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

This is a SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE to conduct market research to identify interested service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns that are able to perform the work described in this ann... This is a SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE to conduct market research to identify interested service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns that are able to perform the work described in this announcement. Responses from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not a solicitation nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. The DVA Veteran Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 has an ongoing requirement for multidisciplinary Architect/Engineer (A/E) and related professional services. To meet this requirement, the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20 intends to establish a contingent of indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, which may be used to satisfy this requirement for all DVA facilities located in the VISN 20. VISN 20 encompasses Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This sources sought notice will consider firms registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 541310 Architectural Services. The small business size standard for 541310 Architectural Services is $11,00,000.00. Any procurement for A/E services resulting from this sources sought notice will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of 40. U.S.C. §1101, §1104, FAR Part 36, and VAAR Part 836. It is anticipated that IDIQ contracts will have a period of performance consisting of a base period and options periods; however, the total period of performance will not exceed five calendar years. Draft Scope of Work. In general, the anticipated IDIQ contracts will provide for multidisciplinary A/E and related professional services as defined at 40 U.S.C. §1102 for work in operational medical facilities. Services may include, but are not limited to, studies; schematics/design/program development; business case development with preliminary cost estimates; site surveys; geotechnical investigations; construction drawings and specifications; sustainable design compliant with either Green Globes or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) initiatives; fire code reviews; structural reviews; infection control support; construction period services; Building Information management Systems (BIM) management, documentation and modeling in compliance with VA BIM Guide and with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC); independent cost estimates for construction as well as for various A/E services, inspection and testing services; schedule and delay analysis including ability to develop critical path schedules showing impacts of events on the projects; commissioning; construction management; independent design reviews; facility condition assessments; Joint Commission compliance assistance; activation assistance; general engineering support; and survey and mapping services; or any combination thereof. Response Submission Instruction. Interested concerns are invited to submit a response via email attachment to Diane Lewis at Diane.Lewis@va.gov and to Helen Woods at Helen.Woods@va.gov. The email subject line shall be: 36C26022Q0840 Sources Sought abbreviated company name (i.e. 36C26022Q0840 Sources Sought XYZEng). Response Due Date. Responses shall be submitted at any time prior to February 28, 2023. Response Content. Responses shall contain the following information: 1) Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM Unique Entity ID. 2) Evidence of verification of SDVOSB status by the center for Veteran Enterprise and active registration in the Vendor Information pages (VIP) at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. 3) Evidence of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. 4) A statement of interest in this potential procurement and serious intent to respond in the event a solicitation is issued. 5) A complete and concise description of in-house expertise and number of employees. 6) A complete and concise description of firm capabilities and experience. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 (V4CONT) 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Bldg. 17, Suite B428 Vancouver, WA 98661 Point of Contact(s): Diane Lewis | Diane.Lewis@va.gov Helen Woods | Helen.Woods@va.gov 36C26022Q0840 Sources Sought A/E Services