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

Type of Notice: Sources Sought Posted Date: 9/28/2023 Response Date: 10/10/2023 at 2:00 PM Central Time Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Classification Code: C1DZ- Architect an... Type of Notice: Sources Sought Posted Date: 9/28/2023 Response Date: 10/10/2023 at 2:00 PM Central Time Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Classification Code: C1DZ- Architect and Engineering Construction: Other Hospital Buildings NAICS Code: 541310 Architectural Services Synopsis: Please note that this is NOT a request for SF330's or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is conducting a market survey for qualified: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), capable of providing the required services outlined below for the VA Medical Center located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The applicable NAICS code is 541310 Architectural Services and the size standard is $12.5 Million. Responses to this notice must be submitted via e-mail and received no later than October 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted or returned. Additional information about this project will be issued on the Federal Business Opportunities website https://www.fbo.gov once available. Prospective SDVOSB firms are reminded that in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance of the contract shall be spent for employees of the SDVOSB concern or employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. The prime architect shall provide written certification of this to the Contracting Officer with the response provided for this market research. SCOPE OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The A/E shall provide a design to replace approximate 758 windows which are of varying pane and opening configuration at the VA Saint Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS ) Building 1 John Cochran Division that were graded F as part of the 2015 FCA report. Windows are in poor condition and at the end of their useful life. The A/E Firm is responsible for making a Final and Firm count of windows to be replaced as well as determining special needs, if any, per window and the accurate dimensions required for each replacement window. VASTLHCS John Cochran Division Building 1 is an existing 11 story building with multiple additions that contains multiple medical services and clinics. The construction contract will be phased. Phasing shall be determined during design by both the A/E Firm and the VA Engineering Team. Phasing should allow all windows to be installed from the interior, one floor at a time, with minimal impact to occupied hospital space. The construction (and therefore design) includes demolition, hazardous material abatement (Industrial Hygiene) if needed, architectural, structural, carpentry, safety and infection measures, and other items as described in the longer Supplement B document and as needed. The A/E will be required to complete the drawings, specifications, and construction estimate. The A/E will be required to design within the construction budget. The design shall be fully compliant per VHA Construction Publications. Anticipated time for completion of design is 180 calendar days including time for VA reviews. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction price range is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541310, Architectural and Engineering Services, small business size standard of $12.5 Million in average annual receipts for the preceding three years. Interested firms must be registered in https://sam.gov with this NAICS code and qualified as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business under this NAICS code. Qualified service-disabled veteran owned small businesses are encouraged to respond and required to be registered in with the Small Business Administration (SBA) registry https://veterans.certify.sba.gov on or before the response date. In order to be considered, the A/E must have a working office located within the Saint Louis VA Medical Center located at 915 N. Grand Blvd., Saint Louis, Missouri 63106-1621. The proximity of each firm which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located. The response to this notice shall be in summary format and shall not exceed ten (10) total pages and include the following: Company name, DUNS number, verification of social economic category (SDVOSB), address, point of contact, telephone number and email address, sample information on same or similar type projects completed. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this source sought or Government use of any information provided. The Government will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any costs associated with submission of comments. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside, or any other guarantee of award or acquisition strategy. Responses must be received by 2:00 PM Central on October 10, 2023 via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at Paul.Dixon@va.gov. PLEASE REFERENCE "SOURCES SOUGHT: Project 657-24-118JC, FCA Replace Windows in Building 1 " IN THE SUBJECT LINE and cover sheet. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result 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://beta.sam.gov/. The Contract Opportunities website is the only official site to obtain these documents. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network 15 Contracting Office; 3450 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048 Point of Contact(s): Paul Dixon Jr, Contracting Officer, e-mail address: Paul.Dixon@va.gov End of Sources Sought