Inactive
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Notice ID:36C25524R0108
TITLE OF PROJECT: 657-22-111JC Prepare Site for New MRI Room A279 Solicitation 36C25524R0108. Scope of work: The General Description: VA Saint Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division, requires...
TITLE OF PROJECT: 657-22-111JC Prepare Site for New MRI Room A279 Solicitation 36C25524R0108. Scope of work: The General Description: VA Saint Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division, requires a Construction Contractor to prepare existing space on the second floor of the main hospital for a new MRI system. A separate contractor is supplying MRI equipment. Work includes, but not limited to, coordination of the disconnection and removal of the existing MRI, coordination of the reconnection and placement of the new MRI and finishing the space for patient care. This project has a set of drawings and specifications that have been created by an Architectural-Engineering firm. These drawings and specifications indicate the work to be performed. All project work shall be installed in accordance with all applicable standards available at time of installation to include published commercial specifications as well as standards and preferences expressed in this document. All installation details shall be fully coordinated with VA CO and on-site Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Period of Performance for all work is 190 calendar days. The facility location: VISN 15 John Cochran VAMC, 915 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63106. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, this procurement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The estimated cost magnitude is between $500,000 - $1,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. The duration of the project is estimated to be 190 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 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2. 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 System of Award Management (SAM) Business Opportunities (https://sam.gov/) website, which may be issued to this pre-solicitation. In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75(a)(1)(ii), in the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in VAAR 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in VAAR 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, registration in SAM is required and in accordance with FAR 2.101, prospective contractors must be registered in SAM (System of Award Management) under the applicable NAICS. Additionally, in accordance with the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, VIP Registration prospective (SDVOSB) and (VOSB) contractors must be registered in the VIP database which is now the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain SAM- information at http://www.SAM.gov and VIP information at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or about July 29, 2024, and the proposal due date will be on or about August 30, 2024. 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 cedric.graham@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads, Project 657-22-111JC Prepare Site for new MRI Room A279. END OF NOTICE
