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36C25524R0053 657-23-113JB Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space Building 1 A Pre-Bid site visit was conducted on April 09, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (CT) at the Jefferson Barracks VAMC. The list o... 36C25524R0053 657-23-113JB Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space Building 1 A Pre-Bid site visit was conducted on April 09, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (CT) at the Jefferson Barracks VAMC. The list of bidders who attended the site visit is included in this amendment. All answers to submitted questions, clarification of a drawing is attached for the bidders use. The due date and time for proposals is changed to May 6, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. CT. Bid Bonds can be received up to 5 calendar days prior to the Solicitation Deadline.

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

Pre-Solicitation Notice 36C25524R0053 FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1 Project Number: 657-23-113JB Jeferson Barracks VA Medical Center, St. Louis Missouri, 63125 has ... Pre-Solicitation Notice 36C25524R0053 FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1 Project Number: 657-23-113JB Jeferson Barracks VA Medical Center, St. Louis Missouri, 63125 has a requirement for construction services for Project 657-23-113JB FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1 The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision and completely prepare site to perform work for the project as required by solicitation documents, drawings and specifications. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction and alterations necessary for creating two laboratory spaces and/or rooms. Contractor shall provide all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals, and testing necessary to completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, installation of new flooring, wall finishes, and ceiling, and furnish labor and materials and perform the work. Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for removing existing devices, wiring and conduit, new lighting, power circuits, raceways and devices, new technology wiring, raceways, devices. Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for modifying existing outside air ducts and equipment, new ductwork and supply/return/exhaust distribution HVAC systems, new blower coil units, new exhaust fans, new HVAC controls and piping. Plumbing Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for removal of existing sanitary, venting, domestic water piping and new sanitary/vent/domestic cold and hot water piping, new DI/Type 2/Type 1 water systems, new med air/CO2/N/LPG/vacuum systems and piping. END OF GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project is a competitive total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the NAICS code of 236220. The project cost range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 with a small business size standard $39.5 million. The duration of the project is estimated to be 210 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. This completion period includes final inspection and clean-up. Award will be made utilizing the Best Value Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 15 percent of the General Construction labor for the project. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from the SAM Business Opportunities (https://sam.gov/) website, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 2.101 and FAR 52.204-7, current (up to date) registration in System of Award Management (SAM) is required for prime contractors under the applicable NAICS. In accordance with the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, VetCert Registration is required to be complete for prospective (SDVOSB) contractors prior to the solicitation due date. Additionally, firms must have completed the VETS-4212 report for the Department of Labor. Firms may obtain SAM- information at http://www.SAM.gov, VETS 4212 information at http://www.dol.gov, and VetCert information at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or about March 25, 2024 and the proposal due date will be approximately 30 days after the solicitation is issued. An organized site visit will be scheduled, and the information will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to James.Petrik@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads " Project 657-23-113JB FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1

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

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 3 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 DESCRIPTION SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 36C25524R0053 This notice is p... Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 3 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 DESCRIPTION SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 36C25524R0053 This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is sufficient number of certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of performing the requirements for project 657-23-113JB, FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220 General Contractors Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The project cost range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The small business size standard is $45.0 million. If warranted the solicitation for this project will be a 100% set-aside to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm fixed-price construction contract. The current Research Labs in John Cochran Building 7 are non-compliant with NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals. Two existing rooms at Jefferson Barracks will be converted to fully compliant NFPA 45 lab spaces (to include but not limited to HVAC, Natural Gas integration, fire rating requirements, safety shower, lab hood requirements and chemical storage). JB B1 2C19 (500 SF) will be used as a sterile chemical lab with a chemical and tissue hood. JB B1 3C17 (360 SF) will become a bacteria lab with a tissue hood. Chemical usage for both spaces should be evaluated with the service s needs to inform design decisions. Both spaces will be fully abated with a previous project, but minimal additional abatement may be required for roof penetrations, pipe connections, additional doors through corridor wall etc. Lab design should include all provisions for a fully functioning lab including interior finishes, casework layout, ceilings, and lighting etc. All work will be in accordance with specifications and drawings provided. The responding interested offerors are requested to provide at a minimum the following capabilities: Capability Statement: The Capability Statement is designed to inform the Department of Veteran Affairs, of any prospective construction contractors' project execution capabilities. The submission is limited to 10 pages which shall include the following information: (1) Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and UEI number; (2) Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued; (3) Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 5 years; (4) Brief description of the project, Customer name and Dollar value of the project); (5) Offeror's SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert), Offeror's Joint Venture information if applicable, existing and potential; and (6) Offeror's Bonding Capability (per task order and aggregate) in the form of a letter from Surety. Your firm must be able to bond a minimum $1,000.00 per contract. The determination of acquisition strategy for this acquisition lies solely with the government. The Capabilities Statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Proposal nor an Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather short statements regarding the company's ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with a Capabilities statement. Submission of a Capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Department of Veteran Affairs in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. All interested contractors should notify this office via email by 2:00 PM (CST) Central Standard time on March 1, 2024. Responses must include the sources sought number 36C25524R0053 and title: 657-23-113JB, FCA Create Code Compliant Research Laboratory Space in Building 1 in the subject line of their email response. Capability Statement must be e-mailed to James Petrik James.Petrik@va.gov, and Kevin Knight Kevin.Knight2@va.gov.