36C24123Q0813.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 1

718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Michael Andersen Michael.andersen1@va.gov 603-624-4366 x5073

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

421 North Main Street

Leeds MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

Introduction Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), supporting VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) and VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (HCS) is seeking potential sources for an upcoming requirement for Architect and Engineering Services as described in the attached statement of work. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (SF330). This notice is a market research tool and has not been set-aside for any small business category, however the notice is issued to determine appropriate set-aside categories. Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement.

Failure to respond to this notice will not impact consideration of architect and engineer firms (or joint ventures) which otherwise meet set-aside requirements and submit responses to the follow-up public announcement. Once the appropriate set-aside is determined, a separate public announcement requesting qualification statements (SF330s) will be publicized on Contract Opportunities in accordance with 40 U.S. Code § 1101 and FAR 36.601.

General Project Description and NAICS Provide all professional architectural and engineering (A/E) services necessary to develop complete drawings, specifications, cost estimates, site visits and construction period administration associated with renovating the Laboratory/Radiology Wing in Building 1 that meets current design requirements on the Edward P. Boland campus of the Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. This will include total renovation of the approximately 15,000 square-feet of interior space that houses an existing laboratory department and radiology administration space.

The design refresh shall conform to all VA requirements outlined in the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI), ADA, Joint Commission Accreditation Standards, ANSI, SMACNA, IBC, NEC, NFPA as well all requirements of the VA design manuals posted by discipline in the VA Technical Information Library This procurement for Architect & Engineering services is assigned NAICS 541310 Engineering Services which has SBA small business size standard of $12.5 million in average revenue.

Maximum cost of construction is $6.6 Million Information Sought The Government requests a letter of interest (or similar document) with responses to the following:

1. 1. State your firm name (as it appears in SAM.gov), firm office location where these services will be performed from, UEI, and socio-economic status of the firm (i.e., verified SDVOSB, WOSB, SB, large business).

2. What would be the expected make-up of the firm’s team in terms of socio-economic categories and estimated percentage of work to be completed by your firm and each subcontractor?

If the procurement is set-aside for any category of small business, generally fifty percent of more of the work would need to be performed by the contractor or a similarly situated subcontractor in terms of percentage of cost. For instance, if set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), 50% or more of the contract would need to be performed by verified SDVOSBs—no other small business categories would count towards the percentage. If set-aside for small business, 50% of the contract would be required to be performed by small businesses which would include performance by a verified SDVOSB because they are also a small business. If the procurement is not set-aside and reaches certain dollar thresholds, the Government would negotiate an acceptable subcontracting plan to utilize small business concerns.

3. A brief statement of overall interest in the project and capability of performing the work in conjunction with ongoing projects.

4. A brief statement showing experience with Laboratory/Radiology design and renovations.

5. Experience with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Historical Preservation Office and preparing Section 106 Reports. Describe any design experience in renovating and expanding historical buildings.

6. Any additional capabilities statements or other documentation that you feel will assist the Government in performing market research and determining the appropriate set-aside.

Submission Instructions Interested parties are requested to submit the requested information no later than 15:00EST July 07, 2023, to Michael Andersen via email to Michael.andersen1@va.gov. Please include “36C24123Q0813 - Sources Sought Response” in the title of the email. The response burden to this notice is expected to be light; lengthy responses are not expected but no maximum page count is assigned. Please keep responses below 7MB or send multiple emails appending to the email subject “1 of n” as appropriate. Please contact Michael Andersen at the email above with any questions.

Attachments

1. Scope of Work See attached document: SOW AE - Upgrade Lab and Radiology.

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