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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24621Q0269 In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24621Q0269 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. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise specifications, and refine contract requirements, before the release of any associated solicitation. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). Other information provided in this notice is subject to change prior to release of a solicitation. OVERVIEW The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Architect-Engineer services to complete the below scope of work. The place of performance will be the hospital campus of the Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia - located at 100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, Virginia 23667. Forward all questions to the point of contact identified below. This is not a pre-solicitation notice. The magnitude of construction for this project is currently unknown but is subject to revision prior to release of a solicitation. SERVICES Provide professional Architect/Engineer services to include: Site investigation Condition Assessment and repair process selection Third party construction estimates SCOPE OF WORK The A/E shall provide design services for Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) construction project 590-20-903 Correct FCA Deficiencies Steam Distribution System. For steam lines located in a confined space, the A/E shall comply with all safety precautions regarding confined spaces and VA required permit. The design shall replace steam piping in steam tunnels, Buildings 110 and 110A, and replace equipment in the boiler plant as budget allows including, but not limited to, the following: Vacuum Condensate return piping replacement Condensate transfer pump replacement and repairs to associated piping and valves Fuel oil pump set replacement and repairs to associated piping and valves Fuel oil tank repairs and preservation Blowoff Tank replacement Backup boiler feedwater pump replacement Design shall comply with VA guidelines and specifications, specifically the Boiler and Boiler Plant VHA Directive 1810, any applicable Historical Preservation regulations if the building structure is impacted and all applicable trades manuals. Hampton VA is required to submit the design to VA Central Office (VACO) and designer shall comply with guidance from VACO (see Directive 1810 5.c.(6).(b)). Design manuals and specifications can be found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Proposed work is located at Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia, 23667. The pertinent Veterans Affairs drawing files will be made available and accessible along with reproduction materials, but the A/E shall provide the manpower to reproduce prints. AutoCAD drawings are also available for use contingent they are existing. This information is the best available, but the Government does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The A/E investigation of field conditions shall be performed in a competent, professional manner in accordance with Architectural Design Manual PG 18-10. Site utility locations will be verified by the A/E (VA staff will not mark utilities but will assist with locating if workload permits). The A/E shall provide a cost estimate of future repairs. Cost estimates detailing quantities of materials, labor, profit, overhead, insurance, taxes, etc. in the format found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/aedessubreq.asp Specific site requirements: Contractor and all subcontractors shall obtain a flash badge from the Police Service, provide proof of OSHA 10 training completion, provide TB test results and shall abstain from smoking within the perimeters of the facility. All individuals that enter any VA facility are required to wear a face mask and will be pre-screened for COVID19; to include Veterans, employees, visitors, volunteers, and contractors. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 445 Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) Review Due Date (Calendar Days After NTP) Initial Project Design Meeting (PDT) 10 Submit condition assessment and testing results 30% (90 days) 100 VA Review Period (45 days) 145 60% construction documents (90 days) 235 VA Review Period (45 days) 280 95% construction documents (90 days) 370 VA Review Period (45 days) 415 100% Construction Documents (30 days) 445 SMALL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of small business/socioeconomic category, including those firms that are identified as large businesses. Review of responses to this notice will support later determination of set-aside requirements, if a solicitation becomes available, where the rule of two is met regarding a set-aside, including set-asides under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128 for SDVOSB and/or VOSB firms registered in the VIP database, in accordance with priorities set by regulation. NAICS CODE: 541330, Engineering Services (SBA Size Standard: $16.5 million annual revenue) PRODUCT OR SERVICE CODE (PSC): C1DA, Architect & Engineering - Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING: Interested companies can respond, via email, to madeline.lucena-pulst@va.gov, with the following information: (1.) Firm Point of Contact, including name, title, phone number and email address. (2.) Firm name, DUNS number and address of the applicable office. (3.) Credentials that confirm registration of Architects or Engineers registered to practice in this particular professional field involved in Virginia. (4.) The prime source is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://beta.sam.gov/ , as whichever entity/office that would receive award in the event of a solicitation. (5.) The prime source is registered in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at http://www.va.gov/osdbu , if applicable. (This is only applicable to firms meeting Small Business Administration (SBA) and VA requirements for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) programs.) (a) The prime source has completed submission of the current cycle, for calendar year 2017, VETS-4212 Report at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 (for federal contracts in the amount of $150,000.00 or more, performed during the current cycle). (6.) Summary of architect-engineer contracts previously performed (which are similar to SOW). (6.) Summary of architect-engineer contracts previously performed (which are similar to SOW). Additional information may be requested by the Contracting Officer at a later time. POINT OF CONTACT: Madeline Lucena-Pulst Contracting Officer Construction Team 2 Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, Virginia 23249 Madeline.lucena-pulst@va.gov DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES: This notice will close on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time.