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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA,) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM,) at 425 i Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Design-Bid-Build C... The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA,) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM,) at 425 i Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Design-Bid-Build Construction Project for the Fort Sam Houston Phase 3 Expansion. This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The purpose of this Phase 3 Expansion project for Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery is to enable the existing national cemetery to continue to provide burial services for eligible veterans in Texas. Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery is in San Antonio, Texas. This project will develop approximately 50 acres of land for the Phase 3 gravesite expansion at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery, providing for an additional 10 years of full-option burial capacity to provide approximately 35,100 gravesites, including both casket and cremation sites in new burial sections. This project will provide the following elements and features: Interment Areas (Burial Sections): Casketed Remains: - approximately 23,786 pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites - approximately 904 over-sized pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites - approximately 350 traditional full casket gravesites Cremated Remains: - approximately 4,982 in-ground cremation, garden niche, or terrace sites - approximately 8,816 columbarium niches - 3,944 columbarium niches (of the 8,816) is in an Early Turn Over Section Access Roads and Parking Roads and parking for new expansion area Add 15 parking spaces on north side of landscape area by Public Information Center Construct access road from Rittiman Road to Winans Road (add/alternate) Repair existing pavement resurfacing/ restoration of existing roads (add/alternate) Grading, Drainage, and Landscaping. Correct drainage at various areas, grading to accommodate new floodplain boundaries and cemetery development, new landscaping at expansion area. Signage and Site Furnishings for entire cemetery Construct Honor Guard Building Repair existing Material Storage Buildings Construct additional Material Storage Building Construct an additional enclosed Equipment Storage Building Expand existing Administration Building, including interior renovation Renovate PIC to convert current Honor Guard area Straighten and stabilize leaning columbaria along Section 9 Irrigation extension and upgrades Communication infrastructure improvements for entire cemetery Construct two (2) additional covered storage bins for a total of four Nominal repairs at the Committal Shelters Upgrade the physical security systems for the entire cemetery to meet all current VA Physical Security Design Manual requirements Provide black vinyl chain link fence along property line south at various locations Correct infrastructure deficiencies D & F ratings identified by most recent Facility Condition Assessment (FCA). Protected Habitat Preservation, Wetlands, and Mitigation Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) Site Integration The awardee shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, coordination, and services necessary for construction of the project as defined by the Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor shall provide Contractor Quality Control Program, Health & Safety Program, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, permitting, commissioning, and other requirements in the plans and specifications. The contract scope shall be executed in accordance with the drawings and specifications and other requirements of the contract documents (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Draft Commissioning Plan). The contract drawings and specifications include a deductive alternate for demolition and cleanup of the old farm buildings/site as required. The project duration will be 810 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Early turnover will be complete by 365 days from Notice to Proceed. The Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Ph 3 Expansion is planned as a Design-Bid-Build acquisition for award in FY21. The Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) will provide 100% design plans and specifications to prospective offerors. The estimated magnitude for this project is between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with the size standard of $39.5 Million. The Dept of VA is evaluating offerors with “best value with tradeoffs” source selection, in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. CFM anticipates a mid to late 4th Quarter FY 21 award (Aug/Sept 2021). The point of contact is Ms. Alea Barnes, reachable by email at alea.barnes@va.gov. In the subject line of any e-mail sent, identify: FT. SAM HOUSTON PH 3 EXPANSION 36C10F21R0017.

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

This Pre-Solicitation Notice had been amended to reflect the correct "Estimated Magnitude" FROM: "$20,000,000 and $50,000,000" TO: "$50,000,000 and $100,000,000" The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA... This Pre-Solicitation Notice had been amended to reflect the correct "Estimated Magnitude" FROM: "$20,000,000 and $50,000,000" TO: "$50,000,000 and $100,000,000" The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA,) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM,) at 425 I Street, Washington, DC is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Design-Bid-Build Construction Project for the Fort Sam Houston Phase 3 Expansion. This solicitation will be 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses under Solicitation Number 36C10F21R0017. The purpose of this project is to expand the Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. This project will construct additional gravesites and cemetery improvements on the existing cemetery (expansion of Admin bldg. and renovation of Public Information Center space, new Honor Guard Bldg, new Maintenance complex storage facilities, Committal Shelter upgrades) and includes development of approximately 45 acres of land, approximately 19,500 pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites, 1000 oversize pre-placed crypt casket gravesites, approximately 3,600 traditional in-ground cremains and approximately 10,200 columbarium niches. Also includes new roads and repair of existing roads, rear maintenance entrance, parking, access, utilities, communication infrastructure improvement, physical security upgrades to facilities, site improvements, signage and site furnishings for the entire cemetery, new irrigation system, improved drainage, Facility Condition Assessment improvements. The Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Ph 3 Expansion is planned as a Design-Bid-Build acquisition for award in FY21. The Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) will provide 100% design plans and specifications to prospective offerors. This notice is NOT a request for competitive offers. The point of contact is Ms. Alea Barnes, reachable by email at alea.barnes@va.gov. In the subject line of any e-mail sent, identify: FT. SAM HOUSTON PH 3 EXPANSION 36C10F21R0017. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA,) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) intends to publish the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) and all subsequent amendments to this RFP through the Beta.sam.gov website. By registering at https://beta.sam.gov/, offerors will have access to these notifications, as well as download-able plans, specifications and amendments, which will be available only electronic format. It is the Offeror's responsibility to actively monitor the website for any amendments to the RFP. Offeror's must be listed in the Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ and be currently registered in the System for Award Management, https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. CFM plans to issue the solicitation in April 2021 and anticipates a 4th Quarter award (late Aug or early Sept 2021). The approximate project duration will be 810 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated magnitude for this project is between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with the size standard of $36.5 Million. The Dept of VA is considering conducting this acquisition as a “best value with tradeoffs” in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a Construction contract at Great Lakes National Cemetery. At this time, we are attempting to identify potential small, bondabl... The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a Construction contract at Great Lakes National Cemetery. At this time, we are attempting to identify potential small, bondable, and experienced businesses such as: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB): (2) Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB); (3) 8(a) contractors, (4) HUBZone Small Businesses, (5) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), (6) and/or Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) that are capable of meeting this construction requirement. Project Location: 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 Project Description The Dept of VA has a requirement to expand the Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. This project will construct additional gravesites and cemetery improvements on the existing cemetery (expansion of Admin bldg. and renovation of Public Information Center space, new Honor Guard Bldg, new Maintenance complex storage facilities, Committal Shelter upgrades) and includes development of approximately 45 acres of land, approximately 19,500 pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites, 1000 oversize pre-placed crypt casket gravesites, approximately 3,600 traditional in-ground cremains and approximately 10,200 columbarium niches. Also includes new roads and repair of existing roads, rear maintenance entrance, parking, access, utilities, communication infrastructure improvement, physical security upgrades to facilities, site improvements, signage and site furnishings for the entire cemetery, new irrigation system, improved drainage, Facility Condition Assessment improvements. The Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Ph 3 expansion is planned as a Design-Bid-Build acquisition for award in FY21. The Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) will provide 100% design plans and specifications to prospective offerors. The approximate project duration will be 810 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated magnitude for this project is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with the size standard of $36.5 Million. The Dept of VA is considering conducting this acquisition as a best value with tradeoffs in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. Sources Sought Notice This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. Firms interested in submitting their capabilities for this project must include the following information compiled into a Capabilities Package: Cover letter/introduction that includes company name, address, DUNS Number, point of contact with phone number and e-mail address; Business size determination and qualifying small business status, if a small business; If, applicable provide evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at VIP (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/); If, applicable provide evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 237990 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.beta.SAM.gov), with representations and certifications; Bonding capacity Provide a letter from your surety on surety letterhead that affirms your company s bonding capacity to furnish a bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond for a project between $20-$50Million. Contractor Capability Statement, which shall include, but not be limited, to the following: Corporate Experience: Provide at least three (3) projects in the past seven (7) years that are Valued at approximately $10M or greater in construction costs and; Demonstrate your company s experience constructing or managing the construction of projects that match the following characteristics. VA/NCA National Cemetery projects State/local/private cemetery projects Projects requiring the construction of multiple features typical to a National Cemetery such as pre-cast, placed crypts; columbaria niches, memorial walls, cast or natural stone columbarium caps, cast or natural stone veneers, turf (sod) placement and maintenance, tree and shrub placement and maintenance, irrigation systems with mainlines exceeding 4-inch in diameter, irrigation central control systems, roadways, wetlands/environmental remediation or restoration. Building construction, building remodel, mass/fine grading & excavation, site utilities, paving, new golf courses or expansions, regional parks, multiple sport-fields complexes, or multi-phased land development projects larger than 10 acres. Describe your experience with as many of the elements of construction identified, below, as you can: Mass/fine Grading & Excavation Site Utilities Prefer to see projects involving earth work and grading for cemeteries, parks or site development projects of at least 10 acres. Site Utilities Demonstrate experience with storm water management systems and site drainage for flat sites. Demonstrate experience with potable water distribution from a well, or municipal source Demonstrate experience with sanitary waste systems, both POWTS & municipal. Paving Paving projects may include private & local asphalt roads; concrete curb & gutter, asphalt parking lots, and concrete sidewalk, on site development projects of at least 10 acres. Experience Michigan or northern US climates is preferred, but not required. Landscaping Landscaping projects involving planting and lawn installation for cemeteries, parks, golf courses or other site development projects of at least 10 acres in climates similar to Holly, MI. Irrigation Irrigation system installation for cemetery, park, golf course, or other types of development sites of at least 10 acres. Include experience with irrigation ponds, wells, pumping systems if you have it. Precast Concrete Burial Components Demonstrate experience with successful fabrication and installation of precast crypt and precast columbarium, if you have it. Phasing and Continuity of Operations Demonstrate experience with best practices to successfully complete phased site work at an occupied and functioning facility in a way to minimize noise and dust and minimize detrimental effects on cemetery operations. Current Project List: Provide a detailed list of ongoing contracts & projects; the description shall include project type, award amount, award date, and estimated completion date. Project Labor Agreement or PLA (optional): The Government is collecting information from interested businesses to determine whether the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is appropriate for this Great Lakes National Cemetery Project. If you believe a PLA would be in the Government s best interest, please respond with a brief narrative supporting your position. Please submit Capability Packages via email to: Alea Barnes, Contracting Officer at Alea.Barnes@va.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. CT on February 15, 2021, in the subject line state Fort Sam Houston Phase 3 [Company Name]." Note that this mailbox will only accept e-mails of 15MB in size or smaller, so you may break your submission into multiple emails if needed. All information concerning this requirement, when it proceeds to solicitation, will be posted only on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://beta.sam.gov). At this time, no solicitation exists, therefore, please DO NOT REQUEST A SOLICITATION PACKAGE.