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********RESPONSE DUE DATE HAS CHANGED******** ***The new response date is 15 July 2019*** ***ProjNet will be re-opened until Tue, 9 July 2019*** *********NOTE: PLEASE USE THE PPQ FORM THAT IS PROVIDED... ********RESPONSE DUE DATE HAS CHANGED******** ***The new response date is 15 July 2019*** ***ProjNet will be re-opened until Tue, 9 July 2019*** *********NOTE: PLEASE USE THE PPQ FORM THAT IS PROVIDED********* SYNOPSIS INDEFINITE DELIVERY SINGLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR A-E DESIGN SERVICES VETERANS AFFAIRS MONTANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FT HARRISON VAMC SEISMIC UPGRADE AND SPECIALTY CARE IMPROVEMENTS THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT 7 June 2019 ***REVISED 17 June 2019*** ****REVISED 25 June 2019**** ***Please note revisions are identified by *** before and after the revision(s) and are in bold. Solicitation No: W9128F19R0030 Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: USACE District, Omaha Title: A-E Design Services in support of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Ft. Harrison, Montana. INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR OMAHA DISTRICT, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Reference Number: W9128F19R0030 (Unrestricted) I. CONTRACT INFORMATION A. General This contract is being procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute previously known as the Brooks Act (Public Law (PL) 92-582, as amended, the provisions outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6 and the procedures provided in Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 715-1-7 Architect-Engineer Contracting in USACE. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The architectural and engineering (A-E) design services will be in support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Ft Harrison, MT. Services will include all engineering and architectural work necessary to provide seismic upgrades and ancillary renovation to existing facilities, construction of a new acute inpatient specialty care building, construction of a new parking garage, and upgrades to the campus for physical security and resiliency. This may include the development and evaluation of alternatives, design, and support during construction. B. Type and Number of Contracts NWO intends to award one (1) indefinite delivery, firm-fixed-price, single award task order contract (SATOC) for A-E design services. The awarded SATOC will consist of one (1) 5-year base period (commencing upon the date of award of this base contract) and five (5) 1-year option periods for a total contract term not to exceed ten (10) years. The total maximum capacity is $58 million. The minimum guaranteed amount for the SATOC is $2,500.00. Task orders issued under this SATOC will have a minimum ordering amount of $2,500.00. and a maximum of $58,000,000.00. Multiple task orders are anticipated to be awarded between $2M and $20M in support of this project. Contract award is anticipated in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. C. Competition The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 Engineering Services, which has a SBA size standard of $15 million. Additional information on how to prepare an A-E submittal can be found in Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 715-1-7 - Architect-Engineer Contracting in USACE (2/29/2012), available on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) publications website: www.publications.usace.army.mil. D. System for Award Management To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Department of Defense (DoD) System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov or by contacting the Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220. Firms must register prior to the due date for responses to this synopsis in order to enable the Contracting Officer's review of SAM Exclusions. E. Service Contract Act Firms are advised that the resulting SATOC will require that the wages and benefits of listed services employees (see FAR 22.10) be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, as determined relative to the employee's office location, not the location of the work. See http://www.wdol.gov for additional information. II. SELECTION PROCESS Selection for SATOC Negotiation In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11 (Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute), the applicable provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act (Pub. L. 98-369, 98 Stat. 1175), the applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3243), and FAR 16.500(d), NWO will select a single firm for SATOC negotiation using the procedures set forth in FAR Subpart 36.6 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 236.6: • In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(a), NWO will review the Standard Form (SF) 330s submitted in response to this synopsis. • In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(b) and DFARS 236.602-1(a), NWO will evaluate those SF 330s in accordance with the criteria in FAR 36.602-1 and DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, as set forth in greater detail in this synopsis. • In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), NWO will hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services described in this synopsis. • On the basis of the above, in accordance with FAR 36.602-3(d), NWO will determine the firms most highly qualified to perform the required services described in this synopsis. • The Source Selection Authority will review the recommendations in accordance with FAR 36.602-3(d) and make the final selection of the most highly qualified firm. III. PROJECT INFORMATION This SATOC is intended to provide architectural and engineering support of planned construction projects at the Ft Harrison, MT VAMC. Preliminary planning is currently being performed to collect requisite information and better identify the requirements and details of these projects. The following information is tentative and meant to provide the A-E with an idea of the general nature of the anticipated work. The Government reserves the right to update this information as project planning documentation is published and updated. The information below represents the most current information available and will be superseded upon the publication of the preliminary planning information which will be provided to the A-E as Government-furnished information (GFI) as soon as it becomes available: Estimated Construction Cost (ECC). The current ECC is $320,000,000. Ref. DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). In Accordance With FAR 9.505, the successful offeror from this A-E Design Services SATOC will not be able to participate in the future Technical Support Services A-E contract in support of Ft. Harrison VAMC project. It is anticipated that an organizational conflict of interest is likely to arise if a firm is awarded both the Design and Technical Support Services contracts. Construction Methodology. It is expected that there may be a variety of delivery methods employed for each facility involved in the Ft Harrison, MT VAMC project (Ex. Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, etc.). The anticipated SATOC capacity includes pre-design services, design services and construction phase services; however, the full capacity may not be required to complete the project. Construction Details. The following information represents the various construction objectives, as they are currently known: Seismic upgrade of four main hospital buildings (Building 154, 154A, 141, and 150 - approximately 261,000 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF). Both structural reinforcement and MEP stabilization are anticipated as part of the upgrades. Building 154 requires the most upgrade work including both structural reinforcement and MEP stabilization. Modification (Reconstruction) of approximately 126,000 BGSF in the main hospital buildings (154, 154A, and 150) as necessary. Construction of a new 80,000 BGSF Acute Inpatient Care Facility. Construction of a new 480-space parking garage. Upgrade the Ft Harrison Campus to meet VA Physical Security requirements. Solar PV and Solar Hot Water Systems are included in these projects, as applicable. Anticipated Project Schedule (Preliminary and subject to change based on construction funding and selected acquisition approach) Sep 2019 - A/E Contract Award Apr 2021 - SD2 (35%) Submittal Aug 2023 - Construction Contract Award Dec 2029 - Project Completion IV. ELEMENTS OF ANTICIPATED TASK ORDERS. This is a tentative listing of task order elements that may be issued to provide the engineering and architectural support to the projects described above. It generally describes the kind of support that will be required. The following information is tentative and meant to provide the A-E with an idea of the general nature of the anticipated work. The Government reserves the right to reduce, modify, add to any detail of this list as required to better meet the demands of the project as details become available: Project Planning Documentation. This will consist of the work required to finalize the preliminary planning effort performed under the Project Book contract. While the main focus of the contract is design, the work may include the following as needed to bridge the planning (Project Book) and design phases of the project: a. Site master planning b. Medical facility planning c. Planning and design charrettes d. Development of Concepts of Operations e. Defining existing site conditions/tabulations of facility deficiencies f. Collection of facility data from archives g. Development of notional budgetary ‘fit test' concept designs h. Collecting healthcare workload projection data i. Performing safety risk assessments j. Development of project room contents lists k. Development of block layouts l. Conceptual site development m. Programs for Design (for GSF and NSF allocation) n. Site selection analysis o. Economic analyses p. Medical equipment planning q. Initial outfitting and transition planning and other low-voltage equipment needs r. Budgetary construction cost estimates (parametric) s. Development of Owner's Performance Requirements (OPR) for commissioning planning t. Hazardous materials surveys u. Environmental Assessments v. Soil borings w. Permitting x. Consolidated planning reporting and development of other data related to facility decision support y. Site visits z. Attendance and participation in coordination meetings, status meetings, and design review conferences. aa. Development of campus-wide site physical security improvements as necessary to meet VA Physical Security Design Manual Requirements. bb. Value Engineering cc. Hydrant flow test dd. Phased construction - temporary facilities Facility Design and RFP Document Development. This work will consist of the detailed engineering and architectural products, plans, specifications, and construction bid documents required to accurately define and award the construction solution. This work may be awarded as individual task orders or as a single task order with options for follow-on work. Work may include (but not be limited to) any or all of the following: a. Architectural and engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications (all applicable disciplines) b. Design charrettes c. Design analyses and narratives d. Design quality management e. Computer Aided Design (CAD) f. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) g. Building Information Modeling (BIM) h. BIM Clash Detection, 3D immersion, & VR Interactive Design Reviews i. Sustainability certification documentation preparation j. Interior design (CID/SID/FF&E) k. Architectural renderings & color boards l. Construction cost estimates (budget, parametric, and detailed) m. Design/Construction schedule preparation n. Engineering studies (to include testing of components / concepts for the seismic retrofit) o. Topographic and/or geotechnical surveys p. Subsurface investigation q. Environmental documentation (NEPA, etc.) r. Permits, licenses, and approvals s. Work categorization t. Submittal registers u. As-built drawing preparation and updating of Operation and Maintenance Manuals v. Interim life safety measures (ILSM) w. Infection control risk mitigation planning and design x. Construction phasing plans y. Preparation of construction contractor bid documents (Request for Proposal w/boilerplate, plans & specs) for Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build methodology, or other as appropriate z. Draft completion of Government forms related to real property aa. Attendance and participation in coordination meetings, status meetings, and design review conferences. bb. Civil information Modeling (CIM) cc. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) dd. Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) ee. Blast-resistant design and analysis ff. Progressive Collapse design and analysis gg. Medical facility patient protection, life safety, and infection control planning and design Construction Phase Support. This work will consist of all work necessary for the A-E firm to accurately communicate and represent their design intent after design (but prior to construction award), during construction, and during post-construction phases of the project. This work may include, but is not limited to: a. Answering bidder inquiries b. Construction proposal evaluation (technical and/or cost) c. Construction submittal review (documents, materials, fixtures, equipment, samples, plant materials, color samples, etc.) d. Request for Information (RFI) support e. Shop drawing review f. Engineering change proposal review g. Site visits & construction inspection services h. Commissioning support services i. Construction progress documentation j. Engineering forensics k. Engineering/design during construction l. Periodic field visits m. In-person meetings and teleconference attendance n. Coordination with other stakeholders (i.e. Government, commissioning firm, etc.) o. Attendance and participation in coordination meetings and status meetings (in-person and/or telecom) p. Post occupancy validation of systems q. Code research and determinations V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS A. General Instructions Submit an SF 330, following the instructions set forth in that form except as supplemented below. Do not submit any additional information not required by the SF 330's instructions as supplemented by the supplemental instructions set forth below. NWO will not consider any such additional information in its evaluation of firms' SF 330s. Except as otherwise permitted below, firms must use the fillable version of SF 330 available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486, using the space available and font settings embedded in that document. Submit the SF 330 and required attachments via AMRDEC no later than 11:00 am (Central) on 8 July 2019. This is not a request for proposal. AMRDEC. To submit proposals electronically via AMRDEC go to the following website: https://safe.AMRDEC.army.mil/SAFE/. At the AMRDEC SAFE website select "Non-CAC Users" in order to register, access the site and submit your proposal(s). When completing the information for transmittal of the AMRDEC SAFE website, you will be asked to enter e-mail addresses for the recipients. When your proposal is submitted via the AMRDEC SAFE website, the website will provide notification of the submittal to the recipients. For the solicitation, the recipients will be: Donna Larson, whose e-mail address is donna.r.larson@usace.army.mil and Cheryl Bunting, whose e-mail address is cheryl.a.bunting@usace.army.mil. After submitting your information, you will receive two (2) disclaimers: 1. "The files were successfully uploaded." 2. "Your files cannot be downloaded by recipients until you verify your email address. Please check your email for further instructions." The Government will not receive your submission until you verify your email address via these email instructions. Follow the instructions sent to your email to complete your submittal process. The date and delivery of files using the AMRDEC SAFE website is based upon the time of receipt of the e-mail notification to the Contract Specialist(s) by the AMRDEC SAFE website, not the date and time of uploading of the proposal into the AMRDEC SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal. Electronic Proposals shall be received via AMRDEC no later than (NLT) the date and time indicated above or as identified in subsequent amendments. The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf. The Offeror is responsible for ensuring that the proposal is submitted so as to reach the designated recipient and is responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the information provided. ***The submittal shall have a page limit of 100 pages. A page is one side of a sheet. Blank sheets/Tabs separating the sections within the SF 330 will not count against the maximum page count. All fonts shall be at least 10 pitch or larger. Pages shall be 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. Organizational charts may be presented on a sheet up to 11 inches by 17 inches. If an 11 inch by 17 inch sheet is used it shall be neatly folded to 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, bound in the SF 330 at the proper location, and counted as one page.*** B. Supplemental Instructions 1. SF 330 Part I, Section C If additional room is needed to complete Part I, Section C because the proposed team consists of more than six firms, attach as many additional Part I, Section Cs as necessary to complete Part I, Section C. If submitting additional Part I, Section Cs, alter the identifiers in the first column (i.e., a. - f.) using the same convention so that each member of the team has a unique identifier. For example, the first six firms would be identified as a. - f., the second six firms would be identified as g. - i., and so on. 2. SF 330 Part I, Section E Firms shall demonstrate professional personnel qualifications and specialized experience in the design of healthcare facilities for key design disciplines. Key disciplines shall be required to be licensed or registered in their respective disciplines and meet additional requirements outlined below. Evaluation of these disciplines will consider education, training, relevant experience in design of healthcare facilities, experience with design of VA healthcare facilities, and longevity with the firm. Any past design and/or planning experience on USACE managed healthcare projects, or with VA managed healthcare projects, should be identified. (SF 330, Part I, Sections E & G). The positions listed below are defined by the following minimum experience levels and minimum education categories in their respective disciplines: • Subject Matter Expert (SME): 10 years experience; BA/BS degree • Senior: 5-10 years experience; BA/BS degree • Staff: 0-5 years experience; BA/BS degree Submit one Part I, Section E for each of the following key personnel: a. Program Manager (SME) b. Project Manager/Task Order Manager (Senior) c. Architect (SME)* d. Architect (Senior)* e. Interior Designer (SME) f. Interior Designer (Senior) g. Structural Engineer (SME) h. Structural Engineer (Senior) i. Geotechnical Engineer (SME) j. Geotechnical Engineer (Senior) k. Civil Engineer (SME) l. Civil Engineer (Senior) m. Mechanical Engineer (SME)* n. Mechanical Engineer (Senior)* o. Electrical Engineer (SME)* p. Electrical Engineer (Senior)* q. Fire Protection Engineer (SME)* r. Fire Protection (Senior)* s. Cost Engineer (SME) t. Medical Facility Planner (SME) u. Medical Facility Planner (Senior) v. Medical Equipment Planner (SME) w. Medical Equipment Planner (Senior) x. Communication Systems Engineer (SME) - (RCDD)* y. Communications Systems Engineer (Senior) - (RCDD)* z. Physical Security Specialist (Senior) - (CPP) or (PSP) from (ASIS) aa. Advanced Modeling/Building Information Manager (Senior) bb. Sustainability Manager (Senior) cc. Structural Blast Specialist (Senior) dd. Geologist (Senior) ee. Project Controls/Scheduler *Denotes anticipated commissioning support discipline Clearly identify the role of each individual on each resume submitted. For each discipline that allows for the submission of more than one resume, the firm shall have one individual responsible for overseeing the work associated with that discipline. Only one individual per discipline should be identified in an oversight role. The remaining personnel for each discipline shall be committed to performing the majority of the production work in their respective discipline. Clearly identify in Block 13 of each person's resume whether that individual will be performing an oversight role (O), production role (P), or both (O/P)). Do not submit the same person for more than one discipline. Fill out each filed in the resume form (or otherwise indicate that the field in not applicable). 3. SF 330 Part I, Section F Submit at least three (3) and no more than five (5) projects that demonstrate your team's experience performing work similar to that described in this synopsis. To be considered, each project must have led to a construction project which has been awarded within the last five (5) years leading up to the synopsis due date of this acquisition. Submit one Part I, Section F for each project. ***Use no more than two pages per project*** Please note: An indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract or other similar ordering vehicle is not considered a "project". A single task order issued under an IDIQ or other similar ordering vehicle may be considered a "project". If additional room is needed to complete Block 25 because more than six firms from Part I, Section C were involved in the project, attach a continuation page providing only the necessary additional Block 25 information. Alter the firm identifiers in the first column as needed for consistency with Part I, Section C. 4. SF 330 Part I, Section G Submit up to two Part I, Section G pages (so all personnel with a Part I, Section F may be identified through a Part I, Section G, Block 28 "Example Projects Key") per the SF 330 instructions. 5. SF 330 Part I, Section H Submit one Part I, Section H for the requirement below. a. Volume of DoD**** Provide information regarding all DoD (and VA) A-E contracts awarded to all firms listed in Part I, Section C within the past twelve (12) months from issue date of this synopsis. List all contract numbers, task orders, and modifications, and include their award dates and total negotiated fees. Submit additional pages only if necessary to provide complete information. b. Small Business Participation In the space allotted, provide a brief narrative explaining the roles proposed for small businesses on the team. Additionally, estimate the proposed extent of participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Veteran Owned Small Business team members. Identify each firm's name, small business category, and proposed level of participation measured as a percentage of the overall estimated effort. NOTE: Should a large business be selected for award, it will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to award, which must match the representations made in this section. 6. Past Performance Submit information regarding past performance as an attachment to the SF 330. For each project submitted in Part I, Section F, submit one of the following: • A completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation, if available. • If a completed CPARS evaluation is not available, submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for the project. The standard PPQ for USACE is Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11), and is provided as an attachment to this synopsis. Firms are advised to ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS evaluation is available. o If the firm is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the submission closing date, the offeror should complete and submit the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Firms should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's points of contact, Donna Larson, Contract Specialist, donna.r.larson@usace.army.mil; or Cheryl Bunting, Contracting Officer, cheryl.a.bunting@usace.army.mil prior to the submission closing date. Firms shall instruct the clients to refer to the synopsis number in the subject line. o PPQs are source selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. If the firm does not receive the confirmation, it is the firm's responsibility to follow up to ensure the Government has received the information. In addition to the above, the Government may review other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the PPIRS (Past Performance Information Retrieval System) including CPARS, using all CAGE/DUNS (Commercial and Government Entity/Data Universal Numbering System) numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the firm's SF 330, inquiries of owner representative(s), FAPIIS (Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System), or other databases; telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the firm's performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the firm's performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the firm. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the firm. In reviewing past performance information, the Government will take into account the relevancy of the past performed work in addition to how well the firm performed. 7. SF 330, Part II Submit one SF 330, Part II for each firm listed in Part I, Section C. VI. SELECTION CRITERIA NWO will evaluate firms' qualifications under the selection criteria set forth below. The selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Criteria A through E are primary factors and will be evaluated for all firms. The remaining criteria are secondary factors and will be used only to distinguish between technically equal firms. The firms that demonstrate the highest aggregate qualifications relevant to the primary selection criteria will be considered the most highly qualified to perform the required services described in this synopsis. A. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence NWO will evaluate firms' specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including an assessment of the breadth and depth of firms' demonstrated specialized experience and technical competence in the following: a. Design of seismic retrofit for medical facilities or other similar vertical construction b. Modification & reconstruction of medical facilities including departmental relocation, construction phasing, and utilization of swing space c. New medical facility design for sites with challenging space constraints. d. Design of healthcare facilities using Department of Veteran's Affairs Technical Information Library (TIL) design criteria. Evaluation of Key Project Teaming Experience: The Government will evaluate the Section G matrix to assess the extent to which the proposed key personnel have worked together in the past on projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the Ft Harrison, MT VAMC project. The Government values a team that has successfully worked together in the past on similar projects. *The evaluation of this criterion also will include an assessment of firms' concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services, which will be the subject of the discussions described in Section II above. B. Professional Qualifications NWO will evaluate firms' professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services, including an evaluation of the qualification requirements of the Physical Security Specialist and Structural Blast Specialist as defined in VA Physical Security Design Manual, January 2015, paragraph 1.5 and its subparagraphs. C. Past Performance NWO will evaluate firms' past performance on the projects submitted in SF 330 Part I, Section F in terms of cost control, quality of work, performance schedules, and small business subcontracting, and regulatory compliance. D. Capacity NWO will evaluate firms' ability to meet workload requirements (including multiple concurrent task orders) primarily through a review of Part II of firms' SF 330s, but may consider any other relevant information bearing on capacity. ***Provide a 1-2 page narrative*** E. Knowledge of Locality NWO will evaluate firms' demonstrated knowledge of local conditions within NWO's area of responsibility. NWO will take into consideration projects that demonstrate similar conditions as those contained in this project. Examples of local condition include geology, unique or unusual local construction methods, site constraints, environmental condition, rural/remote locations, and seismology. F. Small Business and Small Disadvantage Business Participation NWO will evaluate small business participation as proposed in Part I, Section H. SF 330s demonstrating a greater commitment to small business participation will be evaluated more favorably under this criterion. Small Businesses submitting as the prime A-E will automatically be given a higher level of consideration under this secondary criterion. Among firms proposing as large (unrestricted) businesses, greater consideration will be given to those firms, which demonstrate a greater intended use of small businesses as a percentage of their overall estimated effort. The percentage for Small Business participation is 15% of the Total Contract Value. Separate from the Small Business Participation, should a large business be selected for award, it will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to award. USACE's subcontracting targeted percentages below for identified small business categories are considered reasonable and achievable for the performance period of the resultant IDCs: a. 45% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with all small business concerns (SB); b. 5% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged concerns (SDB). NOTE: b. is a subset of a. (Count firm in all applicable areas); c. 5% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with women owned small business concerns (WOSB). NOTE: c. is a subset of a. Also, the WOSB may meet the definition of a SDB. If so, c. will also be a subset of b. (Count firm in all applicable areas); d. 25% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with veteran-owned small business concerns (VOSB) NOTE: d. is a subset of a.; e. 20% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (SDVOSB) NOTE: e. is a subset of a. and d.; f. 3% of planned subcontracting dollars will be placed with historically underutilized business zones (HUBZone). NOTE: A HUBZone firm may also be SDB, WOSB, and/or SDVOSB. (Count firm in al...