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

589-22-885, Expand Sterile Processing Service Space to Meet Requirements This is a Sources Sought request, looking for eligible vendors to respond to the following: NCO15 Contracting is asking for re... 589-22-885, Expand Sterile Processing Service Space to Meet Requirements This is a Sources Sought request, looking for eligible vendors to respond to the following: NCO15 Contracting is asking for responsible vendors to provide a capabilities statement to meet the attached statement of work for design of a Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the Kansas City VAMC. This is not an invitation for proposal and no solicitation will result from this announcement it is used for Market research only. This procurement is an SDVOSB Set aside. General Statement: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services to produce stand-alone Construction Documents, Reports, and Specifications for: Project 589-22-885, TF - Expand Sterile Processing Service Space (SPS) to Meet Requirements. The combined spaces are approximately 18,000 sf and located on the 3rd floor of Building 26 of the KCVAMC. This will include reconfiguring and renovating the designated spaces to meet current safety and design standards. Design shall include, but is not limited to: Meeting requirements outlined in the current SPS Design Guide PG-18-12, 285: Sterile Processing Service Restructuring approximately 3,000 sf of adjacent ICU space to accommodate approximately 15,000 sf for SPS upgrades while still supporting ICU functionality Providing storage space for sterile consumables within SPS and space for a water treatment room Configuring separate clean/dirty cart storage within in the surgery department Installing sperate clean/dirty dumb waiters Replacing existing HVAC systems to meet the standards called out in the VA s HVAC Design Manual, Rev. November 1, 2021 and to address all known FCA deficiencies within the scope for this project Upgrading utilities (electrical, lighting, water, steam, waste, etc.) to meet increased demands and ability to continue supporting SPS during power outages or other unplanned emergencies Designing a hard ceiling with appropriate access panels for utility maintenance The Design to Limitation is $14,092,000 for a total construction cost. Design Services: A/E services are required for preparation of Existing Condition Narrative/Studies, Phasing Design, Schematic Designs including options, Design Development, Construction Drawings (to include infection prevention and construction barriers through drawings and specifications), Specifications, Calculations, Commissioning, and As-Built Documents. Included in the scope of the A/E design services is to determine optimal phasing for the work and providing phasing documents. Professional disciplines will include but are not limited to Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Sanitary, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical, Fire Detection and Protection, Steam, Telecommunications, Medical Gas, Automatic Door, Announcement System, Security, Third Party Commissioning, Environmental Safety and Health, Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Abatement, and Cost Estimating for this project. No VA provided information shall be considered accurate until confirmed by the A/E of record. Please provide a response by December 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm.