36C25023R0154.docx

SUBJECT*

Parking Garage Post Tendon Beam Repair | Project Number: 757-24-204 - VAACC Columbus

GENERAL INFORMATION

Ambulatory Care Center

Parking Garage

420 N. James Rd

Columbus OH

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 VA Healthcare System 2780 Airport Dr, Suite 340 Columbus OH 43219-1834

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Shelton Beasley shelton.beasley@va.gov 614-257-5829 email only N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Please see below.

Presolicitation Notice

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE (REQUEST FOR SF330s)

1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 is seeking qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) “Architect / Engineer Statement of Qualifications” for a Single Award Contract for Architectural Engineering (A/E) services at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC), 420 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219.

2. Firms submitting qualification packages must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.236.25 – Requirements for Registration of Designers” Architects or engineers registered to practice in the particular professional field involved in a State, the District of Columbia, or an outlying area of the United States shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work.

3. SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This procurement is a Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes is 541310 Architectural Services. The Government intends to make a single contract award to a qualified SDVOSB firm, contingent upon a sufficient number of qualified SDVOSB firms are deemed most highly qualified and eligible for award. Verification of SDVOSB status will be done via confirming current registration in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) – Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) Firms seeking a potential contract must also have a current registration in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov) to receive an award. The awarded contract will be firm-fixed price.

4. 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.

5. Stage II: – There will be firm interviews for this specific procurement. Upon completion of Stage I, those firms selected to move on to Sage II will be provided with interview questions, and scheduled for interviews/oral presentations using Microsoft Teams or Cisco Webex

6. The submission must include a fully completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications: (form available at: https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms?search_keyword=SF330). The SF330 shall not exceed a total of 75 pages in a common font, size 12, single spaced. Use graphic presentations where such use will contribute relevant data. The background color of each page of the submission shall be white or ivory stock only. A page is defined as each face of an 8.5 X 11 inch sheet of paper containing information.

7. Deliver via email a PDF file to shelton.beasley@va.gov. The emailed file size shall not exceed 18mb. The emailed SF330 may be provided in a zip file. The subject line of the e-mail should read (“PARKING GARAGE TENDON REPAIR DESIGN 36C25023R0154”). DEADLINE: The electronic copy of the SF330 must be received at the email address cited above by no later than July 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET in order to be considered.

8. Questions and other inquiries are to be directed only via email to Contract Specialist Shelton Beasley at shelton.beasley@va.gov.

9. Please see the continuation pages below for the Statement of Work, Evaluation Factors, and AE Design Instructions

NOTES: THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT. MONITOR THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAM.gov ALERT SERVICE (IF AVAILABLE) TO INSURE NOTIFICATION OF ANY AMENDMENTS OR OTHER CHANGES TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

Project 757-24-204 Parking Garage Tendon Repair Design

Project Design Scope of Work

1. GENERAL INTENT: The Contractor (herein referred to as “A/E”) shall provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to design a construction project at Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Ambulatory Care Clinic (ACC) in accordance with this design scope of work.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK: A/E Part One Services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes site visits, field investigation, conduct of studies and user interviews to prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to facilitate a construction project to repair the existing damaged parking garage tendons. The project shall include, but is not limited to, provide a recommended design necessary to repair the existing damaged parking garage concrete beam and tendons and restore the garage to its pre-damaged condition, complete with construction drawings and specifications, and provide a construction cost estimate for completing the repair work.

A/E Part Two Services of this design project (also known as Construction Period Services) includes responding to construction contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) during the solicitation and construction phases of the construction project, attendance at pre-bid, post-award and all kick off construction project conferences, review of construction material submittals and shop drawings, approximately six (6) in-person site visits during construction (both scheduled and emergent) to ensure compliance with the design drawings and specifications, preparation of site visit reports, coordination with project commissioning requirements, review of any construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability, attendance in the final acceptance inspection, preparation of the punch list and preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contractor’s as-built drawings. The A/E shall prepare a submittal log to be utilized by the VA during construction period services, maintain RFI log and provide meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction.

The above paragraphs constitute a basic outline of the work to be accomplished and in no way comprises all the details for design of this project. The A/E shall initiate detailed inspection of the project site to determine the needs and conditions for the design of this project. Copies of Columbus VAACC record drawings will be made available for A/E use; the A/E will verify the validity of the record drawings prior to the start of design work and conduct site investigations as necessary throughout the design.

The A/E shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the design project. The A/E shall further provide meeting minutes for all meetings held under this design project.

3. DESIGN WITHIN FUNDING LIMITATIONS: The design shall be prepared by the A/E so as to permit the award of a construction contract, using Federal Acquisition Regulation and VA Acquisition Regulation procedures for the construction of the facilities, at a cost that does not exceed the project’s estimated construction contract price of $700,000.

4. DESIGN INDEPENDENCE, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: Designs for construction must produce a “complete and usable” facility or improvement when constructed. VA policy (VHA Office of Capital Assets Management, Engineering and Support memo Updated Construction Guidance and Expectations dated Sep 12, 2016) requires the A/E to certify that their design (including all bid alternates) is independent of any future construction project. In addition, the A/E must certify that it has produced a design that does not include furniture and equipment that will be procured separately. Equipment that can be part of the design includes those items to meet code requirements for building occupancy, items covered in the VA’s Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) Divisions 1 through 10, 13 through 26 or 28 through 48, non-IT equipment items covered by Division 27 and items covered by Division Numbers 12 31 00, 12 32 00, 12 34 00 and 12 36 00.

The A/E shall submit as part of the Final Bid Documents submittal a signed letter on company letterhead stating the design’s independence.

5. DESIGN CRITERIA: The VA Technical Information Library (TIL) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp is managed by the VA Office of Construction and Facility Management and is the master repository for all VA Numbered Standards for Construction to include design and construction specifications, procedures, standard details, BIM/CAD standards, equipment guides, space planning and design guides. The documents of the TIL shall be the minimum design criteria for all VA projects performed in the construction of new facilities and the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property. All design documents shall be developed in accordance with the following listed Department of Veterans Affairs References, with special emphasis on items in bold:

Where conflicts exist between VA adopted codes and standards and the documents on the TIL, the A/E shall bring this to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure consistency department wide.

6. DESIGN COLLABORATION: The A/E during this design project shall collaborate with the VHA Office of Healthcare Environment and Facilities Programs Special Engineering Program (HEFP/SEP) staff, VISN 10 and the Independent Life Safety Review Agent (LS Agent) for the project. Design submittal comments from these contractors, if concurred with by VA, shall be incorporated into the design. HEFP/SEP and/or VISN deliverables shall be coordinated with the A/E’s design submittals to ensure compliance with all requirements are met. The A/E is required to ensure all elements of the design adhere to the Life Safety Code, including recommendations for temporary construction barriers, prior to the Independent Life Safety review.

7. INDEPENDENT LIFE SAFETY REVIEW: The A/E shall incorporate any comments from the VA 3rd party life safety review.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The A/E shall assist the VA with completion of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment as required by the Columbus VOC. If the NEPA assessment results in potential environmental impacts, the A/E shall be responsible for completing any auxiliary documentation required per PG-18-17 NEPA Interim Guidance for Projects located on the TIL (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf). Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, and Record of Decision. The NEPA analysis and concluding documentation must be completed by the Final Bid Documents submittal.

9. PHYSICAL SECURITY: The A/E must include a certified Physical Security Specialist. The specialists must be involved with the design beginning with the concept phase and the qualifications must be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to the concept/basis of design phase. The specialists shall meet the specific requirements listed in the Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities located on the TIL (Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (va.gov)). The A/E shall ensure that all aspects of the applicable VA Physical Security Design Manual (either Life-Safety Protected or Mission Critical Facilities) are incorporated into the design and shall prepare a written report acknowledging compliance as required by the VOC. The A/E must inform the COR of any physical security items that will be difficult to achieve during the concept/basis of design phase of the design and assist the VA with waiver requests as necessary.

10. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Design submittals shall follow the requirements of Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C - A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program dated November 2008. This document is available on the TIL at A/E Submission Instructions - Minor and NRM (va.gov).

The A/E shall deliver design submittal documents that follow the iterative phase breakdown for design work in PG-18-15 and as additionally specified below. Specific requirements for each discipline/work product listed under each phase can be found in PG-18-15; it is expected for the phase of design that each of the checked items in the SD/DD/CD columns will be completed for the submittal. The A/E shall attend a review meeting following each design submittal as indicated under the Project Schedule section of this Scope of Work. Each new submittal will incorporate all VA comments from the previous submittal. The Asbestos Abatement requirements in PG-18-15 are not applicable at Columbus VOC due to the age of the campus (construction began in 2006).

The following submittals will be required for this project:

· Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

· Basis of Design (BD) - 10% - In addition to the requirements in PG-18-15, a Basis of Design is required. Basis of Design is a narrative presentation of facts, sufficiently complete, to demonstrate that the project concept is fully understood, and that subsequent design details, and their ultimate presentation in the final drawings and specifications, will be based on sound architectural and engineering decisions. Conceptual drawings of the planned design and the initial cost estimate will additionally be included.

· Schematic Design (SD)- 35%

· Design Development One (DD) – 65%

· Construction Documents (CD)- 95%

· Final Bid Documents (Bid)

11. DRAWING FORMAT: All drawings shall adhere to VA project software requirements for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp. BIM software shall be Revit 2019 or the latest version available to Columbus VOC.

The A/E shall provide a computer 3D model and prepare various 3D renderings to present to VA throughout the design phase to adequately represent architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), site conditions and other items in the design to aide with facility visualization and contractor coordination.

The project BIM model minimum requirements shall be developed to include the systems described below as they would be built, the processes of installing them and to reflect record drawing conditions (possibly incorporating into the Columbus VOC Master Record Drawing – pending facility expertise). The deliverable model at the SD, DD and CD design phases shall be developed to include as many of the systems described below (but not limited to) as are necessary and appropriate at that design phase.

Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center 420 North James Road March 30, 2023 Columbus, Ohio 43219-1834

· Architectural/Interior Design

· Square Footage/Volume

· Room Names and Numbers

· Architectural Schedules

· Architectural Specialties and Woodwork

· Doors

· Windows

· Louvers

· Roof

· Floors

· Ceilings

· Vertical Circulation

· Walls/Curtain Wall Sizes, Shapes, & Material Data

· General Signage

· Schedules

· Furniture

· Equipment

· Structural

· Foundations

· Shafts and Pits

· Mechanical

· HVAC

· Plumbing

· Electrical/Telecommunications

· Power and Lighting

· Steam Distribution

· Other Engineering Data as Required

· Exterior Building Information

· Nurse Call System

· Asbestos/Hazardous Material Info

· Security System Information (Access Control, Security Cameras, Panic Alarms, Overhead Paging)

· Life Safety Information (Fire Extinguishers, Wall Ratings, Door Ratings, Fire Protection/Alarms)

· Departmental Ownership (By Common Name, Capital Asset Inventory Department Definition and Strategic Capital Investment Program Department Definition)

12. SUBMITTAL FORMATS: Submittals shall be submitted in electronic format and hard copy formats as listed below. Portable Document Format (.pdf), Microsoft Office Suite formats (.doc, .xls, and .ppt), Microsoft Project (.mpp) and Autodesk Revit Project (.rvt) files are acceptable. Submittals shall additionally be compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. '794 d); information on the requirements for accessible media can be found at http://www.section508.gov/. The A/E shall be responsible for providing:

Meeting/Conference Minutes Meeting minutes for all formal meetings and conferences held with the VA; including weekly construction meetings. Meeting minutes shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting or conference. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost estimates shall comply with Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities dated March 8, 2011. This document is available on the TIL at http://www.cfm.va.gov/cost/index.asp. All estimates in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

· All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Basis of Design (BD)

· All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

· Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA

Schematic Design (SD)

· All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

· Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA

· Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA

· Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data and cost estimate - 2 to VA

Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD)

· All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

· Memo annotating what was not upgraded and corresponding justifications.

· One (1) full size paper bond sets of drawings - 1 to VA

· Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA

· Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA

· Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction statement of work (SOW) and cost estimate - 2 to VA

Final Bid Documents (Bid)

· PDF files of drawings, specifications, and any miscellaneous design analysis documents such as submittal log and physical security compliance report.

· Memo annotating what was not upgraded and corresponding justifications.

· Certified memo that the A/E design is independent of future projects and includes all equipment required for the project to be activated/full functional.

· Word files of specifications.

· Revit and AutoCAD files of drawings.

· One (1) full size paper bond sets of drawings - 1 to VA

· Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA

· Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA

· One (1) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction SOW and cost estimate - 1 to VA

· All project specifications shall be current and reflect the most recent versions available on the VA TIL website, at the time of publication

Requests For Information (RFI) Requests For Information shall be submitted within three (3) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

Submittal Reviews Submittal reviews shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

Site Visit Reports Site visit reports shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the visit. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Modification Requests Modification requests shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above. Note - If major modification, VA will provide additional time and document format guidance.

Punch List Punch list shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the final acceptance inspection. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Record Drawings Record drawings shall be delivered to the VA within thirty (30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the construction project. Autodesk Revit Project (.rvt) format and AutoCAD (.dwg) format.

13. PROJECT SCHEDULE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The A/E shall perform Part One Services/Design Phase work according to the schedule shown below.

Part Two Services/Construction Period Services shall be performed for the length of time between the acceptance of Final Bid Documents and acceptance of Construction Completion.

14. CONTRACT OVERSIGHT: All contracts for this project (shall be awarded by the VA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10; only a warranted VA Contracting Officer shall have authority to change the terms and conditions of a contract. These changes may involve the contract award amount, contract period of performance, issuance of stop work orders and changes to the statement of work.

The VA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 shall designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to monitor and manage the A/E’s performance under the design project contract. The COR shall be a representative of the Columbus VOC Engineering Service Project Section and have the technical knowledge required to monitor and oversee the project.

A COR from the Columbus VOC Engineering Service Project Section shall also be designated for the construction project contract to monitor and manage the construction contractor’s performance under the construction project contract. This designation under the construction contract shall be considered equivalent to the industry standard of “Owner’s Representative” and does not supersede or eliminate the A/E’s responsibility for Part Two Services/Construction Period Services. The A/E ultimately shall be responsible for any errors and omissions with the design discovered during and after the construction phase.

CHALMERS P. WYLIE VA AMBULATORY CARE CENTER

Architect/Engineer Evaluation for Ranking - Evaluation Criteria

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE

1.0 SET ASIDE FACTOR

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS

3.0 SCORE KEY

4.0 CONCENSUS EVALUATION

1.0 SET ASIDE FACTOR

1.1 This procurement is a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) AE firms. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541310, Architectural Services, are also required as this is a multi-disciplinary AE requirement and therefore experience and qualifications for the AE services are being evaluated as part of this solicitation. Offerors that are not an SDVOSB AE firm will be ineligible for consideration. To be considered, Verification of SDVOSB status will be done via confirming current registration in the Veteran Small Business Certification website. Firms shall be SBA Certified (aka VetCert) and listed in the SBA Certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128). Firms submitting a qualification package must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam/gov).

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS

2.1 The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Firms responding to this notice shall do so using Standard Form (SF-330) and will be evaluated and ranked using the selection criteria listed below. The evaluation factors are to be addressed in Part H of the SF-330 unless otherwise indicated. The evaluation will consider how each factor is addressed to coincide with the selection criteria. The factors are individually weighted as indicated. SF-330 responses shall be no longer than 75 standard 8.5”x11” pages.

1. Specialized experience and technical competence (30% Weighting) Include Government and private sector experience on projects similar in size, scope and complexity and experience with project phasing to maintain hospital operations during construction. The evaluation will consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, quality control procedures, prior experience of the prime firm and any key subcontractors working together on relevant projects and familiarity with VA Design Guides/ Manuals, Master Specifications, and other applicable standards.

Offeror shall provide a Summary Page of its recent and relevant specialized experience and technical competence which is similar in size, scope, and magnitude to this requirement. “Relevant” is defined as those task requirements identified in the RFP’s Scope of Work. “Recent” is defined as services provided within the past five (5) years.

Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3) projects but no more than five (5). Each project shall include the following:

· Project title, location and detailed narrative describing the scope of services provided including the type of work performed by the offeror and its role in the project i.e., Prime Contractor, Teaming Partner, or Subcontractor

· Project Owner, owner’s point of contact including telephone number and email addresses

· Services & Deliverables provided under the contract/ task order

· Period of Performance, including start and completion dates

· Total dollar value of the project

2. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (25% Weighting) The Architects and Engineers on the firm’s staff representing the project of signing/stamping drawings in each discipline must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience and are required to be licensed, registered, or certified by a US state, the District of Columbia or a US territory. Provide professional license jurisdiction of issue and license numbers and/ or proof of licensure.

At a minimum, the offeror shall describe the professional qualifications of project team and have not less than five (5) years of experience in the required disciplines. Disciplines required for this project include, but are not limited to: Architectural, Structural, Civil, Landscape, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Life-Safety, Technology, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Construction Administration Services. The evaluation will consider education, certifications, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, longevity with the firm and history of working with other members of the team.

3. Past performance (15% Weighting) on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) data or Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (if no CPARS data is available) must be provided for projects submitted under Factor 1 (Specialized Experience). Government Past Performance Information Systems may be accessed. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, recommendation letters, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified.

The following information is required for all projects: contract/ task order number, project title, prime firm, start date, and completion date. Evaluations may also include additional performance related from the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS.

The Government reserves the right to also evaluate past performance on previously awarded federal task orders and any other information available.

Note: We recommend you contact every reference listed and let them know we may contact them for information. Their timely replies would be appreciated.

4. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time (15% Weighting) The evaluation will consider the firms number of current contracts and task orders, the firms plan and ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of personnel in key disciplines in order to determine their capacity to complete the project work. Describe the firm’s ability to accomplish the work in the required time, including existing workload from all private and public clients and awards of similar type to this project that may limit the AE’s capacity to perform the project work expeditiously.

5. Experience in Construction Period Services (10% Weighting) Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates.

6. Geographic Location (3% Weighting) It is important that the offerors be responsive in a timely manner to being onsite to support this project. Offerors shall provide the travel time that the prime contractor and each of their subconsultants that need to be physically onsite, are away from the Chalmers P. Wylie Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center by car, air, or other specified means (if applicable). The SSEB will evaluate the lowest aggregate time from each offeror divided by the total number of prime/ subcontractors to arrive at an average travel time for that offeror. The SSEB will then rank the average travel time from each offer from the lowest to highest (the lower the time, the better the ranking).

7. The extent to which potential contractors identify and commit to the use of service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors (2% Weighting).

Firms (Prime and Subcontractor(s)) shall be VIP Vet Cert CVE certified if SDVOSB or VOSB.

All other socioeconomic firms shall be certified by Systems of Award Management and/or Small Business Administration.

Estimate percent of project overall workload shall be designated for each firm (prime and sub).

· SDVOSB shall be given the highest rating.

· VOSB shall be given great preference.

· All other social economic classifications to be preferred.

3.0 SCORE KEY

3.1 Assessment Rating Definitions

Table 1: Assessment Rating Definitions

significant weaknesses exists.

has an above average probability of success; contains no significant weaknesses and only minor, correctable weaknesses exist.

corrected.

deficiencies exist.

criteria; very low probability of success.

3.2 Adjectival Descriptions Definitions

· Strength: An area in the SF 330 which there is a high level of confidence or meeting the requirements and to some extent clearly exceeds what is necessary to meet the requirement.

· Weakness: Is a flaw in the SF 330 that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

· Deficiency: Is a failure of a SF 330 to meet a government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a SF330 that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to a marginal or poor level.

4.0 CONSENSUS EVALUATION

4.1 The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will provide a Consensus Evaluation to the Contracting Officer that that will state the reasons why the best rated proposal was found to be superior to the others. The Consensus Evaluation paragraph should be two or three sentences, using information provided above that should clearly explain the selection. The Contracting Officer will receive only one Consensus Evaluation from the SSEB Team and the raw worksheets from SSEB members. The SSEB Chair has the responsibility for combining all of the comments into a coherent explanation of the SSEB’s selection.

The Consensus Evaluation will include the following:

a) Evaluation factors that were significant to the decision

b) Limitations of non-selected firms that were significant

See attached document: AE Design Instructions - Ready.