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

INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes this Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning... INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes this Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning 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 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 professional A-E Services for the following project: FCA Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 1 - Poplar Bluff VAMC. DESIGN PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The A/E shall make investigations necessary to thoroughly evaluate the area, including interviewing the staff impacted as a result of this project. The A/E shall make investigations necessary to thoroughly evaluate the area and systems. Their investigation shall include a full and comprehensive review of the Facility Condition Assessment and the 2016 Code Review Assessment. All designs shall be in accordance with A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program, Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume C. A phasing plan and critical method scheduling shall be utilized to minimize patient and facility impact. The phasing plan shall indicate and address disruption of services, notification of 14 business days prior for disruption, and outside of operating hours work. This project may include, but is not limited to, demolition, new construction of architectural systems, electrical power, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, data/voice, and exterior and interior finishes. The A/E will be required to design within the construction budget. A/E firm shall be capable of preparing all design documentation including, but not limited to, advanced planning and design of the corrected fire and life safety systems at the John J. Pershing Veterans Administration Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO. Prime contractor shall have, but not limited to, the following licensed/registered specialty disciplines as members of their firm/team: Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Life Safety Engineer, and Communications Designer, Interior Designers, and Cost Estimators. The team shall have demonstrable experience in programing, planning and design of complex healthcare projects of a similar nature. The A/E must design using all current VA standards and meet all current codes for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, seismic, architecture, and life safety. All spaces will be designed to meet the Interagency Security Committee and other relevant physical security guidelines. It is important to emphasize that the A/E shall perform design development, detailed design work, prepare detailed construction documents, keeping in mind that the end results is a completely functional, certified, and fully operational product. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed projects listed above will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing FAR 36 A-E Services and the Brooks Act. 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. These projects are planned for advertising in May of 2019. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 (size standard $15 million) applies to this procurement. The duration of both projects is currently estimated at 262 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice of Award. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement in the following format: 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 Engineering Services. 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.), the number of years in business, affiliate information, parent company, joint venture partners and potential teaming partners. Section 3: Provide the Offerors headquarters location and any/all branch office locations. Section 4: Provide a Capabilities Statement. Section 5: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project. Responses must include the Sources Sought number and project title in the subject line of their e-mail response. Submissions (responses) shall be submitted via email to the primary point of contact listed below by April 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM ET. No phone calls will be accepted. The response to this Sources Sought shall not be considered to be 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; therefore, please DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in FedBizOpps at https://www.fbo.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Contracting Office Address: VA Program Contracting Activity Central (VHA-PCAC) 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131 Primary Point of Contact: Jason Schultz - Contract Specialist jason.schultz@va.gov