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Public tenders for architect, architecture in College-park-md United States
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C--FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN FOR P-5001
C – FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN FOR P-5001 Solicitation Number: N69450-16-R-0100 Agency: Department of Navy Office:	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Location: NAVFAC Southeast __________ ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command | Published November 2, 2015 - Deadline December 18, 2015
C – FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN FOR P-5001 Solicitation Number: N69450-16-R-0100 Agency: Department of Navy Office:	Naval Facilities Engineering Command Location: NAVFAC Southeast ________________________________________ General Information Document Type:	Pre-solicitation Solicitation Number:	N69450-16-R-0100 SF 330 Due Date:	18 DECEMBER 2015 at 2:00PM (EST) Set Aside:	Unrestricted, Full and Open Classification Code:	C -- Architect and Engineering Services NAICS Code:	541330 – Engineering Services Type of contract: Stand Alone (C-Type) Contract Estimated start date:	19 AUGUST 2016 All Request for Information (RFI) is due NLT 20 November 2015 and shall be submitted via email.
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN AND RELATED SERVICES
A--NASA NEXT GENERATION SPACE RELAY ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT STUDY
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Glenn Research Center | Published May 18, 2016
P-8A Increment 3 Block 2 Capabilities Integration CDR
The purpose of this modification is to mature the Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities through Preliminary and Critical Designs (PDR and CDR) for the following Block 2 capabilities: Minotaur, Multi-Static Active Coherent Enhancements, Wide-Band ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published August 9, 2016
The purpose of this modification is to mature the Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities through Preliminary and Critical Designs (PDR and CDR) for the following Block 2 capabilities: Minotaur, Multi-Static Active Coherent Enhancements, Wide-Band Satellite Communications, New Computing and Security Architecture, Automated Digital Network System, Common Data Link upgrades, Anti-Surface Warfare Signal Intelligence, Combat System architecture improvements, communication capability upgrades, , and a Higher Than Secret (HTS) security capability.
Software support and Non-Recurring Engineering to update the VH Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and associated training to support the Cockpit Upgrade Program
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published November 19, 2015
C--AE IDIQ SOUTHERN TIER (IN) GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT 610-16-501
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE 1.	The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network 10 West Contracting Office is seeking qualified Architect -Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) "Architect / Engineer Statement of Qualif ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VAMC | Published April 2, 2016 - Deadline May 4, 2016
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE 1.	The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network 10 West Contracting Office is seeking qualified Architect -Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) "Architect / Engineer Statement of Qualifications" for multiple award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for general architectural related AE services at VA facilities in Network 10 West Southern Tier (State of Indiana). Firms submitting qualification packages must be fully licensed to perform designs as a registered professional AE firm in the State of Indiana to be considered for this opportunity. Also see geographic location restriction in paragraph 8.g. of this notice. 2.	Network 10 West Southern Tier locations includes: "	Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th St., Indianapolis IN 46202 "	VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Campus, 2121 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne IN 46805 "	VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus, 1700 E. 38th St., Marion IN 46953 3.	General architectural AE Services to be provided as follows a.	AE shall be required to furnish services in accordance with current Department of Veterans Affairs Master Specifications (PG-18-1), Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, International Building Codes, National Fire Protection Association codes, and other agency standards. Department of Veterans' Affairs specific documents are located on the Office of Construction and Facilities Management Technical Information Library (http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/). b.	AE services required shall be multidisciplinary in nature to include but not limited to: Architectural, Structural, Civil, Interior Design, Landscape Architect, Industrial Hygienist, Surveying, Geotechnical, Surveying, Hazardous Materials / Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey), Economic Analysis, Project Management, Construction Management, Energy, and Estimating. The preponderance of the work via this IDIQ will be architectural in nature however projects may also require the engineering disciplines Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and also those of a Registered Fire Protection Engineer, therefore these disciplines must also be included in the SF330 submission. c.	AE services may include any combination of the below services (but not limited to) to accomplish building designs for new facilities as well as renovation/remodel, cost estimating ( using history of similar projects in the region if possible) and upgrade of existing facilities and systems, to include new buildings, building additions and/or building renovations or remodels. Requirements will vary for each individual IDIQ Task Order and will be defined by separate scopes of work. 1. Concept and scope development. 2. Investigations, Assessments, and Feasibility studies. 3. Space planning. 4. Environmental studies. 5. Program analysis. 6. Schematic design. 7. Pre-construction document technical investigation and studies. 8. Design, drafting, and planning services for renovation, demolition and alterations to existing facilities, interior design, and space planning; 9. Design Development to include deliverables such as designs, plans, drawings, specifications, etc. 10. Design reviews through the Design Development stages of a project. 11. Cost estimates through the Design Development stages of a project (using RS Means, history of similar projects in region, and standard estimating practices). 12. Value engineering reviews. 13. Construction Documents to include deliverables such as designs, plans, drawings, specifications, etc. 14. Construction document and constructability reviews. 15. Cost estimates for Construction Documents (using RS Means, history of similar projects in region, and standard estimating practices). 16. Preparation of schedules, phasing plans, and network analysis. 17. Life-cycle cost analysis. 18. Insuring coordination of various control/life safety/nurse call/IT systems (regardless if new or existing), 19. Fact-finding studies, surveys, investigations and other professional services not necessarily connected with a specific design or construction project. 20. Project Management, Construction Management, and Construction Administration. 21. Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control. 22. Construction period services including: construction submittal review, request for information investigation and response, change order/modification investigation, design, cost estimating, and issuance. 23. Specialty consulting, investigations, and reports not available through design AE (technical reports, commissioning, etc.). 24. Energy computations, LEED studies/certification 25. As-built preparation 4.	AE services are typically known as Study, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Documents, and Construction Period services, to include reproduction of documents. Potential projects require multi-disciplinary engineering services for various commercial or industrial type facilities, vertical/horizontal construction, pavements and roads, and other hospital related structures. Standard services, in addition to those inherent to the production of construction drawings are (but not limited to): a.	Provide professional engineering services as required for the preparation of working drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and (any) possible impact costs for multi-discipline services for the various projects. b.	Furnish progress reports of their work. c.	Closely coordinate AE's work performed in his/ her office with the related work of the Government staff personnel. d.	Promptly report to the Contracting Officer any ambiguities or discrepancies discovered in the project requirements, criteria, or documents, involving their work or the work of the Government. e.	Assist VA Medical Center in conferring and coordinating with state and local Government agencies, as required. f.	Visit the project sites, hold conferences and discussions with the Government representatives in VA's office, and take such other action as may be necessary for the design development, and to coordinate and complete the required services and documents under each task order. g.	Where relevant for task orders, check and recommend to the Government, approval or rejection of shop drawings, samples, equipment lists, and data applicable to the AE's part of design work, during the construction period. h.	AE shall analyze and verify utility systems and structures as necessary and as part of their proposal. i.	AE shall provide final As-Built drawings utilizing final construction markups ('red-line drawings') for subsequent submission to the COR for the project or other designated Government representative. j.	The AE shall advise the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as to the recommended construction timeframe for each construction Bid Item and entire project. AE team shall design the project for multiple Bid alternative Items if requested. k.	The COR shall be included on all correspondence between AE and contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. pertaining the request project to ensure VA is in informed of any issues, inquires, questions, etc. regarding the design or project. l.	The Design(s) shall include all (related) work which represents a complete project, including separation of basics, as required for any multiple Bid Items. m.	The AE shall use the most current Veterans Affairs Master Specifications which can be found at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp and shall edit (accordingly) to ensure best practices and to suit the project. n.	The AE shall document and distribute to the contracting officer and the COR all site visits, meeting minutes, provide a record of all phone messages, and reports monthly. o.	AE shall provide specifications for Phasing and Coordination of utility shutdown(s) with VA COR. Prepay shipping charges on all charts, sketches, drawings, and documents that are sent to the Contracting Officer and/or COR. p.	AE is responsible for physical surveys and investigations (in order to minimize construction change orders) of existing conditions, which may include sewer surveying, hydrant flow analysis, and accuracy of existing studies and data. Investigative services may require destructive demolition. q.	CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULING: The AE shall develop a critical path schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract, including all activities of the AE. The precedence diagram method (PDM) shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications. 5.	The AE services may be performed in phases, at the option of the Government. These phases will be executed only if the Contracting Officer elects a Government option and issues a separate Task Order or written "Notice to Proceed" to the AE for the particular phase. 6.	SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This procurement is a 40% partial set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) AE firms and 60% partial set-aside for Small Business (SB) AE firms under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541310, Architectural Services (Small Business Size Standard $7.5 Million). The Government intends to make a minimum of two (2) awards to SDVOSB AE firms and three (3) awards to other SB AE firm for a total of five (5) awards. The awarded contracts will be firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The IDIQ contracts will be for one base year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contracts for two (2) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract amount of $12,000,000.00 awarded across all IDIQs is reached, whichever is earlier. Each contract awarded will have a guaranteed minimum order of $1,500.00 for the total of the base year and all option years. The minimum value of any individual Task Order is $2,500.00 with a maximum Task Order value of $750,000.00. Each specific IDIQ Task Order shall be separately negotiated based on the A/E effort involved. 7.	This procurement will be following the procedures established in the Brooks Act, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, FAR 36.6, and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6. The selection process will be made using a two stage process. Stage I consists of the initial evaluation of the SF-330's and determination of the highest rated firms. The highest rated firms will then be 'short-listed' and invited to continue with Stage II of the process. All firms not short-listed will be notified at this time. Stage II consists of Interview/Oral Presentations for the short-listed firms and selection of the top ranked firms to receive the solicitation for pricing and conduct negotiations. 8.	Stage I: Firms responding to this notice will be evaluated and ranked using the selection criteria listed below. The factors are listed in descending order of importance. The evaluation will consider how each factor is addressed and how it is formatted in order to coincide with the selection criteria. The evaluation factors listed below shall be addressed in Part H of the SF-330. a.	Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services - All key personnel for whom resumes are provided shall be shown on the organizational chart in Section D of SF 330, Part 1. Additional staff available for work on this contract shall be indicated on the chart by providing how many staff will be working on the contract in the following key disciplines that are required to be licensed, registered, and/or certified: i.	Two architects ii.	Two structural engineers iii.	Two civil engineers iv.	Two mechanical engineers v.	Two electrical engineers vi.	One fire protection engineer vii.	One geotechnical engineer viii.	One certified industrial hygienist ix.	Two project managers x.	One interior designer xi.	One cost estimator xii.	One landscape architect b.	Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the contract and their record of working together as a team - Provide the specific experience and qualifications of the personnel proposed for healthcare facility projects and their record of working together as a team. c.	Specialized Experience of Team - Specialized experience and technical competence with healthcare related designs in a hospital setting, in the types of work identified below (in descending order of importance within this category): Rehabilitation of existing structures of various types, sizes, and complexities; a.	Design of new structures of various types, sizes, and complexities; b.	Design of projects at Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Healthcare Systems and other healthcare facilities (both private and public); c.	Cost engineering using RS Means and other parametric estimating tools; d.	Sustainable design utilizing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating tools; e.	Construction phase services including shop drawing, submittals, and Request for Information reviews. d.	Firm's Capacity - Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, including existing workload that may limit AE's capacity to perform project work expeditiously. Firms must address and demonstrate the capacity to execute several large Task Orders ($150,000 to $750,000 with a performance time of 90-180 calendar days) or multiple small Task Orders ($2,500 to $150,000 with a performance time of 30-90 calendar days) simultaneously. e.	Past performance - Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with schedules. Offerors will be evaluated on past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and stakeholder/customer satisfaction. Evaluating past performance and experience will include information provided in Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) or Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System/Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System (CPARS/ACASS) for Factor 1 projects and may include other information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and other information available to the Government including contacts with points of contact in other criteria. Failure to provide the requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being rated lower. f.	Management Plan - Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. g.	Geographic Location - Location in the general geographical area of the project. Must have a working office within 200 miles of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th St., Indianapolis IN 46202 (as measured drawing a straight line on a map (ie. Google Maps) from the aforementioned address to the AE firm's office address). h.	Miscellaneous Experience - Address experiences from the projects listed in the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction. Also include any tangible evidence demonstrating superior performance, such as certificates, awards, peer recognitions, etc. i.	Insurance and Litigation - Address the types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Identify all litigation against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services over the last five years and its outcomes. 9.	Stage II: The shortlisted firms will be invited to present their qualifications in person to the Evaluation Board. Additional criteria will be provided to these firms, and they will be given approximately ten (10) days to prepare for their Interview Presentations. After the Interview Presentations are concluded the firms will be evaluated and the top-ranked firms will be selected, sent solicitations, and subsequent negotiations to follow. Award selection will be made based on the results of the Interview Presentations only, and not the SF-330 qualifications from Stage I. 10.	AE firms are required to submit the SF-330 and supporting documentation electronically via e-mail. The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp), and if submitting as a SDVOSB firm a printout of the current VETBIZ registration. The SF-330 including title page, table of contents, and any other relevant information shall not exceed a total of 50 pages in a common font size 12 font, single spaced. Use graphic presentations where such use will contribute relevant data shall be provided in an image area of 7 X 9 inches. The background color of each page of the submission shall be white or ivory stock only. The proposal shall be submitted as a single application-generated (not scanned), searchable PDF document. A page is defined as each face of an 8.5 X 11 inch sheet of paper containing information. 11.	Email your information electronically to scott. brennan2@va.gov. The emailed file size shall not exceed 9mb. Packages may be provided in a zip file. The subject line of the e-mail must read "Network 10 West AE IDIQ VA251-16-R-0085". Also provide a copy of the SF-330 on a CD, to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 10 West Contracting Office, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Bldg. 9 - Room 105 (Mailcode 515/90VC), Attn: Scott D. Brennan, Battle Creek MI 49037. No paper copies will be accepted. Any technical questions must be received by email only no later than Apr 13, 2016. Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. EDT on May 4, 2016, in order to be considered. NOTE: THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT. MONITOR THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE FBO ALERT SERVICE TO INSURE NOTIFICATION OF ANY AMENDMENTS OR OTHER CHANGES TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.
Task Order NNC16TA03T under Contract NNC15BA09B for the Free Jet Testing of a Dual Mode Ramjet(DMRJ) at Low Mach Conditions
The overall objective for the Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Low Mach Free-Jet Test under this task order award is to verify that the Aerojet Rocketdyne's (AR's) 3rd Generation Powerhead is a viable solution for hypersonic propulsion by condu ...
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Glenn Research Center | Published March 17, 2016
The overall objective for the Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Low Mach Free-Jet Test under this task order award is to verify that the Aerojet Rocketdyne's (AR's) 3rd Generation Powerhead is a viable solution for hypersonic propulsion by conducting a subscale (~3X) free-jet test using AR's 3rd generation flowpath architecture integrated with pre-existing FaCET inlet, nozzle, and pedestal hardware. Task Order award is non-competitive. A Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity was approved for Aerojet Rocketdyne under this task order. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304C (b) (2), FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.
NAVAIR intends to issue a Cost Plus Incentive Fee type modification under contract N00019-15-C-0091 to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), Melbourne, Florida (FL) in order to add DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published June 15, 2015 - Deadline June 30, 2015
Y--675-16-604: Correct Architectural Deficiencies at Lake Baldwin
Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VAMC | Published September 22, 2015 - Deadline November 10, 2015
P-3C, C-2A, E-2C Black Label Software Delivery and Training
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA209), Patuxent River, MD, awarded a modification to Delivery Order 0028, under the Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published May 6, 2016 - Deadline May 21, 2016
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA209), Patuxent River, MD, awarded a modification to Delivery Order 0028, under the Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA to modify software for the P-3C, C-2A and E-2C Control Display Unit (CDU-7000) and/or Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) to deliver Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) (Out) Black Label software capability. Additionally, this action will also update existing C-2A/E-2C Training Material, both Computer Based and Instructor Led. The Federal Aviation Administration mandates a nationwide transition to ADS-B technology by 2020 as a part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) architecture. This acquisition was pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Y--Project 675-16-651: Correct Architectural, Plumbing and And Loading Dock Deficiencies - Viera
1. Project 675-16-651: This is a Pre-solicitation announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Service Area Office-East, Orlando Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contra ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VAMC | Published October 23, 2015 - Deadline December 3, 2015
1. Project 675-16-651: This is a Pre-solicitation announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Service Area Office-East, Orlando Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide construction services for a construction project. The project is entitled "Correct Architectural, Plumbing and Lift Deficiencies-Viera". The place of performance is the Viera Outpatient Clinic, located at 2900 Veterans Way, Viera FL 32940. 2. The Department of Veterans Affairs will select a qualified responsible Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractor to provide all labor, materials, supervision, materials tools, and equipment necessary to perform project 675-16-651. 3. General Project Requirements: This is a Design-Build project that will require renovation of various restrooms, modification of floor spaces, replacement of a dock leveler, dock lift system, and improvement to the dock drainage system. Replacement of various doors and door frames throughout the clinic is also required. 4. To all interested parties: It is anticipated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued on or about November 3, 2015. Government contemplates the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from the solicitation. 5. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The size standard is $36.5 million. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, disclosure of the magnitude of this construction project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. 6. Details of all dates and events, including site visit will be available in the solicitation. Interested firms are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all solicitation documents and/or amendments to the solicitation. Therefore all interested firms should re-visit the Federal Business Opportunities website periodically to look for any updates or amendments. 7. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. Offerors must be registered in CCR (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) and visible/certified in Vet Biz (www.vetbiz.gov) at time of submission of their firm's proposal in order to be considered. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Offeror, you are verifying your firm meets the status requirements of a SDVOSB concern as established by 38 CFR Part 74 and certifying your firm is eligible to receive an award per this notice. 8. AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THIS PROJECT. 9. Point of Contact for this Project is Mr. Cory Pfenning, Contracting Officer. E-mail correspondence is preferred to: cory.pfenningr@va.gov., Subject Line: RFI | VA-248-16-R-0087| Project 675-16-651 | Vendor Name.
C--Architectural-Engineering (A-E) IDIQ - Multi Disciplinary Project 675-15-815 Notice:VA248-15-N-1366
Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VAMC | Published September 30, 2015
United States, Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI - Department of Veterans Affairs, Saginaw VAMC -
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 350 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mileage restriction is i ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Saginaw VAMC | Published February 12, 2016 - Deadline March 14, 2016
C--Replace Windows, Various Locations AE Design 515-14-103
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mileage restriction is in ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VAMC | Published March 10, 2016 - Deadline April 11, 2016
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mileage restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207(b0. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-14-103, Replace Windows, Various Locations. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: I.	STATEMENT OF AE TASKS A.	The Architect/Engineer shall provide design services necessary to furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information as outlined in the "AE Instructions for project 515-14-103 Replace Windows for Various Buildings at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. 1)	This project will replace the windows in building 1, 3-14, 24-28, 30, 85, 101, 109, 134, and 138. These buildings all have old poorly insulated aluminum windows from the 1960's and 1970's. The new windows shall be insulated double pane units that are in line with the historical requirements of the campus. 2)	Work shall include but not limited to replacement of windows in various buildings, new solid surface interior sill plates, and new finishes. 3)	The AE will be required to attend in person (or Senior Delegate of AE) to pre-bid meetings, a pre-construction meeting, project construction meetings and a final inspection meeting. There will also be various construction site meetings that will require a representative of the AE. 4)	The A/E shall research the existing record drawings regarding original window installation as well as previous window replacement. Research shall include the design of original building window installation and subsequent changes to and replacement of windows, as necessary. The A/E shall field evaluate to determine which buildings have had windows replaced. The A/E shall field investigate the current windows in each building. The A/E shall field verify each individual building and detail existing window and finish systems. 5)	AE will provide meeting notes / minutes for meetings and conference calls. 6)	The A-E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing individuals who are adequately knowledgeable of the various design disciplines including but not limited to architectural and engineering of structural, mechanical, electrical, and special systems as required by the project. Changes in personnel from those who are proposed in negotiations, interviews, kick-off meeting, and/or A-E submission forms must be approved in writing. The registered individuals who will stamp the completed documents shall accomplish engineering design work. B.	The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C.	The AE shall provide bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include both AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D.	AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E.	A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include a 20% bid deduction. F.	Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. Design completion timeframe of 190 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project #515-14-103 for "Replace Windows in Various Locations" will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: (1) Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are architectural, engineering, and estimating. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. (4) Past Performance: the past performance of the firm on contracts relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performance references older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years. (5) Location of Design Firm: the geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Scoring will be based off of the proposed location of the prime contractor firm for this category and scoring shall be as follows: within 75 miles - Excellent (Blue); 76 - 125 miles - Very Good (Green); 126 - 175 miles - Acceptable (Yellow); 176 - 225 miles - Marginal (Orange); 226 -300 miles - Poor (Red) (6) Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined. (7) Reputation in A-E Community: reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (8) Specific experience and qualifications: of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL EIGHT LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. The NAICS Codes for this procurement is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $7.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is approximately 190 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH VAAR 852.219-10. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, (HTTP://WWW.VETBIZ.GOV) SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc.) and a CD copy of the Standard Form 330. Completed SF330s can be delivered to Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Attn: Craig Jenkins, Contract Specialist, NCO 10 West Contracting Office (90VC), 5500 Armstrong Rd, Building 9, Battle Creek, MI 49037, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT April 11, 2016. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly identify Solicitation number and project. Information shall be submitted via commercial express service. No hand carried deliveries. Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc). Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (craig.jenkins@va.gov), telephone inquiries will not be honored. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in JUNE/JULY 2016. 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.
C--Replace Fire Alarm System AE Design 515-14-123
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mile restriction is in com ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VAMC | Published March 10, 2016 - Deadline April 11, 2006
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mile restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207 (b). This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-14-123, Replace Fire Alarm System. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: I.	STATEMENT OF AE TASKS A.	The AE shall furnish all services for a complete schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid documents, site visits, cost estimates, as-built documentation, and construction period services and all other related information for project 515-14-123 Replace Fire Alarm System for 30 buildings at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI. 1)	Necessary site survey work such as verifying existing conditions, verifying record drawings, and verifying and analyzing utility systems shall be accomplished in conjunction with preparation of Schematic Design, and Design Development. 2)	The A/E shall design a station wide fire monitoring system to be installed parallel to the existing system. Redundant monitoring: primary at building 25 and redundant at police department building 2. The system shall be designed to be monitored by wireless network including transmitters, receivers, and transceivers, including all permits, and FCC application for equipment frequency allocation. 3)	The A/E shall evaluate each building to determine which field devices need to be added in accordance with current codes. 4)	The AE will be required to attend in person (or Senior Delegate of AE) to pre-bid meetings, a pre-construction meeting, project construction meetings and a final inspection meeting. There will also be various construction site meetings that will require a representative of the AE. 5)	AE will provide meeting notes / minutes for meetings and conference calls. 6)	The A-E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing individuals who are adequately knowledgeable of the various design disciplines including but not limited to architectural and engineering of structural, mechanical, electrical, and special systems as required by the project. Changes in personnel from those who are proposed in negotiations, interviews, kick-off meeting, and/or A-E submission forms must be approved in writing. The registered individuals who will stamp the completed documents shall accomplish engineering design work. B.	The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C.	The AE shall provide bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D.	AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E.	A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include a 20% bid deduction. F.	Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. Design completion timeframe of 190 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project #515-14-123 for "Replace Fire Alarm System" will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: (1) Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are architectural, engineering, and estimating. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. (4) Past Performance: the past performance of the firm on contracts relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performance references older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years. (5) Location of Design Firm: the geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Scoring will be based off of the proposed location of the prime contractor firm for this category. Scoring shall be as follows: within 75 miles - Excellent (Blue); 76-125 miles - Very Good (Green); 126-175 miles - Acceptable (Yellow); 176 - 225 miles - Marginal (Orange); 226 - 300 miles - Poor (Red). (6) Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined. (7) Reputation in A-E Community: reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (8) Specific experience and qualifications: of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL EIGHT LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. The NAICS Codes for this procurement is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $7.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is approximately 190 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH VAAR 852.219.10. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFROMATION PAGES DATABASE (http://www.vetbiz.gov) SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc.) and a CD copy of the Standard Form 330. Completed SF330s can be delivered to Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Attn: Craig Jenkins, Contract Specialist, NCO 10 West Contracting Office (90VC), Building 9, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2016. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly identify Solicitation number and project. Information shall be submitted via commercial express service. No hand carried deliveries. Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc.). Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (craig.jenkins@va.gov) telephone inquiries will not be honored. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in JUNE/JULY 2016. 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.
C-- Replace Electrical Primary Distribution AE Design 515-15-117
Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VAMC | Published March 15, 2016 - Deadline April 15, 2016
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mile restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207 (b). This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-15-117, Replace Electrical Primary Distribution. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: I.	STATEMENT OF AE TASKS A.	The AE shall furnish design/engineering services necessary to furnish schematics, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, construction phasing, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, as-built documentation, and all other related information outlined in the A/E instructions. 1)	Necessary site survey work such as verifying existing conditions, verifying record drawings, and verifying and analyzing utility systems shall be accomplished in conjunction with preparation of Schematic Design, and Design Development. 2)	The site survey and soil testing work shall include an investigation of existing conditions. The purpose is to accurately document and convey for measured drawings, utilities for affected areas, and utilities that traverse through affected areas, typical construction type and variations, and finishes. This information provides the necessary base drawings for the Schematic Development phase of Design Development. 3)	Shall study the current system to include a determination of the present electrical output provided by our energy company and the current station electrical requirements. 4)	Shall review report prepared by engineering firms under previous studies that analyze the condition of the system. 5)	Shall provide a draft study and a final study. The final study phase must provide the information necessary to allow the station engineering section to develop the project request for a complete design package to replace the station electrical system. 6)	Shall propose replacement options for the electrical system that identify the most economical and least disruptive alternatives, taking into consideration several planned high voltage needs. Shall plan a detailed construction phasing for the project and inspect every switch and transformer to decide if it needs replacement. 7)	The AE will be required to attend in person (or Senior Delegate of AE) to pre-bid meetings, a pre-construction meeting, project construction meetings and a final inspection meeting. There will also be various construction site meetings that will require a representative of the AE. 8)	AE will provide meeting notes / minutes for meetings and conference calls. 9)	The A-E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing individuals who are adequately knowledgeable of the various design disciplines including but not limited to architectural and engineering of structural, mechanical, electrical, and special systems as required by the project. Changes in personnel from those who are proposed in negotiations, interviews, kick-off meeting, and/or A-E submission forms must be approved in writing. The registered individuals who will stamp the completed documents shall accomplish engineering design work. 10)	All architects and engineers performing work on this project shall be licensed to perform professional design work in the state of Michigan. 11)	A-E shall study the current system to include a determination of the present electrical output provided by the current station electrical requirements. B.	The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C.	The AE shall provide bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D.	AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E.	A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include a 20% bid deduction. F.	Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. Design completion timeframe of 205 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project #515-15-117 for "Replace Electrical Primary Distribution " will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: (1) Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are architectural, engineering, and estimating. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. (4) Past Performance: the past performance of the firm on contracts relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performance references older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years. (5) Location of Design Firm: the geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Scoring will be based off of the proposed location of the prime contractor firm for this category and scoring shall be as follows: within 75 miles - Excellent (Blue); 76 - 125 miles - Very Good (Green); 126 - 175 miles - Acceptable (Yellow); 175 - 225 miles - Marginal (Orange); 226 - 300 miles - Poor (Red) (6) Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined. (7) Reputation in A-E Community: reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (8) Specific experience and qualifications: of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL EIGHT LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. The NAICS Codes for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services and small business size standard of $15 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is approximately 205 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) AE FIRMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH VAAR 852.219-10 ONLY. BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, (http://www.vetbiz.gov) SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc.) and a CD copy of the Standard Form 330. Completed SF330s can be delivered to Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Attn: Craig Jenkins, Contract Specialist, NCO 10 West Contracting Office (90VC), 5500 Armstrong Rd, Building 9, Battle Creek, MI 49037, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, April 16, 2016. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly identify Solicitation number and project. Information shall be submitted via commercial express service. No hand carried deliveries. Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc). Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (craig.jenkins@va.gov), telephone inquiries will not be honored. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in JUNE/JULY 2016. 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.
C--Renovate Building 82-1 for Patient Privacy AE DESIGN 515-15-116
This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mileage restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207(b). This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-15-116, Renovate Building 82 for Patient Privacy. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: I.	STATEMENT OF AE TASKS A.	The AE shall furnish all services for a complete schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid documents, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates, construction period services as, Site Visits, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information as outlined in the "AE Instructions" for project 515-15-116 Renovate Building 82 for Patient Privacy at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. 1)	Necessary site survey for work such as verifying existing conditions, verifying record drawings, and verifying and analyzing utility systems shall be accomplished in conjunction with preparation of Schematic Design, and Design Development for the renovation of approximately 19,000 square feet of space on the first floor, refurbish the existing elevator, and replace the Eastern basement entrance vestibule. 2)	Single and multi-bed dorm rooms will be reconfigured to private and semiprivate bedrooms in compliance with VA design criteria. A portion of the rooms will be equipped with special needs equipment (i.e. Lift Stations). Secondary Electrical Distribution Systems will also be replaced and upgraded where necessary. New wall & floor finishes will be used to eliminate the existing institutional feeling on the floors. And new nursing stations created at the center of each patient care area, allowing for better observation. The design shall incorporate the existing isolation rooms, the existing elevators, and existing communication and electrical rooms. 3)	The existing HVAC System was recently upgraded. The HVAC duct work shall be reconfigured to work with the existing air handler and the proposed floorplan. The Building 82 steam convection radiators shall be renovated and repaired as necessary. The existing locations of the steam convection radiators shall be considered in the proposed layout. The steam convection radiators in the first floor porch areas shall be replaced 4)	The A/E shall evaluate the existing lighting. If the existing lighting consists of newer LED fixtures, the A/E shall require these fixtures to be salvaged and reinstalled. All florescent and incandescent fixtures shall be replaced with LED. 5)	All existing bathroom fixtures shall be salvaged and returned to the VA or reinstalled. Salvaged bathroom fixtures to include water closets and valves, urinals and valves, sinks, faucets and mixing valves, toilet paper dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and soap dispensers. Existing mixing valves shall be evaluated for conformance to the latest VA Design Guides. 6)	The existing vestibule on the eastern entrance into to basement of Building 83 allows wind and air to enter the building. This vestibule, including the concrete sidewalk and patio shall be replaced. The entrance and sidewalk shall be compliant with the VA Barrier Free Design Guide. 7)	The AE will be required to attend in person (or Senior Delegate of AE) to pre-bid meetings, a pre-construction meeting, project construction meetings and a final inspection meeting. There will also be various construction site meetings that will require a representative of the AE. 8)	AE will provide meeting notes / minutes for meetings and conference calls. 9)	The A-E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing individuals who are adequately knowledgeable of the various design disciplines including but not limited to architectural and engineering of structural, mechanical, electrical, and special systems as required by the project. Changes in personnel from those who are proposed in negotiations, interviews, kick-off meeting, and/or A-E submission forms must be approved in writing. The registered individuals who will stamp the completed documents shall accomplish engineering design work. B.	The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C.	The AE shall provide bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D.	AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E.	A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include a 20% bid deduction. F.	Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. Design completion timeframe of 190 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project #515-15-116 for "Renovate Building 82 for Patient Privacy" will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: (1) Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are architectural, engineering, and estimating. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. (4) Past Performance: the past performance of the firm on contracts relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performance references older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years. (5) Location of Design Firm: the geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Scoring will be based off of the proposed location of the prime contractor firm for this category and scoring shall be as follows: within 75 miles - Excellent (Blue); 76 - 125 miles - Very Good (Green); 126 - 175 miles - Acceptable (Yellow);176 - 225 miles - Marginal (Orange); 226 - 300 miles - Poor (Red) (6) Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined. (7) Reputation in A-E Community: reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (8) Specific experience and qualifications: of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL EIGHT LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. The NAICS Codes for this procurement is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $7.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is approximately 190 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS INCOMPLIANCE WITH VAAR 852.219-10. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, (http://www.Vetbiz.gov), SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc.) and a CD copy of the Standard Form 330. Completed SF330s can be delivered to Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Attn: Craig Jenkins, Contract Specialist, NCO 10 West Contracting Office (90VC), 5500 Armstrong Rd, Building 9, Battle Creek, MI 49037, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2016. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly identify Solicitation number and project. Information shall be submitted via commercial express service. No hand carried deliveries. Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc). Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (craig.jenkins@va.gov), telephone inquiries will not be honored. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in JUNE/JULY 2016. 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.
C--675-14-100 | Renovate Primary Care at Lake Baldwin
Project 675-14-100; Renovate Primary Care at Lake Baldwin Contracting Issuance and Administration Office: Department of Veterans Affairs-VHA, Network Contracting Office (NCO) -8, Construction Team 1, 2500 Lakemont Avenue, FL 32803. Place o ...
Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VAMC | Published April 25, 2015
Project 675-14-100; Renovate Primary Care at Lake Baldwin Contracting Issuance and Administration Office: Department of Veterans Affairs-VHA, Network Contracting Office (NCO) -8, Construction Team 1, 2500 Lakemont Avenue, FL 32803. Place of Performance: Orlando Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando FL 32803 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE IS NO RFP PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. NO SITE VISIT IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN OR SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS. It is the Offeror's responsibility to check Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) for any revisions to this announcement before submission of your firm's SF330. THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Department of Veterans Affairs VHA, NCO-8 Construction Team 1 is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Architect/Engineering (A/E) services to an responsible A/E firm for development of complete Construction Documents (i.e. working drawings, specifications, and reports) and perform Construction Period Services for this project entitled. Renovate Primary Care at Lake Baldwin, Project No. 675-14-100, for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803. A/E shall furnish technical services for schematic design, design development and construction documents. Interested A/E firms must have the capability of engaging all additional disciplines as necessary to provide a complete fee proposal. Project Overview: 1.	The Orlando VA Medical Center proposes renovation/repurpose of the existing Lake Baldwin campus when departments have been relocated to the new Lake Nona facility. 2.	This project will relocate 4000 SF of Compensation & Pension (C&P) space from modular building 523 to building 500 (Lake Baldwin Campus), as well as renovate an additional 12,000 SF in building 500 to expand C&P to a total footprint of 16,000 SF. An additional 6,500 SF within buildings 500 & 504 will be renovated to meet the Patient Care Team (PACT) model. Layout and extent of work will be determined based on vacated space due to department relocation to the Lake Nona facility. After the transition to the new location (once vacated) the modular building (523) will be disposed of. Construction work to be performed will include Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning system and fire protection system modifications, new flooring, new drywall partitions, new doors, privacy issues, new lay-in ceilings, lighting, plumbing upgrades, painting and signage. Including site utilities and landscaping for removal of the modular building 523. 3.	Design work to include Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning system and fire protection system modifications, new flooring, new drywall partitions, new doors, privacy issues, new lay-in ceilings, lighting, plumbing upgrades, painting and signage. Including site utilities and landscaping for removal of the modular building 523. 4.	The following apply to all facilities associated with Project 675-14-100 Renovate Primary Care Lake Baldwin. a)	Architectural Issues: The design guidelines shall meet all specifications to Renovate Primary Care at Lake Baldwin into a space that is contemporary in terms of finishes as well as layout and workflow. b)	Interior Design Issues: This space is to follow the Plane tree philosophy. c)	Mechanical Issues: Mechanical work shall provide all renovated spaces with new mechanical equipment, tied into existing building systems as appropriate. d)	Electrical work shall provide all renovated spaces with new electrical equipment, tied into existing building systems as appropriate. e)	Structural Issues: Structural work shall provide any saw cuts to for the new requirement to tie plumbing or any other building systems as appropriate. Work shall be phased as required to minimize patient impact and to coordinate with other trades. f)	Fire Protection Issues: Fire protection work shall be in accordance with NFPA and updated to cover new and/or additional layouts. . g)	Plumbing Issues: Plumbing work shall be in accordance to IBC, FBC and UPC to tie any new systems back into the building to include water closets or any other plumbing requirement. Work shall be phased as required to minimize patient impact and to coordinate with other trades. Specific Project Requirements: Tasks shall consist of but not be limited to Design Period and Construction Period Services for the Renovate Primary Care - Lake Baldwin project. Architect/Engineer shall provide all necessary design services required to ensure that the general intention of the Government is fully satisfied. FEDERAL ACQUISITIONS REGULATIONS (FAR) 36.6 (BROOKS ACT) SELECTION PROCEDURES APPLY. Firms design or prepare specifications in conjunction with this contract are prohibited from participating on any future contracts based on those documents. NAICS Code: 541310. NAICS Code for the Construction project: 236220. Construction magnitude of the project is between $$2,000,000 -$5,000,000 Boeckh Index: The estimated construction contract price set forth herein is based on the Boeckh Index or 2,128.2 for the period of March - April 2013. This limiting cost will be adjusted as the Boeckh Index changes from the date of this fixed limit to the date the bids on the construction contract are opened. Anticipated award date of the Project Construction phase is: Unknown, probable 2014 or 2015. Anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before March 30, 2014. Anticipated period of performance of the A-E contract is 210 Calendar Days. Anticipated period of performance of the Construction Contract is estimated: TBD. Duration of Construction Period Services and Authority: The Selected A/E firm will be responsible for being responsive to the NCO-8 Construction Team 1 and the Orlando VA Facility Engineering staff and provide Basic A/E Services during the Construction Period Services Phase of this project. The A/E shall serve the Government in an advisory and consultant capacity. The A/E firm shall not provide administration of the construction contract. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. Offerors must be registered in CCR (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) and visible/certified in Vet Biz (www.vetbiz.gov) at time of submission of their firm's qualifications in order to be considered. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), you are verifying your firm meets the status requirements of a SDVOSB concern as established by 38 CFR Part 74 and certifying your firm is eligible to receive an award per this notice. SELECTION OF THE A-E FIRM: Firms responding to this announcement by submitting a SF 330 will be considered for initial evaluation. Following initial evaluation of SF330s, discussions/interviews/negotiations will be held with at least three (3) A/E firms that are determined "MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED" to provide the type of services required. Selected firms will be notified by telephone or email of selection and provided further instructions. Selection of firms for discussions/interviews/negotiations shall be made by a Pre-selection Board by evaluation of the PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA listed below. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA in Order of Preference: Note: Failure to address all selection criteria in sufficient detail will result in a low a rating or exclusion. Selection criteria (See FAR Subpart 36.6 and VA Acquisition regulation 836.6) as follows: 1.	Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required service. A board will evaluate, as appropriate, the education, training, registration, certifications overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm of the key management and technical personnel. This criterion is primarily concerned with the qualifications of the key personnel and not the number of personnel. The lead designer in each discipline must be registered as required by FAR 36.609-4 and 52.236-25. 2.	Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. A board will evaluate the specialized experience on similar projects and the technical capabilities (such as design quality management procedures, CADD, equipment resources, and laboratory requirements) of the prime firm and any subcontractors. The Board will evaluate where appropriate the effectiveness of the proposed project team (including management structure; coordination of disciplines, offices and/or subcontractors; and prior working relationships) will also be examined. Specialized experience in design/renovation of VA Hospitals/Clinics and Hospitals/Clinics is weighted favorably. 3.	Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. A board may consider more favorably a firm's experience in projects similar or greater in scope, size and magnitude and the available capacity of key disciplines when evaluating the capacity of a firm to perform the work in the required time. The board will consider the full potential value of any current A/E contracts that a firm has been awarded when evaluating capacity. 4.	Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Information obtained for Government Past Performance Information Systems may be accessed and utilized in the evaluation process. 5.	Location in general geographical area of the projects and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. Examples of knowledge of the locality include knowledge of geological features, climatic conditions or local construction methods that are unusual or unique. 6.	Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. The SF 330 must address these criteria. 7.	Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. The SF 330 shall contain a signed and dated statement affirming that that there are no records of significant claims because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. 8.	Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. 9.	The area of consideration for an Offeror is a 750 Mile driving radius between principal business address listed in VETBIZ and the Orlando VA Medical Center, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando FL 32803. Determination of mileage eligibility will be based on www.mapquest.com and the principle business address associated with the SDVOSB vendor's address listed in VETBIZ. 10.	Demonstrated ability to follow Sources Sought instructions to include, clarity, accuracy and the organization and completeness of the Offeror's SF330. All SF330 submissions must include the following information either on the SF330 or by supplemental information provided with the SF 330 Submission. 1)	Dun & Bradstreet Number 2)	Principle Business Address 2) Tax ID Number 3) The e-mail address and phone number of the Primary Point of Contact 4) A current copy of the firm's Vendor Information Page that reflects current SDVOSB Status in VetBiz. See https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. 5) Statement (signed and dated) that there are no claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services Information Used by Boards: Boards will only consider the following information: SF330 Parts I and II; any required supplemental information; documented performance evaluations. A board will not assume qualifications which are not clearly stated in a firm's submission. A board will review the entire submission of each firm and not excerpts or summaries. A firm will not be contacted to clarify SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit SF 330 and cover pages and any supporting documentation in the following format: Two (2) hard copies, the SF 330 contained in separate 3-ring binders AND One (1) CD -digital SF 330 for Parts I and II, signed and dated by the authorized representative. THREE RING BIDER FORMAT (REQUIRED) "	Cover Page "	Table of Contents "	Tab A: Supplemental Information "	Tab B: SF 330 "	Tab C: Miscellaneous Information SF 330 Parts I and II and all supporting documents must be received no later than 4:00 PM EDT, Monday, October 28, 2013. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Hard copy SF 330 and supporting information shall be submitted/received in 3-ring binders. SEND SF330 SUBMISSIONS TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Medical Center ATTN: Wayne L. Boger, Contracting Officer 5201 Raymond Street Orlando FL 32803-8208 Point of contact is: Mr. Wayne L. Boger, Contracting Officer, Phone (407) 646-4502, Email: Wayne.Boger@va.gov. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ON THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: All RFIs shall be submitted to in writing to: Wayne.Boger@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. The Subject line shall read; A/E Project 675-14-100 || SOURCES SOUGHT RFI || VA248-13-R-2960. The RFI period shall open at the posting of this notice and close at 4:00 p.m. EDT on October 19, 2013. *** RFIs regarding the follow-on construction solicitation will not be addressed at this time.*** ------------------------------------------------------END-----------------------------------------------------
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