Job Order Contracts (JOC)Dept of Veterans Affairs, VA Heartland Network 15
Added: Jun 18, 2008 4:36 pm The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Heartland Network 15, intends to issue a solicitation for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Services in the form of separately awarded Job Order Contracts (JOC's) at various VA Medical Centers. The locations for these separately-awarded JOC contracts will be at the: Robert J. Dole VAMC (Wichita, KS); Colmery-O'Neil VAMC (Topeka, KS); Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC (Leavenworth, KS); Kansas City VAMC (Kansas City, MO); Harry S. Truman Memorial VAMC (Columbia, MO); Jefferson Barracks Div, St. Louis VAMC (St. Louis, MO); John Cocan Div, St. Louis VAMC (St. Louis, MO); John J. Pershing VAMC (Poplar Bluff, MO); and Marion VAMC (Marion, IL). The general scope of work is for minor construction, repair, and alteration of existing real property facilities and assets. Work will be issued by individually negotiated task orders. The type of construction services includes, but is not limited to: Demolition (including Lead/Asbestos removal and Disposal); Concrete; Masonry; Metalwork; Carpentry; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Doors and Windows; Interior & Exterior Finishes; Specialties (including Equipment & Furnishings); Fire Suppression; Plumbing; HVAC (including Testing and Balancing); Electrical (including Communications & Security); and Exterior Site Improvements. A Pre-Proposal Conference is planned on or about 21 July 2008 at a location to be announced. No organized site visit is planned for this solicitation. NOTE: Site visits will be scheduled for individual Task Orders after the base contracts have been awarded. In accordance with FAR 36.204 and VAAR 836.204(i), the estimated magnitude of each individual base contract, including all potential options that may be awarded under this solicitation, is "Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000". Each resulting contract will consist of a one year Base ordering period with a maximum dollar amount of $3,000,000.00 for all task orders. Each contract will also have four Option ordering periods of one year each, with a dollar limit of $3,000,000.00 for each Option period. If all options are exercised, the maximum potential dollar amount of each separate contract will be $15,000,000.00. The minimum amount for any individual task orders issued for each contract will be over $30,000 (unless the selected firm is an Emerging Small Business) and the maximum amount for any individual task order will not exceed $500,000.00. This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of awarding up to nine separate awards of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order (JOC) contracts. The estimated performance period for completion of construction will be addressed in each individual Task Order issued under the respective JOC contracts. The solicitation will be available on or about 03 July 2008 and Proposals will be due on or about 04 August 2008. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for Best Value. The following significant evaluation factors will be used as the basis for award: Past Performance; Relevant Experience; Organization & Management Approach; and Pricing. The solicitation will include a detailed list of evaluation factors, including any subfactors or elements, and will provide instructions for proposal requirements and the basis for award. Any changes to evaluation factors will be issued by amendment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of THIRTY ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($31,000,000.00). For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its annual average gross revenue, taken for the last 3 fiscal years, does not exceed the size standard stated above. The following Numbered Notes apply: #29 --- THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS A SDVOSB SET-ASIDE --- In accordance with FAR Part 19, and in coordination with the Small Business Administration (SBA), all responsible SDVOSB sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. --- HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION --- All potential offerors, to include Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Plan Rooms and Printing Companies should register in CCR and Fed Biz Opps in order to view or download solicitations. This solicitation, with plans, specifications, and any amendments, will be published in electronic format as an Electronic Bid Set (EBS) at the Fed Biz Opps website, - - -http://www.fbo.gov - - -. There will be no printed hard copies or CD-ROM Disks provided by the agency. Interested parties can only access the solicitation, including any amendments, at the Federal Business Opportunities website, --- http://www.fbo.gov ---. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website. Firms must also register as Plan Holders via the Internet at the above site in order to receive notification via email of any amendments to the solicitation or general announcements. --- CCR REQUIREMENTS --- All potential sources must register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible to receive a government contract award. To complete the registration, go to the CCR website at --- http://www.ccr.gov ---. Vendors can download the CCR Handbook to use as a guide for completing their registration. If assistance is needed with CCR registration, contact the CCR Helpdesk at 1-888-227-2423. --- ORCA REQUIREMENTS --- There is a Federal initiative called the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). This is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage, and viewing of many of the typical Representations and Certifications required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations and previously found in construction solicitations. According to FAR case 2002-024, vendors have been required to use ORCA since 01 January 2005. To be eligible for contract award and prior to bidding, a firm must be registered in the database. Please register Representations and Certifications at --- http://orca.bpn.gov --- Detailed information can be found in the cited FAR Case, as well as by visiting the help section of the ORCA website. The help section includes background information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), the ORCA Handbook, and a phone number to call for assistance. --- Instructions for Interested Vendors --- You may sign up to receive procurement announcements from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). After subscribing you will receive the following announcements by email: Pre-Solicitation Announcements and their Modifications; Notices of Solicitation and Solicitation Amendments; and General Procurement Announcements. Note: One may access the Interested Vendor List (IVL)at the FedBizOpps Website --- http://www.fedbizopps.gov --- Fill out the registration form, and click on "Register as Interested Vendor". You will receive a confirmation screen verifying that you are registered as an interested vendor for this solicitation. The information you submit on the registration form will be forwarded to the contracting officer responsible for that procurement notice. --- Privacy Act Routine Uses --- (5 USC 522a as amended): Disclosure (or providing) the requested information is voluntary. This information may be used to develop and publish Interested Vendor Listings (IVL's). By providing the requested information, the individual Vendor assumes all responsibilities for ensuring that the information provided is correct and valid and is so maintained toughout the life of the IVL. Please be advised that when FedBizOpps publishes the IVL, all of the information you supply in the registration form (company name, contact information, etc.) will be published on the FedBizOpps web site. NOTE: Once the list has been published, you will be able to view a list of interested vendors on the FedBizOpps web site. In order to view this list enter the solicitation number in the quick search field, no dashes, (this field is located on the top left side of the menu), click go, highlight the solicitation, enter, scroll down to bottom of the page and click on the "View List of Interested Vendors" link. - - - --- POINT-OF-CONTACT --- The point-of-contact for contractual questions is Perry D. Marks at (phone) 913-758-4294, and (email) Perry.Marks@va.gov --- End of Synopsis --- VA-255-08-RP-0268 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
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