Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Full Facility Standby Generator System at VAMC, Muskogee, OK This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SO... Full Facility Standby Generator System at VAMC, Muskogee, OK This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Respondents may or may not be notified of the results of the evaluation upon request. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District is conducting market research to identify sources capable for a Design-Build (D-B) contract with all design and construction work being performed by the construction company at VAMC, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Work is expected to begin starting in April - May 2020. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this synopsis. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This Sources Sought Notice is a Competitive, construction acquisition. USACE is encouraging responses from all qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sources capable of providing these services. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award will result, should a solicitation be issued, to the lowest priced vendor who can meet the objectives & specifications required in the Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS). NAICS for this project is 236220 “Commercial and Institutional Building” which has a small business size standard of $39.5M. Small Business firms are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, that at least 15 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. The Tulsa District has the following requirements: This project will be a total turn-key, Design-Build (D-B) contract with all design and construction work being performed by the construction Contractor. The scope of this project is to provide a weather tight, sound mitigating building to house three (3) Government provided (contractor installed) standby generators with support equipment for the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (VA Medical Center) in Muskogee County, Muskogee, OK. This Work includes requirements for all design and construction disciplines required to provide a complete and usable facility and incidental related work. In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The purpose of the above information is to afford potential companies/vendors with a realistic view of required services that are expected. Should USACE decide to issue a solicitation, the actual SOW/PWS will be included in the solicitation. The period of performance is anticipated to be for 540 days. Work must be completed no later than 540 days from notice to proceed. Should the acquisition be set-aside for the 8(a) program, 8(a) firms are reminded they need to have a bona fide office in the geographical area of consideration where the work is to be performed as determined by SBA. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. Anticipated solicitation issuance date is to be determined, and the estimated proposal due date is to be determined. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov. EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITIES STATEMENT CRITERIA: Interested companies/vendors are invited to submit a brief Statement of Capability (SOC) (no more than 5 pages). Please follow the following name convention: Contractor’s name: W912BV20RXXXX. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: Company Profile Cover Letter to include the company name, address, and point of contact, telephone number, email address, business classification, DUNS number, and Cage Code. Relevant experience within the last four years demonstrating capability to perform the requested services. The company shall provide at least two (2) contracts, ongoing or completed, for like or similar services, held with the U.S. Army, other Government agencies or private industry. Include any contract number, Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC. The interested company/vendor must have served as either the prime contractor or a subcontractor (performing a substantial portion of the work described in this Sources Sought Notice). **Proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required in your response. For example, providing a valid Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE Code) will allow USACE to verify your registration in the SAM system. The Contract Specialist will search the SAM database using the provided CAGE code, supplied by the vendor, to determine eligibility. Interested companies who are not currently registered in SAM but wish to compete for this award, must be fully registered by the time of award or risk your quote being declared as “Non-Responsive”. USACE will not delay the award of a contract for a company not fully registered in the SAM system prior to the award date. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov and follow the instructions provided on their web site, this is a free service on their site** The SOC must be submitted via email to shawn.brady@usace.army.mil. Responses must be received on or before, but no later than (NLT) January 3rd, 2020 by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST). When submitting your email response, the subject line must read Full Facility Standby Generator Sources Sought. No other notification to firms for this project will be made. Questions concerning this Sources Sought should be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Shawn Brady at shawn.brady@usace.army.mil at 918-669-7670 or Mr. Rudy Morales at Rudolfo.Morales@usace.army.mil; phone number 918-669-7275. PERSONAL VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Email your Experience/Capabilities statement to shawn.brady@usace.army.mil. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT CLOSES ON 3 January 2020, 10:00am CST. Firm’s response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information: Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and business CAGE Code. Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. Firm’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm’s capability to execute construction, comparable work performed within the past 5 years: Brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project) – provide at least 3 examples. Firm’s Business Size – SDVOSB Firm’s Joint Ventures (existing), including Mentor Protégés and teaming arrangement information is acceptable Firm’s Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company Interested Firm’s shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 10:00 AM, 3 January 2020. All interested firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to shawn.brady@usace.army.mil.