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

This announcement is for the selection of an Architect-Engineer (AE) for the Renovate 4th Floor in Building # 1, A/E Project. The location of the project will be at the Altoona Veterans Administration... This announcement is for the selection of an Architect-Engineer (AE) for the Renovate 4th Floor in Building # 1, A/E Project. The location of the project will be at the Altoona Veterans Administration Medical Center, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. All potential offerors must provide a SF 330 containing all required information listed below. The form format must be the General Services Administration SF 330 found on the website http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486 Forms Library. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The project consists of a highly qualified professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to provide services and develop all Space Programs, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration Services, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates and Permits Procurement for the Renovate 4th Floor AE Project that involves the following details, (reference Scope of work for specifics): Removing the existing and installing new; demising walls, ceiling grid, ceiling panels, flooring, lighting system, electrical system including panels/outlets/switches and circuitry, HVAC-system including ducts/supply/return air diffusers/hydronic piping/controls, plumbing/sanitary system including fixtures/piping, medical gas system and sprinkler system including heads/branch piping, telecommunications system, fire alarm system and other ancillary items/systems as required to: Completely reconfigure the space for: Inpatient care rooms with private restrooms Community Living Center rooms with private restrooms Administrative/office/support space Incorporate Phasing that must meet patient requirements during construction Provide construction period services during the associated construction project All work under this contract shall meet the requirements of the latest versions of the VA guidelines design guides, design manuals, details, standards, master specifications and associated industry standards. The contract award will incorporate the attached Scope of Work. Expected A-E services listed as: Title I Site Investigation Services, Title I - Design Services, and Title II Construction Period Services. This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6 and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6. A minimum of three most highly qualified firms will be selected for presentations based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for required work. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business s (SDVOSB) capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541310. The small business size standard of $7.5M. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit three (3) hard copies of Standard Form 330 (SF 330) and one (1) electronic CD copy of Parts I and II. in the format found at http://www.acgov.org/pwa/documents/sf330.pdf no later than: 3:00 pm on May 13, 2019. All SF330 submittal packages must be sent to: Lebanon VA Medical Center Attention: Melvin Moore Contracting Building 99 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 Submissions by electronic means are NOT permitted. All questions are to be sent to the attention of melvin.moore2@va.gov Additionally, the submission must include an insert detailing the following information: Dun & Bradstreet Number Tax ID Number The e-mail address and phone number of the Primary Point of Contact A printed copy of the firms VetBiz Registry A copy of Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy for the SDVOSB Prime A statement indicating what office the AE firm will utilize as its primary design office. A copy of the firm s Pennsylvania State Licensure for the Prime or a statement indicating how the provided drawings will be sealed by a PA licensed Engineer. Prior to submittal of the SF 330, the selected firm must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (visit www.sam.gov to complete your registration) and must also be registered in VetBiz Registry in order to be eligible for contract award (visit www.vip.vetbiz.gov to complete your registration). Special Note: An AE firm failing to provide any of the documentation detailed in the Presolicitation Notice may be determined as Non-Responsive and may not be considered. Please note this is not a request for proposal. Eligible responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified firms will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. The VA will use the following criteria to determine competition when reviewing the SF 330 S received. If a submitting firm fails to meet these criteria they will be deemed non-responsive and shall be rated accordingly. Selection criteria as identified in FAR Subpart 36.6 and VA Acquisition regulation 836.6 will be used. The first two (2) factors, Professional Qualifications to Perform the Services Required and Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, are more important than the other six (6) factors, which are listed in descending order of importance. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate firms and determine the most highly qualified firms for possible contract award. Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services: This is intended to evaluate the personal experience of firm members who work in the firm's project office and are scheduled to be assigned to the design team. The key positions should include Project Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Architect, Civil Engineers, Plumbing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Telecommunications/Data Engineers, Estimator and strong familiarity in sustainable design and energy efficiency. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required: This factor evaluates the experience of the firm and design team in completing projects requiring skills similar to those anticipated for this contract. This project will include general renovation of medical center space to include architectural changes of walls, ceilings, floors, finishes, masonry, doorways including hardware, plumbing including storm sewer, sanitary, hot and cold water, Heating, ventilating, Air conditioning (HVAC) to include, package units, variable air and constant air volume terminals with reheat, Variable frequency drive air handlers, steam and condensate piping, primary and secondary electrical circuits, digital controls, fire protection to include sprinkle system, central fire and security alarms, audio paging systems, asbestos abatement and all work to return space to finished, functioning condition. Experience providing drawings in 3D. Designing general construction of new space to include structural work, roofing, exterior walls, site work, site utilities and work as stated above. Design of specialty construction may include tuck pointing, asphalt paving, elevators, complete key system, large centrifugal chillers and Boiler controls. Extra consideration may be given for experience designing projects for Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities. The intent of this project is to provide the Government with constructible documents detailing how to accomplish the above. Firms may submit any other personnel they feel are significant for the types of work described in Specialized Experience. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies (particularly Department of Veterans Affairs) and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. This factor shall be evaluated based on the information provided by the AE on similar type projects, performance appraisals on file with the Department of Veterans Affairs, any Government sponsored performance rating system and contact with personnel listed in the SF 330 regarding past performance, as well board members personal knowledge of the firm. Currency: For the purposes of this contract, currency is performance occurring within the last seven years from the posting of the contract synopsis. Projects which are not current shall not be evaluated. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time: this factor evaluates the ability of the A-E firm to, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the project in the required time. Location in the general geographic area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project: This factor evaluates the response time and distance from the A-E firms design office where the majority of the design will take place to the location of work (James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona PA). The personnel identified as the design team staff are expected to work in the design office identified for evaluation of this factor. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principle officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. Offerors to include letter with submission indicating the number of claims filed for errors and omissions within the previous seven years prior to the due date of the Standard Form 330 s. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.