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Details: Introduction: in Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10.002(b)(2), This Sources Sought Notice Is For Market Research And Information Purposes Only At This Time And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (vha), Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potential Sources For Project 595-22-700, Construct Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades At The Lebanon Va Medical Center (vamc) Located In Lebanon, Pennsylvania. project Description: the Lebanon Vamc Is Seeking A General Contractor To Provide All Necessary Tools, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Permits, License, Supervision, And Quality Control For Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades – Lebanon, Pa At The Lebanon Va Medical Center, In Accordance With The Drawings And Specifications. The Project Will Include De-construction, Demolition, And Construction To Exterior Walls, Floors, Lights, Ceilings, Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Security, Electrical/information Technology Cabling, System Controls, Doors, Signage, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (hvac), Piping Systems, Concrete, And Associated Structural Components As Shown On Drawings And Specifications. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. The Results And Analysis Of The Market Research Will Finalize The Determination Of The Procurement Method. The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any, Will Depend Upon The Responses To This Notice And Any Other Information Gathered During The Market Research Process. this Project Is Planned For Advertising In April, 2025. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 548 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Tools, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Permits, Licenses, Supervision, And Quality Control Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. Also, Provide Business Type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, Etc.). section 3: Provide A Statement Of Interest In The Project. Please State Your Intent To Submit A Bid On This Project If The Only Evaluation Factor Is Price (far Part 14). Please Also State Your Intent To Submit A Proposal If The Solicitation Contains Both Price And Non-price Evaluation Factor (far 15). section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor’s Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. Letter Should Include Single Award Limit, Aggregate Limit And Available Bonding Capacity. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Six (6) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company’s Name, Address, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By 1-31-2025 At 4:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. the Capabilities Statement Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Shall Not Be Considered To Be A Bid Or Proposal. This Notice Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Neither To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government Nor Will The Government Pay For Information Solicited. No Evaluation Letters And/or Results Will Be Issued To The Respondents. After Completing Its Analyses, The Government Will Determine Whether To Limit Competition Among The Small Business Categories Listed Above Or Proceed With Full And Open Competition As Other Than Small Business. at This Time No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.gov/. It Is The Potential Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. contracting Office Address: vha Program Contracting Activity Central (vha-pcac) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: benjamin Niznik contract Specialist benjamin.niznik@va.gov secondary Point Of Contact: samantha Mihaila contracting Officer samantha.mihaila@va.gov see Attached Document: P01 - Sow.

Details: Amendment I (corrected Typos) 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 24, 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. submission Requirements: Provide Up To Five (5) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Five (5) 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. 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. 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. The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. acceptable Electronic Formats(software) For Submission Of Offers files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access. Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information. Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable. 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: When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. another Electronic Format. 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. 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:include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing Date Of Solicitation. size:maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Megabytes.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.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. 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 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: 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: Introduction: in Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10.002(b)(2), This Sources Sought Notice Is For Market Research And Information Purposes Only At This Time And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (vha), Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potential Sources For Project 693-22-700 Construct Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades At The Wilkes-barre Va Medical Center (vamc) Located In Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. project Description: the Scope Of Work Shall Generally Consist Of Providing All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Permits, Testing, And Reports Required To Perform Electronic Health Records Management (ehrm) Infrastructure Upgrade, Located At The Wilkes Barre Va (vamc), As Generally Described In This Scope Of Work, But Detailed In Drawing Set Titled: Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades. Vamc Wilkes-barre Pennsylvania, Usa, Project #: 693-22-700. The Projects Outcome Will Be A New Data Network On The Wbva Campus. the Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrade Project Is A Multi-phase Project. Key Elements Include, But Not Limited To: 1) Construct A New Building To House A Data Center, Including, But Not Limited To Demolition Of Two Existing Pre-manufactured Buildings, Rerouting A Fire Protection Service Line, New Building Shell, Interior Walls, Finishes, And All Mechanical, Electrical And Plumbing Systems And Data Room Construction As Defined By Drawings And Specifications. 2) Construct And/or Renovate Over Twenty-five Telecom Rooms (tr) With Accompanying Network Equipment, Climate Controls And Electrical Upgrades. 3) Install, Terminate, And Test Over Six-thousand Cat 6a Network Cables From The Respective Tr To Each Work Area Outlet (wao) Location. 4) Construct Underground Ductwork System To Connect Several Buildings To The New Data Center. 5) Install Fiber Optic Cables. 6) Demolition Of Legacy Trs And Removal Of Associated Network Equipment And Network Cables. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. The Results And Analysis Of The Market Research Will Finalize The Determination Of The Procurement Method. The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any, Will Depend Upon The Responses To This Notice And Any Other Information Gathered During The Market Research Process. this Project Is Planned For Advertising In April, 2025. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 548 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Tools, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Permits, Licenses, Supervision, And Quality Control Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. Also, Provide Business Type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, Etc.). section 3: Provide A Statement Of Interest In The Project. Please State Your Intent To Submit A Bid On This Project If The Only Evaluation Factor Is Price (far Part 14). Please Also State Your Intent To Submit A Proposal If The Solicitation Contains Both Price And Non-price Evaluation Factor (far 15). section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor’s Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. Letter Should Include Single Award Limit, Aggregate Limit And Available Bonding Capacity. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Six (6) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company’s Name, Address, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By 1-31-2025 At 4:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. the Capabilities Statement Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Shall Not Be Considered To Be A Bid Or Proposal. This Notice Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Neither To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government Nor Will The Government Pay For Information Solicited. No Evaluation Letters And/or Results Will Be Issued To The Respondents. After Completing Its Analyses, The Government Will Determine Whether To Limit Competition Among The Small Business Categories Listed Above Or Proceed With Full And Open Competition As Other Than Small Business. at This Time No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.gov/. It Is The Potential Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. contracting Office Address: vha Program Contracting Activity Central (vha-pcac) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: benjamin Niznik contract Specialist benjamin.niznik@va.gov secondary Point Of Contact: samantha Mihaila contracting Officer samantha.mihaila@va.gov

Details: Background: the Advanced Trade Analytics Platform (atap) Provides Cbp With A Single, Organized Point Of Access For Cbp’s Internal And External Sources Of Trade Information, Using This Information To Develop From-scratch Data Analytic, Machine Learning, And Ai Products Meant To Enhance Cbp’s Execution Of The Trade Mission. Atap Is A Fully Operational, Internal Cbp System. cbp Intends To Obtain Contracted Data Scientists To Support The Development Of These Analytic Work Products In Collaboration With Atap’s Federal Personnel, Business Analysts, Data Architects, Engineers, And Visualization Experts To Support Mission Needs. Key Components Of The Job Will Include Data Analysis And Modeling, In Which The Data Scientist Will Build And Maintain Models To Support Business Use Cases. Atap Utilizes A Service Delivery Model That Allows Cbp To Direct Resources To The Areas Of Highest Risk Or Opportunity Within Cbp, With Work Prioritized By The Atap Director Or Their Designee. Deliverables For This Team May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Data Analytic Models Utilizing A Wide Range Of Analytics (e.g., Diagnostic, Predictive), Data Extracts, And Data Visualizations. cbp Projects A Need Of One (1) Chief Data Officer / On-site Project Lead, Once (1) Senior Data Scientist, Nine (9) Data Scientists, Five (5) Data Analysts, And One (1) User Interface Designer. Cbp Requires The Data Scientists And Project Lead To Have Advanced Degrees (ms/ph.d) In Addition To Substantial Experience. A Draft Copy Of The Statement Of Work, Which Details The Level Of Experience For Each Labor Category, Is Attached To This Request. All Assigned Staff Would Need To Successfully Pass A Cbp Background Investigation. requested Information: provide A Capabilities Statement As It Relates To Cbp’s Draft Sow. provide Three (3) Examples Of Contracts With Ph.d. Level Work, Where Your Company Was The Prime Contractor, That Is Similar To The Requirements Outlined In The Sow? would Your Firm Be Able To Staff This Contract In-house Or Do You Foresee The Need To Subcontract Out Portions Of The Work? discuss Approaches For Transitioning In Contractor Personnel In Absence Of Incumbent Contractor Personnel. Please Include In Your Response Your Company’s Experience Using These Recommended Approaches And Lessons Learned. would Your Company Be Able To Provide Cbp Background Investigation Cleared Contractors At Award Date? what North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Does Your Firm Believe Most Applicable To The Requirement At Hand? response Format And Limits interested Parties Should Submit A Written Response, No More Than Eight (8) Pages In Length, That: demonstrates The Respondent’s Ability To Meet Or Exceed The Attached Draft Sow Requirements; addresses Each Of The Requests For Information; provides The Company Name And Address, Point Of Contact With Phone Number And E-mail, Business Size, Uei Number, And Available Contracting Vehicles; cost/price Estimates And An Identification Of Potential Cost Drivers, Tradeoffs, And/or Savings; And, any Other Pertinent Information Such As Assumptions Made Relating To The Ability To Satisfy Specific Requirements Or Questions Regarding Ambiguous Or Poorly Defined Requirements. all Responses Shall Be Submitted Electronically (adobe Pdf Format). Responding To This Rfi Is Not A Prerequisite To Bid On A Subsequent Rfp, If One Is Issued. Responses May Include Links To Available Product Demonstration Websites Or Videos. Proprietary Information, If Any, Should Be Minimized And Must Be Clearly Marked. To Aid The Government, Please Segregate Proprietary Information. responses Are Due No Later Than 12pm Et, January 24, 2025. Responses Shall Be Submitted Via E-mail To Contracting Officer Jared A. Tritle At: Jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov. questions questions Regarding This Announcement Shall Be Submitted In Writing By E-mail To The Contracting Officer, Email Address Listed Above. Verbal Questions Will Not Be Accepted. Questions, If Not Answered Directly To The Respondee, May Be Answered By Posting On Sam; Accordingly, Questions Shall Not Contain Proprietary, Sensitive, Or Classified Information. summary this Is Only A Request For Information (rfi). The Information Derived From This Rfi Will Assist Cbp In Identifying Sources That Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Attached Draft Sow. The Information And Specifications Provided In The Rfi Are Subject To Change And Are Not Binding On The Government. Cbp Has Not Made A Commitment To Procure Any Of The Items Presented, And Release Of This Rfi Should Not Be Construed As A Commitment Or Authorization To Incur Cost For Which Reimbursement Would Be Required Or Sought. All Submissions Become Government Property And Will Not Be Returned.

Details: Synopsis: introduction: in Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10.002(b)(2), This Sources Sought Notice Is For Market Research And Information Purposes Only At This Time And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (vha), Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potential Sources For Project 562-22-700, Construct Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades At The Erie Va Medical Center (vamc) Located In Erie, Pennsylvania. project Description: the Erie Vamc Is Seeking A General Contractor To Provide All Necessary Tools, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Permits, License, Supervision, And Quality Control For Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Erie, Pa At The Erie Va Medical Center, In Accordance With The Drawings And Specifications. Work Includes General Construction, Alterations, Grading, And The Following Infrastructure Improvements: Electrical Power (normal And Emergency); Bonding; Ups; Building Management System (bms) Interfaces; New And Upgrades Of Existing Hvac; Reconfiguration, Expansion, And Renovation Of Existing Spaces; Communication Infrastructure; Physical Security Upgrades; Upgrade Of Fiber Infrastructure Backbone Campus-wide, Within Buildings And Between Buildings; Construct New Data Center; Hazardous Material Abatement And All Necessary Removal Of Existing Structures And Construction Of Certain Other Items. the Upgrade To The Infrastructure Will Include Campus Wide New Campus Wide Fiber Backbone Underground Routing And Will Require Excavation, Trenching, Reinforced Concrete Duct Bank With Associated Access Points. Campus Buildings Impacted By The Upgrades Include Buildings 1, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, And 18. Upgrades In These Buildings Will Include Existing Rooms And Telecommunications Closets And Include Relocation, Reconfiguration, Expansion, And Renovation Involving New Walls, Doors And Finishes, Etc. Throughout Each Space. construction Shall Comply With Va Infrastructure Standard For Telecommunications Spaces (ists) V4.0, June 1, 2023. New Data Center To Include Electrical Distribution, Cable Management, Data Cabinets, Finishes And Hvac. The Data Center Is Designed For And Meeting The Requirements Of A Small/medium Campus Support Center. The Data Center Shall Be Constructed To Withstand Blast Protection Requirements Per The Va Psrdm. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. The Results And Analysis Of The Market Research Will Finalize The Determination Of The Procurement Method. The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any, Will Depend Upon The Responses To This Notice And Any Other Information Gathered During The Market Research Process. this Project Is Planned For Advertising In March, 2025. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 540 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Tools, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Permits, Licenses, Supervision, And Quality Control Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. Also, Provide Business Type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, Etc.). section 3: Provide A Statement Of Interest In The Project. Please State Your Intent To Submit A Bid On This Project If The Only Evaluation Factor Is Price (far Part 14). Please Also State Your Intent To Submit A Proposal If The Solicitation Contains Both Price And Non-price Evaluation Factor (far 15). section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. Letter Should Include Single Award Limit, Aggregate Limit And Available Bonding Capacity. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Six (6) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By January 15, 2025 At 1:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. the Capabilities Statement Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Shall Not Be Considered To Be A Bid Or Proposal. This Notice Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Neither To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government Nor Will The Government Pay For Information Solicited. No Evaluation Letters And/or Results Will Be Issued To The Respondents. After Completing Its Analyses, The Government Will Determine Whether To Limit Competition Among The Small Business Categories Listed Above Or Proceed With Full And Open Competition As Other Than Small Business. at This Time No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.gov/. It Is The Potential Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. contracting Office Address: vha Program Contracting Activity Central (vha-pcac) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: leslie Prather contract Specialist leslie.prather@va.gov secondary Point Of Contact: samantha Mihaila contracting Officer samantha.mihaila@va.gov

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice. No Proposals Are Being Requested Or Will Be Accepted In Response To This Posting. If You Are Interested In Proposing On The General Scope Of Work Stated Below For A Design-build Project, Please Respond By Email Only To Krista.miller@gsa.gov. Please Provide Your Bonding Capacity, A Capability Statement, And Your Small Business And Small Business Socioeconomic Status, If Any. Please Include In Your Capability Statement Projects Which Your Firm Has Completed That Are Particularly Relevant To This Scope Of Work, Especially Involving Exterior Structural And Glazing Improvements, And/or Performed In Hawaii. general Statement Of Work Summary: the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole (pjkk) Federal Building And Courthouse Is Located At 300 ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Within The Hawaii Capital District And On The Outskirts Of The Downtown central Business District. This Reinforced, Cast In Place Concrete With Concrete Masonry And Glass curtain Walls Is A Two-building Mid-century Modern Complex Originally Constructed In 1977. The illuminated Entry Pavilion Was Originally Designed By Gensler Sf And Constructed By Swinerton construction In January 2015. The Illuminated Entry Pavilion Design Was An Elegant, Iconic Aia award Winning Design That Unified Two Separate Entries Into A Single, Sky Lighted And Transparent entrance For The Pjkk Complex. The Single Portal/pavilion Simplified The Circulation For The Public and Created A Strong Sense Of Entry For Pjkk. on April 6, 2021 A Fire Occurred At The Entry Pavilion That Created Significant Damage. On January 24, 2022, Clifford Planning Architecture Completed A Fire Investigation Report That Stated “it Is probable The Entry Pavilion Fire Initiated Was A Result Of An Electrical Fault Within The Led Light Panel installed Adjacent To The Bottom Panel Of The South Wall Of The Entry Pavilion. Low Level Arcing Over a Period Of Time Was The Likely Source Of Heat For Ignition Of The Acrylic Panel Material” (see volume 4 – Fire Investigation). As Further Defined In The Fire Investigation Report, There Was Fire damage To Architectural Finishes And Structural Members. The Scope Of Work For The Entry Pavilion includes, But Is Not Limited To, Installing (2) Temporary Covered Entry Tunnels To The Existing United states Marshal Service (usms) And Federal Protection Services (fps) Security Check-point locations, Providing Code Compliant Construction Documents And Full Design Services That Adhere to The Original Gensler Design And Architectural Appearance Of The Original Entry Pavilion, While also Making The Necessary Design Changes To Address The Issues That Contributed To The Fire And smoke Damage As Further Defined In Volume 4 - Fire Investigation. The Design Should Also include Solutions For The Following Known Building Maintenance Issues: 1. The Original Design Led Panels Were Located Behind Heavy Glass Panels That Created issues For Regular Maintenance And Care. 2. The Original Designed Entry Door Operated On A Small Pin That Would Fail And Was Difficult to Replace. in Addition To The Scope Above, The Design And Construction Of The Courthouse Hardening Upgrades To The entry Pavilion And Ground Level Windows And Doors Facing Halekauwila Street And Ala Moana Boulevard are A Requirement For This Project. The Judiciary Had Previously Sought From Congress Supplemental appropriations To Fund Enhanced Security Measures To Protect Judges And The Judicial Process In Response to The Civil Unrest Following The Murder Of George Floyd And The January 6th Attack On The U.s. Capitol. the Judicial Conference Approved Funding To Begin Enhanced Security Measure Projects To Harden courthouses. initial Stakeholders From The General Services Administration (gsa), The Administrative Office Of The U.s. courts (ao), U.s Marshals Service (usms), And The Federal Protective Service (fps) Worked Together To analyze Potential Security Measures To Be Used In This Program. This Scope Of Work Covers The countermeasures For The Pjkk Courthouse In Honolulu, Hi: 1. Windows: Impact Resistant Window Glazing System At The Entry Pavilion And ground Level Courthouse Windows And Doors Facing Halekauwila Street And Ala moana Boulevard, Excluding Ground Level Windows Along The United States marshal Service Offices And Within The Confines Of The Exterior Secured Courtyard: ● Windows / Doors / Frames – Shall Meet A Minimum 15-minute Forced entry Resistance Per Astm F3038 Or Dept Of State (dos) sd-std.01.01 Rev G (amended) – Forced Entry Resistance Is The standard That Shall Apply. ● The Contractor Shall Install A New Shatter Break Resistance Riot Glazing system ● Contractor Is Responsible To Field Verify And Measure Each Opening. 2. Exterior Doors And Hardware (see Volume 2b_existing Pavilion Design drawings For Specific Locations): ● All Exterior Pavilion Entry Doors And Interior Courthouse Pavilion Vestibule doors Shall Be Equipped With Hardware And Controls To Engage electro-magnetic And/or Electro-mechanical Remote Locks. ● Remote Locks Shall Give The Ability For The Court Security Officers And The usms To Lock All Doors Immediately In Case Of An Emergency. ● Remote Lock Override Control Shall Run To The Main Usms / Cso Control room the Courthouse Hardening Upgrades Will Upgrade The Ground Level Courthouse Windows And doors And Replace All Window, Exterior Doors, And Hardware Included In The Original Gensler designed Pjkk Entry Pavilion. the Forced Entry Resistance Doors And Windows Shall Meet A Minimum 15 Minute Forced Entry resistance In Accordance With Astm Standard F3038-21, With The Following Exception. Astm standard F3038-21 Requires A Full Scale Test For Each Unique System Size And Configuration, however, If The Actual Overall System Dimensions Are Within 6” (both Height And Width Dimension) of Another Successfully Tested System Meeting The Requirements Of Astm Standard 3038-21, And the System Components Are Of Similar Size And Makeup, The Proposed System Shall Be Considered acceptable. Support Documentation Shall Be Provided Prior To Installation. the Construction Services Scope Of Work Includes Demolition Of The Remaining Pavilion Structure, build-out Of (2) Temporary Tunnels To Access The Existing Usms And Fps Security Check-points, the Build-out Of The New Entry Pavilion, Installation Of The Courthouse Hardening Window And Door upgrades, Including But Not Limited To Structural, Architectural Finishes, Lighting, Mechanical, electrical, Plumbing, Fire And Life Safety, And Data/cabling Infrastructure. the Federal Building And Courthouse Must Remain Fully Operational Throughout Design And construction. All Construction Work Related To This Project Shall Be Scheduled From 5:00 Pm To 7:00 am, After Normal Building Operation Hours To Minimize Disruptions To Building Occupants And To maintain Public Safety. Normal Building Operation Hours Are From 7:00 A.m. To 5:00 P.m. weekdays. the Project Delivery Method Is Design-build (db). the Db Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Equipment, And Testing Required to Accomplish The Design And Construction For The Pjkk Entry Pavilion And Courthouse Hardening project. design Services Shall Include, But Are Not Limited To, Design And Certification By A State Of Hawaii licensed Architect-engineer (a/e), Design Reviews, Weekly Progress Meetings, Design development, Construction Documents, Basis Of Design Documents, Site Investigation, Site measurements And Verification, Code Compliance, Reproduction Services, Consultant Coordination, contract Administration, Contract Close-out, Record Drawings And As-builts. construction Services Shall Include, But Are Not Limited To, Complete And Timely Submission Of security Clearance Applications For Workers (hspd-12 And Tenant Agency Review), Project schedule, Cost Estimating, 3-week Look Ahead Schedules, Demolition, Site Supervision, Drywall, mechanical, Electrical, Automatic Sprinkler System, Architectural Finishes, Submittal Samples, submittal Schedule, Hvac, System Balancing, Structural, Fire And Life Safety, Security Infrastructure, protocols For Utility Outages, Separation Of Utilities To Avoid Impacts To Occupied Areas, Temporary barricade Plan, Noise Mitigation, Clean Up After Work, Lead Weekly Meetings And Provide Minutes, file And Record Management, And All Other Work To Meet The Contract Requirements.

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only solicitation: 36c25225r0036 (replaces 36c25225r0033) naics: Naics 238290 Other Building Contractors (rev 2) 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 work Is Assigned To Naics 238290 Other Building Contractors. This Industry Comprises Establishments Primarily Reengaged In Installing Or Servicing Building Equipment. The Repair And Maintenance Of Miscellaneous Building Equipment Is Included In This Industry. The Work Performed May Include New Work, Additions, Alterations, Maintenance And Repairs. Illustrative Examples Include Elevator Installation, Escalator Installation, Conveyor System Installation, Machine Rigging And Several Others. Ref: North American Industry Classification System (naics) U.s. Census Bureau (rev 2). the Small Business Size-standard For Naics 236220 Is $45 Million. Naics 238290 Is $22 Million. Ecfr :: 13 Cfr Part 121 -- Small Business Size Regulations. 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. Not Applicable. (d)(4)â special Trade Construction Contractors.â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Database. (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, February 3, 2025 At 12:00 P.m., Cst. Wednesday, February 5, 2025. 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 attachments:

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.