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Details: Description: This Is A Special Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Hampton Va Medical Center At 100 Emancipation Drive, Va 23667. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330s. The Sf-330 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 Sf-330, Parts I And Ii, To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov And Copy Robert.ragos@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 2:00 Pm, Est, August 21, 2024. scope Of Work: This Project Requires The Services Of An Architectural Engineering Firm (ae) Having Special Knowledge Of Hospital Design. The Ae Must Have Experience With Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Structural Engineering With Regards To Modernizing Boiler Plants. intent: The Architect/engineer (a/e) Shall Provide Design And Construction Period Services For Nrm Construction Project 590-22-990. The Project Includes Renovation Of Existing Boiler Plant And Removal Of Existing Boilers And Various Equipment From Existing Boiler Plant, Building 15. Project Performs Complete Renovation Of The Boiler Plant Including Equipment And Systems (three Main Boilers, Economizers, Control Panels, Condensate Tanks, Blow Down Tanks, Feed Pumps, Air Compressors, Fans And Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, Fuel Oil Service Pumps, Water Softeners, Sump Pumps, Chemical Pumps And All Associated Piping, Valves, Fittings, Supports And All Components Needed To Make The System Functional. The Ae Shall Evaluate The Entire Structure And Provide Repairs/upgrades To Building Structure, Masonry, Windows/grilles, Hvac System, Plumbing, Electrical Power, Lighting And Interior Floor Plan And Finishes. in Addition, The Ae Shall Evaluate The Feasibility Of Two Options. Option 1 Is To Continue To Operate Existing Boilers While New Boilers Are Installed In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure. Option 2 Is To Install Temporary Boilers In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure And Operate Them To Supply Steam To The Facility While The Existing Boilers Are Replaced. project Number: 590-22-990 project Title: Modernize Boiler Plant ae Period Of Performance: design Time Frame: 585 Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed (ntp) construction Solicitation Period: Six (6) Months From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process. construction Time Frame (cps): 730 Calendar Days From Construction Award Date. estimated Cost Of Construction Magnitude: Vaar 836.204(h)(1) Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000. requirements (see Attached Statement Of Work For Full Details) offerors Will Be Evaluated In The Following Manner: this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part M836.602-1. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meets The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.: selection Criteria professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services Showing Recent Experience Of The Project Team With Comparable Hospital Projects Within The Past Five Years In Which The Construction Has Been Completed. Each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) Specific Completed Projects Through Construction. specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. Provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time For Both The Prime And Subconsultants, Given Their Current Projected Workload. past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting. construction Period Services Illustrate Experience In Providing Cps 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 record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. the Architect/engineer Shall Provide Documentation Of The Extent To Which Potential Offerors 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. selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance: professional Qualifications provide Brief (single Page) Resumes Of Proposed Team Members Who Will Specifically Serve As The Project Managers And Designers Of Record. The Designers Of Record Shall Perform And Direct The Design Within Their Respective Discipline And Shall Sign And Seal The Drawings. team Member Designer Of Record Positions Required In This Project Are As Follows: Architect, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rccd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Structural Engineer And Commissioning Agent all Designers Of Record Must Be Professionally Registered In Their Discipline. each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) But No More Than Five (5) Completed Projects That Best Illustrate The Individual Team Members Relevant Experience To This Contract Scope. each Resume Shall Demonstrate Each Team Member Years Of Professional Experience And Years With The Current Firm. Team Members Are Required To Have At Least 5 Years Professional Experience And At Least 5 Years With Their Current Firm. evaluator Consideration: Do The Qualifications Indicate That The Project Team Has Recent Direct Experience On Hospital Projects Designing Similar Improvements To Those Proposed At Richmond Vamc? Is The Architect/engineer Providing A Team Where Each Member Has More Than 5 Years Of Experience? Do The Disciplines/designers Of Record Reflect Understanding Of Design/construction Requirements In The Commonwealth Of Virginia And Those Of Veterans Affairs? What Will Be The Role Of Interns If Used During Design? specialized Experience this Factor Evaluates The Specialized Experience And Technical Competence That The Firm Has With Projects Comparable To This Requirement. provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. The A/e Must Provide Evidence Of Understanding The Project; And Any Unique Architectural/engineering Aspects Associated With The Proposed Project And How To Address Them. provide A Maximum Of 5 Substantially Completed Projects (completed Through At Least 85% Of Construction) Of Comparable Scope And Size To This Project. The Information Provided For Each Project Shall Include At A Minimum, Project Number, Project Title, Detailed Description Of Project Scope, Project Owner Contact Information, Project Cost, Period Of Performance And List Of Aspects That Are Similar To This Project. the A/e Firm Shall Provide A Table Indicating Participation Of The Proposed Team Members With The Comparable Projects Listed Above. past Performance these Past Performance Documents Shall Reflect/speak To The Contractors Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting. the Most Recent Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (cpars) Performance Report. Cpars Shall Be Submitted With The Completed Sf330 Package. firm Shall Provide A Table Of A Minimum Of 5 Projects And Maximum Of 8 Comparable Projects Demonstrating Their Ige With The Bid/award Amount During Construction. past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Its Relevance And Recency. relevance Is Defined As: Performance Of Work On Projects That Are Similar In Scope To The Type Of Project Anticipated Under The Resultant Contract. recency Is Defined As: Performance Occurring Within 5 Years Of The Date Of This Notice, Except That Ongoing Projects Must Have Begun No Less Than One (1) Year Prior To The Issuance Of This Notice. evaluator Consideration: Does The Proposed Architect/engineer Have Past Performance With Ratings Satisfactory And Above While Working On Hospital Projects? Does The Architect/engineer Have A Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness? submission Requirements: 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 Sf-330 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. 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 Sf330. 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 Substantially 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. capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time this Factor Evaluates The Ability Of The Firm And The Firm S Subcontractors, Given Their Current Projected Workload (percentage) And The Availability Of Their Key Personnel, To Accomplish The Possible Myriad Of Design Projects In The Required Time. The General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Will Be Evaluated. list Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $1,000,000.00 Being Designed In The Firms Office. indicate The Firms Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period. describe Experience In Successfully Delivering Projects Per Performance Schedule, Providing Timely Construction Support, And Successfully Completing Multiple Projects With Similar Delivery Dates. volume Of Va Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months. construction Period Services the Firm Shall Illustrate Their Experience In Providing 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. submission Requirements: Provide Up To Three (3) Completed Projects In The Past Ten (10) Years That Best Illustrate The Construction Period Services Performed By The Team. Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification, Include Name, Telephone Number, And Email Of The Completed Project Stakeholder. record Of Significant Claims record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. small Business Commitment the Firm Shall Illustrate (i.e., List, Percentages, Charts) The Extent To Which They Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors. the Contractor Shall Have The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance Included In Their Submittal: I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That 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 Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75. selection Process: The Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. The Processes At Far 36.602-5 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed. selection Interview: Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. 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. 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 Cor Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The A-e Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000.00. The A-e Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Work Described In The Sow 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 A-e To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The A-e 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 The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, And Specifications Shall 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 Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside 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 Sba-registered Sdvosbs. 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 Certified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Failure To Be Both Certified 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. requirement For Electronic Submission interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: One (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov No Later Than 2:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time On August 21, 2024. interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer. electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s. e-mail Submission Procedures: Size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. The Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, #36c24624r0085 Modernize Boiler Plant, Project #590-22-990 1 Of 5, Etc.) all Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line Of The Email, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay). security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f) And 52.215-1(c)(3).â  Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission.â  â  please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. â  to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â  Submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far 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. all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: cage Code| Unique Entity Id | Tax Id Number the E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact proof Of The Firms Registration In Sam (https://sam.gov/sam/pages/public/index.jsf) a Copy Of The Firms Sba Veteran Small Business Registry (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Large, Etc.). This Is In Order To Assure Compliance With Far Clause 52.219-14(b)(1) Limitations On Subcontracting. Failure To Provide This Information May Deem The Firm As Nonresponsive And Preclude Sf 330 Submittal From Being Included Further In The Evaluation Process. credentials That Confirm Registration Of Architects Or Engineers Registered To Practice In This Particular Professional Field Involved In Virginia. The Firm And Or Ae On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of Virginia Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings.

Details: Contract Title lock-out Tag-out (loto) System Evaluation Training And Procedures. background the Va Loma Linda Healthcare System (vallhcs) Requires A Contractor To Provide Periodic Evaluations Of Each Loto System Based On The Medical Center’s Loto Sop And Policy, And Applicable Sections Of 29 Cfr 1910 And 1926; Compliant Loto Training; And Loto Procedures Writing Services, At The Jerry L. Pettis Va Medical Center (vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Performance Work Statement (pws), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Provide All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, Parts, Software (needed For The General Operation Of The Equipment), Travel, Icra Barriers, Supervisors, And Qualified Personnel To Perform The Evaluations, Training, Develop Written Loto Procedures And Identify And Report Effective Techniques And Procedures Not Standardized In This Sop Or Policy And Report Non-compliant Patterns Not Covered By This Sow, As Per Below Scope. scope summary Of Tasks: The Firm Shall Provide All Tools, Supplies, Materials, Labor, Supervision, Transportation, And Project Management To Perform: periodic Loto System Evaluations At Vallhs Either Biennially Or Annually (base Plus Four) Which Will Be Determined By The Medical Center At The Task Order Level. The Evaluation Will Consist Of 5 Parts: a Review Of All Policies And Standard Operating Procedures (sop) (visn, Medical Center, Facilities Management Service (fms), a Review Of The Inventory Of Written Loto Procedures, an Evaluation Of A Sampling Of The Facility’s Loto System, an Assessment Of The Authorized Employees’ Loto System Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (ksa). an Audit Loto System Training Program. loto System Training On An As-needed Basis. Training Frequency Will Be Determined At The Task Order Level. develop Written Loto Procedures As Needed For Designated Equipment. The Frequency Will Be Determined At The Task Order Level. additionally, The Firm Is Requested To Identify And Report Effective Techniques And Procedures Which Are Not Standardized In The Sop Or Policy And Identify And Report Non-compliant Patterns Which Are Not Specifically Covered By This Pws. definitions: the Firm: Refers To The Company Which Performs The Tasks Within This Pws. technical Coordinator: A Va Employee Designated By The Medical Center To Order And Coordinate The Services As Listed In This Pws, Also Referred To As The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor). loto System Evaluation Tasks medical Center Loto Policy (mcp) And Sop Review: examine The Most Current Mcp And Sop And Make Note Of: deficiencies From Or Omissions Of Regulatory And Standards Requirements. recently Published Changes To Regulations Or Standards Which Have Not Been Incorporated. loto Written Procedures And Inventory Management: review The Loto Procedures Inventory Spreadsheet And The Network Folder Which Contains All The Loto Procedure Documents. Identify And Not Deviations From The Following: there Should Be Only One Protected And Current Master Loto Procedure For Each Piece Of Equipment. superseded (expired) Written Procedure Files Should Be Deleted Or Overwritten With Updated Procedures. written Loto Procedure Files Should Be Linked To The Digital Inventory Spreadsheet. note: In Order To Accomplish This Task, The Firm’s Employee(s) Must Use A Va Employee As A Proxy To Access The Loto Files Located In The Va Network. The Firm’s Employees Shall Never Have Direct, Unsupervised Access To Any Information In The Va’s Network. throughout The Evaluation, Identify Any Unauthorized Or Superseded Copies Of The Loto Procedures. note: Copies Will Exist But Those Must Be Copies Of The Protected And Current Master Loto Procedure. procedures Evaluation: determine If Written Procedures Meet The Minimum Requirements By Evaluating A Sampling Of The Written Procedures. Request Assistance From Applicable Shop Supervisors To Assign Authorized Employees For The Following Tasks: select The Following Written Lockout/tagout Procedures: all High-pressure Boilers As Defined By Vha Directive 1810. two (2) Different Types Of Steam Powered Devices (heater) Or Steam Control Devices (prv, Isolation Valves, Steam Traps). two (2) Different Types Of Equipment Using 480 Vac Or More. one (1) Piece Of Equipment Using 50 Vdc Or More. two (2) Different Types Of Air Handlers. two (2) Heavy Equipment Vehicles Which Use Hydraulics. one (1) Overhead Power Rolling Vehicle Bay Door. one (1) Vehicle Lift (motor Pool). all Tagout Procedures. any Equipment Which Has Had A Near Miss Over The Past 12-months. two (2) Random Lockout Procedures From Each Of The Following Shops: Electrical, Hvac, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masons, And The Motor Pool. note: If A Shop Has No Procedures Assigned To Them, Simply Skip Those Shops. note: If The Facility Does Not Service, Maintain, Or Repair Any Items In (1) To (11) Above Then Skip Those Items, E.g., If All Vehicle Lifts Are Serviced By A Contractor, Then Skip Those Procedures. for Each Of The Selected Lockout/tagout Procedures, Perform The Following: verify That It Substantially Meets The Visn Format And/or Fms Sop. verify That The Procedure Contains All Required Information Per Regulations, Standards, And Policies. validate Information About Each Of The Energy Sources To Include: stored Energy, energy Magnitudes, lockout/isolation Points, required Lockout Devices For Each, methods To Verify It Is Completely Deenergized. determine If The Facility Conducts Periodic Inspections Of The Procedures: if The Procedure Requires Tagout, Then Determine The Modifications Needed To Allow Lockout, E.g., Equipment Replacement, A Manufacturer’s Retrofit Device, An Approved Aftermarket Retrofit Device, A New And/or Different Lockout Device. assessment Of Authorized Employees’ Loto Ksas: Request Assistance From The Facility’s Technical Coordinator To Assign An Authorized Employee From Each Shop/section For The Following Tasks. observe Authorized Employees Perform Each Of The Written Procedures On Equipment Listed In Section Ii C. the Authorized Employees May Perform An Actual Shutdown And Reenergization Of The Equipment Or Simulate It By Walking Around The Equipment, Pointing Out Actual Devices, Stating The Action(s) They Would Perform. if Simulation Is Chosen, Have The Authorized Person Verbalize How They Would Accomplish A Requirement Which Is Not Associated With The Equipment, E.g., How Will They Notify Affected Employees, How To Check For Procedure Expiration, Or Who To Notify If Errors In The Procedure Need To Be Corrected. evaluate The Abilities Of The Authorized Employees To Perform The Required Tasks To Include: obtaining A Valid And Current Copy Of The Written Procedure. making Required Notifications Using Effective Communication Modes. obtaining The Correct Loto Devices And Locks. obtaining The Correct Ppe And Energy Verification Equipment. following The Procedural Steps To Shut Down, Completely Deenergize, Lockout The Equipment, And Properly Verify A Zero-energy State As Written Loto Procedure. verbally Demonstrating An Understanding Of Maintaining Effective And Positive Control Of The Padlock Keys. removing The Loto Devices And Reenergizing The Equipment. making The Correct Notifications And Replacing The Loto Devices To The Proper Storage Area. completing Required Documentation. verbally Describing How To Perform A Ganged Lockout. verbally Describing Who Is Allowed To Forcibly Remove A Lockout Padlock. verbally Describing How To Turn Over A Locked-out Device During A Shift Change. verbally Confirming That All Authorized Employees Working On A Piece Of Equipment Must All Install Lockout Devices, Padlocks, And Id Tags On Each Lockout Point, Including Work Conducted By Va Employees And All Contractors’ Employees. document Items That The Authorized Employee Performed Exceptionally Well (best Practices), Errors Made, And Deficiencies In The Written Procedure. loto Training Audit: obtain Lists Of All Authorized Employees And Affected Employees And Their Loto Training Records. examine Training Records Along With Other Loto Program Records To Determine Compliance With The Requirements Of 29 Cfr 1910.147(c)(7). written Report: prepare A Written Report Which: identifies All Deficiencies And Gaps Along With Clarifying Information. describes Errors Made By Employees. For Each Error Listed, State If Corrective Recommendations Were Provided And If The Error Is Expected To Be Made Again By Any Facility Employees. provides Recommendations To Improve The Facility’s Loto System. documents Techniques The Facility Performed Exceptionally Well (best Practices). provide Copies Of The Written Report To The Facility’s Technical Representative, And The Vallhs Safety Manager. timeline: it Is Required That The Loto Evaluation: will Begin No More Than 30 Calendar Days From The Date The Firm Was Awarded A Task Order. onsite Portion Will Take No More Than Five Business Days. onsite Portion Will Be Conducted On Consecutive Business Days. the Final Evaluation Report Will Be Provided To The Facility’s Technical Representative And The Vallhs Safety Manager Within 14 Calendar Days Of The Completion Of The On-site Portion. training the Firm Will Provide Loto Training Compliant With Osha Requirements In General And Focus On The Requirements Of The Vallhs Loto Policy And Sop. training Will Be Provided For Authorized Employees (initial And Refresher) And Affected Employees: initial Authorized Employee (new Or Reassigned) Training Which Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And A Practical, Hands-on Guided Learning Period Which Will Require The Instructors To Be Onsite At The Designated Learning Facility. refresher Authorized Employee Training Which Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And May Be Provided Onsite Or Via A Live And Interactive Virtual Venue Such As Teams Or Zoom. initial And Refresher Affected Employee Training Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And May Be Provided Onsite Or Via A Live And Interactive Virtual Venue Such As Teams Or Zoom. the Firm Will: develop Training Objectives And Syllabi For The Different Training Courses, Ensuring They Meet Osha And Vallhs Sop Requirements. provide A Syllabus For Each Type Of Training Session To The Facility’s Technical Coordinator For Review, communicate And Coordinate Activities, Requirements, Equipment, And Support With The Technical Coordinator. the Technical Coordinator Will Ensure The Following Tasks Are Accomplished: organize Lists Of Employees Who Need Loto Training And Specify Which Training They Need (provided By Applicable Supervisors). schedule The Training Sessions Which Meet The Firm’s And Employees’ Availability (coordinate With Supervisors). review And Approve The Firm’s Training Curriculum (refer To The Visn 22 Loto Sop And/or Fms Sop And 1910.147). coordinate Training Venues And Associated Items Including Classrooms, Practical Training Sites And Equipment, And Virtual Sessions, provide A List Of Trainee Names And Associated Jobs/specialties To The Firm, ensure Attendance Is Taken, provide Training Completion Verification To Each Trainee’s Supervisor, timeline it Is Required That: virtual Training Will Start No More Than 30 Calendar Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm, onsite Evaluations Will Start Within 45 Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm, this Timeline May Be Extended If The Firm And The Va Contracting Officer Mutually Agree In Writing On An Alternative Timeline. Changes In Timelines Will Not Commit The Va To Additional Charges For The Service. develop Written Loto Procedures evaluate Equipment For Which Any Department Within Vallhs Requests Newly Developed Written Procedures. complicated Equipment Or Procedures Will Require Onsite Evaluation. the Medical Center’s Technical Coordinator And The Firm Will Determine If An Onsite Evaluation Is Required. otherwise, A Virtual Evaluation May Be Performed. ensure The Procedures Conform To The Current Vallhs Loto Procedures Format And Comply With The Vallhs Sop And Osha Requirements. provide Draft Written Procedures To The Medical Center’s Technical Coordinator For Verification. final Versions Of The Written Procedures Will Be Provided Electronically To The Technical Coordinator For Inclusion Into The Medical Center’s Loto Procedures Inventory. timeline it Is Required That: virtual Evaluations Will Start No More Than 21 Calendar Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm, And Onsite Evaluations Will Start Within 30 Days. draft Written Procedures Will Be Provided To The Technical Coordinator No More Than 14 Calendar Days After The Conclusion Of The Evaluation. final Written Procedures Will Be Provided To The Technical Coordinator No More Than Seven Calendar Days After The Medical Center Returns The Draft Copy With Comments And Corrections. this Timeline May Be Extended If The Medical Center Orders More Than 10 New Written Procedures Or If The Firm And The Va Contracting Officer Mutually Agree In Writing On An Alternative Timeline. Changes In Timelines Will Not Commit The Va To Additional Charges For The Service. general Pws Information regulations And Standards: 29 Cfr 1910.147 29 Cfr 1910 Subpart I 29 Cfr 1910.333 29 Cfr 1910.335 29 Cfr 1926.417 29 Cfr 1926.417 29 Cfr 1926.600(a)(3)(i), 29 Cfr 1926.702(j), Nfpa 70e (most Recent Edition), sop Fms 090 Lockout Tag Out Program nfpa 70 (most Recent Edition) nfpa 70e (most Recent Edition) nfpa 99 (most Recent Edition) ansi/asse Z244.1 ansi/asse Z117.1 ansi A10.44-2006 respective Manufacturers’ Directions And Instructions special Qualifications: The Firm Shall Demonstrate That All Lead Employees Assigned To This Project Possess Expert Knowledge Of Federal Regulations, Ansi Standards, And Nfpa 70e As Listed In Section L Of This Document Regarding Control Of Hazardous Energy, A.k.a. Lockout Tag Out (loto). demonstration Of Expert Knowledge Shall Contain Two Or More Of The Following: certified Safety Professional (csp), certified Industrial Hygienist (cih), five Or More Years Of Documented Experience Instructing Safety Courses Based On Nfpa 70e And/or Loto Portions Of 29 Cfr 1910 And 1926 For Accredited Institutions, a Master Tradesperson (or Equivalent) With Experience Working In Industrial Or Healthcare Facilities And Using Loto Procedures. five Or More Years As A Journeyman Tradesperson (or Equivalent) Working In Industrial Healthcare Facilities And Using Loto Procedures. documented Experience, Training, Or Certifications Which Demonstrate Equivalent Levels Of Knowledge, Skills, Professionalism, And Aptitude. the Firm Shall Ensure All Employees Possess Working Knowledge Of: utility Systems On Large, Multi-building Campuses, Healthcare-related Machinery, And Equipment That May Require Loto, And applying Osha Safety Regulations In Facilities As Described. quality Control: The Firm Shall Establish A Quality Control Plan Specifying Standards Of Performance. The Quality Control Plan Shall Be Provided To The Technical Representative Who Will The Firm’s Performance Achieves The Standards. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 7:00 Am To 3:30 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Cor Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Cor And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Cor Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor). Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year’s Day january 01 martin Luther King’s Birthday third Monday In January president’s Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vallhcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vallhcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Cor Or Designee’s Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vallhcs Police If The Vallhcs Cor Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking veterans Health Administration (vha) Directive 1085, Dated March 5, 2019, Provides A Comprehensive Smoke-free Policy For Patients, Visitors, Contractors, Volunteers, And Vendors, At The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Veterans Health Administration (vha) Health Care Facilities. This Updated Vha Directive Implements A Smoke-free Policy For Patients, Visitors, Contractors, Volunteers, And Vendors At Va Health Care Facilities, As Defined In This Directive, Based On Scientific Evidence Regarding The Adverse Health Effects Of Secondhand And Thirdhand Smoke Exposures. the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary For Health For Administrative Operations (10na) And The Assistant Deputy Under Secretary For Health For Clinical Operations (10nc) Are Responsible For The Contents Of This Directive. Questions May Be Referred To Vha Smoke Free: Vhasmokefree@va.gov. this Vha Directive Is Scheduled For Recertification On Or Before The Last Working Day Of March 2024. This Vha Directive Will Continue To Serve As National Vha Policy Until It Is Recertified Or Rescinded. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vallhcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vallhcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers’ Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor’s Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor’s Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees’ Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor’s Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel’s Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. insurance Coverage the Contractor Agrees To Procure And Maintain, While The Contract Is In Effect, Workers Compensation And Employee’s Public Liability Insurance In Accordance With Federal And State Of California Laws. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damage To Property, Which May Be Done By Him, Or Any Employee Engaged In The Performance Of This Contract. the Government Shall Be Held Harmless Against Any Or All Loss, Cost, Damage, Claim Expense Or Liability Whatsoever, Because Of Accident Or Injury To Persons Or Property Of Others Occurring In The Performance Of This Contract. before Commencing Work Under This Contract, The Contracting Officer Shall Require The Contractor To Furnish Certification From His/her Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Specified By Far 52.228-5 And Per Far Subpart 28.307-2 Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Canceled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer. contractor Is Required To Provide Copies Of Proof Of Workers Compensation And Employee Public Liability Insurance Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days After Notification Of Contract Award. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor’s Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For “availability” Or “on-call” Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vallhcs Cor All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears In Accordance With Far 52.212-4, Para. (i). Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required.

Details: Request For Proposals office Space For united States Air Force wright-patterson Air Force Base dayton, Ohio (“wpafb”) 10 May 2024 prepared By air Force Civil Engineer Center Real Property Management (“afcec/cit”) and Wpafb acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Of The Air Force (installations) table Of Contents 1. Summary 2. Leased Space Requirements 3. General Instructions And Notices 4. Basis Of Award 5. Offer Submission attachments: a. Delineated Area Map b. Pre-proposal Inquiry Form c. Proposal To Lease Space d. Lease Template e. Agency Specific Requirements f. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipmement request/description Of Requirements 1. Summary: a. The United States Of America, Acting By And Through The Secretary Of The Air Force (the “government”), Is Seeking To Lease Administrative Office Space (“leased Space”) In Support Of 550 Personnel Within A 20-mile Radius Of Wright-patterson Air Force Base (“wpafb”) In Dayton, Ohio, The Offered Lease Space Must Be Located Within The Delineated Area As Shown In Attachment A. The Government Will Only Consider Leased Space Located In An Existing Building. The Leased Space Must Meet All Of The Requirements Set Forth In This Request For Proposals(“request”) And All Attachments Hereto. b. Reference Attachment E: The Usaf Space Requirement Is A Minimum Of 100,000 Sf For Two Groups, A And B. Both Groups Will Not Fully Occupy The Entire 100,000 Sf; However, Due To Near-term Anticipated Mission Requirements, The Usaf Requires The Ability Of A Property To Support Up To 100,000 Sf Requirement, With The Residual Space Being Incorporated Into A Lease Option Executable For Up To One Year After Initial Lease Signing. Occupancy For Group A Is Required By 15 April 2025. A Complete Buildout (for Groups A And B) Is Required By 15 January 2026. The Lease (defined In Section 2.o Below) Will Have An Initial Term Of One (1) Year Followed By Nine (9) Consecutive Renewal Options Of One (1) Year Each. Exercise Of Any Renewal Options Shall Be Solely At The Government’s Discretion. The Lease Shall Provide That The Government May Terminate The Lease At Any Time After The Initial One (1) Year Term Upon 120 Day’s Written Notice To The Lessor. The Government’s Obligation Under The Lease Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Appropriated Funds From Which Rent, Payable In Arrears, Is Made By The Government. No Legal Liability On The Part Of The Government For Any Rent Payment May Arise Until Funds Are Made Available To The Government For This Lease And Confirmed In Writing By The Appropriate Government Official. c. No Discussions (defined In Section 3 Below) Will Be Held With Potential Respondents Through Unsolicited Contact With The Government By Such Respondents. Proposals Are Due Electronically On Or Before 5:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time, 27 May 2024 (the “due Date”). Be Advised The Selection May Be Made Based On Proposals Without Discussions With The (respondent) (defined In Section 3 Below). If Necessary, And At The Government’s Discretion, Discussions Will Be Held With All Respondents In The Competitive Range (defined In Section 3 Below). The Government Reserves The Unilateral Right To Make No Selection And Cancel This Request For Any Reason At Any Time. While The Government Intends To Enter Into A Lease With A Respondent Selected Through This Request For Proposals Process, The Government Is Under No Obligation To Do So. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By Any Entity Or Respondent For Participating In This Request Process. d. Respondents With Questions About This Request Must Submit All Questions In Writing On A Pre-offer Inquiry (“poi”) Form. A Copy Of The Poi Form Is Attached Hereto As Attachment B. Inquiries Must Be Submitted On The Poi Form Via E-mail To Mr. Jason Besser, Realty Specialist, At The Following Email Address: Jason.besser@us.af.mil. Poi’s Will Not Be Accepted After Midnight On The Fifteenth (15th) Calendar Day After The Date The Request Is Posted. The Government Will Respond To Properly Submitted Pre-offer Inquiries On The System For Award Management (“sam”) And If An Inquiry Response Requires It, Via An Amendment To The Request On The Website, Https://www.sam.gov/ 2. Leased Space Requirements: this Section Sets Forth The Essential Information And Requirements (“requirements”) (defined In Section 3 Below) That Shall Apply To All Offers. Respondents Will Provide In Their Submission Information On How The Respondent Intends To Satisfy That Requirement. a. Provide Proof Of Written Legal Authority To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Space (letters Or Memos Are Not Acceptable As They Do Not Have Legal Effect Of Such Authority). Examples Of Requirement: For A Company, Corporation Or Llc Ownership, A Certificate Of Incumbency Or Similar Legal Document Accepted By The Commercial Leasing Industry That Provides The Offeror With The Legal Authority To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Property; For An Individual, Affidavit Of Ownership; On Behalf Of An Individual Owner, Both Affidavit Of Ownership And Valid Specific Power Of Attorney To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Space For The Potential Duration Of The Lease. Deficient Proof Of Written Authority Will Result In Rejection Of The Proposal. b. Mark And Return Attachment A Demonstrating That The Location Of The Leased Space Is Within The 20-mile Radius By Marking The Location On Attachment A. c. Provide Written Documentation Showing That The Leased Space Does Not Include Apartment Space, Living Quarters, Or Other Residential Type Spaces In The Building. d. The Facility Must Meet Security Criteria Included In Attachment E Paragraph 5(d) Security Requirements. e. A Minimum Of 100,000 Rentable Square Feet Of Contiguous Leased Space. f. Annual Rental Rate A 1 Year Term With 9 Option Years – Inclusive Of The Following: (1) Fixed Annual Base Rent; (2) Utilities (water, Sewer, Electricity, Gas, Heating And Air Conditioning (hvac)); (3) Maintenance And Repair Of All Utilities And Delivery Systems Of Utilities; (4) Maintenance Of Fire Suppression And Prevention Systems; (5) Janitorial Services And Common Area Maintenance, Including But Not Limited To External Trash Dumpsters/other Receptacles And Timely Snow/ice Removal From Parking Lots And Sidewalks, Etc. g. Completion Of Propsal To Lease Space Attachment C Attached Hereto. In Section Ii Of Attachment C, There Are Two Separate Totals/costs That Will Be Evaluated. “total Annual Rent” (attachment C, Block 3i) Refers To The Annual Cost For Only The Leased Space Which Will Be Fully Funded, But Paid Monthly In Arrears In Accordance With The Terms Of The Lease. “space Buildout” Refers To The Cost To Completely Buildout (“tenant Improvements”) (attachment C, Block 4a) Of The Leased Space According To This Request And Associated Attachments. The Cost For Tenant Improvements Will Be Paid By The Government To Lessor Upon Acceptance By The Government Of Each Phase Of The Tenant Improvements, Several Phases Of Tenant Improvements Are Anticipated. h. The Lessor Must Have An Active Registration In The Sam Prior To Awarding The Lease And Throughout The Term Of The Lease, And Any Renewals Thereto. The Lessor Must Update And Renew The Sam Registration Annually. Registration In Sam Is Required For The Government To Process Rent Payments To The Lessor. All Payments Made By The Government Under A Lease Will Be Made By Electronic Funds Transfer (“eft”). i. Provide A Site Plan Depicting The Property Boundary, Building, Parking And Handicapped Parking Spaces. j. Provide Test-fit/floor Plan Layout And Design Concept Of Leased Space Incorporating Requirements In The Agency Specific Requirements, Attached Hereto As Attachment E. The Lessor Is Not Responsible For The Installation Of The Cubicles, But As Part Of The Test-fit/floor Plan Layout It Should Include A Notional Layout Of The Cubicles, Collaboration Areas, And Circulation. k. Provide Written Documentation Of The Availability For A Total Of Four Hundred And Forty Eight (448) Parking Spaces, Taking Into Account Total Parking Capacity For The Building And How They Are Accounting For Current Tenant’s Employees. Of The Total Number Of The Parking Spaces, Ten (10) Spaces Must Be Available For Us Government Senior Leadership And Must Have The Required Number Of Handicapped Spaces Required By The Americans With Disabilities Act And Local Zoning Ordinances. In The Event The Required Number Of Spaces Is Not Available, Alternate Parking Facilities Must Be Available In Close Proximity To The Leased Space. Parking Spaces Must Be Within 0.25 Mile Of Offered Leased Space And Be Available 24 Hours Per Day, 7 Days A Week, Including Overnight Parking Of Any Duration, And Be Sufficiently Lighted For Safety Of Personnel. l. All Leased Space And Common Areas Will Comply With State And Local Building Codes And Ordinances. The Exterior And Interior Of The Building Shall Be Structurally Sound And In Good Physical Condition Typical For Class A Or Class B Buildings. m. Bifurcated Sites For Leased Space Are Not Permissible. See Attachment E. n. Provide Written Documentation Showing The Facility Has Earned An Energy Star Label (https://www.energystar.gov/) o. The Leased Space Must Be In Compliance With The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Lease Agreement (“lease”) Attached Hereto As Attachment D. Complete/fill-in Attachment D. p. The Obligation Of The Government To Make Payments Pursuant To The Award Of The Lease Contemplated In This Request Are Subject To Federal Law And Available Appropriations. Award Of Any Lease Under This Request Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Appropriated Funds By The Congress Of The United States From Which Payments For Lease Purposes Can Be Made. No Liability Or Obligation On The Part Of The Government May Arise Until Such Funds Have Been Appropriated For A Lease And Until The Respondent Receives A Notice Of Such Availability In Writing. q. The Government Will Conduct Walk-throughs Of The Proposed Leased Space That Meets All Requirements And/or Proposals Within The Competitive Range. r. Provide Written Documentation Showing The Proposed Lease Of The Space And Any Common Areas Are In Compliance With All Federal, State, And Local Fire Protection And Life Safety Regulations. s. Proof Or Certificate Of Insurance Shall Be Submitted And Shall Demonstrate Appropriate Commercial Liability Coverage As Required By The State Or Local Municipality And Agreed To By The Government. . t. Lessor Will Be Responsible For The Payment Of All Property Taxes. u. Disclosure Of Any Beneficial Foreign Ownership In The Facility Or Property In Compliance With Section 2849 Of The National Defense Authorization Act Of Fy2018. v. Complete The Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment Form, See Attachment F. 3. General Instructions And Notices a. Definitions. As Used In This Request: “discussions” Are Negotiations That Occur After Establishment Of The Competitive Range That May, At The Government's Discretion, Result In The Respondent Being Allowed To Revise Its Proposal. (2) “competitive Range” Is A Range Comprised Of All Of The Most Highly Rated Proposals, Based On The Ratings Of Each Proposal Against The Evaluation Criteria Of The (“lowest Priced Technically Acceptable”) Offer To The Government. Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Is Defined Where The Government Determines That Lowest Price Is Awardable Over The Compliant Technical Offering Of All Proposals. (3) “in Writing, Writing Or Written” Means Any Worded Or Numbered Expression That Can Be Read, Reproduced, And Later Communicated, And Includes Electronically Transmitted And Stored Information. (4) “proposal Modification” Is A Change Made To A Proposal Before The Request's Closing Date And Time, Or Made In Response To An Amendment, Or Made To Correct A Mistake At Any Time Before Award. (5) “proposal Revision” Is A Change To A Proposal Made After The Request Closing Date, At The Request Of Or As Allowed By The Government As The Result Of Negotiations. (6) “time” If Stated As A Number Of Days, Is Calculated Using Calendar Days, Unless Otherwise Specified, And Will Include Saturdays, Sundays, And Legal Holidays. However, If The Last Day Falls On A Saturday, Sunday, Or Legal Holiday, Then The Period Shall Include The Next Working Day. (7) “award” Or “award” Means The Execution Of The Lease Agreement By The Government’s Authorized Representative And Delivery Of The Same To The Lessor. in The Event Other Definitions Or Clarification Of Requirements Are Needed, Submit The Inquiries On The Poi Form Attachment B Via Email To Mr. Jason Besser, (jason.besser@us.af.mil) b. Respondents Are Required To Comply With All Instructions Contained In This Request. Failure To Comply With The Instructions Contained In This Request Will Be Cause For Disqualification. Any Information Concerning This Request Given To Any Prospective Respondent Will Be Furnished Promptly To All Other Prospective Respondents. The Government May, At Its Discretion, Serve Notice Of Disqualification To The Respondent. c. Cancellation Of The Request. While The Government Intends To Select Proposals Satisfying The Requirements, The Government Is Under No Obligation To Do So And Reserves The Right To Cancel This Request And Reject All Offers At Its Sole Discretion. Government Reserves The Right To Suspend And/or Amend All Provisions Of This Request. d. Amendments. This Request May Be Amended By Formal Amendment To This Request, Separate Document, Letter, Facsimile, Or Electronic Mail. If This Request Is Amended, All Terms And Conditions That Are Not Amended Remain Unchanged. Respondents Shall Acknowledge Receipt Of Any Amendment To This Request By The Date And Time Specified In The Amendment(s). e. Discussions. The Respondent’s Submission Should Contain All Written Evidence Required To Satisfy The Requirements And Be Complete In Accordance With This Request. The Government May, At Its Sole Discretion, Conduct Discussions With Respondents, Typically Through Evaluation Notices (“en”s) Any Time After Respondent Submissions And Prior To Selecting A Respondent. Any En Responses Become Part Of The Respondent’s Submission And Will Be Considered By The Government In Determining Whether The Respondent Satisfies The Requirements. The Government May, At Its Sole Discretion, Reject Unsolicited Requests For Discussion From Potential Respondents. g. Restrictions On Foreign Participation. The Government Shall Not Be Required To Accept Offers If An Respondent Is (i)excluded From Federal Procurement And Nonprocurement Programs And Included On The Exclusion List At Https://sam.gov/sam/, As Said List May Be Updated From Time To Time, And/or (ii)a Country Listed In Publication Country Reports On Terrorism Available At Https://www.state.gov/country-reports-on-terrorism/. h. Hold Harmless. By Participating In The Proposal Process, Respondents Agree To Hold The Government, Its Officers, Employees, And Consultants Harmless From All Claims, Liabilities, And Costs Related To This Request. Under No Circumstances Will The Government Be Liable For Any Real Estate Brokerage Commissions, Finder’s Fees, Or Other Forms Of Compensation Related In Any Way To Activities Undertaken By Any Person As A Result Of This Request. i. Submission And Withdrawal Of Proposals. (1) Proposals Must Be Sent Electronically To Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil). (2) Proposals Must Be: (a) Submitted On The Forms Prescribed And Furnished By The Government As A Part Of This Request Or On Copies Of Those Forms; Request For Proposals And Attachments A Through E. (b) The Person Signing A Proposal Must Initial Each Erasure Or Change Appearing On Any Offer Form And Be Authorized To Do So Pursuant To 2.(a) Above. If The Respondent Is A Partnership, The Names Of The Partners Composing The Firm Must Be Included With The Proposal. (3) Incomplete Submissions. Incomplete And/or Unsigned Submissions Will Not Be Evaluated Or Considered. The Government May Reject Any Submission That Fails To Furnish The Above Required Submittal Information. The Government May, At Its Discretion, Notify Any Respondent Whose Submission Is Rejected For Being Incomplete Of The Deficiencies In Its Submission. If It Appears That The Deficiency Can Be Cured Promptly And Before Submission Due Date, The Government May Allow The Respondent The Opportunity To Cure The Error And/or Omission And To Provide What Is Required To Complete The Submission By The Due Date. If A Respondent, Given The Opportunity To Cure Deficiencies Does Not Do So By The Due Date, That Proposal Submission Will Be Rejected. (4) Late Offers And Withdrawals. (a) The Government Will Not Consider Any Proposal Received At The Office Designated In The Request After The Due Date, Unless It Is Received Before The Government Makes Award And It Meets At Least One Of The Following Conditions: 1 It Is Determined By The Government That The Receipt Past The Due Date Was Due Primarily To Government Mishandling After Receipt By The Electronic Delivery Service At The Government Installation; 2 There Is Verification From The Electronic Delivery Service Tracking System That Establishes That It Was Delivered, And It Was Under The Government's Control Prior To The Due Date; Or 3 It Is The Only Proposal Received. (b) Any Modification Of A Proposal Is Subject To The Same Conditions As In Paragraphs 3h.(4)(a)1-3. (c) Acceptable Evidence For Electronic Submission Will Be The Time/date Stamp When Received By The Government. (d) A Respondent May Withdraw Its Proposal By Submitting A Written Notice At Any Time To Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil). Proposals May Also Be Withdrawn In Person By A Respondent Or An Authorized Representative, If The Representative's Identity Is Made Known And The Representative Signs A Receipt For The Proposal Submitted. In The Event A Proposal Needs To Be Withdrawn, Contact Mr.jason Besser, (937-728-1850), For Coordination And Guidance. (e) If An Emergency Or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Operations So That Proposals Cannot Be Received At The Office Designated For Receipt Of Proposals By The Exact Time Specified In The Request, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of The Request Or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Due Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Of Proposals Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Of Day Specified In The Request On The First Work Day On Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (5) Any Information Given To A Prospective Respondent Concerning This Request Will Be Furnished Promptly To All Other Prospective Respondents If That Information Is Necessary In Submitting Proposals Or If The Lack Of It Would Be Prejudicial To Any Other Prospective Respondent. (6) Respondents May Submit Modifications In Response To An Amendment As Long It Is Within Any New Due Date Proposed Under The Amendment. (7) Respondents May Submit Proposals That Meet Or Exceed Stated Requirements. (8) All Submissions Shall Be Clearly Marked With The Request Number (reference Request Title Page) And Be On Every Page. (9) Table Of Contents. The Submission Shall Also Include A Table Of Contents That References All Requirements And Corresponding Parts. j. Restriction On Disclosure And Use Of Data. A Respondent That Includes In Its Proposal Data That It Does Not Want Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose, Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes, Must Meet The Following Conditions: (1) Mark The Title Page With The Following Legend: “this Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government And Shall Not Be Duplicated, Used, Or Disclosed --in Whole Or In Part --for Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Proposal. If, However, A Lease Is Awarded To This Respondent As A Result Of --or In Connection With -- The Submission Of This Data, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use, Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Lease. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government's Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contained In Sheets [insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets]”. (2) Mark Each Sheet Of Data It Wishes To Restrict With The Following Legend: “use Or Disclosure Of Data Contained On This Sheet Is Subject To The Restriction On The Title Page Of This Proposal.” (a) This Restriction Cannot Be Used To Override The Ability Of The Government To Amend The Request Pursuant To Paragraph 3.(a)(7)(d) To Provide Opportunity To Submit Revised Proposals. (b) A Respondent’s Failure To Mark Restricted Disclosure On Submitted Data Shall Constitutes A Waiver By The Respondent. k. Party That Will Execute Lease (1) If The Lessor Is An Individual, That Individual Shall Sign The Lease. A Lease With An Individual Doing Business As A Firm Shall Be Signed By That Individual, And The Signature Shall Be Followed By The Individual's Typed, Stamped, Or Printed Name And The Words, “an Individual Doing Business As [insert Name Of Firm], As Provided In This Request At 2.(a). (2) If The Lessor Is A Corporation, The Lease Must Be Signed In The Corporate Name, Followed By The Signature And Title Of The Officer Or Other Person Signing The Lease On Its Behalf, Duly Attested, And With Written Evidence Of This Authority To So Act As Provided In This Request At 2.(a). (3) If The Lessor Is A Limited Liability Company, The Lease Must Be Signed In The Corporate Name, Followed By The Signature And Title Of The Officer Or Other Person Signing The Lease On Its Behalf, Duly Attested And With Written Evidence Of This Authority To So Act As Provided In This Request At 2.(a). (4) If The Lessor Is A Joint Venture, The Lease Must Be Signed By Each Participant In The Joint Venture In The Manner Prescribed In Paragraphs (1) Through (3) Of This Provision For Each Type Of Participant. When A Corporation Is Participating In The Joint Venture, The Corporation Shall Provide Written Evidence That The Corporation Is Authorized To Participate In The Joint Venture. (5) If The Lease Is Executed By An Attorney, Agent, Or Trustee On Behalf Of The Lessor, An Authenticated Copy Of The Power Of Attorney, Or Other Written Evidence To Act On Behalf Of The Lessor, Must Be Provided As Provided In This Request At 2.(a). l. Lease Award (1) The Government Intends To Award One Lease Resulting From This Request To The Respondent Whose Proposal Represents The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable To The Government After Evaluation In Accordance With The Requirements Of This Request. (2) The Government May Reject Any Or All Proposals If Such Action Is In The Government's Interest. The Government May Also Cancel This Request At Any Time Prior To Award For Any Reason Or For No Reason. (3) Discussions With Respondents After Receipt Of An Proposal Do Not Constitute A Rejection Or Counteroffer By The Government. (4) The Government May Determine That A Proposal Is Unacceptable If The Costs Proposed Are Materially Unbalanced Between Line Items Or Subline Items. Unbalanced Costs Exist When, Despite An Acceptable Total Evaluated Cost, The Cost Of One Or More Line Items Is Significantly Overstated Or Understated As Indicated By Government’s Cost Analysis. A Proposal May Be Rejected If The Government Determines That The Lack Of Balance Poses An Unacceptable Risk To The Government. (5) The Government May Disclose The Following Information In Post-award Debriefings To Other Respondents: the Overall Evaluated Cost Or Price And The Evaluation Of Award Factors Of The successful Respondent; (b) The Overall Ranking Of All Respondents By Price, When Any Ranking Was Developed By The Agency During Source Selection; And (c) A Summary Of The Rationale For Award m. Service Of Protest (1) Protests, As Defined In Section 33.101 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation, That Are Filed Directly With An Agency, And Copies Of Any Protests That Are Filed With The Government Accountability Office (“gao”), Shall Be Served On The Wpafb Realty Specialist, Via The Contracting Officer, By Obtaining Written And Dated Acknowledgment Of Receipt From The Realty Specialist, Via The Address For The Submission Of The Proposals, As Provided In This Request In Section 5. (2) The Copy Of Any Protest Shall Be Received In The Office As Provided In This Request In Section 5, Within One Day Of Filing A Protest With The Gao. 4. Basis Of Award a. Proposals Will Be Screened For Compliance With All Requirements. In Order To Promote An Efficient Competition And To Avoid The Unnecessary Expenditure Of Resources, The Government Reserves The Right, In Its Sole And Absolute Discretion, To Establish The Competitive Range At Any Point In The Evaluation Process And To Remove From The Competitive Range Any Respondent Whose Proposal, In The Judgment Of The Government, Stands No Reasonable Likelihood Of Being Selected For An Award. All Respondents That Have A Reasonable Chance Of Being Selected For Award Will Be Included In Such Competitive Range. Notwithstanding The Foregoing, The Government Is Not Obligating Itself To Establish A Competitive Range If There Are An Insufficient Number Of Proposalss Meeting The Requirements. b. The Authorized Representative Will Conduct Discussions On Behalf Of The Government. The Government Is Not Obligated To Enter Into A Lease With Any Respondent, Until Discussions Are Completed And A Lease Is Executed By Both Government And Respondent’s Authorized Representative. c. Award Factors. award Will Be Made To The Respondent That Represents The Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Offer To The Government. total Evaluated Price the Government Will Evaluate Proposals For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For The 1st Year’s Rent Including The 9 Option Years And The Estimated Price For The Phased Tenant Improvements. Evaluation Of Options Will Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). Total Evaluated Price Shall Be Calculated Using The Following Formula: item Price item 1: Base Year Price Plus All Option Year Prices $_________________ item 2: Phase 1 (due Apr 2025) Tenant Improvements Price $_________________ item 3: Phase 2 (due Jan 2026) Tenant Improvements Price $_________________ total Evaluated Price (items 1+2+3) $_________________ 5. Proposal Submission As Directed In This Request And Government Point Of Contact: Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil). Re: (enter Solicitation #)

Details: Synopsis This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Presolicitation. Notice For Architect/engineering (a/e) Design Services; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330. Only The A/e Firms Responding To This Announcement By Submitting An Sf-330 Package On Time Will Be Considered For Initial Evaluation. Naics: The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code/size Standard For This Procurement Is 541330, Engineering Services. The Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5 Million In Annual Receipts. The Fsc/psc Is C1da, Architect And Engineering- Construction: Hospitals And Infirmaries. Set-aside: Notice Of 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside. This Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Firms Only. The Firms Registered And Visible In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov When Sf330 S Are Submitted. Failure Of A Prospective Sdvosb To Be Verified By The Sba Vetcert At The Time The Sf 330 Is Submitted Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration. All Joint Ventures Must Be Verified At Time Of Submission And Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 125.15 Prior To Contract Award. Prospective Contractors Are Cautioned That Proposal Submitted In Response To This Solicitation Must Meet The Criteria Identified By 38cfr, Part 74. The Sdvosb Concern Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Concern Will Comply With The Limitation On Subcontracting Requirements In Accordance With Vaar Clause 852-219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set Aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. Request For Information: The Deadline For All Request For Information (rfi) Is 4:00 Pm Ct On March 06, 2024. All Rfis Must Be Submitted In Writing Via Email To Jennifer Johnson, Contracting Officer, At Jen.johnson@va.gov And Eric Reis, Contract Specialist, At Eric.reis@va.gov. An Amendment To The Rfq Will Be Issued To All Prospective Firms Via Sam.gov And Will Include The Rfi And The Corresponding Government Response. Unless Formally Amended In Writing, All Terms And Conditions Of The Rfq Will Remain Unchanged. 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) 10:00 Am (ct) April 02, 2024. For Informational Purposes: All Offerors Are Required To Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam / Www.sam.gov) At The Time Of Offer Submission. Firms Will Be Evaluated By The A/e Evaluation Board. The Most Qualified Firms Will Be Invited To Interview With The Selection Board. The Number Of Firms Selected To Interview Will Be Dependent On The Number Of Firms That Submit Sf-330s. Up To Twenty-five Will Interview With The Selection Board. Responses Should Be Submitted On An Sf330. The Sf-330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications Prospective Firms Shall Address All Selection Criteria Factors Within Their Submitted Sf330 Packages. Submission Of Information Incorporated By Reference Is Not Allowed. Interested Firms Shall Submit Sf 330 Via Electronic Transmission Via Email To Jennifer Johnson, Contracting Officer, At Jen.johnson@va.gov With A Copy To Eric Reis, Contract Specialist, At Eric.reis@va.gov By The Designated Date/time Specified. Please Provide Pre-solicitation Number, Nco 23 Ae-idiq, 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. Ensure File Size Under 7 Mb. No Sf 330 Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Noncompliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation. Submitted Sf330s Will Include The Following Elements: 1. Standard Form 330 (rev. 07/2021) Architect-engineer Qualifications 2. Sf330, Section H: Additional Information Firms Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated By An A/e Evaluation Board. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf 330 Technical Proposals: General Solicitation And Contract Information: Network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Has An Ongoing Requirement To Provide Architect And Engineering (a/e) Services For Veterans Integrated Service Network (visn) 23. The Entirety Of Visn 23 Serves North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, And Nebraska; As Well As Some Clinical Leased Locations In Illinois, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. This Procurement Will Be Procured Pursuant To The Selection Of Architects And Engineers (formerly Known As The Brooks Act) Public Law 92-582, And As Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Va Acquisition Regulations (vaar) And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part 836 And M836 Respectively. Approximately Twenty (20) Firm-fixed-price (ffp) Idiq Contracts Will Result From This Solicitation, To Include Negotiated Profit, Overhead And Hourly Rates For Anticipated Disciplines And For Use In Negotiating Ffp Task Orders. When Pricing Design For Task Orders Over The Life Of The Contract, The Government Will Require Fully Documented Compliance With The Mandates Prescribed In Far 15.404-4(c) (4)(i)(b) Regarding The 6% Design Fee Limitation. Pricing On Task Orders For The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed 6% Of The Estimated Cost Of Construction, Excluding Fees. It Is Nco23 S Intent To Solicit For A Period Of Performance Of Five Years With A Five-year Ordering Period. There Will Be A Minimum Order Guarantee Of $2,000.00 For Each Contract Awarded. Each Contract Will Also Have A Maximum Order Limitation Of $15,000,000.00 Per Contract For Life Of The Contract. If The Minimum Guarantee Is Not Met During The Base Year, The Government Reserves The Right To Unilaterally Issue A Task Order To Satisfy This Guarantee. If The Contractor Does Not Accept This Task Order, All Claims To The Minimum Guarantee Will Be Waived By The Contractor. There Is No Yearly Maximum. The Sum Of All Task Orders Issued Against The Contract Cannot Exceed The Maximum Contract Value Of $15,000,000.00. General Description Of Services Required: Nco 23 Is Seeking Firms With Qualifications And Experience In A-e Services For The Nco 23 Geographical Area As These Contracts Will Cover The Geographical Area Of Nco 23 Specifically. A Regional Map Will Be Provided As An Attachment. The Scope Of Work May Include, But Is Not Limited To, Site Investigations, Site Surveys, Feasibility Studies, Project Development Studies, Building Evaluation Reports, Master Plans, Engineering Studies, Concept Designs, Construction Documents, Design-build Bridging, Design-build Scope Preparation, Estimating Services, Procurement Support, Record Drawings, Constructability Reviews, Technical Design Reviews, Construction Administration Services, Shop Drawing Review And Approval, Construction Site Inspections, Post-construction Services, And Other A-e Services, To Include Incidental Related Work In Support Of Government Administered Construction Contracts, Facility Investigations And Research, And Planning Studies. Selection Process: This Notice Is A Request For Qualifications (rfq) Of A-e Firms/lead Designers Interested In Contracting For This Work. The A-e Firm As Used In This Rfq Means An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Association, Or Other Legal Entity Permitted By Law To Practice The Profession Of Architecture Or Engineering That Will Have Contractual Responsibility For The Project Design. This Procurement Consists Of A Two (2) Stage Evaluation Process. Stage One (1) Will Consist Of The Evaluation Of The Technical Submission Package. All Responsive Submissions Will Be Evaluated By The Technical Evaluation Board (teb). The Firms Will Be Ranked. After The Evaluation Of The Submissions, At Least Twenty-five (25) Of The Most Highly Rated Firms Will Be Invited For Interviews And Further Evaluated In Stage Two (2). Award Of The A-e Idiq Contract(s) Will Be Made To Approximately Twenty (20) Most Highly Qualified Firms Listed In Order Of Preference By The Teb. The Firms Must Ensure The Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Parts I And Ii Reflect The Entire Design Team. Rate/price Proposal(s) Will Be Requested Following The Selection Of The Most Technically Qualified Firm(s). The Current Threshold For The Requirement Of Certified Cost Or Pricing Data Is $2,000,000; Therefore, Submission Of Such Will Be Required For Each Contract. In Accordance With Far 15.403-4, Cost Or Pricing Data Will Be Required Of Each Awardee And Its Consultants In Order To Determine A Fair And Reasonable Price Prior To Contract Award. Submission Requirements And Evaluation Criteria For Stage One (1): Submissions Of Completed Standard Form 330 (sf 330) Received In Response To This Notice Will Be Evaluated By A Government Evaluation Board In Accordance With The Selection Of Architect And Engineering Statute, 40 U.s.c. Ch11, The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36, To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Evaluation Of Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Offeror, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Offerors Are Responsible For Collecting And Submitting Past Performance Questionnaires With Their Final Packages To The Veterans Affairs (va) Network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Contracting Officer Before The Closing Date Of This Synopsis. Evaluation Criteria: Each Firm Must Demonstrate Their Qualifications With Respect To The Selection Criteria Listed Below. Evaluation Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e) Are Of Equal Importance; Criterion (f) Is Of Lesser Importance Than Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e); And Criterion (g) Is Of Least Importance And Will Be Used As A Tiebreaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Sf-330s Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firm/team Based On Submitted Sf-330 Responses. Failure To Provide Requested Data Or Comply With The Instructions In This Synopsis And Sf-330 Instructions Could Result In A Firm Considered Being Less Qualified Or Eliminated From Consideration. Specific Evaluation Criteria Include: A. Professional Qualifications: Sf-330, Part I, Block E. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information, Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Proposed Key Personnel (reference Primary Discipline List Below), Professional Registration, And Competence, Related Experiences To Accomplish This Work, Education, And Years With The Company. Key Personnel Shall Be Permanent Employees Of The Prime Firm/team Rather Than Temporary Contract Hire Employee Arrangements. Failure To Provide A Balanced Workforce In The Disciplines Listed Could Result In The Firm Being Considered Not Qualified. The Combination Of Criteria Below Will Be Used To Determine The Ability Of The Staff To Contribute To The Successful Completion Of Project Task Orders. Firms With Greater Breadth Of In-house Expertise Will Be Rated Higher Than Those Needing To Hire Sub-consultants. The Offeror S Team Shall Include Staff Members Licensed In The States Covering Veteran Integrated Service Networks (visn) 23 (pool 01) Found In The Statement Of Work (sow) In The Following Disciplines: Architectural Design Civil Engineer Structural Engineer** Engineering I.t. Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer* Electrical Engineer Landscape Design Geotechnical Engineer Cost Estimator Commissioning Agent Fire/life Safety Surveyor *for The Fire Protection Engineer (fpe) - Licensed Professional For Purposes Of This Evaluation Factor Shall Mean A Registered Professional Engineer (p.e.) Who Has Passed The Fire Protection Engineering Written Examination Administered By The National Council Of Examiners For Engineering And Surveys (ncees). Proof Of Passing The Examination And (4 Years) Required Experience Shall Be Submitted With The Proposal Or It Will Be Assumed The Fpe Does Not Meet These Qualifications. **for The Structural Engineer - Licensed Professional For Purposes Of This Evaluation Factor Shall Mean A Registered Professional Engineer (p.e.) Who Has Passed The 16-hour P.e. Structural Written Examination Administered By The National Council Of Examiners For Engineering And Surveys (ncees). Proof Of Passing The Examination And (4 Years) Required Experience Shall Be Submitted With The Proposal Or It Will Be Assumed The Structural Engineer Does Not Meet These Qualifications. In Addition, The Offeror S Team Shall Include Staff Members In The Following Disciplines And Shall Demonstrate Their Qualification: Project/program Manager Environmental Engineer Construction Management Quality Control Manager Security Specialist/engineer Interior Designer B. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: Sf-330, Part I, Section F. Region 3 Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract In Terms Of Recent And Relevant Experience With Regard To The Project Examples Described Below, As Well As Demonstrated Experience With Va Facility Design. The Evaluation Board Will Be Placing Emphasis On The Following Items When Evaluating This Factor: Experience With Designing Building Renovations (more Specifically For Hospitals And Office Spaces) Including Building Envelope, Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical (hvac And Plumbing), Electrical, Life Safety Upgrades, Fire Suppression Systems And Associated Alarms Systems And Utility Systems; I.t. Infrastructure; Leed Or High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirements Experience; Experience In Surveying Existing Facilities And Sites For Hazardous Materials And Contamination, And Design Including Remediation Of Such Hazards As Necessary To Complete The Work Of The Project. Experience In Design Of Projects That Include The Above Elements And Whose Design Fees Were $180,000 Or Higher Will Be Considered Very Advantageous. Example Projects: Submit Example Design Projects In Narrative Format That Highlight The Experience Factors Listed Above. Design Project Examples Should Not Exceed Two Pages Each. All Experience Factors Do Not Have To Be Included In A Single Project. The Offeror May Submit Multiple Projects To Demonstrate Experience In All Relevant Types Of Work, However, Do Not Submit More Than Five Projects Total. For Submittal Purposes, If A Completed Id/iq Task Order Is Submitted, The Completed Task Order Would Be Considered A Project . Do Not List An Id/iq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project . Instead, List The Relevant Completed Task Order(s) Or Single/stand-alone Contract. A) The Narratives Of Example Projects Should Show Contract Number, Issuing Agency, Project Name, A Current Point Of Contact Including Telephone And Email Information, Project Scope, Size, Location, Design Fees, The Total Number Of Modifications / Change Orders Issued During Performance Of Project, Date Of Project Completion, Estimate Of Construction Cost, Principal Design Elements And Features, Complexity Of The Job, Challenges Faced, Actions Taken, And The Resolution And Results Of Any Challenges Faced. In Addition, And If Known, List The Construction Contract Award Price, And The Total Number Of Construction Contract Modifications/change Orders And Their Total Value. B) Submissions Shall Include Details On Items Including But Not Limited To: (1) Experience With Design Of Similar Types/sizes Of Facilities; (2) Experience With Multi-phased Hospital Design And Construction Programs; (3) Experience With Construction And Renovation Phasing In Hospitals And Other Va Facilities; (4) Experience With Patient Aligned Care Team Clinic Planning And Design; (5) Experience Planning, Programming, Design, And Construction Of Campus Infrastructure To Include Boilers, Chillers, Electrical Distribution, Water And Wastewater Distribution, Parking Garages, Grounds, And Roads/sidewalks; (6) Experience With Infection Control During Construction; (7) Experience With Commissioning; (8) Experience In Providing Post Construction Award Services (shop Drawing Review, As-built Drawing And Quality Assurance Plan (qap) Preparation, Construction Inspection Services, And Operating And Maintenance Manuals). (9) Experience In Performing Quality Control Processes That Result In High-quality, Coordinated, And Complete Documents In Accordance With Pg-18-15 A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program C) Example Projects May Be From The Private Or Public Sector; However; Va Projects May Be Rated Higher. Projects Completed More Recently Will Be Evaluated More Advantageously. The Design Of All Example Projects Must Have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To The Sf-330 Due Date For This Solicitation). The Evaluation Will Consider The Relevancy (design And Construction Scope, Size And Location) Of Projects Identified. For The Purposes Of This Evaluation The A-e May Submit No More Than Two Example Projects Which Were Investigations Or Studies Only. The Investigation(s) Or Study(ies) Must Have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To The Sf-330 Due Date For This Solicitation) As Well. D) Examples Of Work Submitted That Do Not Meet The Requirements Specified Here Will Not Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified And Eliminated From Further Consideration. Identify Any Key Personnel In Sf-330, Part I, Section G That Worked On The Projects And Their Role. Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Be Evaluated For Ability To Support The Range Of Work Required For This Contract, As Demonstrated By Firm S Submitted Projects. C. Capacity: Sf-330, Part I, Block H. Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, Coordinate, And Administer The Work Within The Prime And Among Any Teaming Partners. Teaming Partners To Be Included By The Prime Firm In Their Response Should Be Clearly Identified As Such For Evaluation Purposes And Will Later Be Agreed To During Negotiations Of Any Resultant Contract. Sf-330, Part Ii, Block 11 Will Also Be Evaluated To Assist In Determining This Factor. Sf-330 Part I Blocks C, D, F And Sf-330, Part Ii Will Also Be Evaluated To Support This Criterion. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Capacity To Perform Work In-house And With Teaming Members. Demonstrate Active On-going Federal And Non-federal Work (address Current Dollar Value Of Work, Number Of Current Projects, Management Approach To Your On-going Work, And How The Team Will Support The Work Requirements Outlined In This Synopsis In Addition To Current Work). Quantify The A-e Teams Reserve Capacity (percent Of Available Capacity Or Man Hours Available Or Number Of Man Hours Available). Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Quantitative Data To Support An Assertion Of Sufficient Work-load Capacity. D. Experience In Construction Period Services: Sf-330, Part I, Block H. In A Two-page Narrative, Provide Supporting Information On The Firms 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. Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, Coordinate, And Administer These Services. Provide Information On Technology To Be Used During Field Inspections. Provide Any Additional Pertinent Information Relevant To These Criteria. Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Examples Of Completed Projects Where They Ve Successfully Completed These Services In The Past 18-months. E. Past Performance: Sf-330, Block H. For The Example Projects Provided Under Specialized Experience And Technical Competence, In A Single Page Narrative Form Provide Past Performance In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules For Each Example Project Submitted Under Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. In Addition To Past Performance Information Provided, The Evaluation Will Include Information Available Within The Va, Federal, State, Private Industry Or Other Sources. In Addition To The Narrative Described Above, Forward The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Of This Synopsis, To Each Project Point Of Contact. Completed Ppq Forms Shall Be Submitted As Part Of The Firms Proposal Package. Firms May Include Any Ratings, Letters Of Appreciation Or Performance, Awards Etc., For Relevant Experience; However, Federal Database Content And Ppqs Will Be Evaluated More Advantageously. Reponses Will Be Evaluated To Determine Firms Ability To Maintain Cost, Schedule, Quality, And Customer Satisfaction. 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), 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) As Long As 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 23, Attn: Eric Reis Via Email At Eric.reis@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. F. Geographic Proximity To The General Area Of The Requiring Activity As Well As Knowledge Of The Visn 23 Area. Sf-330, Part I, Block H. In Four Page Or Less Narrative Form Demonstrate Firm’s Familiarity With Local Conditions To Include Knowledge Of, And Experience Dealing With, The Regulatory Agencies, Geological Features, Logistics, Costs, Climatic Conditions And Local Design And Construction Methods. Narrative Shall Include Team Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Any Subconsultant Offices. The Narrative Shall Demonstrate How Inclusion In The Pool Will Be Advantageous To The Government. Offerors Must Affirm They Are Able To Practice At All Stations Listed For This Contract. G. Subcontracting Efforts: Commitment To Vha Shall Be Detailed In Sf-330, Part I, Block H. Offerors Shall 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. Stage Two (2): After Receipt And Review Of The Qualifications, Nco 23 Will Hold Interviews Based On The Results Of The Evaluations (stage One (1)). At Least Twenty-five (25) Highest Technically Rated Firms Shall Be Short-listed And Move To Stage Two (2) Interviews. Award Of The A-e Idiq Contract(s) Will Be Made To Approximately Twenty (20) Most Highly Qualified Firms Listed In Order Of Preference By The Teb. Post-award Debriefs Will Be Conducted. Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With Far 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Does Not Apply To A-e Contracts. Joint Ventures: All Qualifications Packages Submitted By Joint Ventures Must Include A Copy Of An Executed Joint Venture Agreement (with Original Signatures) Which Fully Discloses The Legal Identity Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture, The Relationship Between The Members, The Form Of Ownership Of Each Member, And Any Limitations On Liability Or Authority For Each Member. An Authorized Representative Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture Must Sign The Contract Accompanying An Offer Regardless Of Any Agency Relationship Established Between The Members. In The Case Of Corporations That Are Joint Venture Members, The Corporation Secretary Must Certify That The Corporation Is Authorized To Participate In The Joint Venture, Either By Certifying In The Joint Venture Agreement, Or By Submitting A Separate Certification To The Government. The Joint Venture Must Also Provide A Certificate That Identifies A Principal Representative Of The Joint Venture With Full Authority To Bind The Joint Venture. Representations, Certifications, And Financial Information Must Be Submitted For Each Member Of The Joint Venture. Attachments:

Details: Description: This Is A Sources Sought-pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Buffalo Va Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, Ny 14215. This Requirement Is 100% Set-aside To Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330s. The Sf-330 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. Va Intends To Award An Architect/engineer Contract For Complete Design Services (preliminary Concepts And Layouts, Program Development, Investigative Services, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Cost Estimating Services, And Construction Period Services) For The Design Building 3 Renovation And Additions, Project# 528-24-112. The Area Of Consideration Is Restricted To Firms With Offices And Key Personnel To Be Assigned To The Design Located Within A 600-mile Radius Of The Buffalo Vamc Site As Indicated By A Mapquest.com Driving Directions Search From The Prime Designer S Main Or Satellite Office Address To The Project Site. Written Questions Pertaining To This Requirement Should Be Submitted No Later Than 12:00 Pm. Eastern Daylight Time (edt), June 03, 2024. Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf-330, Parts I And Ii, To Nicholas.winne@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 12:00 Pm, Edt, June 10, 2024. 1.1 Location Services Performed Under This Scope Will Be For And Conducted In Part At The Va Western New York Healthcare System (vawnyhs), Buffalo Va Medical Center (vamc) Located At 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, Ny 14215. 1.2 Background Buildings 2 And 3 Are Both Standalone Buildings Located On The Buffalo Vamc Campus With Additional Access From Lebrun Rd. Building 3, Is A Two-story Structure And Was Renovated In 1991 To Operate A Tenant Leased Daycare On The First Floor With A Few Additional Office Spaces. Contained On The Second Floor. There Is Current Need To Upgrade The Leased Daycare Space On The First Floor As Well As Convert The Second Floor Into Additional Childcare Spaces To Serve The Va Medical Center Drop Off Childcare Program. 1.3 Purpose The Intent Of This Effort Is To Fully Renovate The Exterior And Interior Of Building 3 At The Buffalo Vamc And Convert Both Floors Into Updated And Code Compliant Daycare And Childcare Spaces. As Part Of The Renovations There Is A Need To Add An Elevator, A Stairwell For Egress, And Spaces To Accommodate New Hvac And Other Building Utility Systems Upgrades And Replacements To The Building. Additionally, The Effort Shall Include Complete Demolition Of Building 2 And The Open Site Area Gained To Be Restored To A Facility Vehicle Parking Area. The Buffalo Vamc Requires A Consultant To Perform The Architectural And Engineering (a/e) Services Necessary To Accomplish This Goal. The Supporting Objectives To Achieve The Purpose Are: Site Investigation(s) Of Existing Conditions And Systems Related To Both Buildings, Existing Floorplans, Utility Infrastructure, Future Replacement Equipment, And Research Of Facility Historical Drawings. Licensed Surveying Of Land And Structures As Necessary To Develop The Design. Consultation And Discussion With Va Staff To Establish Design Basis Development Of A Design Narrative To Document The Design Process And Delineate The Construction Impacts To The Medical Center Reconciliation Of Contractor As-built Drawings Into Record Drawings Coordinate With And Obtain Approvals (as Required) From City Of Buffalo And Town Or Amherst Officials. Complete A Nhpa Section 106 Assessment For Both Buildings And Coordinate With And Obtain Necessary Approvals From The State Historic Preservation Office. Determine Possible Courses Of Action To Resolve Issues Identified By Vamc And Identified By The Consultant During Site Surveys. Develop Detailed Construction Documents (35%, 65%, 95%, 100%), Specifications, Cost Estimates, And An Associated Execution Plan With Constructability Review (with Phasing, Required Shutdowns, And Overall Impact On Medical Center) To Demolish Building 2 And Fully Renovate Building 3 At The Buffalo Vamc Inclusive Of Any Building Additions. Answering Requests For Information (rfi) Submittal Tracking And Review. Oversee Construction Operations In Conjunction With Buffalo Vamc Personnel To Ensure Construction Contractor Is In Compliance With Developed Detailed Construction. Documents And Specifications. Detailed Information For These Objectives Is Contained In Section 3: Requirements. 1.5 Scope Work Under This Effort Will Affect Building 2 And Building 3 (current Location Of The Daycare) And The Exterior Site Work Around It. This Includes The Complete Demolition Of Building 2 And Restoration To A Parking Area As Well As All Systems Within Building 3 (electric, Plumbing, Structural, Security Cameras, Communications, Etc.) And Its Surroundings To Include Exterior Building Work (additional Structures, Landscaping, Fencing, And Playground Area). The Va Has Established A Schematic Design, Which Will Serve As One Of The Selected Options That Will Be Provided In The 35% Design Drawings. The Information Identified In Section 2.2 Is Intended To Provide A Starting Point For Existing Conditions, Certain Required Items, Drawings And Specifications, And Design Parameters To Be Included In The Project. It Is The Consultant S Responsibility To Verify The Provided Information For Accuracy. All Systems Related To The Existing Spaces (communications, Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Sanitary, Fire Proofing, Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Building Controls, Slab Penetrations, Roofing, Hazardous Material Abatement, Etc.) Are Within The Scope Of This Effort As Required To Support The Final Design And Constructed Space. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: The Submitted Sf-330s Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: This Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Vaar Part 836.602-1. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf-330 Technical Proposals. The A/e Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Criteria For All Services. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (2) Are Considered Most Important And Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (3) And (5) Are Of Slightly Less Importance Than (1) Through (2) But Are Equal Value Among Themselves; Criteria (6) And (7) Are The Least Important And Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. Specific Evaluation Criteria Include: (1). Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation,âpollution Prevention,âwaste Reduction, And The Use Ofârecovered Materials. (2). Professional Qualifications Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Individual Key Personnel And Technical Team Members Proposed To Accomplish This Work. (3)âcapacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. (4)âpast Performanceâon Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedule. (5) Construction Period Services 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 (6) Small Business Subcontractors 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 (7) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project. Criterion 1: Specialized Experience & Technical Competence Offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Proposed Team S Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract With Regard To: Experience With Daycare Design. Experience With Phasing And Constructability Of Building Demolition And Building Renovations And Additions. Experience With Landscape Design. Experience With State Historic Preservation Office (shpo) Processes And Requirements. Experience With Force Protection And Physical Security For Healthcare And Childcare Facilities. Experience With Elevator Design. Experience In Providing Post Construction Award Services (shop Drawing Review, As-built Drawing, And Quality Assurance Plan (qap) Preparation, Construction Inspection Services, And Operating And Maintenance Manuals). 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 Sf-330 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, A 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. 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 1 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf-330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 1, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 1. Criterion 2: Professional Qualifications Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Individual Key Personnel And Technical Team Members 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 For The Disciplines Anticipated To Be Necessary, Including: Architecture Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Land Surveyor Landscape Design Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Control Systems Fire Protection Engineering Elevator Design Hazardous Materials Abatement Additional Disciplines May Be Provided/required Based On Developed And Proposed 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 Sf-330 Part 1 Section G. 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 As Well As The Sub Consultants To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. Contractor Shall Provide Evidence Of Current Workload And Proposed Team Availability For This Project. Provide A List Of Ongoing Design Project Along With Its Percentage Of Completion. 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. Submission Requirements: Submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If There Is Not A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation, 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. An Offeror Shall Not Submit A Ppq When A Completed Cpars/acass Is Available. If A Cpars/acass Evaluation Is Not Available, Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf-330. 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), 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) As Long As 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 2 Attn: Nicholas Winne Via Email At Nicholas.winne@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 A/e Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation Criterion 5 Construction Period Services 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. Criterion 6 - Subcontracting. 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: Indicate Sub-consultant Firms Socio-economic Status On Sf 330 Part I, Contract Specific Qualifications, Section C, Proposed Team Criterion 7 - Location Within A 600-mile Radius To The Design Site (buffalo, Ny) And Knowledge Of The Location (buffalo, Ny); 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 Firms/teams Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices And Any Subconsultants Offices And Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government Evaluation Scoring Evaluation Factors 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, And 7 Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Adjectival Ratings As Follows: Outstanding: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Exceptional Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths Far Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Very Low. Good: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates A Thorough Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Proposal Contains Strengths Which Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Low. Acceptable: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths And Weaknesses Are Offsetting Or Will Have Little Or No Impact On Contract Performance. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Moderate. Marginal: Proposal Does Not Clearly Meet Requirements And Has Not Demonstrated An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. The Proposal Has One Or More Weaknesses Which Are Not Offset By Strengths. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is High. Unacceptable: Proposal Does Not Meet Requirements And Contains One Or More Deficiencies. Proposal Is Not Awardable. The Firm S Proposal Demonstrates A Misunderstanding Of The Requirement, And The Approach Fails To Meet Performance Standards. The Firm S Proposal Has Major Omissions And Inadequate Details To Assure Evaluators That The Offeror Has An Understanding Of The Requirement. The Ratings Identified Below Were Used In The Evaluation Of Past Performance (criterion 4): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated In Two Parts: Relevance And Confidence Relevancy Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Adjectival Ratings: Very Relevant: Present/past Performance Effort Involved Essentially The Same Scope And Magnitude Of Effort And Complexities This Solicitation Requires. Relevant: Present/past Performance Effort Involved Similar Scope And Magnitude Of Effort And Complexities This Solicitation Requires. Somewhat Relevant: Present/past Performance Effort Involved Some Of The Scope And Magnitude Of Effort And Complexities This Solicitation Requires Not Relevant: Present/past Performance Effort Involved Little Or None Of The Scope And Magnitude Of Effort And Complexities This Solicitation Requires. Confidence Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Adjectival Ratings: Substantial Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A High Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. No Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. Satisfactory Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A Reasonable Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Little Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. Unknown Confidence (neutral): No Recent/relevant Performance Record Is Available, Or The Offeror S Performance Record Is So Sparse That No Meaningful Confidence Assessment Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned. Limited Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectation That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Some Doubt Exists Based On Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. No Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectations That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Significant Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. Selection Interview: Interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews May Be Asked To Explain Or Expand On Information Contained In The Sf-330 Submittal Through A Formal Interview Or A Discussion Questionnaire As Determined By The Contracting Officer 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 Cor Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The A-e Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Sufficient 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 A-e 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 $5,000,000 And $10,000,000. The A-e 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 Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The A-e To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The A-e 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 $16.5 Million. Requirement For Electronic Submission Unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized, All Responses To This Pre-solicitation Notice Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below.â The Only Acceptable Paper Form For This Requirement Is The Receipt Of Past Performance Questionnaires. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Non-compliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation.â You Must Submit Your Electronic Offer, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic Formats And Media Described Below. In Addition, Contractors Are Notified Of The Award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail.â The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. Acceptable Electronic Formatsâ(software) For Submission Of Offers Files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access.â Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information.â Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable.ââ Please See Security Note Below For Caution Regarding Use Of Macros. When Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit One Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can Open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files) Files In Adobe* Pdf (portable Document Format) Files:â When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. Other Electronic Format.ââ If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another Format Than Those Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting Officer Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The Solicitation.ââ Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make Sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send Your Offer. Please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns. E-mail Submission Procedures: For Simplicity In This Guidance, All Submissions In Response To A Solicitation Will Be Referred To As Offers. Subject Line:â Include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing Date Of Solicitation.â Use Only One Of The Terms Quotation, Offer, Or Bid Depending On The Solicitation Type.â Size:â Maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Five (5) Megabytes.âthe Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. Only One Email Is Permitted Unless Otherwise Stated In This Paragraph Or In Writing By The Contract Officer Submitting The Solicitation. The Microsoft Outlook â© Email Time/date Stamp Will Be Used To Date And Time Stamp Offers For The Official Record Of Receipt For The Submission. The Date And Time Stamp In Recipients Inbox Is The Official Record Of Receipt. Security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers Late Submission Of Offers Are Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f), 52.214-7, And 52.215-1(c)(3).â Particular Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission.â â Please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. â To Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â Submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far Parts 14.406 And Far 15.207(c ). The Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable. Password Protecting Your Offer 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 Department Of Veterans Affairs Center For Verification And Evaluation (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, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Department Of Veterans Affairs Center For Verification And Evaluation Prior To Contract Award. Failure To Be Both Verified By Cve And Visible On Sba Prior To Contract Award Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. 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.

Details: Page 14 Of 14 page 1 Of this Request For A-e Firm Qualifications Packages Is 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Under Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Sf 330's Architect- Engineer Qualification Packages Only. public Announcement For Procurement Of Architect-engineering (a-e) Services: This Is A Request For Standard Form 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications Only. A-e Services Are Being Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Below Selection Criteria. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. Any Resulting Award For The Proposed A-e Services Will Be Procured Under A Negotiated Firm-fixed Price Contract. general Information: the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Durham Veterans Administration Health Care System, Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Firm To Provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project # 558-22-155, Replace Mri 1.5t In Building 1 Located At 508 Fulton Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705. the A-e Services Listed Herein Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Vaar 836.6. Potential Contractors Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov) And Visible/certified In The Sba Certification Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications In Order To Be Considered For An Award. As A Prospective Offeror For This Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set Aside, You Are Verifying Your Company Meets The Status Requirements Of A Sdvosb Concern As Established By Vaar 852.219-73. pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(l)(2), All Interested Firms Are Required To Submit The Certification At Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) (deviation) With Their Qualification Package. The Government Will Not Consider Submissions From Firms That Do Not Provide The Signed Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. point Of Contact: Vangie Miller, Contracting Officer Email: Vangie.miller@va.gov project Information: project No. 558-22-155 project Title: A-e: Replace Mri 1.5t durham Va Health Care System 508 Fulton Street durham, Nc 27705 the Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541310, Architectural Services, And The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $12.5 Million Annual Revenue. The Projected Award Date For The Anticipated A-e Contract Is On Or About May 23, 2024. the Naics Code For The Anticipated Construction Project Is Projected To Be 236220 And Magnitude Of Construction Is Predicted To Be Between $500,000 And $1,000,000. The Anticipated Award Date Of The Construction Phase Of The Project Is To Be Determined (tbd). an Architect & Engineer (a-e) Contract Will Be Negotiated For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, Reports, And Construction Period Services. The A-e Will Be Given Written Information; Participate In Project Planning Meetings, Pre-proposal Meeting, And Pre-construction Meeting As Required; Communicate With Va Personnel Via Telephone Or E-mail; And Is Expected To Coordinate So That The Final Documents Include All Requirements In Accordance With Industry Standard Practices, Va Standards, Va Design Manuals, And Review Comments. statement Of Task/scope Of Work: scope Of Work provide Professional Engineering Services To Include Phasing Recommendations, Investigative Surveys And Reports, Planning, Consultation And Visits, Design Work, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Preparation Of Cost Estimates And Provision Of Construction Period Services As Necessary For All Demolition, Construction, Inspection, Testing And Certification For All Mechanical, Electrical, And Plumbing Components For Project 558-22-155 Replace Mri 1.5t In Mri Center Of Building 1 At The Durham Va Health Care System, Durham, Nc. the Intent Of This Project Is To Provide A Replacement For The Mri Equipment While Evaluating The Space To Ensure The Medical Center Remains Capable Of Providing Efficient Service To The Medical Center. Ensure Shielding Is Adequate, And Verify The Structure Is Sound For Removal Of Walls And Provide Preventative Measures For Floods. After Modernization Options Are Developed, The A/e Shall Work In Conjunction With Vamc Staff And Interested Agencies To Determine The Best Options, Then Design And Prepare Construction Documents For The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument & Control, Structural And Other Applicable Components Of This Project. The Design Shall Include The Desired Future Condition And Allow For Future Construction Of Components Without Significant Effect To The Constructed Components. The Design Process Shall Also Provide A Prioritization Of The Individual Components. location Of Work: This Project Location Is In Building #1. codes And Standards: This Project Will Meet But Is Not Limited To The Following Most Recent Codes And Standards. all Federal And Local Codes Including: nfpa 101, 92b, 92, 96, 72, 13, 241, And 90a national Electric Code (nec) life Safety Codes va Design Til other Applicable Codes Related To Hospital Mri Locations. va Numbered Standards For Construction: pg-18-1â master Construction Specifications pg-18-3â design And Construction Procedures pg-18-4â standard Details And Cad Standards pg-18-5â equipment Guide List h-18-8â seismic Design Handbook pg-18-9â space Planning Criteria, And Va-space & Equipment Planning System (va-seps) pg-18-10â design Manuals (by Discipline) architectural asbestos Abatement electrical fire Protection hvac Systems structural pg-18-12â design Guides (graphical, By Function) imaging Services (with Site Visit Report) pg-18-13â barrier Free Design Standard pg-18-14â room Finishes, Door, And Hardware Schedule change Summary pg-18-15â minimum Requirements For A/e Submissions pg-18-17â environmental Planning Guidance d-7545â cultural Resource Management h-7545â cultural Resource Management Procedures office Of Construction & Facilities Management - Architect/engineer Information: national Cad Standard, Vha Application Guide va Bim Standard V2.2 drawing Deliverable Requirements (ddr) architect-engineering Services: the Project Design Shall Be Completed In Accordance With This A/e Scope And All Appropriate Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Standards, Specifications, And Other Criteria Otherwise Required By The Va. The A/e Shall Retrieve All Va Design Information And Standards From The Va Facilities Web Site Technical Information Library (til) - Office Of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov). These Documents And All National, State, And Local Codes Adopted And Used By The Va Shall Be Incorporated In The Design Of This Project And Reflected In The Construction Cost Estimate. The A/e Shall Use As Applicable, For Planning And Design Purposes, The Vaâ numbered Standards For Construction Listed Under Scope Of Work Codes And Standards Above. code Analysis - As Part Of The Design The A/e Will Provide A Detailed Code Analysis (per Applicable Codes) And Comprehensive Review Of Existing Conditions For The Mri In Building 1. This Will Include But Is Not Limited To Analysis Of The Building Function And Occupancy To Determine A Recommended Ventilation Requirement. design Scope A Full Design Will Be Created By The A/e Based, In Part, On The Deficiencies Found In The Code Analysis. The A/e Will Provide A Design Of A Code Compliant Ventilation And Cooling System Which Will Include But Is Not Limited To: determination And Calculation Of The Heating, Ventilation And Cooling Loads. full Consideration Of The Sequence Of Operations Of The Existing Refrigerant Detection And Ventilation Systems. a Nfpa 92 Designed Smoke Control System With Calculations And Test Procedures. Ensure Coordination With Existing Building Hvac And Bas Systems Is Provided Per Nfpa 90a And Discussions With Va Personnel. neshap And Abatement Plan For The Affected Locations For The Mri. radiology Shielding Requirements. design: Provide Design Documents With Working Drawings, Specifications, And Cost Estimate At 30%, 65%, 95%, And 100% Design And Final Stages design Deliverables: design Report (included In Part I Submission): Prior To The Initiation Of Any Detailed Design, The A/e Shall, In Conjunction With Representatives Of The Engineering Department, Review Documentation, Conduct Department Interviews And Tour Project Areas. Next The A/e Will Develop Various Alternatives, Which Will Be Presented To The Engineering Department For Selection With Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) Construction Estimates. part I - 30% Submission: The Requirements Are Working Drawings At The 30% Stage, Marked-up Specifications, And A Detailed Construction Cost Estimate Showing A Quantitative Survey Of All Labor And Material. Submit 3 Full Size Set Of Drawings (22 X 34 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Half Size Set Of Drawings (11 X 17 ) On Bond Paper, 2 Copies Of The Marked-up Specifications, 1 Copy Of The Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate, And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) And Specifications (.docx And .pdf) On A Cd Rom. part Ii - 65% Submission: The Requirements Are Working Drawings At The 65% Stage, Marked-up Specifications, And A Detailed Construction Cost Estimate Showing A Quantitative Survey Of All Labor And Material. Submit 2 Full Size Set Of Drawings (22 X 34 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Half Size Set Of Drawings (11 X 17 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Copy Of The Marked-up Specifications, 2 Copy Of The Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate, And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) And Specifications On A Cd-rom. part Iii - 95% Submission: The Requirements Are Complete Construction Drawings Showing All Details And Views, Updated Detailed Cost Estimate, And Finalized Specifications. Submit 3 Full Size Set Of Drawings (22 X 34 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Half Size Set Of Drawings (11 X 17 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Copies Of The Marked-up Specifications The Updated Construction Cost Estimate, The Submittal Register, Narrative For The Invitation For Bid (provide The Brief Description Of Work For Inclusion In The Ifb, And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) And Specifications On A Cd-rom. part Iv - 100% Submission: Provide 3 Full Size Set Of Drawings (22 X 34 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Sets Of Half Size Drawings (11 X 17 ) On Bond Paper, 2 Bound Sets Of Specifications, And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) And Specifications On A Cd-rom. part V - Final Submission: Provide 2 Set Of Drawings (30 X42 ) On Bond Paper, 4 Sets Of Half Size Drawings On Bond Paper, A Bound Set Of Specifications, A Set Of Unbound Specifications, And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) And Specifications On A Cd-rom. Additionally Provide: narrative For The Invitation For Bid (ifb): Provide The Brief Description Of Work For Inclusion In Ifb. Provide 2 Copies. engineering Calculations: Provide Analysis Including Engineering Calculations. Provide 2 Copies. justifications: Provide Justification Statements For Any Sole Source Items And Any Or-equal Items Included In The Design. Provide 2 Copies. the Design Deliverables Must Adhere To The Following Requirements: specifications: The Project Specifications Shall Be Prepared In Microsoft Word By The A/e From The Va Master Specifications. The General Format Shall Include Part 1-general, Part 2-products, And Part 3-execution. Part 1 Verbiage Shall Include The General Requirements, Identify Applicable Standards, And Identify Submittals Required For A Particular Specification. This Information Should Be Directly Related And Correspond To A Specific Submittal Number Enumerated In The Submittal Register As Identified Below. Part 2 Shall Include Description Of The Salient Characteristics Of The Products. Part 3 Shall Include A Description Of The Methods Used To Install Items Of Construction. The A/e Shall Identify All Va Master Specification Sections Applicable To The Project And Edit Them Accordingly To Fit The Scope Of Work. If Additional Specification Sections Are Needed That Are Not Listed In The Va Master Specs, The A/e Is Responsible To Write And Edit An Appropriate Csi Format Specification Section. Specifications Shall Be Printed On 8 ½ X 11 Bond Paper Using 12pt Times-new-roman Fonts. The A/e Shall Incorporate Into The Specifications And Its Construction Site Inspection Procedures The Applicable Infection Control And Dust Control Provisions. construction Cost Estimates: The A/e Shall Prepare Construction Cost Estimates In Microsoft Excel Using The Csi 34-division Format. The Cost Estimates Shall Include A Copy Of The Quantity Take-offs, Breakdown Of Individual Line Items That Accurately Reflect The Quantity Take-off Of The Various Categories Of Work Involved, Unit Of Measure, Quantities, Unit Cost, Overhead, And Profit. All Cost Data Shall Be Taken From The Most Current Version Of A Recognized Industry Standard, E.g., Means Estimating Guides. For Items That Are Not In The Industry Standards, Vendor Quotes And Justification For Labor Hours Shall Be Provided. Construction Cost Estimates Shall Be Submitted With 65%, 95% And 100% Design Reviews And For The Final Submission. Provide 2 Copies With Each Submission. As Part Of The Cost Estimating Effort, The A/e Shall Provide A Schedule Of Values Such That Discrete Elements Of The Specifications Are Identified And May Be Used In Negotiations With A Proposal Bidder. submittal Register: The A/e Shall Develop A List Of All Uniquely Identified Submittals Required By The Specifications In Section 1 Of Each Individual Specification. This Submittal Register Should Be Submitted To The Cor For Approval In Microsoft Excel Using The Csi 34-division Format. The Register Should Include Specification Reference, And Item To Be Reviewed/approved And Correspond To The Submittal Requirements As Identified In The Specification Section Addressed In Paragraph Above. Submittal Register Shall Be Submitted With 95% And 100% Design Reviews And For The Final Submission. Provide 2 Copies With Each Submission. narratives: Written Narratives Shall Be Included As Part Of Each Design Submission. The Narrative Should Be Used To Elaborate On And Provide An Explanation Of Key Design Decisions By A/e And/or The Va, Objectives, Obstacles, Alternatives And Resolutions, Design Issues Or Decisions Relating To Constructability, And In General To Communicate All Information Relevant To The Design Submission. Provide 2 Copies With Each Submission. reproduction: The A/e Shall Be Responsible For All Reproduction During Design; However, Only Materials Which Are Submitted To The Va For Design Reviews Shall Be Reimbursable. All Other Reproduction For In-house Reviews, Consultants, Etc. Shall Not Be Reimbursed. Note That All Bid Administration Activities Will Be Performed By The Va Contracting Office. submission Due Dates: part I - 30% Submission Due: 30 Days From Ntp va Review 15 Days From Ntp part Ii - 65% Submission Due: 60 Days From Ntp va Review 75 Days From Ntp part Iii - 95% Submission Due: 100 Days From Ntp va Review 115 Days From Ntp part Iv - 100% Documents Due: 130 Days From Ntp va Review 145 Days From Ntp part V - Final Documents Due: 150 Days From Ntp va Review 165 Days From Ntp note: The Va Will Have 15 Calendar Days To Review Each Submission 30%, 65%, 95%, 100% And Final. construction - Provide Construction Period Services Which Shall Include Submittal Review And As-built Preparation. bidder Site Visit: Participate And Facilitate This Site Visit In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer And Cor, Contractors, And Representatives Of The Building Committee As Needed. At This Meeting, Potential Contractors Will Walk The Site Limits To Discuss The Scope Of Work. The Ae Shall Also Be Required To Evaluate Rfi S Resulting From The Bidder Site Visit, In Order To Clarify Project Requirements. pre-construction Meeting: Participate And Facilitate This Meeting In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer And Cor, Contractor, And Representatives Of The Building Committee As Needed. At This Meeting The Staging Area And Work Site Rules Shall Be Discussed Again With The Contractor (these Should Already Be Included In The Specifications). Contract Specifications Should Require A Construction Schedule Submitted Within 14 Calendar Days From The Notice To Proceed. submittal Review And Logs: Designer Shall Prepare And Maintain A Log Of Key Submittals And Of Rfis And Provide The Same To The Contracting Officer And Cor. Reviewed Submittals Are To Be Returned Within 5 Working Days To The Cor. Designer Is Fully Responsible For Review Of All Submittals, Retaining A Record Copy Of Submittals For Turn Over To The Owner Upon Project Completion, And Communication With The Contractor Regarding Any Deficiencies Or Changes Required To The Submittals. response To Rfi S: The A/e Shall Be Responsible For Evaluating Rfi S To Determine If A Change Will Be Required. The A/e Shall Then Provide Recommendations To The Contracting Officer. Within 48 Hours, The A/e Shall Provide In Writing The Information, Clarification Or Revision Material Needed To Properly Answer The Rfi And To Resolve The Issue. The A/e Shall Include A Cost/credit Estimate For Rfi S Which Result In A Change To Contract Cost. construction Change Orders: Designer Shall Prepare The Statement Of Work And Cost Estimates (returned Within 10 Calendar Days) And Track The Total Cost And Changes To The Project. monthly Site Inspections: Designer Shall Meet Monthly With The Contractor, Cor And Others Needed To Inspect The Progress Of The Construction And Report Any Deficiencies To The Same. monthly Progress Meetings: In Conjunction With The Monthly Site Inspection, The Designer Shall Hold Formal Progress Meetings With Contractor, Contracting Officer, And Cor. At These Meetings The Agenda Shall Contain A Narrative Of Work Completed The Previous Month, Work Upcoming, Submittals Or Rfis Outstanding, Schedule Update, Any Special Coordination Items Requiring Actions, And Discussion Of Change Orders Or Time Extension Requests. Minutes Of This Meeting Shall Be Issued Within 3 Working Days Of The Meeting. final Acceptance Testing: The Design Team Shall Provide An Engineer That Will Conduct Final Acceptance Testing Of The Ventilation And Cooling Systems That Were Designed And Installed During This Project. The Engineer Will Provide A Detailed Acceptance Test Report Upon Project Completion. The Engineer Will Coordinate All Testing With The Durham Vamc And The Ahj. project Close Out: Designer Shall Receive Notice Of Intent For Final Inspection From The Cor, And Contractor Shall Propose A Time And Place For This To Occur In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer And The Cor. Following The Final Inspection, The Designer Shall Issue A Punch List. Contract Documents Shall Specify That The Contractor Has 15 Calendar Days To Complete The Punch List And Notify The Designer For Re-inspection. Following Re-inspection And Project Acceptance The Closeout Phase Will Occur. record Drawing Submission: Provide 2 Updated Sets Of Drawings (22 X34 ) On Bond Marked As As-built Drawings That Include The Contractor S Mark-ups And An Electronic Copy Of The Drawings (.pdf And Autocad) On A Cd-rom. construction Amount: The Magnitude Of Construction Is Predicted To Be Between $500,000 And $1,000,000. If The Base Bid Cost Exceeds Budget, The A/e Shall Redesign Or Take Steps Necessary To Reduce Cost, So The Budget Limitations Are Not Exceeded. period Of Performance: Design Completion: 165 Calendar Days; Includes Va Design Reviews. procurement Timeframe: 180 Days From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process. Construction Period Services: 365 Calendar Days From Construction Award Date Total Contract Period: 710 Calendar Days release Of Claims: Prior To The Final Payment Under Each Delivery Order Issued Under This Contract Or Prior To Settlement Upon Termination Of The Delivery Order, And As A Condition Precedent Thereto, The A/e Shall Execute And Deliver To The Contracting Officer A Release Of All Claims Against The Government Arising Under Or By Virtue Of This Contract, Other Than Such Claims, If Any, As May Be Specifically Excepted By The A/e From The Operation Of The Release In Stated Amounts To Be Set Forth Therein. project Area end Of Scope Of Work a-e Selection Process: the Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms, In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c). The Processes At Far 36.602-4 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance: selection Criterion 1, Specialized Experience And Technical Competence specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design Of Medical Facility Communication Systems In Medical Facility Buildings Of Similar Size (5+ Story Hospital) And Components As May Be Necessary To Achieve Project Goals. The Evaluation May Consider Other Elements Such As Project Phasing To Maintain Hospital Operations During Construction, Quality Control Procedures, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. These Areas Shall Be Addressed In Section H Of The Sf 330. Additionally, Prior Experience Of The Prime And Key Subcontractors Working Together On Relevant Projects, As Indicated In Section G, Will Be Considered In The Evaluation. offeror Shall Provide A Minimum Of 3 (three) But No More Than 5 (five) Recent And Relevant Projects To Demonstrate Its Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. "relevant" Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Rfq's Scope Of Work. "recent" Is Define As Services Provided Within The Past 5 (five) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following: project Title, Location, And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided, Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project, I.e., Prime Contract, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor. project Owner, Owner's Point Of Contact, Including Telephone Number And Email Address. services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order. period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates total Dollar Value Of The Project. selection Criterion 2, Professional Qualifications the Architects And Engineers On The Firm's Staff Representing The Project Or Signing/stamping Drawings In Each Discipline Must Possess A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience And Are Required To Be Licensed, Registered, Or Certified By A Us State, The District Of Columbia Or A Us Territory. Provide Professional License Jurisdiction Of Issue And License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. at A Minimum, The Offeror Shall Describe The Professional Qualifications And Not Less Than Five (5) Years Of Experience In The Required Disciplines. Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To: Architectural, Civil, Structural, Cost Estimation, And Project Management. The Evaluation Will Consider Education, Certifications, Training, Registration, Overall And Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I [signatory Authority] ______, [company] _______ Certify That The Team Proposed To Perform Under This Requirements Demonstrates The Capability Of 50% Sdvosb Performance In Compliance Of 48 Cfr 852.219-10. criterion 3, Capacity the Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Plan And Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Personnel In Key Disciplines. Provide The Available Capacity Of Required Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Provide A Draft Schedule Iaw The 242-calendar Day Period Of Performance Required For This Project. criterion 4, Past Performance on Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Cpars Data Or Ppqs (if No Cpars Data Is Available) Must Be Provided For Projects Submitted Under Factor 1 (specialized Experience). Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document, If Needed. Cpars Data And Ppqs Do Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. Government Past Performance Information Systems May Be Accessed. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Following Information Is Required For All Projects: Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Prime Firm, Start Date, And Completion Date. Evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance-related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. note: We Recommend You Contact Every Reference Listed And Let Them Know We May Contact Them For Information. Their Timely Replies Would Be Appreciated. criterion 5, Knowledge Of Locality include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Local Construction Methods, Construction Firms, And Trades Labor Availability, And Local Laws And Regulations. criterion 6, Construction Period Services 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. secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And Durham North Carolina Va Health Care System 508 Fulton St. durham, Nc 27705 determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/ ). note* The Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meeting The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.: selection Criteria specialized Experience And Technical Competence professional Qualifications capacity 4. Past Performance knowledge Of Locality construction Period Services geographic Location please Note: The A-e Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Seven (7) Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank As Qualified And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The A-e Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The A-e Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications. limitations: 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. submission Criteria/requirements: interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: one (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To Vangie.miller@va.gov No Later Than 5:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On February 12, 2024. interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer. size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, #36c24624r0036 Replace Mri 1.5t, Project # 558-22-155 (1 Of N, 2 Of N, Etc.). all Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay). interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Delivery Of Submission. all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information, Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1) Cage Code 2) Unique Entity Identifier (uei) Number 3) Tax Id Number 4) The E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact 5) Sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e., Sdvosb, Vosb, Large, Etc.). 6) A Copy Of The Completed Vaar Clause 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (note: The Government Will Not Consider Submissions From Firms That Do Not Provide The Signed Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award.) the Firm And Or A-e On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of North Carolina Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings. each Respondent Must Be Able To Demonstrate The Ability To Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting, In Accordance With Far Clause 52.219-14 And Vaar Clauses 852.219-73 And 852.219-75. electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Www.sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s. vendor Questions: all Questions Shall Be Submitted To Vangie.miller@va.gov No Later Than 5:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On January 26, 2024. 52.219-14â limitations On Subcontracting. as Prescribed Inâ 19.507(e), Insert The Following Clause: limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (a)â this Clause Does Not Apply To The Unrestricted Portion Of A Partial Set-aside. (b)â definition.â similarly Situated Entity, As Used In This Clause, Means A First-tier Subcontractor, Including An Independent Contractor, That (1)â has The Same Small Business Program Status As That Which Qualified The Prime Contractor For The Award (e.g., For A Small Business Set-aside Contract, Any Small Business Concern, Without Regard To Its Socioeconomic Status); And (2)â is Considered Small For The Size Standard Under The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code The Prime Contractor Assigned To The Subcontract. (c)â applicability.â this Clause Applies Only To (1)â contracts That Have Been Set Aside For Any Of The Small Business Concerns Identified Inâ 19.000(a)(3); (2)â part Or Parts Of Aâ multiple-award Contractâ that Have Been Set Aside For Any Of The Small Business Concerns Identified Inâ 19.000(a)(3); (3)â contracts That Have Been Awarded On A Sole-source Basis In Accordance With Subpartsâ 19.8,â 19.13,â 19.14, Andâ 19.15; (4)â orders Expected To Exceed Theâ simplified Acquisition Thresholdâ and That Are (i)â set Aside For Small Business Concerns Underâ multiple-award Contracts, As Described Inâ 8.405-5â andâ 16.505(b)(2)(i)(f); Or (ii)â issued Directly To Small Business Concerns Underâ multiple-award Contractsâ as Described Inâ 19.504(c)(1)(ii); (5)â orders, Regardless Of Dollar Value, That Are (i)â set Aside In Accordance With Subpartsâ 19.8,â 19.13,â 19.14, Orâ 19.15â underâ multiple-award Contracts, As Described Inâ 8.405-5â andâ 16.505(b)(2)(i)(f); Or (ii)â issued Directly To Concerns That Qualify For The Programs Described In Subpartsâ 19.8,â 19.13,â 19.14, Orâ 19.15â underâ multiple-award Contracts, As Described Inâ 19.504(c)(1)(ii); And (6)â contracts Using Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference To Award To Aâ hubzoneâ small Business Concern Unless The Concern Waived The Evaluation Preference. (d)â independent Contractors.â an Independent Contractorâ shallâ be Considered A Subcontractor. (e)â limitations On Subcontracting.â by Submission Of Anâ offerâ and Execution Of A Contract, The Contractor Agrees That In Performance Of A Contract Assigned A North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For (1)â services (exceptâ construction), It Will Not Pay More Than 50 Percent Of The Amount Paid By The Government For Contract Performance To Subcontractors That Are Not Similarly Situated Entities. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Entity Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Prime Contractor's 50 Percent Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. When A Contract Includes Both Services Andâ supplies, The 50 Percent Limitationâ shallâ apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract; (2)â suppliesâ (other Thanâ procurementâ from A Nonmanufacturer Of Suchâ supplies), It Will Not Pay More Than 50 Percent Of The Amount Paid By The Government For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Subcontractors That Are Not Similarly Situated Entities. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Entity Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Prime Contractor's 50 Percent Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. When A Contract Includes Bothâ suppliesâ and Services, The 50 Percent Limitationâ shallâ apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract; (3)â generalâ construction, It Will Not Pay More Than 85 Percent Of The Amount Paid By The Government For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Subcontractors That Are Not Similarly Situated Entities. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Entity Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Prime Contractor's 85 Percent Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded; Or (4)â constructionâ by Special Trade Contractors, It Will Not Pay More Than 75 Percent Of The Amount Paid By The Government For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Subcontractors That Are Not Similarly Situated Entities. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Entity Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Prime Contractor's 75 Percent Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. (f)â the Contractorâ shallâ comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: (1)â for Contracts, In Accordance With Paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) And (6) Of This Clause [contracting Officerâ check As Appropriate.]â  Â by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract And Then By The End Of Each Subsequentâ optionâ period; Or  by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (2)â for Orders, In Accordance With Paragraphs (c)(4) And (5) Of This Clause, By The End Of The Performance Period For The Order. (g)â a Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (1)â in A Joint Venture Comprised Of A Small Business Protã©gã© And Its Mentor Approved By The Small Business Administration, The Small Business Protã©gã©â shallâ perform At Least 40 Percent Of The Work Performed By The Joint Venture. Work Performed By The Small Business Protã©gã© In The Joint Ventureâ mustâ be More Than Administrative Functions. (2)â in An 8(a) Joint Venture, The 8(a) Participant(s)â shallâ perform At Least 40 Percent Of The Work Performed By The Joint Venture. Work Performed By The 8(a) Participants In The Joint Ventureâ mustâ be More Than Administrative Functions. (end Of Clause) 852.219-73â  Va Notice Of Total Set-aside Forâ certifiedâ service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. as Prescribed Inâ 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) (a)â 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 (seeâ vaar 802.101, 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 Beenâ certifiedâ for Ownership And Control Pursuant Toâ 38 U.s.c. 8127, 13 Cfr 128,â and Is Listedâ as Certifiedâ inâ the Sba Certification Database Atâ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; And (v) The Businessâ agrees Toâ comply Withâ vaar Subpart 819.70â and Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size, Government Contracting, And The Veteran Small Business Certification Program At 13 Cfr Parts 121, 125, And 128. (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)). (5) The Term "sdvosb Participant Or Certified Sdvosb Means A Small Business That Has Been Certified In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification Program And Listed In The Sba Certification Database (see 13 Cfr 128.102). (b)â general.â in Order For A Concern To Submit An Offer And Be Eligible For The Award Of An Sdvosb Set-aside Or Sole Source Contract, The Concern Must Qualify As A Small Business Concern Under The Size Standard Corresponding To The Naics Code Assigned To The Contract And Be Listed As An Sdvosb Participant In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 128. (1) Offers Received From Entities That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ and Listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ at The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To Aâ certifiedâ sdvosbâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ 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)â representation.â pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Onlyâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligibleâ and Certifiedâ sdvosb As Defined In This Clause,â 13 Cfr 121, 125, And 128, Andâ vaar Subpart 819.70. (d)â agreement/los Certification.â 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 Inâ vaar Subpart 819.70â and Sba Regulations Onâ small Business Size,â and Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontractingâ (los)â requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Onlyâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ (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 Requiredâ (los)â certification Requirements In This Solicitation (seeâ 852.219-75â orâ 852.219-76â as Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1)â services.â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ (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)â supplies/products.â (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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Database. 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 13â cfrâ 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3)â general Construction.â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Database. (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. (5)â subcontracting.â an Sdvosbâ subcontractorâ must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Beâ certified Andâ listed Inâ the Sba Certification Databaseâ 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)â required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period.â an Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ____ 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)â joint Ventures.â a Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Complies With The Requirements Inâ 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. (g)â precedence.â the Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined Inâ vaar 802.101,â subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sbaâ veteran Small Business Certificationâ program, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h)â misrepresentation.â pursuant To 38 Usc 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 (seeâ vaar 809.406-2â causes For Debarment). (end Of Clause) 852.219-75â  Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. as Prescribed Inâ 819.7011(b), Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) (deviation) (a) Pursuant Toâ 38 U.s.c. 8127(l)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (seeâ far 2.101â definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: [contracting Officer Check The Appropriate Box Below Based On The Predominant Naics Code Assigned To The Instant Acquisition As Set Forth Inâ far 19.102.] (i) [ ]â services.â in The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdvosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Other Direct Costs May Be Excluded To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And Small Business Concerns Do Not Provide The Service As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 125.6. (ii) [ ]â general Construction.â in The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdbosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 85% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (iii) [ ] Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-73â orâ certifiedâ vosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ as Set Forth Inâ 852.219-74. Any Work That A Similarly Situatedâ certified Sdbosb/vosbâ subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 75% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (2) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (3) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violatingâ 18 U.s.c. 1001. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract. Contracting Officers May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. certification: i Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Specified In This Clause And In The Resultant Contract. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of [insert Name Of Offeror]. printed Name Of Signee:â ________________________________________ printed Title Of Signee:â _________________________________________ signature:â ___________________________________________________ date:â _____________________ company Name And Address:â ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (end Of Clause)

Details: ***amendment 0002 Description Updates Were Posted On 07 October 2024.*** *** Amendment 0001 Due Date Extension Was Posted On 03 October 2024. Response Due Date Has Been Updated To 15 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est From 07 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est.*** 1.) Synopsis: This Announcement Is Limited To Businesses That Are Classified Under The Following Classification By The Small Business Administration (sba); Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business. The Proposed Services, Which Will Be Obtained By Negotiated Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Are For A Variety Of Architect/engineer Services Primarily For Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For The Army Reserve Projects Nationwide (including U.s. Territories). Projects Outside The Primary Mission Area May Be Added At The Government's Discretion Upon Agreement Of The A/e Firm. Projects Will Be Awarded By Individual Task Orders. The Maximum Cumulative Contract Value For The Total Contract Is $15,000,000. This Is A Five-year Contract, With No Option Years. The Estimated Construction Cost Per Project Is Between Approximately $150,000 And $6,000,000. only The Firm Considered Most Highly Qualified Will Be Selected For Negotiation Of Labor Rates. Prior To Award, The Government Will Negotiate The Labor Rates To Be Included In The Contract. Work Under This Contract Will Be Subject To Satisfactory Negotiation Of Individual Task Orders. Each Task Order Issued Shall Be Firm-fixed Price. Once Selected, The Following Factors Will Be Used In Deciding Which Selected Offeror Will Be Utilized For Task Orders: Past Performance, Quality Of Deliverables, Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time, And Uniquely Specialized Experience. Estimated Start Date Is December 2024. as A Contract Specifically Procured By The Louisville District, The Selected Firms And Relevant Sub-consultants Will Be Required To Attend One Two-day Partnering Workshop Within 12 Months Of The Award Of The Idiq Contract. This Workshop Will Require The Attendance Of Representative From Project Management, Registered Roof Consultant, And Architecture Disciplines To Define The Government's Expectations Of The Offeror, Create A Positive Working Atmosphere, Encourage Open Communication, And To Identify Common Goals. Cost For These Sessions Will Be Borne By The Selected Offeror. in Accordance With Far 36.604 And The Supplements Thereto, And Upon Final Acceptance Or Termination, All Task Orders Above $35,000 Will Receive A Performance Evaluation. A Performance Evaluation May Be Prepared For Lesser Task Orders And Interim Performance Evaluations May Be Prepared At Any Time. Performance Evaluations Will Be Maintained For Use In Future Source Selections For Architect-engineer Services. 2.) Project Information: The Selected Offeror Will Be Solely Responsible For The Designs That They Produce And Will Become The Designer Of Record For Each Individual Project On Their Contract. Design For Projects Under This Contract Will Consist Primarily Of Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For Projects Both Domestic And Located In Us Territories, For The Us Army, Us Army Reserve, Us Army National Roofing Program, Us Air Force, Us Air Force Reserve, And Other Louisville District Customers. Project Task Orders Under This Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contract May Include Some Or All Of The Following Types Of Roofing: Built-up Roofing, Single Ply Low Slope, Mod Bit Low Slope, Shingle Steep Slope, Hydrokinetic Metal, Hydrostatic Metal, Coating Systems, Sprayed-in-place Polyurethane, And Other Roofs Located On Army Reserve Facilities And Military Installations. a/e Services May Consist Of The Following Activities: Preparation Of Construction Solicitations For Design-bid-build (complete Design) Roof Replacement Projects; Site Investigation/assessment Of Existing Conditions; Database Data Entry And Database Management For Builder Or Other Military Inventory Management Systems, Value Engineering Services; Registered Roof Observer And Engineering Services During Construction (shop Drawing Review, Site Inspection, Etc); Design Of Demolition Or Deconstruction; Hazardous Materials Survey, Analysis, And Abatement Methodology; Construction Cost Estimates And Schedules; Technical Studies/analysis In Support Of Design For New Construction And Renovation; And Comprehensive Planning That Is Related To Future Nrp Projects. Additional A/e Support Services May Include: Hvac Renovation Design; Building Envelope Design, Design For The Renovation Of Existing Facilities; Asbestos, Lead And Pcb Surveys And/or Abatement. Other A/e Services Beyond Traditional Design May Include: Using Gps Technology To Locate Specific Coordinates At Each Facility; Facility Assessments; Updating The Army Reserve Design Criteria; Development Of Standard Designs And Value Engineering Workshops. Construction Cost Estimating Will Be Accomplished For All Design Projects Using The Current Generation And Version Of Micro-computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mii) Software (software And Database Is Available From The Government For A Nominal Fee). unless Otherwise Specified, Designs Shall Be Performed Using Computer Aided Design (cad) Technology. The A/e Firm Is Responsible For The Training And Associated Training Costs For Both Primary And Back-up Team Members. Deliverables Will Be Provided Using Autocad (.dwg) Files. 3.) Selection Criteria: Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance Are Listed Below. "a" Through "d" Are Primary Factors. Criterion (e) Is A Secondary Factor And Will Only Be Used As A “tie-breaker” Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. a. Professional Qualifications: the Government's Evaluation Of Professional Qualifications Will Consider Education, Training, Certifications, Registrations, Overall Experience, Roofing And Building Envelope Design Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Individual Team Members Who Possess A Current Iibec Credential, Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors With More Than Five Registered Roof Consultants On Staff, And Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Individuals Who Have Performed Design Work On Military Installations To Include Army Reserve Centers. b. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: the Government's Evaluation Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Consider Example Projects In Sf330 Section F Which Include The Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Below. The Government Also Will Consider The Same Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Of Individual Team Members In Sf330 Section E. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. design Of Roof Replacement Projects. forensic Investigation To Determine Causes Of Roof Leaks. the Government Will Also Consider Prior Experience Between Design Team Members Working On The Same Project Included In Sf330 Section G. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide A Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H That Demonstrates A Clear Understanding Of Usace Quality Management Policies And That Details Quality Management Activities That Will Be Used In Addition To Those Required By Usace Policy. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Military/usace Roof Replacement Projects. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Demonstrated Experience In Performing Roof Inspections And Data Entry To Roofpro, Builder, Or Other Equivalent Roofing Database Systems. amendment 0002***************************************************************** c. Capacity: the Government's Evaluation Of The Offeror's Capacity Narrative Included In The Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work In The Required Time With The Understanding That This Contract May Require Multiple Design Teams To Work Multiple Task Orders At Various Locations Simultaneously. Roof Inspections Must Have Been Conducted Within The Past 10 Years. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Eight Sites Simultaneously. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. *******************************************************************amendment 0002 d. Past Performance: the Government's Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Design Projects Within Funding Limitations, Comply With Performance Schedules, Provide High Quality Design Products, And Minimize Cost And Time Growth Of The Project During Construction. Assessment Against This Criterion Will Be Determined Primarily By Evaluating Ratings Performed In Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars), The Government-wide Evaluation Reporting Tool For All Past Performance Reports On Contracts, Or Via Those Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs). In Reviewing Past Performance Information, The Evaluation Board Will Consider The Relevancy Of The Past Performed Work In Addition To How Well The Firm Performed. Positive References From Customers And Other Verifiable Information As To Exemplary Performance May Also Be Considered As Provided In Part I, Section H Of The Sf330. See Table 2, Attachment A, For Relevancy Ratings. within Their Sf330, The Firm Shall Provide The Cpars Report Or Ppq For Each Project Identified In Section F Of The Sf330. if The Project/s Is/are Not A Federal Project Or A Cpars Report Is Not Available, The Firm Shall Complete Part I Of The Ppq, Send It To The Customers As Applicable, Request That They Complete Part Ii Of The Ppq And Return To The Firm, And Submit It With The Sf330 Submission. No Sealed Envelope Is Required. A Blank Ppq Can Be Found Attached To This Synopsis/solicitation (attachment B). The Firm Shall Provide The Full Contract Number And Task Order Number (if Applicable) For Any Federal Contract Listed In Section F Of The Sf330. the Evaluation Board May Seek And Consider Past Performance Information From Other Sources But Is Not Required To If None Is Available From Cpars Or If No Ppq Is Provided. If Little To No Relevant Past Performance Data (cpars Reports, Ppqs, Or Information In Section H) Is Available For Relevant Projects, The Firm May Be Given A Neutral Evaluation Regarding Past Performance. Cpars Reports Or Ppqs Shall Be Placed At The End Of Part I Of The Sf330 (they Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Count). e. Secondary Criteria volume Of Dod A-e Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months Work firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602-1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A/e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A-e Contracts. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. firms Do Not Submit Data For This Factor. The Government Will Obtain Information As Described Above. For Joint Venture (jv) Submissions, The Government Will Obtain The Data For Each Jv Partner. additional Instructions And Clarifications For Sf330: sf330 Section D: the Offerors Shall Submit An Organizational Chart As Required By Sf330 Section D. An 11" X 17" Organizational Chart Folded In Half To Fit The 8" X 11" Submission Format Will Be Acceptable. The Organizational Chart Shall Show Senior Management Who Shall Be Involved As Well As The Relative Positions In The Organization Of Each Position Noted In Section E Below. Additional Consideration Will Be Given When A Rrc Is Working In A Senior Management Position. amendment 0002***************************************************************** sf330 Section E: the Individuals Identified By The Project Roles On The Sf330 May Not Have Multiple Duties Or Be "dual-hatted." Offerors Shall Provide Individual Resumes In Sf330 Section E For Each Of The Individuals Listed Below In Lines 1 Thru 9. Resumes In Section E Can Be No More Than Two Pages In Length. Individuals Included In Sf330 Section E Must Possess The Certifications And Registrations Listed Below And Must Have Performed In Their Respective Role (i.e. Project Manager, Architect Designer, Etc.) On Projects Similar To Those Listed In Paragraph 2 Of This Solicitation For The Amount Of Time Listed Below. 1. Project Manager, Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 2. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant And Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 3. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 10 Years 4. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 3 Years 5. Two Registered Roof Observers, 5 Years 6. Two Registered Roof Observers, 3 Years 7. Registered Waterproofing Consultant, 5 Years 8. Registered Exterior Wall Consultant, 5 Years 9. 26. Cost Engineer, Certified Cost Engineer (cce), Certified Cost Consultant (ccc), Or Comparable Certification (american Society Of Professional Estimators Or Association For Advancement Of Cost Engineering), 10 Years ***************************************************************** Amendment 0002 sf330 Section F: for All Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, Construction Must Be Substantially Complete. Substantially Complete Is Defined As A Construction Project When The Project And/or Facility Can Be Used For Its Intended Purpose. Of The Up To Ten Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, 5 Projects Must Be Substantially Complete Within 10 Years. An Idiq Contract May Be Substituted But Must Include A Narrative Describing The Project Requirements For Specific Task Orders Under The Idiq Contract To Demonstrate Similar Projects. at A Minimum, Include One Pvc, One Hydrokinetic, One Epdm, One Mod Bit, One Shingle, And One Hydrostatic Roof Project. amendment 0002****************************************************************** sf330 Section H: in Sf330 Section H, Include An Evaluation Of Performance From The Client/owner For All Example Projects Included In Sf330 Section F. Performance Evaluations Will Not Be Counted Against The 20 Page Limit Of Sf330 Section H Or The 100 Page Limit For The Entire Sf330. in Sf330 Section H, Each Offeror Shall Present A Design Quality Management Plan Including An Explanation Of The Firm's Management Approach; Management Of Sub-consultants (if Applicable); Quality Control Procedures (for Plans, Specification, Design Analysis And Electronic Documents); Procedures To Insure That Internal Resources Are Not Over Committed; And An Organizational Chart Showing The Inter-relationship Of Management And Various Team Components (including Sub-consultants). The Design Quality Management Plan Shall Also Include A Capacity Narrative Describing The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work With Available Resources. Offeror Shall Show An Ability To Handle Surges Of Up To 20 Five (5) Simultaneous Site Investigations And Designs. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Ten (10) Sites Simultaneously. **************************************************************** Amendment 0002 4.) System For Award Management: to Be Eligible For Award, A Firm Must Have A Unique Entity Identifier And Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Database, Via The Sam Internet Site At Https://www.sam.gov. 5.) Offeror's Questions And Comments technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Are To Be Submitted Via Bidder Inquiry In Projnet At Http://www.projnet.org/projnet. As Noted Below, Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet. Offerors Shall Submit Their Proposals In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. to Submit And Review Bid Inquiry Items, Bidders Will Need To Be A Current Registered User Or Self-register Into The System. the Solicitation Number Is: W912qr25r0003 the Bidder Inquiry Key Is: Jbdq7x-wv2dha specific Instructions For Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: a. From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. b. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. c. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. d. Email. Enter The Email Address You Would Like To Use For Communication. e. Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Stating A User Account Was Not Found And Will Ask You To Create One Using The Provided Form. f. Enter Your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, And Time Zone. Make Sure To Remember Your Secret Question And Answer As They Will Be Used From This Point On To Access The Projnet System. g. Select Add User. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Registered Within Projnet And Are Currently Logged Into The System. specific Instructions For Future Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: • For Future Access To Projnet, You Will Not Be Emailed Any Type Of Password. You Will Utilize Your Secret Question And Secret Answer To Log In. • From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. • Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. • Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. • Email. Enter The Email Address You Used To Register Previously In Projnet. • Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Asking You To Enter The Answer To Your Secret Question. • Enter Your Secret Answer And Click Login. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Logged Into The System. from This Page You May View All Bidder Inquiries Or Add An Inquiry. bidders Will Receive An Acknowledgement Of Their Question Via Email, Followed By An Answer To Their Question After It Has Been Processed By Our Technical Team. offerors Are Requested To Review The Specification In Its Entirety And To Review The Bidder Inquiry System For Answers To Questions Prior To Submission Of A New Inquiry. the Call Center Operates Weekdays From 8am To 5pm U.s. Central Time Zone (chicago). The Telephone Number For The Call Center Is 800-428-help. offers Will Not Be Publicly Opened. Information Concerning The Status Of The Evaluation And/or Award Will Not Be Available After Receipt Of Proposals. notes: 1. Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet, But In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. Any Questions Regarding Acceptable Means Of Submitting Offers Shall Be Made Directly To The Contract Specialist Identified In The Solicitation. 2. Government Responses To Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds That Are Submitted To Projnet In Accordance With The Procedures Above Are Not Binding On The Government Unless An Amendment Is Issued On Standard Form (sf) 30. In The Case Of Any Conflicts, The Solicitation Governs. Any Changes Or Revisions To The Solicitation Will Be Made By Formal Amendment. Government Responses Will Be Limited To: (a) Notice That An Amendment Will Be Issued; (b) Reference To An Existing Requirement Contained In The Solicitation; Or (c) Notice That A Response Is Not Necessary. 3. The Ability To Enter Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Will Be Disabled Ten (10) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Of Stated In The Solicitation. No Government Responses Will Be Entered Into The Projnet System Within Five (5) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Stated In The Solicitation. 6.) Electronic Proposal Submission Requirements: proposals: All Submissions To This Proposal Announcement Shall Be Submitted Electronically Through The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Solicitation Module Before The Time Specified In Block 13 Of The Sf1442. Nopaper Copies, Cd-roms, Facsimile, Or Dod Safe Submissions Will Be Accepted. a User Id And Password Are Required To Access Piee. Offerors Are Required To Self-register As A Vendor Or Contractor With The User's Cage Code(s) And Must Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To The Piee Registration Process. 1. Instructions For Registering In Piee: a. Navigate To Https://piee.eb.mil/ b. Select “register” [top Right],or Go To Https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml c. Select “vendor” d. Create A User Id And Password And Follow The Prompts [next] e. Create Security Questions [next] f. Complete Your User Profile Information [next] g. Complete Your Supervisor Or Approving Official Information [next] h. Complete Roles: (1) Step 1. Select Sol-solicitation (2) Step 2. Select Proposal Manager (3) Step 3. Click Add Roles (4) Step 4. Fill In Your Location Code (cage Code) [next] i. Provide A Justification For Your Registration [next] j. Follow The Remaining Prompts To Submit Your Registration 2. Instructions For Electronic Proposal Submissions In Piee Solicitation Module: a. Log Into Piee And Select The Solicitation Icon. b. Enter Search Criteria To Find The Solicitation. (search Criteria Can Be The Complete Solicitation Number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product Or Service Code, Naics, Set Aside Code, Place Of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office Dodaac, Or Status). c. The Search Results Display. Select The Solicitation Number Link To Open The Solicitation. d. The Solicitation Displays. The Information Is View Only. e. Scroll Down To See The Contract Information And Attachments. The Attachments Can Be Viewed By Selecting The File Link. Scroll Back Up To The Top Of The Screen And Click The Offer Tab. f. Click The Offer Tab To Add And Review Current Offers On The Solicitation. Click The Add Button To Add An Offer To The Solicitation. g. Select The Applicable Cage Code For Which Submitting The Offer For. The List Is Prefiltered Based On The Cages In The Proposal Manager’s Profile. h. Upload The Attachments That Comprise The Offer By Selecting The Choose Files Link. i. After Entering All Necessary Information Enter A Signature Date And Click The Signature Button. j. The “sign Document” Pop-up Window Will Be Displayed Requiring The User To Enter A Digital Pin And One Time Password (otp). Click The “sign And Submit” Button To Continue. k. After Successfully Adding The Offer A Success Message Of The Submission Will Be Displayed And The Offer Displayed Collapsed. Users May Expand And View All Their Offers On A Solicitation. file Size Limitations: Offerors Are Advised To Follow The Above Instructions For Uploading Files. If Needed, Offerors Are Advised To Break The Files Down Into Smaller Sections In Order To Upload It To The System. In Such Cases, Please Divide The Sections As Logically As Possible And Be Sure To Clearly Name The Files As Specified Below. file Naming Convention: To Ensure Your Submission Is Received And Processed Appropriately, It Is Important That Interested Parties Carefully Ensure Their Electronic Files Adhere To The Following Naming Convention: • W912qr25r0003_firmname_description each File Name Shall Begin With The Solicitation Number Followed By The Firm’s Name And A Brief File Description. Please See Examples Above. (***note: The Piee Solicitation Module Will Replace Special Characters And Spaces In The Attachment Filename With Underscores “_”***) file Organization: Although Hard Copies Are Not Accepted, Each File Shall Be Clearly Indexed, And Logically Assembled. Font Size Shall Be 11 Or Larger. Pages Shall Be Letter Sized (larger Page Sizes (such As 11x17 Foldouts, Etc.) Will Be Counted As Two Pages. Proposals Shall Be In A Narrative Format, Organized And Titled So That Each Section Of The Proposal Follows The Order And Format Of The Factors. Information Presented Should Be Organized So As To Pertain To Only The Evaluation Factor In The Section That The Information Is Presented. Information Pertaining To More Than One Evaluation Factor Should Be Repeated In Each Section For Each Factor. upload Completion & Deadline: Offerors Are Highly Encouraged To Become Familiar With The Piee Solicitation Module Well In Advance Of The Proposal Due Date. Interested Offerors Shall Submit Proposals No Later Than The Date Specified On The Solicitation Document. The Time & Date Of Proposal Receipt Will Be The Upload Completion / Delivery Time & Date Recorded Within Piee Solicitation Module. Do Not Assume That Electronic Submission Will Occur Instantaneously. Large Files Will Take Some Time To Upload. Offerors Should Time Their Upload Effort With Prudence By Not Waiting Until The Last Few Minutes—this Will Allow For Unexpected Delays In The Transmittal Process. Offerors Are Encouraged To Keep A Copy Of The Upload Confirmation For Their Record. Submissions After The Deadline Will Be Considered Late And Will Be Processed In Accordance With Far 15.208. electronic Files: Files Shall Be In Their Native Format (i.e. Doc, Xls, Ppt, Etc.), Or If In Pdf Format, Shall Be In Searchable Text. Text And Graphics Portfolios Of The Electronic Copies Shall Be In A Format Readable By Microsoft Office Or Adobe Applications. Data Submitted In A Spreadsheet Format Shall Be Readable By Ms Excel (all Cells And Formulas Should Be Unlocked). any Information, Presented In A Proposal That The Offeror Wants Safeguarded From Disclosure To Other Parties Must Be Identified And Labeled In Accordance With The Requirements Of Provision “far 52.215-1, Instructions To Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (nov 2021),” Subparagraph (e), Which Is Found In 00 21 00 Instructions Of The Solicitation. The Government Will Endeavor To Honor The Restrictions Against Release Requested By Offerors, To The Extent Permitted Under United States Law And Regulations. release Of Firm Status Will Occur Within 10 Days After Approval Of Any Selection. All Responses On Sf 330 To This Announcement Must Be Received No Later Than 2:00 Pm Eastern On Tuesday, 15 October 2024. no Other General Notification To Firms Under Consideration For This Project Will Be Made. Facsimile Transmissions Will Not Be Accepted. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. note: Do Not Enter Privacy Act Data (personal Identification Information (pii)) In The File Description.) for Training And Help Using The Piee Solicitation Module, Reference The Links Below. a. New User Information And Help: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/helpvendors.xhtml b. Vendor Customer Support: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorcustomersupport.xhtml c. Solicitation - Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Help Desk May Be Reached By Calling Telephone Number 866-618-5988 For Assistance.

Details: ***7february 2024 - Amendment 0002 Updates The Synopsis And Sf 330 Submission Date. All Other Terms And Conditions Remain The Same. ***1 February 2024 - Amendment 0001 Of The Synopsis Is Posted Based On Projnet Inquiries And Responses. All Other Terms And Conditions Will Remain The Same. sam.gov Synopsis For A-e Services indefinite Delivery Contracts For Architect-engineer (a-e) Services For Us Army Corps Of Engineers North Atlantic Division – Unrestricted for The Intelligence And General Military Design Communities top Secret Facility Clearance Requirement reference Number: W912dr24r0015 [target Five (5) Contracts] 1. Contract Information: In Accordance With The Brooks Act, Far Subpart 36.6, Afars 5136.6 And U.s. Army Corps Engineers Acquisition Instruction (uai) 36.6, The U.s. Army Corps Of Engineers (usace) Baltimore District (nab), Contemplates The Award Of Up To Five (5) Firm-fixed Price (ffp), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (idiq), Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (matoc) For Architect-engineer (a/e) Services That Will Have A Five (5)-year Base Period With No Options And A $120m Shared Capacity. Previous Task Order Totals For This Idiq Ranged From $100,000.00 To $3,000,000.00. Future Task Orders Under The Awarded Idcs Are Anticipated To Be Around This Same Dollar Range. All Firms Awarded An Idiq Will Be Required To Hold A Top-secret Facility Clearance (ts-fcl) In Support Of Nab's Intelligence Community (ic) Mission. The Ts-fcl Must Be Active At The Time Of Proposal Submission And Must Be Maintained Throughout The Life Of The Contract. the Matoc Will Be Used For Projects Within Usace's North Atlantic Division (nad) Geographic Area Of Responsibility (aor) Including Nau (europe District). The Ts-fcl Idiqs Will Also Have Incidental Utilization In The Contiguous United States (conus), Alaska, Hawaii, And Puerto Rico. Firms Will Be Selected For Negotiation Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For Required Work. The Awards Will Be Made Under North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 541330, Engineering Services, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $22.5m In Average Receipts Over The Last Three (3) Years. Task Orders Awarded Under The Matoc Will Comply With Far 16.505, Ordering Procedures And Memorandum Cect-za (715e), Updated Procedures For The Selection Of Task Orders On Architect-engineer (a-e) Indefinite Delivery Contracts (idcs), Dated 9 March 2023. to Be Eligible For A Contract Award, A Firm Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) At Https://www.sam.gov. Funding Will Be Provided On A Task Order Basis With A $2,500 Minimum Guarantee For Each Contract Awarded. The Maximum On A Task Order Is $120,000,000 For All Work Associated With Military Construction (milcon), Sustainability, Restoration, And Maintenance (srm) Projects, Interagency And International Services (iis) Projects, And Civil Works Projects. Inherently Governmental Functions Will Not Be Performed By Contractors Per Far Part 7.5 And Office Of Federal Procurement Policy Letter 92-1. The Ts-fcl Idiq Contracts Will Be Supporting Secure Work And Will Require A Ts-fcl. 2. Project Information: The Work May Consist Of Comprehensive A/e Services For New Construction Or Renovation Projects Within The Range Of A/e Services As Defined By 40 U.s.c. 1102 And Far 2.101, Including But Not Limited To: Preparation Of Full Plans And Specifications, Preparation Of Design Build Requests For Proposal, Construction Cost Estimating, Site Investigations, Analysis, Planning, Master Planning, National Environmental Policy Act (nepa) Documentation, Programming (1391), Topographic And Utility Surveys, Geotechnical Investigations, Stormwater Management Design, Sediment And Erosion Control Plans, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (npdes) Permitting (including Obtaining All Necessary State Permits), Charrettes, Hazardous Material Investigations, Building Information Modeling (bim), Energy Modeling, And The Preparation Of Reports, Studies, Design Criteria/ Design Analysis Documents, Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design (leed) Documentation, Value Engineering, Presentations, Coordination With Various Government Agencies And Commissions, And Other General A/e Services. The Work May Also Include Providing Construction Phase And Other Support Services Including, But Not Limited To Shop Drawing Reviews, Site Visits, Technical Assistance, Leed Documentation During Construction, On-site Representation, Preparation Of Operation And Maintenance Manuals, And Commissioning/start- Up/fit-up Design Support. the Scope Of Projects May Include But Are Not Limited To The Interior And/or Exterior Building Renovations, Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (hvac) Upgrades, Electrical Upgrades, Paving, Utilities And Infrastructure, And Tenant Facilities. Facility Types May Include But Not Limited To Administration And Training Facilities, Vehicle And Pedestrian Access Control Points, Warehouses, Community Support Facilities, Military Testing Facilities, Troop Housing, Recreational And Physical Fitness Facilities, Child Development Facilities, And Medical And Non-medical Laboratories And Research Facilities For Military And Other Non-military Government Agencies. the Idiq(s) Will Be Used To Support Larger Milcon Projects (task Orders Over $400,000), Srm Projects, Iis Projects, And Civil Works Projects In Accordance With Dfars 219.502-1 And Dfars 219.502-2. Each Task Order Will Have Its Own Schedule Based On The Complexity Of The Applicable Project. Task Orders Will Be Evaluated Based On Level Of Effort For The Scope Of Services Developed For Individual Projects In Accordance With Far 16.5. Task Orders Will Be Issued During The Ordering Period Of The Idiqs And May Extend Beyond The Five-year Idiq Ordering Period. 3. Selection Criteria: The A/e Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Factors And Each Key Consultant's Qualifications. Selection Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Be Based Upon Evaluation Of The Selection Criteria Stated Herein And The Firm’s Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications Necessary For The Satisfactory Performance Of The Professional Services. Criteria Listed Below Are In Descending Order Of Importance. Criteria “a” Through “e” Are Primary. Criteria “f” Through “h” Are Secondary And Will Only Be Used As A “tie-breaker” Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. a. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence b. Professional Qualifications c. Past Performance d. Capacity e. Knowledge Of Locality f. Sb/sdb Participation [note: This Is An Additional Secondary Selection Criterion Applicable Only To The Unrestricted Announcement.] g. Geographic Proximity h. Volume Of Dod Contract Awards the A/e Selection Procedures Will Be In Accordance With Far 36.6, Dfars 236.6, Afars 5136.6, And The Usace Acquisition Instruction. Interviews Will Be Conducted For A/e Firms Identified By The Selection Board And Will Be Conducted In Baltimore, Md. primary Criteria: a. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: The Firm Must Demonstrate Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Following Types Of Projects And/or Work Products Which Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance: design Of Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (scifs,) Familiarity With Icd 705 And Requirements For Scif Accreditation Of Dod And Other Intelligence Community Agencies. experience Designing Facilities Requiring Physical, Acoustic And Technical Security, As Well As, Equipment Redundancy, Including But Not Limited To:intrusion Detection Systems, Access Control Systems Including Electronic Security Systems (ess), Tempest Shielding And Certification, Radio Frequency (rf) Shielding, And Emergency Power. Experience Designing And Specifying Major Utilities Systems And Utilities Systems Upgrades In A Secure Environment As Well As The Construction Security Plan (csp) Identifying Threats And Specifying Countermeasures To Protect Major Systems During Construction. Design Of Anti-terrorism Force Protection (atfp) Features And Other Physical Security Measures. design Of New Construction Projects Of Various Types And Sizes That Include Scifs That Comply With Icd 705, Ess, Rf Shielding, Etc. design Of The Renovation Of Existing Facilities Of Various Types And Sizes Include Scifs That Comply With Icd 705, Ess, Rf Shielding, Etc. preparation Of Design Build Request For Proposals That Include Scifs That Comply With Icd 705, Ess, Rf Shielding, Etc. preparation Of Project Programming Documents Such As Master Planning Studies, Dd Forms 1391, And Experience In Conducting Both Planning And Design Charrettes. experience With Handling Multiple Task Orders Simultaneously. experience Of The Prime Firm And Significant Subcontractors In Working Together application Of Cost Control Through Appropriate Design And Construction Techniques On Projects To Assure Projects Remain Within Budget (cost Estimating And Mii). analysis And Implementation Of Anti-terrorism And Force Protection (atfp) Requirements. obtaining Of All Necessary Federal, State, Or Local Jurisdiction Permits. experience With Storm Water Management And Erosion And Sedimentation Control In Various Jurisdictions. analysis, Documentation, And Implementation Of Leed Criteria And Energy Modeling, And Life Cycle Cost Analyses (lcca). experience In Advanced Modeling Requirements For Usace Projects Including The Use Of Building Information Modeling (bim). topographic Surveys, Soil Surveys, And Subsurface Exploration Including Associated Testing. coordination With, Submissions, And Presentations To The State Historic Preservation Offices (shpo), National Capital Planning Commission (ncpc), And The Commission Of Fine Arts (cfa). asbestos And Lead Paint Surveys And Testing Services. firms Shall Provide At Least Five (5) But No More Than Ten (10) Projects Demonstrating Their Experience In The Types Of Projects And Products As Described In The Section 2, Project Information, And Show Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Services Noted Above. All Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And Perform Work Under This Contract. Projects Not Meeting This Requirement Will Be Excluded From Evaluation. If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture (jv), Relevant Project Experience Should Be Submitted For The Joint Venture If Shared Experience Is Available; If No Shared Experience Is Available, Offers May Submit Projects Performed By Either Joint Venture Partner. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project As Is A Standalone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Standalone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. b. Professional Qualifications Of The Individual Design Team Members: Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Professional Qualifications And Competence Of The Proposed Key Personnel To Provide Services To Accomplish The Work Required Under This Contract. The Firm Must Have Registered And Licensed Personnel, Either In-house Or Through Consultants, In The Following List Of Key Disciplines: Project Manager, Architect, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Quality Assurance/quality Control Reviewer/manager, Planner, Certified Value Engineer, Communications Engineer, Anti- Terrorism/force Protection (at/fp) Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Cost Engineer, Commissioning Specialist, Land Surveyor, Survey Crew, Construction Manager, Certified Industrial Hygienist, And U.s. Green Building Council (usgbc) Leed Accredited Professional. Provide Two (2) Resumes For Each Key Personnel. the Anti-terrorism/force Protection Engineer Shall Be A Licensed Professional Engineer And Have Experience And Training Related To Compliance With Department Of Defense At/fp Policy Standards And Specifications. The Environmental Engineer Should Have Experience Obtaining Environmental Permits In The Nab Region. The Communications Engineer Shall Be A Licensed Professional Engineer Or Be A Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd). The Interior Designer Must Be Certified By The National Council Of Interior Design Qualifications (ncidq), Licensed Interior Designer, Or Licensed Architect With Experience And Training In Interior Design. The Cost Engineer Shall Be A Certified Cost Engineer (cce), Certified Cost Consultant (ccc), Certified Professional Estimator (cpe) Or Have Comparable Certification As Well As Experience With Cost Estimating Software, Specifically Mii. the Fire Protection Engineer Shall Be A Registered Fire Protection Engineer And Have A Degree In Fire Protection Engineering From An Accredited University. The Certified Value Engineer Must Be Accredited By Save International As A Certified Value Specialist (cvs). the Commissioning Specialist Shall Be A Licensed Professional Engineer And Be Certified By One Of The Following Organizations: Building Commissioning Association (bca), National Environmental Balancing Bureau (nebb), Aabc Commissioning Group (acg), Or Association Of Energy Engineers (aee). Any Individual That Has Been The Subject Of Disciplinary Action By Respective Commissioning Organization Within The Five Years Preceding Contract Award Is Not Eligible To Perform Any Duties Related To Commissioning. The Commissioning Specialist Shall Also Have Documented Experience As The Lead Person Responsible For Commissioning Of Building Systems Of Similar Type, Scope, And Complexity And Must Have At Least Two Projects For Which The Individual Was The Documented Commissioning Authority For A Leed Certified Project. Where A Single Individual Does Not Have The Required Experience In Commissioning Of Both Mechanical And Electrical Systems, Multiple Individuals With The Necessary Qualifications As Stated Above Shall Be Engaged Under The Management Of A Designated Lead Commissioning Specialist. the Evaluation Of These Disciplines Will Consider Education, Training, Overall And Relevant Experience And Longevity With The Firm. The Availability Of An Adequate Number Of Personnel In The Key Disciplines Shall Be Presented To Ensure That The Firm Can Meet The Potential Of Working On Multiple Task Orders For Multiple Customers In The Required Time Frames. All Personnel Working Under The Idiq And Subsequent Task Orders Must Be U.s. Citizens. personnel In Each Key Discipline Listed Above Must Possess Valid, Current, And Final Top Secret Security Clearances. It Is Mandatory That The Contractor Maintains A Balanced Work Force With A Significant Cadre Of Cleared Top Secret Personnel To Work In Such Areas. Provide All Clearance Information For Personnel Submitted In The Sf 330, Section H. The Availability Of An Adequate Number Of Personnel In The Key Disciplines Shall Be Presented To Ensure That The Firm Can Meet The Potential Of Working On Multiple Task Orders For Multiple Customers In The Required Timeframes. c. Past Performance: Past Performance On Dod And Other Contracts With Respect To Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules As Determined From Cpars And Other Sources, Such As Past Performance Questionnaires (ppq). Offerors Will Be Evaluated Based On Past Performance With Federal Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Innovation, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, Overall Safety Record, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. The Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Be Based On Information Provided Through Cpars And May Include Other Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Information From The Points Of Contact Provided By The Offeror. Past Performance Submittals Should Match Projects Submitted For Paragraph A. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. d. Capacity: Firms Must Demonstrate Their Ability To Meet Schedule, Scope, And Budget On Multiple, Concurrent Projects By Providing Appropriate Teams And Adequate Staff To Perform The Services Required By The Idiq Contract. Firms Shall Demonstrate The Capacity To Accomplish At Least Five (5) $1,000,000 Simultaneous Individual Task Orders, Or Two (2) $2,000,000 Simultaneous Task Orders. The Evaluation Will Consider The Availability Of An Adequate Number Of Personnel In Key Disciplines To Complete The Task Orders And Offeror’s Project Execution Strategy. The Evaluation Will Consider The Key Persons Identified In Sections D, E, And G Of The Sf 330, As Well As Other Available Staff And Information Provided In Section H And Part Ii. a Proposed Management Plan Shall Be Presented That Includes An Organization Chart (reference Sf 330, Part I, Section D) And Addresses Team Organization (reference Sf 330, Part I, Section C), Any Anticipated Sub-contractors Or Entities To Supplement The Design Team, Quality Control Procedures, Cost Control, Coordination Of In-house Disciplines And Consultants Required To Meet Work Capacity. The Sf 330 Shall Clearly Indicate The Primary Office Where The Work Will Be Performed And The Staffing At That Office. (sf 330, Part I, Section H, Item 2). e. Knowledge Of The Locality: Firms Must Demonstrate Specific Knowledge Of Usace Nad Area Of Responsibility (aor) And The Usace Baltimore District Local Conditions Or Project Site Features Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Local Construction Methods, Agency Coordination, Permitting, And Local Laws And Regulations As Described The Project Information Section. The Localized Knowledge Includes Demonstration Of Working With Multiple Agencies And Other Stakeholders To Execute Projects Described Herein. Knowledge Of Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, And Local Construction Methods Specific To Nad Will Also Be Evaluated. secondary Criteria: secondary Factors Will Only Be Used As "tie-breakers" Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. f. Small Business Participation Plan: Firms Shall Demonstrate The Extent Of Their Participation With Small Businesses. Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Their Ability To Successfully Meet The Small Business Participation Target Goals Through Collective Small Business Participation From Any Type Of Small Business Or Sub-category Small Business. g. Geographic Proximity: Firms Will Be Evaluated On Their Location With Respect To The Usace Nad Area Of Responsibility (aor) And The Usace Baltimore District. h. Volume Of Dod Contract Awards: Volume Of Dod A-e Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months, With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Dod A-e Contracts Among Qualified Firms, Including Sb And Sdb (sf 330, Part I, Section H). submission Requirements: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit Their Sf 330, Part I And Part Ii For Prime And All Consultants/subcontractors Through The Solicitation Module Of The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Module At Https://piee.eb.mil/. Proposals Submitted By Mail Or Hand-carried Will Not Be Evaluated. Proposals Sent Through Proprietary Or Third-party File Transfer Protocol (ftp) Sites Or Dod Safe Will Not Be Retrieved. It Is The Responsibility Of The Offeror To Confirm Receipt Of Proposals. All Proposals Received After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Shall Be Treated As Late Submissions And Will Not Be Considered Except Under Facts And Circumstances Allowed By The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far). For Instructions On How To Post An Offer, Please Refer To The Posting Offer Demo: Https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/posting_offer.pdf.​ it Is The Offeror’s Responsibility To Obtain Written Confirmation Of Receipt Of All Electronic Files Through The System. for The Purposes Of Determining Whether The Proposal Was Received “late” In Accordance With Far 15.208, The Date And Time The File(s) Are Uploaded To Piee. Proposal Are Due No Later Than 12:00 Pm Est, 12 February 2024. The Sf 330 And The Small Business Participation Plan Shall Each Be Submitted As Separate Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Files. Submittal Must Clearly Identify The Announcement Number. Regulation Requires That The Selection Board Not Consider Any Submittals Received After The Specified Time And Date. Late Proposal Rules In Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Submittals Received After 12:00pm Eastern Time On The Closing Date Specified In This Announcement. The Sf 330, 08/2016 Edition, Must Be Used, And May Be Obtained From The Following Web Site: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486. Include Uei And Cage Code In Sf330 Part I, Section B, Block 5. Additionally, The Uei And Cage Code Should Be Identified In Sf 330 Part I, Section C, Block 9, For Each Team Member. font Size Shall Be 10 Pitch Or Larger. The Sf 330 Part 1 Shall Not Exceed 125 Pages (8.5" X 11"), Including No More Than 10 Pages For Section H. Each Side Of A Page Will Count As A One Page. Organizational Charts May Be Presented On A Sheet Up To 11 Inches By 17 Inches. A Part Ii Is Required For Each Branch Office Of The Prime Firm And Any Consultants/subcontractors That Will Have A Key Role In The Proposed Contract (i.e. A Part Ii Is Required For All Entities Identified In Sf 330 Part I, Section C Of The Submittal). Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Past Performance Submittals Will Not Count Towards The 125-page Limit; However, Cover Letters, Company Literature And Extraneous Materials Are Not Desired. Sections E And G Of Sf 330 Part I Must Include Only Individuals Proposed To Perform The Anticipated Work, Including All Consultants/subcontractors. In Sf 330 Part I, Section G, Block 26, Along With The Name, Include The Firm With Which The Person Is Associated. A Maximum Of Ten (10) Projects Including The Prime And Consultants/subcontractors Will Be Reviewed For Sf 330 Part I, Section F. Use No More Than Two Pages Per Project. When Listing Projects In Sf 330 Part 1, Section F, An Indefinite Delivery Contract (idc) With Multiple Task Orders As Examples Is Not Considered A Project. A Task Order Executed Under An Idc Contract Is A Project. Sf 330, Part I, Section H (additional Information) Shall Contain The Following Information. (1) Item 1 - Capacity. Reference Paragraph 3.d. Above. Provide A 1–2-page Narrative Discussing The Capacity Of The Design Firm To Meet Schedules, Including Adequacy Of Qualified Personnel Available And Past Experience In Meeting Tight Design Schedules. (2) Item 2 – Management Plan – Include The Information Requested In Paragraph 3.d. Above. (3) Item 3 - Volume Of Dod Contract Awards – Reference Paragraph 3.h. Above. Provide A Complete Listing Of All Dod A-e Awards Within The Last 12 Months. For Idcs, Include Total Value Of Task Orders Issued By Agencies In The Last 12 Months, Not The Potential Value Of The Idcs. For All Types Of Contracts, Do Not Include For Consideration Options That Have Not Been Exercised. joint Ventures Shall Submit The Following Additional Documentation Of The Evidence Of A Joint Venture Entity: 1) Firms Shall Provide A Copy Of A Legally Binding Joint Venture Agreement, And 2) Identification Of The Party Who Can Legally Bind The Joint Venture. Joint Venture Agreements Will Not Count Against The Page Count. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided, And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. provide In A Cover Letter Or At The Beginning Of Your Part I Submission The Names Of Two (2) Point Of Contacts That Will Be Responsible For Correspondence During This Solicitation. Names, Email Addresses And Phones Numbers Are Requested For Both Individuals. questions Shall Be Submitted Via The Bidder Inquiry Portal In Projnet At Http://www.projnet.org/projnet. Questions Should Be Submitted No Later Than Close Of Business 29 Jan 2024 To Allow Time For A Response. On This Date And Time, The Portal Will Be Closed. For Questions, No Other Means Of Communication, E-mail, Fax, Or Telephone Will Be Accepted. To Submit And Review Inquiry Items, Prospective Vendors Will Need To Use The Bidder Inquiry Key Presented Below And Follow The Instructions Listed Below. A Prospective Vendor Who Submits A Comment/question Will Receive An Acknowledgement Of Their Comment/question Via Email, Followed By An Answer To The Comment/question After It Has Been Processed By Our Team. All Timely Questions And Approved Answers Will Be Made Available Through Projnet. To Submit And Review Inquiries, Firms Will Need To Be Current Registered Users Of The Projnet System. registration For Projnet Bidder Inquiry Access (if You Are Already Registered, Go To Entering Bidder Inquiries In Projnet Bidder Inquiry System Below.) 1. From The Projnet Home Page Link Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. 2. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. 3. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Below. 4. Email. Enter The Email Address You Would Like To Use For Communication. 5. Click Continue. A Page Will Then Open Saying That A User Account Was Not Found And Will Ask You To Create One Using The Provided Form. 6. Enter Your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, And Time Zone. Make Sure To Remember Your Secret Question And Answer As They Will Be Used From This Point On To Access The Projnet System. 7. Click Add User. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Registered Within Projnet And Are Currently Logged Into The System. entering Bidder Inquiries In Projnet Bidder Inquiry System 1. For Future Access To Projnet, You Will Not Be Emailed Any Type Of Password. You Will Utilize Your Secret Question And Secret Answer To Log In. 2. From The Projnet Home Page Link Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. 3. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. 4. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Below. 5. Email. Enter The Email Address You Used To Register Previously In Projnet. 6. Click Continue. A Page Will Then Open Asking You To Enter The Answer To Your Secret Question. 7. Enter Your Secret Answer And Click Login. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Logged Into The System. 8. Follow Online Screen Instructions To Enter Specific Bidder Inquiries For The Project. the Solicitaion Number Is: W912dr24r0015 the Bidder Inquiry Key Is: Ig4zzy-9yqxk2 firms Are Requested To Review The Bidder Inquiry Portal For Previous Questions And Responses, Prior To Submission Of A New Inquiry In The Portal. Caution: Any Inquiry Submitted And Answered Within This System Will Be Accessible To View By All Interested Firms On This Solicitation. The Call Center For The Projnet Operates Weekdays From 8 Am To 5 Pm U.s. Central Time Zone. The Telephone Number Is 1-800-428-help. file Description: Include A “file Description” For Each File(s) You Upload As Described Previously. The “file Description” Will Be Included In The Email Notice To Each Of The Recipients You Choose To Have Access Your File(s). Note: Do Not Enter Privacy Act Data (personal Identification Information (pii)) In The File Description.) Submission Shall Be In Adobe Pdf Format. the Government Will Not Be Responsible For Submissions Delivered To Any Location Or To Anyone Other Than Those Designated Government Personnel Identified To Receive Proposals. Offerors Are Responsible For Ensuring That Proposals Are Submitted So As To Reach The Designated Recipient. Offerors Are Also Responsible For Allowing Sufficient Time For The Proposal To Be Received In Accordance With The Instructions Provided. **note: The Solicitation Number Was Updated To W912dr24r0015 From Pannad-23-p-0000 002487 To Account For The Change In Fiscal Year.

Description: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Is Being Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq) And Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2024-05. This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Is Set-aside 100% For Small Business. North American Industrial Classification Standard 336999 Applies To This Solicitation; Business Size Standard Is 1,000 Employees. The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Award Under A Different Naics If The Company Would Qualify As A Small Business Under The Solicited Naics. the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing Has Plans To Issue A Firm-fixed Price Order For The Following: quantity: 1 Each; Side-by-side 4wd Utv can-am Defender Max X Mr With Half Doors (brand Name Or Equal) salient Characteristics: -4wd With Front/rear Differential Lock Capability (selectable Turf Mode/2wd/4wd/4wd Trail/4wd Mud) -towing Capacity Of 2500lbs -payload Capacity Of 1500lbs -minimum 15" Suspension/wheel Travel -minimum 6 Pax Seating -minimum 1000cc And 80-90hp -minimum 4500lb Capacity Winch With Synthetic Rope -full Skid Plate -rock Sliders -heavy-duty Front Steel Bumper -removable Doors - Full Door With Color Match -full Glass Windscreen With Wiper/washer P/n: 715006504 -rear Glass P/n: 715003249 -hvac Climate System -cast Aluminum Wheels -2" Hitch Receiver -full Hard Roof With Interior Light -rops Approved Profiled Cage -dynamic Power Steering -8-ply Mud/trail Tire -snorkel Kit P/n: 715003727 -snorkel Pre-filter P/n: 715005597 -removable Interior Storage Bins -cvt Air Intake Relocation Kit P/n: 703501211 -bed Tool Box P/n: 715003019 -rear Accessory Bar P/n: 715005450 -linq Front Rack P/n: 715006064 -linq Cargo Rack P/n: 715006140 -ram Gps Mount P/n: 715006829 -auxiliary Battery Kit P/n: 715006035 -power Tilt Bed P/n: 715007096 -sport Roof Seal Kit P/n: 715003583 -warranty Servicing Location Within 60 Miles Of Zip Code 55811 all Items Listed Above In The Extended Description (i.e., Utility Vehicles And Accessories) Are Being Solicited As "brand Name Or Equal." the Can-am Brand/model Listed Above Is Known To Satisfy The Government's Minimum Requirements. Other Brands Which May Be Acceptable Include Polaris, Honda, Tracker-off-road, Etc., So Long As The Manufacturer Can Provide Accessories Equivalent To Those Provided By Can-am. If Submitting A Quote For Other Than The Can-am Brand/model Listed Above, All Accessories Listed Must Be Included. special Considerations: -- Current Model Year Is A Requirement. a Small Business Joint Venture Offeror Must Submit, With Its Offer, The Representation Required In Paragraph (c) Of Far Solicitation Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, And Paragraph (c) Of Far Solicitation Provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, In Accordance With 52.204-8(d) And 52.212-3(b) For The Following Categories: (a) Small Business; (b) Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business; (c) Women-owned Small Business (wosb) Under The Wosb Program; (d) Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Under The Wosb Program; Or (e) Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business. preparing And Submitting Your Quote: offerors Shall Provide Pricing For The Above Items Inclusive Of Delivery To The Minnesota Air National Guard, 4680 Viper Street, Duluth, Mn 55811-6022. These Items Must Be Delivered Within 60 Days After Date Of Contract. If You Cannot Meet This Request, Please Provide Your Best Delivery Date. Please Make Quotes Valid For A Minimum Of 60 Days. response Is Encouraged To Include Past Performance Information: Other Military, Commercial, And Civilian Companies With Whom You Have Done Business. Include Country Of Manufacture For All Items. Include Feasible Delivery Dates. preferred Clin Structure: clin0001: Side-by-side, 1 Ea clin0002: Shipping To Duluth, Mn 55811 all Questions And Quotes Must Be Directed To Rebecca Dimler At Rebecca.dimler@us.af.mil And Joshua Fish At Joshua.fish.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Two Business Days Prior To Quote Due Date. All Questions And Answers Must Be In Writing. Do Not Contact Other Government Personnel, As This Will Only Delay Receipt Of Answers. All Questions And The Answers Provided Will Be Released To All Eligible Offerors On A Non-attribution Basis. All Terms And Conditions Remain Unchanged Unless Amended In Writing. place The Solicitation Number In The Subject Line Of Any Email. evaluation: the Government Plans To Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Which Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government And On The Basis Of A Best Value Approach. Quotes Will Be Evaluated Using Price, Technical, Delivery, And Past Performance. Technical, Delivery, And Past Performance, When Combined, Are Approximately Equal To Price. All Solicitation Specifications Are Not Absolute And The 148fw Will Consider Innovative Solutions To This Requirement. Quotes May Be Comparatively Evaluated In Compliance With Far 13.106-2 (b) (3). Be Sure To Submit/attach Enough Additional Information To Enable The Government To Fully Ascertain The Specifications/capabilities Of Any Products Quoted. the Government Intends To Evaluate Offers And Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors. Therefore, The Offeror’s Initial Offer Should Contain The Offeror’s Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By The Contracting Officer To Be Necessary. The Government May Reject Any Or All Offers If Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowest Offer; And Waiver Informalities And Minor Irregularities In Offers Received. government Intends To Issue One (1) Contract But Reserves The Right To Consider Partial Or Multiple Awards. If Not Already Registered In Sam, Go To Www.sam.gov To Register Prior To Submitting Quote. At The Time Of Evaluation Of Your Quote, Your Company Must Have An Active Status In Sam.gov. electronic Documents: All Electronic Documents Must Not Be “secured”, “locked”, Or Otherwise Inaccessible. Submitter Risks Rejection If Documents Prove Inhospitable To Viewing And Evaluation. Utilize Standard Microsoft Or Adobe Formats, And Net File Size Of All Documents Should Be Less Than 10mb. the Selected Offeror Must Comply With The Following Clauses, Which Are Incorporated Herein By Reference: 52.203-19 Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications. (dec 2014) 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition (dec 2023) And Alt 1 (dec 2023) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions--commercial Items (nov 2023) 52.222-20 Contracts For Materials, Supplies, Articles, And Equipment (jun 2020) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention And Right-to-know Information (may 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013) 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (nov 2020) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2011) 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted Of Fraud Or Other Defense-contract-related Felonies (jan 2023) 252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (dec 2022) 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (apr 1992) 252.204-7009 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third-party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (jan 2023) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting (dev 2024-o0013) (may 2024) 252.204-7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support (jan 2023) 252.204-7018 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services (jan 2023) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification And Valuation (jan 2023) 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, And Disposal Of Toxic Or Hazardous Materials (sep 2014) 252.223-7008 Prohibition Of Hexavalent Chromium (jan 2023) 252.223-7998 Prohibition On Procurement Of Certain Items Containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Or Perfluorooctanic Acid (dev 2022-o0010) (dec 2022) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (mar 2022) 252.225-7036 Buy American--free Trade Agreements--balance Of Payments Program--basic (feb 2024) 252.225-7048 Export-controlled Items (jun 2013) 252.225-7052 Restriction On Acquisition Of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, And Tungsten (may 2024) 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (jan 2023) 252.225-7060 Prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (jan 2023) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (dec 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (dec 2006) 252.237-7010 Prohibition On Interrogation Of Detainees By Contractor (jan 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (dec 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items (nov 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (jan 2023) provisions 52.203-18 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements--representation (jan 2017) 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership Or Control Of Offeror (aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor Of Offeror (aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (oct 2020) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-supplies (aug 1987) 52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (feb 2016) 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications—commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) And Alt I (feb 2024) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (feb 2024) 52.223-22 Public Disclosure Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Reduction Goals – Representation (dec 2016) 52.225-18 Place Of Manufacture (aug 2018) 52.225-25 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating To Iran-- Representation And Certifications. (jun 2020) 52.229-11 Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements—notice And Representation (jun 2020) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2022) 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (oct 2016) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (dec 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (may 2021) 252.204-7024 Notice On The Use Of The Supplier Performance Risk System (mar 2023) 252.225-7000 Buy American--balance Of Payments Program Certificate-- Basic (feb 2024) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (may 2022) 252.225-7059 Prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region—certification (jan 2023) 252.225-7061 Restriction On The Acquisition Of Personal Protective Equipment And Certain Other Items From Non-allied Foreign Nations (jan 2023) 252.229-7014 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Information By Litigation Support Contractors (jan 2023) 252.239-7098 Prohibition On Contracting To Maintain Or Establish A Computer Network Unless Such Network Is Designed To Block Access To Certain Websites—representation (deviation 2021-o0003) (apr 2021) provisions And Clauses For This Synopsis/solicitation Can Be Found In Full Text At Https://www.acquisition.gov/. Additional Required Clauses Other Than Those Listed Above May Be Included As Addenda On The Award Document. 52.212-2 Evaluation—commercial Products And Commercial Services. (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsi-ble Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: evaluation Method: Best Value – Tradeoff evaluation Criteria: Price, Technical Approach, And Past Performance, All Being Equal In Evaluation. price: a. Overall Price Will Be Evaluated To Determine It Is Complete And Reasonable. b. Proposal Must Be Good For At Least 60 Days After Submittal. technical Submission a. Quote Describes How Each Element Of The Requirement Description Has Been Met. b. Offerors Must Submit Technical Information (descriptive Literature/specifications) That Adequately Demonstrates Their Quote Meets The Minimum Standards Required As Specified In The Solicitation. c. A General Statement Of Compliance Or Restatement Of The Requirement Will Be Rated Non-feasible. d. New Equipment Only. No Used Or Remanufactured Products Will Be Accepted. e. Shipping Is Fob Destination Conus (continental U.s.) past Performance a. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated Utilizing Fapiis And/or Sprs. Negative Or Adverse Action In The Last Three Years May Render The Proposal To Be Rated Lower. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (end Of Provision) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Ap-plicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Ex-tended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Ser-vices Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Ex-ecutive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) __ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far 3.900(a). _x_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). __ (6) [reserved]. __ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). _x_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). _x_ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __ (ii) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204-30. _x_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors De-barred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). __ (13) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). __ (14) [reserved]. __ (15) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657a). __ (16) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). __ (17) [reserved] _x_ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. __ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. __ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). __ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2023) Of 52.219-9. __ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13. __ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637s). __ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __ (25) 52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 657f). _x_ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-28. __ (27) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). __ (28) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). __ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). __ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). __ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o.11755). _x_ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024). __ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). _x_ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o.11246). __ (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. __ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). __ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. _x_ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). __ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. __ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). __ (38) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). _x_ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). __ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (executive Order 12989). (not Appli-cable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Com-mercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) __ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa–designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c. 6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) _x_ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocar-bons (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). __ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Condi-tioners (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). __ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). __ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). _x_ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products And Services (may 2024) (e.o. 14057, 7 U.s.c. 8102, 42 U.s.c. 6962, 42 U.s.c. 8259b, And 42 U.s.c. 7671l). __ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552 A). __ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. __ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). __ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225-1. __ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) (19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate I [reserved]. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (feb 2024) Of 52.225-3. __ (v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. __ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (nov 2023) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). _x_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __ (53) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). __ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). _x_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (may 2024) (e.o. 13513). _x_ (56) 52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). __ (57) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). __ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). __ (59) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). __ (60) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c. 3332). __ (61) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c. 3332). __ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). __ (63) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). __ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Ser-vices, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter67). __ (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). __ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may 2014) (29u.s.c.206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). __ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). __ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). __ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). __ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). __ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Con-tain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settle-ment. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursu-ant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Ex-tended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (v) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Ser-vices Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii) (a) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204–30. (viii) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Sub-contracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219-8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Sub-contracting Opportunities. (ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2015) (e.o.11246). (xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). (xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xiv) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) (a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e.o. 12989). (xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xxii) (a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of 52.232-40. (xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obliga-tions. (end Of Clause) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (jan 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause— “department Of Defense Activity Address Code (dodaac)” Is A Six Position Code That Uniquely Identifies A Unit, Activity, Or Organization. “document Type” Means The Type Of Payment Request Or Receiving Report Available For Creation In Wide Area Workflow (wawf). “local Processing Office (lpo)” Is The Office Responsible For Payment Certification When Payment Certification Is Done External To The Entitlement System. “payment Request” And “receiving Report” Are Defined In The Clause At 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports. (b) Electronic Invoicing. The Wawf System Provides The Method To Electronically Process Vendor Payment Requests And Receiving Reports, As Authorized By Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports. (c) Wawf Access. To Access Wawf, The Contractor Shall— (1) Have A Designated Electronic Business Point Of Contact In The System For Award Management At Https://www.sam.gov; And (2) Be Registered To Use Wawf At Https://piee.eb.mil/ Following The Step-by-step Procedures For Self-registration Available At This Web Site. (d) Wawf Training. The Contractor Should Follow The Training Instructions Of The Wawf Web-based Training Course And Use The Practice Training Site Before Submitting Payment Requests Through Wawf. Both Can Be Accessed By Selecting The “web Based Training” Link On The Wawf Home Page At Https://piee.eb.mil/ (e) Wawf Methods Of Document Submission. Document Submissions May Be Via Web Entry, Electronic Data Interchange, Or File Transfer Protocol. (f) Wawf Payment Instructions. The Contractor Shall Use The Following Information When Submitting Payment Requests And Receiving Reports In Wawf For This Contract Or Task Or Delivery Order: (1) Document Type. The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests Using The Following Document Type(s): (i) For Cost-type Line Items, Including Labor-hour Or Time-and-materials, Submit A Cost Voucher. (ii) For Fixed Price Line Items— (a) That Require Shipment Of A Deliverable, Submit The Invoice And Receiving Report Specified By The Contracting Officer. invoice And Receiving Report Or Combo (b) For Services That Do Not Require Shipment Of A Deliverable, Submit Either The Invoice 2in1, Which Meets The Requirements For The Invoice And Receiving Report, Or The Applicable Invoice And Receiving Report, As Specified By The Contracting Officer. n/a (iii) For Customary Progress Payments Based On Costs Incurred, Submit A Progress Payment Request. (iv) For Performance-based Payments, Submit A Performance-based Payment Request. (v) For Commercial Financing, Submit A Commercial Financing Request. (2) Fast Pay Requests Are Only Permitted When Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.213-1 Is Included In The Contract. (3) Document Routing. The Contractor Shall Use The Information In The Routing Data Table Below Only To Fill In Applicable Fields In Wawf When Creating Payment Requests And Receiving Reports In The System. field Name In Wawf Data To Be Entered In Wawf clin(s) 0001, 0002 pay Official Dodaac F87700 issue By Dodaac W50s7f admin Dodaac ** W50s7f inspect By Dodaac Block #15 ship To Code Block #15 ship From Code ____ mark For Code ____ service Approver (dodaac) ____ service Acceptor (dodaac) ____ accept At Other Dodaac ____ lpo Dodaac ____ dcaa Auditor Dodaac ____ other Dodaac(s) ____ (4) Payment Request. The Contractor Shall Ensure A Payment Request Includes Documentation Appropriate To The Type Of Payment Request In Accordance With The Payment Clause, Contract Financing Clause, Or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost And Payment, As Applicable. (5) Receiving Report. The Contractor Shall Ensure A Receiving Report Meets The Requirements Of Dfars Appendix F. (g) Wawf Point Of Contact. (1) The Contractor May Obtain Clarification Regarding Invoicing In Wawf From The Following Contracting Activity’s Wawf Point Of Contact. rebecca.dimler@us.af.mil (2) Contact The Wawf Helpdesk At 866-618-5988, If Assistance Is Needed. (end Of Clause) ng Agency Protest Program Is Intended To Encourage Interested Parties To Seek Resolution Of Their Concerns With The National Guard (ng) As An Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum, Rather Than Filing A Protest With The Government Accountability Office (gao) Or Other External Forum. contract Award Or Performance Is Suspended During The Protest To The Same Extent, And Within The Same Time Periods As If Filed At The Gao. The Ng Protest Decision Goal Is To Resolve Protests Within 35 Calendar Days From Filing. An Agency Protest May Be Filed With Either The Contracting Officer Or The Ng Agency’s Protest Decision Authority, But Not Both, In Accordance With Ng Protest Procedures. to Be Timely, The Protests Must Be Filed With The Periods Specified In Far 33.103. To File A Protest Un-der The Ng Agency Protest Program, The Protest Must Request Resolution Under That Program And Be Sent To The Address Below: national Guard Bureau office Of The Director Of Acquisitions/ Head Of Contracting Activity attn: Ngb-aq-o 111 S. George Mason Dr. arlington, Va 22204 email: Ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@mail.mil all Other Agency-level Protests Should Be Sent To The Contracting Officer For Resolution At The Address In The Solicitation. See Far Clause 52.233-2.