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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24621Q0057 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.0002 (b)(2) this Request for Informatio... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24621Q0057 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.0002 (b)(2) this Request for Information is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), an offer to negotiate or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses are strictly voluntary. Respondents will not be compensated, and all information becomes property of the Government upon submission. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise and refine contract requirements, before the release of any associated solicitation. Purpose: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 is conducting market research to identify potential sources for construction services to complete the attached scope of work. The work site is building 509 located in the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (VAMC) at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249 to Renovate Bldg. 509 for 3D Printing Lab | Project # 652-20-129. In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO 6 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The H.H. McGuire VAMC is seeking a contractor with expertise in Design/Build (DB) projects for the construction, and renovation of Building 509 at the Richmond (VAMC) to house a 3D printing manufacturing center. The renovation of Building 509 will allow the facility to house and operate new Government furnished 3D printing and finishing equipment to be used in the production of medical personnel protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies currently in short supply due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The design and subsequent renovating will be based upon the functional layout plan provided with this notice. The upgrades to the facility shall include the areas outlined in the functional layout plans and include the following building systems: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and controls, electrical distribution system, architectural, structural, communication/data and fire protection systems. The designer shall also consider process flow when laying out the new space. Additional requirements information detailed in the SOW attached. ADMINISTRATIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. This is a Design-Build project. FAR 36.204| Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. Between $ 500,000 and $1,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5 million. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 365 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. However, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING: 1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description. 2. Please identify your firm s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Current SBA size standard for NAICS 236220 is $39.5M. 3. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal; how your firm intends to meet the 15% self-performance requirement per PL109-461; and confirmation that your firm can obtain performance and payment bonds up to $1M for this project. 4. Please state your firm's name, address, DUNS and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address. 5. Please provide the following information for your three most relative, recent projects: (a) Contracting agency address and contracting officer s name, email address, and telephone number. (b) Contract number, date, amount of award, and date of completion. (c) Was your company the prime or a subcontractor? If performance was as a subcontractor, please provide the prime company s business name, address, email address, and telephone number, as well as the name, email address and telephone number of a specific contact person. (d) Describe items/services provided under the contract. (e) Please state if there were any performance issues under the contract resulting in the issuance of a Cure Notice or Show Cause Notice by the Contracting Officer. RESPONSE SUBMISSION: Please submit your information via email to Madeline Lucena-Pulst, Contract Specialist, at madeline.lucena-pulst@va.gov, by the closing date of Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 1:00PM EST as listed on FBO. Include the following as the subject line of your email: Sources Sought for Reno Bldg.509 3D Printing Lab Richmond VAMC Project # 652-20-129, (Insert your Company Name). Please do not include advertising or promotional materials. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a request for submission of official offers. As authorized by FAR 5.102, dissemination is limited to electronic medium at CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES https://beta.SAM.gov and the VA will provide no hard copies. Further details of all dates and events, including site visit and opening date, will be available in the official solicitation. CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES is the only website where official documents will be made available. All interested parties (prime contractors & subcontractors) should register at Contract Opportunities so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. NOTE: No fax or telephone inquiries will be answered. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the RFP solicitation. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.