The Work Covered In The Solicitation. specific Emphasis Of Experience And Technical Competence Shall Be Geared Towards Fire Protection, Seismic Design/retrofit, Physical Security Resilience And Design, Healthcare Design/planning, Building Automatic System Design, And Mechanical/electrical System Design. past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. basis Of Evaluation: past Performance Is A Measure Of The Degree To Which An Offeror Satisfied Its Customers Needs And Requirements And Compliance With Applicable Codes, Standards, Laws, And Regulations. The Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Include But Is Not Limited To: the Customer S Assessment Of The Offeror's Commitment To Customer Satisfaction; timely Delivery Of Quality Work; the Offeror's Record Of Conforming To Contract Requirements And Applicable Codes, Standards, Laws, And Regulations; successful Implementation Of A Quality Control Plan And Quality Control Procedures; addressing Design Errors/omissions Timely; adherence To Approved Schedules; And, history Of Timely And Professional Communication And Cooperative Behavior. include Information On Problems (errors/omissions) Found, How The Problems Were Corrected, And The Impacts To The Successful Completion Of The Project (time Delays, Cost Impacts, Design Modifications, Etc.). provide Information Supporting Favorable Cost Control, Quality Of Design Submissions, And Schedule Compliance. include A Discussion On The Offeror S Record Of Significant Claims For Improper Or Incomplete Design Services. higher Ratings May Be Given For Work Performed On Va Medical Center Campuses. adjectival Rating: offeror Risks Receiving A Lower Rating If Fewer Than Three (3) Ppqs Are Provided Or If The Ppqs Were Not Completed By Project Point Of Contact. failure To Demonstrate Proven Competence To Perform Projects With Similar Requirements To The Requirements Of The Solicitation May Be Considered Ineligible For Award. if No Cpars Or Ppqs Are Submitted Or Responses To Requests Were Not Provided, The Rating Shall Not Be Higher Than Satisfactory . professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. basis Of Evaluation: evaluation Of Professional Qualifications Will Include But Is Not Limited To The Subjective Assessment Of The Offeror's Individual Resumes. the Offeror Shall Describe And/or Depict Which Projects And How Well Key Personnel Of The Design Team Have Worked Together. higher Ratings For This Criterion May Be Given When The Offeror's Specific Personnel Demonstrate Relevant Credentials, Such As Involvement And Degree Of Involvement In Professional Organizations, Research/publications, Code/standard Body Involvement, Etc. adjectival Scoring: offerors Unable To Demonstrate Professional Qualifications Necessary To Perform Designs May Be Considered Ineligible For Award. experience In Construction Period Services. basis Of Evaluation: experience In Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates Shall Be Included As An Evaluation Criterion When Construction Period Services Is Included In The Statement Of Work For A-e Services. evaluation Of The Offeror S Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To Complete Necessary Cps To Support Successful Project Completion. provide A Narrative Describing The Below Services, But Not Limited To: professional Field Inspections, Both Scheduled And Emergent; maintaining A Comprehensive Submittal Log Inclusive Of Material Data, Shop Drawings, Certifications, Etc.; review Of Construction Submittals For Design Conformance, Variance, And Applicable Code/standard Compliance; providing Timely And Complete Responses To Requests For Information; providing Supporting Documentation (statements Of Work, Cost Estimates, Technical Reports, Etc.) For Construction Modifications; providing Record Drawing Documentation; process For Correcting Design Errors/omissions Identified During Construction; And, other Requirements Defined Under Cps In The Statement Of Work. capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. basis Of Evaluation: identify The Offeror S Past, Present And Projected Future Workload, Including Va Contracts Over The Previous 12 Months. describe The Offeror S Capacity To Incorporate This Solicitation S Work While Meeting Prescribed Dates For Current Workload. Each Key Team Member To Include % Of Available Capacity To Take On New Projects. evaluation Of This Factor Will Be An Assessment Of The Offeror S Ability To Complete Design Documents Within The Period Of Performance And Meet Solicitation Requirements. data Is Acceptable In Tables Or Charts. capacity < 25% Shall Be Rated Not Greater Than Satisfactory. higher Ratings May Be Given For This Criterion When Information Provided Exceeds The Minimum Requirements. location In The General Geographical Area Of Charleston, Sc, And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Ralph H. Johnson Va Facility: basis Of Evaluation: offerors Will Be Subjectively Evaluated Based On Their Knowledge (and The Knowledge Of Subcontractors) Of Unique Conditions Or Variables, Such As Familiarity Of Applicable Codes, Regulations, Construction Market & Labor Conditions, Geotechnical, Seismic, Weather, Environmental, Or Other Unique Considerations Found In Charleston, Sc And The Low Country Geographical Area. if Prior Experience In Charleston, Sc Is Minimal, Describe How The Design Team Plans To Obtain Specific Knowledge Of Local Conditions Or Project Features Required For A Compliant Design. data From Other Projects And Locations Are Acceptable To Highlight Knowledge Of The Charleston, Sc Geographical Area Or Areas Of Similar Nature. adjectival Scoring: offerors That Submit Relevant Projects Outside Of The Charleston, Sc Geographical Area May Be Given A Lower Rating Than Projects Within The Charleston, Sc Geographical Area. offerors That Demonstrate No Experience In The Geographical Area Shall Be Rated Not Higher Than Satisfactory . the Extent To Which Potential Contractors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors: basis Of Evaluation: offerors Shall Be Evaluated Based On Their Utilization Plans For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (sdvosbs), Veteran-owned Small Businesses (vosbs), Or Other Types Of Small Businesses. offerors Shall Be Evaluated On The Expected Amount Of Work Versus Key Personnel To Verify The Above Signatory Statement. If Less Than 50% Of Work Is Estimated To Be Performed By The Prime Sdvosb, The Offeror May Be Given A Lower Rating. offerors Shall Submit Qualifications For Proposed Consultants Per Other Criteria In This Solicitation. selection Process: federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36.6 (brooks Act) Selection Procedures Apply. The A-e Services Listed Herein Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act (public Law 92-582) As Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Vaar 836.6. Pursuant To Far, The Firm Responding To This Requirement Must Be Permitted, By Law, To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering And Meet All Required Qualifications For The State Of South Carolina. Firms Responding To This Announcement By Submitting A Qualifying Sf 330, Before The Closing Date And Time, Will Be Considered For Initial Selection Evaluation. Following Initial Evaluation Of The Sf330s Received Three Or More Firms That Are Considered The Most Highly Qualified To Provide The Type Of Services Required Will Be Selected For Interviews. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. selection And Evaluation Of Firms Shall Be Made Based On Sf 330 Submissions And Direct Responses To The Selection Criteria Identified Herein. Failure To Address All Selection Criteria Will Result In A Decreased Rating. evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Contracting Officer Knowledge Of Current Project Performance. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Removed From Consideration. firms That Design Or Prepare Specifications In Conjunction With This Contract Are Prohibited From Participating On Any Future Construction Contracts Based On Those Documents. All Projects Identified On The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. submission Criteria/requirements: The Sf 330 Form May Be Downloaded From Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/sf. Completed Sf 330 S Shall Include The Primary Firms, Subcontractor Firms And Any Consultants Expected To Be Used On The Project. Do Not Submit Information Incorporating By Reference. Prospective Firms Shall Address All Selection Criteria Factors Within Their Submitted Sf330 Packages. email Capacity Is Limited To Five (5) To Seven (7) Megabytes (megs). the Following Format Shall Be Used: cover Page With Solicitation Number, Project Title table Of Contents sf 330 S copy Of Current A/e License copy Of Current Vetbiz.gov Sdvosb Certification uei Number cage Code tax Id Number the E Mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact. all Sf330 Submittals And Questions Must Be Sent Electronically To The Attention Of Jennifer Smith, Contract Specialist At Jennifer.smith19c497@va.gov. Please Provide Pre-solicitation Number, Project Number, Project Title, And Firm Name In Subject Line Of Email. When Submitting Sf330s, If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . Submittals Received After The Date And Time Identified On Page One (1) Will Not Be Considered. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Be Negatively Evaluated. Facsimile Submittals Will Not Be Accepted. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330. the Sf-330 Including Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information Shall Be In A Common Font Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. The Package Shall Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned), Searchable Pdf Document. A Page Is Defined As Each Face Of An 8.5 X 11-inch Sheet Of Paper Containing Information. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Sam.gov Contracting Business Opportunities Website At: Www.sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s. attachments: see Attached Document: Ae Past Performance Questionnaire And Cover Letter.

Details: The Subject Of The Design Competition Will Be The Comprehensive Architectural Design Of The New Building Of The Alšova South Bohemian Gallery Museum On Senovážné Square In České Budějovice. The Selected Architect/general Designer Team Will Subsequently Process All Project Phases Of The Investment Plan. The Purpose Of This Preliminary Notice Is To Survey The Market Regarding The Interest Of Potential Suppliers In The Proposal Competition. More Detailed Information On The Market Research Is Published On The Profile Of The Client. This Is Not A Preliminary Market Consultation. Publication Of The Preliminary Information Notice Does Not Initiate The Design Competition; The Contest Will Be Initiated With The Announcement Of The Contest Commencement..

Details: Synopsis: project Title: pre-solicitation Notice For Project 657-24-111jc Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby, Building 1, Saint Louis Va Medical Center John Cochran Division, Saint Louis, Mo. contract Information a. This A/e Services Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act (public Law (pl0582) And Implemented In Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. b. This Procurement Is Restricted To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Vaar 836.606-73 As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6. c. This Is Not A Request For Proposal, And An Award Will Not Be Made With This Announcement. This Announcement Is A Request For Sf 330 S From Qualified Contractors That Meet The Professional Requirements. d. The Selection Criteria For This Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far 36.602-1 And Vaar 836.602-1 And Are Listed Below In Descending Order Of Importance. The Completed Sf 330 Will Be Evaluated By The St. Louis Va Medical Center Evaluation Board In Accordance With Far 36.602-5(a) And The Selection Report Shall Serve As The Final Selection List, Which Will Be Provided Directly To The Contracting Officer. The Government Will Not Pay Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. e. Award Of Any Resultant Contract Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Funds. f. No Solicitation Document Is Available And No Other Information Pertaining To Project Scope, Etc. Is Available At This Time. Any Request For Assistance With Submission Or Other Procedural Matters Shall Be Submitted Via Email Only To Abby.monroe2@va.gov And Arnold.payne@va.gov. Personal Visits To Discuss This Announcement Will Not Be Allowed. g. The Naics Codes For This Procurement Is 541310 Architectural Services And Small Business Size Standard Of $12.5m. Award Of A Firm Fixed Price Contract Is Anticipated. The Anticipated Time For Completion Of Design Is Approximately 199 Calendar Days Including Time For Va Reviews. The Estimated Magnitude Of The Resulting Construction Price Range Is Estimated To Be Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000. h. Database Registration Information: verification Of Status Of Apparently Successful Offeror This Acquisition Is 100% Set-aside For Qualified Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Ae Firms Incompliance With Vaar 852.219-10. Only Businesses Verified And Listed In The Small Business Administration (sba) Registry Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov, Shall Be Considered. system For Award Management (sam): federal Acquisition Registrations Require That Federal Contractors Register In The System For Award Management (sam) Database At Www.sam.gov And Enter All Mandatory Information Into The System. Award Cannot Be Made Until The Contractor Has Registered. Offerors Are Encouraged To Ensure That They Are Registered In Sam Prior To Submitting Their Qualifications Package. j. The Excluded Parties List System (epls): to Ensure That The Individuals Providing Services Under The Contract Have Not Engaged In Fraud Or Abuse Regarding Sections 1128 And1128a Of The Social Security Act Regarding Federal Health Care Programs, The Contractor Is Required To Check The Excluded Parties List System (epls) Located At Www.sam.gov For Each Person Providing Services Under This Contract. Further The Contractor Is Required To Certify That All Persons Listed In The Qualifications Package Have Been Compared Against The Epls List And Are Not Listed. During The Performance Of This Contract The Contractor Is Prohibited From Using Any Individual Or Business Listed On The List Of Excluded Individuals/entities. k. E-verify System: companies Awarded A Contract With The Federal Government Shall Be Required To Enroll In E-verify Within 30 Days Of The Contract Award Date. They Shall Also Need To Begin Using The E-verify System To Confirm That All Of Their New Hires And Their Employees Directly Working On Federal Contracts Are Authorized To Legally Work In The United States. E-verify Is An Internet-based System That Allows An Employer, Using Information Reported On An Employee's Form I-9, To Determine The Eligibility Of That Employee To Work In The United States. There Is No Charge To Employers To Use E-verify. (far 52.222-54) l. A/e Firms Are Required To Respond If Interested By Submitting One (1) Completed Standard Form 330 Qualification Package Parts I And Ii To Include All Consultants (form Available On-line At: Https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/sf330-21.pdf). Must Include In Part I Section H An Organizational Chart Of The Firm (excludes Consultants) And A Design Quality Management Plan. Submission Information Incorporated By Reference Is Not Allowed. All Submissions Shall Be Made Electronically. m. Completed Package Shall Be Delivered Electronically On Or Before 1/17/2025 At 3:00pm Central Standard Time To The Nco 15 Contracting Office, Attn: Arnold Payne, Contracting Officer @ Arnold.payne@va.gov And Abby Monroe, Contract Specialist @ Abby.monroe2@va.gov. project Information the Mission Of The Veterans Affairs Saint Louis Health Care System (vastlhcs) Is To Provide The Highest Quality Health Care To Our Nation S Veterans. In Order To Accomplish This Mission, Vastlhcs Facility Engineering Service (fes) Intends To Partner With An A/e Firm On A Project To 657-24-111jc Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby, Building 1, John Cochran Division, St. Louis, Mo 63106. Project Will Renovate An Ambassador Entrance, Entrance Corridor, And The Ambassador Suite To Improve Patient And Ada Access To The Building, Fix Moisture And Leaking Issues With The Existing Skylight, Update Finishes, Improve Patient Circulation, And Optimize Space For The Existing Functions Operating In The Area As Well As Correct Hvac And Electrical Deficiencies, And Other Facilities Conditions Assessment Deficiencies Located Within The Area. The Main Entrance Of Bldg. 1 Will Be Updated To Facilitate Visitor Traffic Flow And Experience. The Existing Revolving Door Will Be Replaced With An Airlock Of Sliding And Swinging Doors With Automatic Controls. supplement B scope Of Work: a/e Services Are Required For Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Cost Estimate And Construction Period Services For Project Number 657-24-111jc Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby, Building 1. This Delivery Order Shall Cover The Following Tasks. a/e Part Two Services Of This Design Project (also Known As Construction Period Services) Includes Responding To Construction Contractor Requests For Information (rfis) During The Solicitation And Construction Phases Of The Construction Project, Attendance At Pre-bid, Post-award And Commissioning Kick Off Construction Project Conferences, Review Of Construction Material Submittals And Shop Drawings, Approximately 5 Site Visits During Construction To Ensure Compliance With The Design Drawings And Specifications, Preparation Of Site Visit Reports, Coordination With Project Commissioning Requirements, Review Of Any Construction Project Modifications For Cost And Technical Acceptability, Attendance In The Final Acceptance Inspection, Preparation Of The Punch List And Preparation Of Record Drawings Of The Completed Construction Project Based On The Construction Contractor S As-built Drawings. The A/e Shall Prepare A Submittal Log To Be Utilized By The Va During Construction Period Services, Maintain Rfi Log And Provide Meeting Minutes For Weekly Construction Meetings Throughout The Duration Of Construction. The A/e Shall Hire A Third-party Commissioning Agent To Commission All Installed Equipment. the Above Paragraphs Constitute A Basic Outline Of The Work To Be Accomplished And In No Way Comprises All The Details For Design Of This Project. The A/e Shall Initiate Detailed Inspection Of The Project Site To Determine The Needs And Conditions For The Design Of This Project. the A/e Shall Be Solely Responsible For The Management, Including All Associated Labor, Equipment, Materials, Mailing Costs, And Inspection, To Meet The Requirements Of The Design Project. The A/e Shall Further Provide Meeting Minutes For All Meetings Held Under This Design Project. general Statement a/e Part One Services (also Known As Design Phase) For This Design Project Includes Site Visit, Field Investigation, Conduct Of Studies And User Interviews To Update Drawings, Specifications And Cost Estimates For All Facets Of Work And Disciplines/trades To Facilitate A Construction Project. This Project Will Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby, Building 1 2. Design Development: the A/e Firm Shall: a. Meet With Facilities, And Other Personnel Prior To Start Of Design To Determine Detailed Requirements Of Work Involved. b. Work From Existing Building And Site Drawings Furnished By The Va To Develop Project Design. (these Are To Be Used Only As Guidelines); c. Perform Any Necessary On-site Field Investigations To Accomplish Work And To Verify Drawings Provided By The Va; d. Prepare Rough Sketches, If Necessary, To Solve Possible Problems In Design Throughout The Contract; And e. Follow Va Program Guide Pg-08-15 Volume C, And Other Applicable Guidelines To Design The Project. 3. Evaluation Factors: selection Criteria Are In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36.602-5 And Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 836.602-1.â  Prospective Firms Are Required To Address All Selection Criteria Within Submitted Sf330 Packages Using Additional Pages As Necessary.â  Sf 330 Submissions Including Any Additional Pages Are Not To Exceed Fifty (50) Pages. Each Page Cannot Exceed 81/2 X 11 In Size. qualifications (sf330) Submitted By Each Firm For Project Number: 657-24-111jc Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby, Building 1 Va Medical Center Saint Louis John Cochran Division Will Be Reviewed And Evaluated Based On The Following Evaluation Criteria Listed Below In Descending Order Of Importance: 1. Professional Qualifications: The Qualifications Of The Individuals Which Will Be Used For These Services Will Be Examined For Experience And Education And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. A/e Firms Shall Have Licensed Professional Architects And Engineers Currently Registered In The State Of Missouri Or In A State Of Which Missouri Has Recognized The Engineering License. The Specific Disciplines Which Will Be Evaluated Are Architects, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Estimators, Cad Operators, Project Managers, Leed Consultant, Fire Protection Engineer, And Interior Designer. 2. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: Provide Detailed Project Information On Any Projects (that Are Complete - Design And Construction) The Proposed Team Has Worked Together On In The Last Five (5) Years. Special Emphasis Will Be Given To Any Medical Facility Related Projects. If The Entire Team Has Not Worked Together Previously, Provide Detailed Project Information That Each Of The Team Members Have Worked On In The Last Three (3) Years With Special Emphasis On Medical Facility Projects. The Project Information Should Include Project Titles, A Short Scope Of Work, Date Of Design Completion, Date Of Construction Completion, Firms Involved, Etc. The A/e Shall Also Describe If They Have Any Experience Completing A Design That Was Started By Another A/e Firm. Provide The Project Title, Scope Of Work, Date Of Design Start For This Team, Percentage Of Design When Accepted By Team And Completion Of Design. 3. Capacity To Accomplish The Work. The General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Offices Which Will Be Responsible For The Majority Of The Design And The Ability To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time Will Be Evaluated. 4. Past Performance: Nco 15 Will Evaluate Past Performance On Recent And Relevant Contracts With Government Agencies (emphasis On Va Work) And Private Industry In Terms Of Construction Cost Estimating, Cost Control, Quality Of Work, Compliance With Performance Schedules And A Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Due To Improper Or Incomplete Engineering Services (references Required). Project Past Performances That Are Older Than 3 Years Will Receive A Lesser Score Than Those References For Projects Accomplished Within The Past 3 Years. 5. Location Of Design Firm: The Geographic Proximity Of Each Firm To The Location Of The Va Medical Center Will Be Evaluated. The Firm Must Be Capable Of Issuing Stamp Drawings In The State Where The Work Is Performed.â  The Medical Center Is Located At Saint Louis, Va Medical Center, Saint Louis Missouri 63106. 6. Claims And Terminations: Provide Documentation Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Or Terminated Contracts Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. Provide A Detailed Narrative Of Relevant Projects Within The Last 5 Years That Have Claims Against The Organization Or Have Been Terminated By The Owner. Include The Circumstances, Cost, And Schedule Impacts To Involved Parties, And Outcomes Of The Claims And/or Terminations. They Will Be Examined.

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Details: This Synopsis Is A Pre-solicitation Notice From The U.s. Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (noaa), Corporate Services Acquisition Division (csad), Facilities Support Branch notice Id: 1305m4-24-r-0071 this Is A Pre-solicitation Notice Only. project Title: Manchester Campus Addition Construction At The Manchester Research Station In Port Orchard, Washington location: Noaa Nw Fisheries Research Station 7305 E. Beach Drive Port Orchard, Wa 98366 classification And General Information: this Requirement Will Be Issued As A Full And Open Competition the North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Associated With This Procurement Is 236220, Commercial And Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business Administration Standard Of $45 Million Dollars In Annual Receipts Averaged Over A Business’s Latest Three (3) Complete Fiscal Years Or (except In The Business Loan And Disaster Loan Programs) Five (5) Complete Fiscal Years To Determine The Average Annual Receipts. If A Business Hasn’t Been In Business For Five (5) Years, Multiply Its Average Weekly Revenue By 52 To Determine Its Average Annual Receipts. this Contract Will Be Full And Open, And The Contractor Shall Be Selected By Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 15.1 Source Selection Procedures. This Procurement Will Be Competitive, Utilizing The Tradeoff Process Approach Under The Best Value Continuum (far 15.101). This Process Permits Tradeoffs Among Cost Or Price And Technical Factors. It Allows The Government To Accept Other Than The Lowest Priced Offeror Or Different Than The Highest Technically Rated Offeror. All Evaluation Factors Other Than Cost Or Price, When Combined, Are Significantly More Important Than Cost Or Price. The Best Value Method Is Essential To Evaluate And Compare Costs And Prices To Select The Most Advantageous Offer. The Planned Project Delivery Method Will Result In A Firm- Fixed-price Contract For Construction Services. background Overview: the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (noaa) Has A Requirement For A Campus Addition Construction Project For The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (nwfsc) At The Manchester Research Station (mrs), 7305 Beach Drive East, Manchester, Wa 98353. This Project Constitutes A Ground Up, New Construction Project Of Approximately 24,000 Gsf To Be Located On The Existing Mrs Campus West Of Seattle, Washington, North Of The Town Of Manchester. the National Marine Fisheries Service (nmfs) Northwest Fisheries Science Center Mission Supports The Conservation And Management Of Living Marine Resources And Their Habitats In The Northeast Pacific Ocean. Nmfs Research Assists Resource Managers In Making Sound Decisions That Build Sustainable Fisheries, Recover Endangered And Threatened Species, Sustain Healthy Ecosystems, And Expand Domestic Seafood Production Through Sustainable Marine Aquaculture. project Description - Construction: Generally Described As Follows But Not Limited To: a New, Energy Efficient Facility That Will Include Modern Laboratory Facilities For Data Collection And Research That Focuses On Understanding The Life Cycle Of Marine Species And The Impacts Of Ecosystem Stressors On Anadromous And Marine Fish And Invertebrates. 2. The Facility May Include But Is Not Limited To The Following Program Areas And Facilities: A. Recirculating Aquatic System (fresh And Saltwater) B. Wet Labs C. Dry Labs D. Facility Storage E. Gas Generation F. Freezer Storage G. Office Spaces H. Hatcheries I. Electrical, Mechanical And Communication Spaces J. Site Work Including Utilities, Sidewalks, Parking, Roadways, And Landscaping this Is A New Requirement For Construction Services For The Manchester Campus Addition From A Traditional Design-bid-build Delivery. The Solicitation And Resulting Contract Will Provide The 100% Design Drawings And Specifications For The Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project In Section J. site Visit Information: offerors Will Have The Opportunity To Visit The Site Before Submission Of Their Technical And Price Proposals. The Site Visit Details, To Be Held At The Manchester Research Station (mrs) Facility, Will Be Outlined In The Solicitation Package. Currently The Site Visit Is Projected To Be Held On Or About February 21, 2025. If Applicable, All Required Site Access Information As Outlined In Section J. Must Be Submitted In Accordance With The Solicitation Requirements For Site Visit Entry. project Period Of Performance And Budget: this Project Shall Be Performed By An Experienced General Construction Contractor That Has Performed Similar Work. The Estimated Performance Period Is 700 Calendar Days, Including Base + Optional Clins From Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. Prospective Offerors Are Advised To Thoroughly Review The Entire Solicitation (sf1442 Form) To Gain A Clear Understanding Of The Project's Budget As Specified By The Individual Contract Line Item Numbers (clins). system For Award Management (sam): all Contractors Interested In This Project And Doing Business With The Federal Government Must Be Registered With The System For Award Management (sam): Https://www.sam.gov issuance Of Solicitation With Requirements Information: noaa Anticipates Publishing The Solicitation And Supporting Documents Package On Or About Tuesday, February 4, 2025, With The Offer/receipt Date/time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 12:00 Pm Eastern Time (et) For Phase I And Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:00 Pm Et For Phase Ii. The Solicitation Will Be Available Electronically At The S.a.m. Website: Www.sam.gov. No Paper Copies, Faxes, Or Emails Will Be Available. Please Register As An Interested Source To Be Notified Of Amendments, Clarifications, Or Other Changes. Entities (even Those Registered As A Source) Are Responsible For Checking The Sam.gov Website Frequently To Ensure They Have All Available Information. in The Interim The Government Has Elected To Provide A Draft Copy Of The Complete Solicitation On Or About December 10, 2024 (the Draft 100% Design And Specifications Only Are Available As Of November 4, 2024). Once Uploaded, We Encourage Interested Parties To Review These Draft Documents. We Again Want To Emphasize That These Documents Are In “draft” Form And Are Subject To Change Upon Final Solicitation Issuance. Please Note, Referenced Attachments Are Included With This Release. Any Questions Regarding Gaining Access To The Materials Shall Be Directed To Mr. Scott Gebhardt At Scott.gebhardt@noaa.gov And Ms. Ronette C. Mcbean-felder At Ronette.mcbean-felder@noaa.gov. as A Reminder, This Draft Release Is Not A Solicitation For Government Services. Noaa Does Not Anticipate Posting Questions And Responses Or Amendments To This Draft As Would Occur With A Formal Rfp. No Awards Will Be Made From This Draft Release And Any Voluntary Informational Responses Submitted May Be Accomplished Via The Campus Addition Draft Solicitation Information Link. Keeping In Mind, Direct Responses To Informational Queries Or Clarifications May Not Be Made, But At The Government’s Discretion May Be Included In The Resulting Final Solicitation. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Draft Solicitation; All Costs Associated With Responding To This Draft Solicitation Will Be Solely At The Respondent’s Expense. prospective Contractors Must Limit The Dissemination Of This Information To Authorized Users Only. Dissemination Of Information Shall Only Be Made Upon Determining That The Recipient Is Authorized To Receive It. The Criterion For Deciding Authorization Is Need-to-know. Those Who Need To Know Are Those Who Are Specifically Granted Access For The Conduct Of Business On Behalf Of Or With Noaa. This Authority Includes All Persons Or Firms Necessary To Do Work At The Request Of The Government, Such As Architects And Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, And Others That The Prospective Contractor Deems Necessary To Submit An Offer/bid Or To Complete The Work Or Contract, As Well As Maintenance And Repair Contractors And Equipment Service Contractors.