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

INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2), this Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be constr... INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2), this Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking qualified Architect-Engineering (A-E) firms to provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to design a construction project at the El Paso VAHCS in accordance with this design scope of work. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A/E Part One Services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes site visits, field investigation, studies and user interviews to prepare drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to facilitate a construction project to upgrade the facility infrastructure to support the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system in accordance with VA OEHRM Site Infrastructure Requirements (provided by VHA). The project shall include, but is not limited to, upgrading facility fiber throughout the buildings to each IT closet, provide a redundant fiber run throughout the facility to each IT closet, provide redundant fiber mains to the demarcation room from the provider point, install additional IT outlets, install new electrical outlets throughout the facility, provide additional outlets in each IT closet, upgrade facility power distribution as required, upgrade facility HVAC distribution as required, physical security assessment and upgrades and hazardous material abatement. A/E Part Two Services of this design project (also known as Construction Period Services) includes responding to construction contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) during the solicitation (solicitation support) and construction phases of the construction project, attendance at pre-bid, post-award and commissioning kick off construction project conferences, review of construction material submittals and shop drawings, site visits during construction (both scheduled and emergent) to ensure compliance with the design drawings and specifications, preparation of site visit reports, coordination with project commissioning requirements, review of any construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability, attendance and participation during the final acceptance inspection, preparation of the punch list and preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contractor s as-built drawings. The A/E shall prepare a submittal log to be utilized by the VA during construction period services, maintain RFI log and provide meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction. All Part Two Services are optional line items and will not be exercised at the time of award. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract for design outlined in FAR Part 36.6 Architect-Engineer Services Selection Procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541310 Architectural Services (size standard $4.5 million) applies to this procurement. This project is planned for advertising in November of 2021. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 147 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice of Award. However, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a response to this notice that contains the following information: Section 1: Provide company name, DUNS number, company address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number and email. Section 2: Provide company business size based on NAICS code 541310. Also, provide business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.). Section 3: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project. Section 4: Provide the type of work your company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement. Please provide the following in your response: A detailed description of no more than three (3) contracts that your company has performed within the last five (5) years that are of comparable size, complexity, and scope to this requirement. Include the project name, project owner and contact information as this person may be contacted for further information, project scope, project size (Example: square footage), building use (Example: Medical Facility, Office Building, etc.), project dollar value, start and completion dates. Additionally, please include an explanation of how the contracts submitted relate to the project described in this requirement. Describe specific technical skills and key personnel your company possess to perform the requirements described under description of work. Describe your Self-Performed effort (as either a Prime or Subcontractor). Describe Self-Performed work in terms of dollar value and description. **Self-Performed means work performed by the offeror themselves, NOT work performed by another company for them for any of the project examples provided. Section 5: Provide the offeror s current workload and availability of adequate staff to manage and complete this project within the period of performance outlined under procurement information. Section 6: Provide current professional certifications, as well as the offeror s Certificate of Authorization to provide Architecture and Engineering services in State. It is requested that interested contractors submit a response (electronic submission) of no more than 6 single sided pages that addresses the above information. This response must be submitted as a single application-generated (not scanned) PDF document that is less than or equal to 4MB in size. Please note that hard copies will not be accepted. Responses shall be submitted via email to the primary point of contact listed below by November 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions regarding this Sources Sought notice may be submitted via email to the primary point of contact listed below. The Capabilities Statement submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall not be considered a bid or proposal. This notice 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. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. After completing its analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among the small business categories listed above or proceed with full and open competition as other than small business. At this time, no solicitation exists. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities at https://sam.gov . It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Contracting Office Address: VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (VHA-PCAC) 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131 Primary Point of Contact: Robin Cramer Acquisition Specialist robin.cramer@va.gov