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

The purpose of this announcement is for market research only. No solicitation will be posted at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Office and John J. Pershing VA Medical ... The purpose of this announcement is for market research only. No solicitation will be posted at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Office and John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC), 1500 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff Mo 63901, seeks capabilities information on interested vendors to provide AE Services for design completion for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades, at the Cripple Creek Admin, Paragould CBOC, Farmington CBOC, Pocahontas CBOC, Sikeston CBOC VA owned and leased facilities at the VA Poplar Bluff Healthcare System. The responding interested offerors are requested to provide procurement capabilities from licensed professional architects and engineers currently registered in the state of Missouri or in a state of which Missouri has recognized the engineering license. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are Architects, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Estimators, CAD operators, Project Managers, LEED Consultant, Fire Protection Engineer, and Interior Designer at the medical center. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $8.0M. Site locations - Paragould Ky, Cripple Creek, Pocahontas, Farmington, and Sikeston Missouri. General Requirements Scope of Work - The A/E shall provide design services and a complete design package containing drawings and specifications. The design drawings and specifications shall follow all applicable codes, manuals, standards, and guides, including those listed in CRITERIA FOR DESIGN AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. Electrical infrastructure including bonding, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system and Building Management (BMS) interfaces to manage and monitor UPS. Physical security upgrades to the telecommunication room (TR) are as follows: (3) 720 pixels minimum cameras (parking area, lobby, and 180-degree camera serving TR hallway), (1) alarm system for TR, (1) dual tech motion sensor inside TR (PRI and Microwave), (1) door contact sensor, P.S.A. speaker inside TR, and necessary interfaces to communicate with existing security system. This Scope of Work includes UPS requirements for OIT equipment only. All OIT equipment in the Telecommunications Room shall be connected to the UPS. All UPS units supporting Information Technology infrastructure shall be functional and maintain a 10-minute run-time General Information The design shall include phasing throughout the project, with each phase containing a construction boundary to protect patients and workers for construction activities. Site investigations will be required to complete a full analysis of the current conditions of the area. All utility services shall be identified and assessed for compliance within the project limits. The A/E will be required to design within the construction budget. Architect or architect/engineer (A/E) firm shall be capable of preparing all design documentation including, but not limited to, advanced planning and design of the corrected fire and life safety systems at the John J. Pershing Veterans Administration Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO. Prime contractor shall have, but not limited to, the following licensed/registered specialty disciplines as members of their firm/team: Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Life Safety Engineer, and Communications Designer, Interior Designers, and Cost Estimators. The team shall have demonstrable experience in programing, planning and design of complex healthcare projects of a similar nature. The A/E must design using all current VA standards and meet all current codes for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and life safety. All spaces will be designed to meet the Interagency Security Committee and other relevant physical security guidelines. It is important to emphasize that the A/E shall perform design development, detailed design work, prepare detailed construction documents, keeping in mind that the end results is a completely functional, certified, and fully operational product. The final design documents from a resultant task order will be subject to review and approval (by signature) of all members of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) consisting of medical center personnel. These individuals will be identified by the COR at the first design review meeting. Responses must be received by 2:00 PM CST on November 29, 2022, via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at cedric.grahaml@va.gov. PLEASE REFERENCE "SOURCES SOUGHT: Project EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades, Cripple Creek Admin, Paragould CBOC, Farmington CBOC, Pocahontas CBOC, Sikeston CBOC." IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered because of this Sources Sought notice. Interested firms shall be required to respond to additional announcements separately from this announcement without further notice from the Government when posted to the Contract Opportunities website at https://sam.gov/. The Contract Opportunities website is the only official site to obtain these documents.