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

DELIVERY OF BIDS Due to COVID-19 concerns and direction from the NYS Governor for social distancing, there will not be a face-to-face public bid opening. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, send all subm... DELIVERY OF BIDS Due to COVID-19 concerns and direction from the NYS Governor for social distancing, there will not be a face-to-face public bid opening. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, send all submission documents via email to sandra.fisher3@va.gov by 1045 AM (Eastern), 9 December 2020.  All Contractors providing an electronic bid submission must still meet all requirements listed under Bid Submission in the solicitation. The bid opening and public reading of the bids will be via teleconference. Bidders may call 1-800-767-1750 at 11:00 EST and enter participant code 96561# to join. **The bid submission emails will be kept in an electronic folder unread until 1100 AM when they will be opened and read to the public** **NOTE: PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 30 MINUTES FOR BIDS TO ARRIVE IN EMAIL** After all bids have been read, the apparent low bidder shall submit the signed original copy of the bid and all required documents, including bonds via mail to: Sandra L Fisher, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, 800 Irving Ave Syracuse ,NY 13209. Files should be in Adobe* PDF (Portable Document Format) Files: Size: Maximum size of the e-mail message shall not exceed five (5) megabytes. If the size limits are exceeded, the VA may not receive the file and/or you may not be considered. Only one email is permitted. This email should contain at least three separate attachments: One (1) signed SF1442 with amendments acknowledged. Include response to FAR 52.204-8(2) (i) or (ii) Annual Representations and Certifications response to FAR 52.209-13(b)(1) or (2) Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements One (1) complete signed SF 24 Bid Bond and Power of Attorney. One (1) safety or environdmental violations and experience modification rate. Bids received after this time may be rejected. The purpose of amendment 0001 is to incorporate changes to the drawings, answer RFIs, and incorporate Site Visit sheet. Additional details can be found attached.

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

The Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210, intends to release an invitation for bid (IFB) numbered 36C242-20-B-0066 Project No. 528A7-18-726 Renovation for 4B for Car... The Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210, intends to release an invitation for bid (IFB) numbered 36C242-20-B-0066 Project No. 528A7-18-726 Renovation for 4B for Cardiology on or about 8 October 2019 Renovate the existing B wing, 4th Floor of Building 1 (noted hereinafter as 4B). The 4B wing is currently medical/surgical administration space. The existing 4B wing will be vacated prior to the start of the construction phase. This project will include abatement of all known and unforeseen asbestos containing materials as well as removal and disposal of any PCBs and other hazardous materials, in addition to demolition of the necessary existing walls, electrical, lighting, ceiling, floor tile, mechanical equipment, ductwork, plumbing, etc. for approximately 6,700 gsf of existing administrative space in order to construct a new outpatient cardiology unit that meets VA design requirements. The new cardiology unit will contain all required medical gas, electrical, equipment and all necessary appurtenances for a fully functional outpatient cardiology unit including space designated for healthcare and administrative support. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220, with a Small Business Size Standard of $36.5 Million. THIS IS SET ASIDE 100% SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS. Offers from other than service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns will not be considered and shall be rejected. The offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and listed as a CERTIFIED VETERAN ENTERPRISE and be VERIFIED in the VetBiz database under the applicable NAICS at time of offer and time of award. Firms may obtain VetBiz information at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. The estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 The firms are required to self-perform 15% of the work and will be required to show in detail the breakdown to be submitted with the bid. Firms will also be required to supply the EMR rating at time of bid. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required. A 20% Bid Bond will be required and must be submitted with the bid. Unless additional notice is given or this notice is modified, the full IFB will be posted to the Government-wide Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). This is a pre-solicitation notice synopsizing an upcoming competitive solicitation satisfying the requirements of FAR 5.201 and 5.203