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

Sources Sought Notice for Architect and Engineering Services. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation ... Sources Sought Notice for Architect and Engineering Services. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Albany, New York is engaging in a short-list selection as defined in FAR 36.602-5. The VAMC is seeking a qualified AE firm to provide design service for demolishing of an existing building that has reached its life expectancy. All qualified AE firms with SDVOSB status within a 400-miles radius of Albany VAMC are encouraged to submit a copy of their current/updated SF-330 demonstrating their qualifications. The project number is 528A8-20-805, and the intent is to set-aside this procurement to a Service-Disabled Veterans-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) AE firm. NOTE: Firm must have an active, staffed office within the prescribed mileage radius, no P.O. Boxes or unstaffed satellite offices. If you believe you have a SF-330 on file and would like to be considered for this procurement, please send an e-mail to shaun.maines@va.gov expressing your interest in being considered. If your firm does not have a SF 330 on file, or you wish to update previously submitted SF-330 s, please do so by emailing the Contract Specialist at shaun.maines@va.gov by 4:00 PM E.S.T., March 5th, 2020. The submitted document shall be send ELECTRONICALLY and not to exceed more than 5MB in size. Discussions may be held with the top-ranking firms. These discussions will at a minimum include a verification of accuracy of the information within the SF330 and a chance to provide any updated information. Responses to discussion items will be evaluated using the same factors outlined below as applicable. This procurement designated as a SDVOSB set-aside. The estimated construction cost for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 (Engineering Services). The small business size standard for NAICS 541330 is currently $16.5 million. The general scope of this project is to perform investigative and design services to provide a comprehensive plan for demolishing an existing building at the Albany VAMC. The design shall include full scope of work, construction specifications, design drawings, and construction estimate. The period of performance for design work will be 180 days from the notice to proceed letter. Existing Conditions Building-5 is currently is in very poor shape, contains extensive asbestos, and in need of demolition. The Albany VAMC requires a Consultant to perform the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services necessary to accomplish this goal. A/E Scope of Services The A/E shall provide 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 VA Project #528A8-20-805. The qualified Consultant shall be responsible for performing field investigations, verify accuracy of drawings and specs with the actual conditions. The consultant must provide the Government with a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan that documents the methods, processes, procedures that are going to be implemented by the Consultant to validate the work their subcontractors perform. The Consultant is required to perform an inspection (to include destructive investigation and testing if necessary) of the areas to identify and test suspect materials. The Consultant is required to perform an inspection (to include destructive investigation and testing if necessary) of the areas to identify and test suspect materials for hazardous materials. The Consultant is responsible for the development of an independent construction cost estimate at several points throughout the design process. The Consultant shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing if the anticipated cost of the construction effort is considerably different from the construction limitation dollar amount (i.e. the funds allocated for the construction effort). The Consultant is responsible for obtaining/providing, inspecting, and maintaining any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary to perform services within the desired time. Design services shall include initial conceptual drawings, 10%, 35%, 60%, and 100% drawings and specifications for review and approval, and 100% construction documents provided in multiple sized copies. Backfill Building 4 footprint with structurally suitable materials and pave with asphalt. Newly pave area to blend with existing asphalt parking lot A full scope of services will be included in the formal solicitation after a review of the SF330s. The following evaluation criteria will be used when reviewing submitted SF330 data and will comprise the basis of information to be used by Albany VAMC for A/E evaluation and selection. Firms submitting SF330 data for consideration must address each of the following criteria in the SF330: Short-List Criteria Utilizing the SF330 Form Department of Veterans Affairs Architect-Engineer Evaluation Board at the Albany VAMC intend to use the following criteria to identify qualified firms. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. Experience with design of treatment areas in a healthcare facility. Experience with government designs and construction. Experience with extensive site survey skills Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required 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. Past Performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. The extent to which potential contractors identify and commit to the use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other types of small businesses as subcontractors. Discussions may be held with the top-ranking firms. These discussions will at a minimum include a verification of accuracy of the information within the SF330 and a chance to provide any updated information. Responses to discussion items will be evaluated using the same factors outlined above.