36C77622R0150 0001.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

BASE NOTICE TYPE

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Sara Marsh sara.marsh@va.gov 612-467-2558

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

950 Campbell Avenue

West Haven CT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Modifications to this notice include: 1) Section 2, Project Information, of the Presolicitation Notice, was revised to state "notice of award." 2) Section 3, Selection Criteria, A. Primary Selection Criteria, Item 6, Experience in construction period services, was revised to include "commissioning. 3) Section VII, Construction Period Services, of the Statement of Work Attachment, Item B, Response to RFI's, Item E, Commissioning, and Item F, Site Visits, were revised to include a more detailed definition of services and deliverables. 4) Attached the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). 5) Section II, Scope of Work, of the Statement of Work Attachment, Item 6, "Provide a Third-Party Commissioning Plan" was revised to include a more detailed definition of commissioning services and deliverables.

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR STANDARD FORM (SF) 330'S ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATION PACKAGES ONLY. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF 330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. 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.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is seeking sources and intends to award a firm-fixed price design contract for Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the development of complete construction documents, which include working drawings, specifications, reports and construction period services for Project # 689-22-700 “EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades, West Haven, CT located at the VA Healthcare System of West Haven, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. The A-E Services contract that is anticipated to be awarded will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute [formerly known as the Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6 “Architectural and Engineering Services” and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6. In accordance with FAR 36.209 “Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms,” no contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

This project is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSB). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330 “Engineering Services” and the annual small business size standard is $22.5M. This project requires a full design team to complete this project. The projected award date for the anticipated A-E contract is around May 2023.

The anticipated period of performance for completion of design is 249 calendar days after notice of award. The magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.

3. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Firms responding to this notice will be evaluated and ranked using the primary and secondary 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 to coincide with the selection criteria.

A. Primary Selection Criteria:

1. Specialized experience and technical competence

Survey and coordinate with VA all existing IT closets (telecommunication rooms (TR). Work will include identifying the deficiencies in the IT equip-ment, wiring etc. and coordinating any impacts with VA due to relocation, resizing of TR rooms.

Design of network infrastructure installation, renovations, and/or upgrades to information technology (IT) systems (either as solely IT projects or incorpo-rated into new space/renovation projects). Work shall include electrical (elec-trical panel upgrade, power (normal, emergency)), Bonding, UPS, Building Management System interfaces, assess for new and upgrades to existing HVAC, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing space (demo, new construction, finishes, cable).

Construct data center addition of approximately 2,000 gross square feet (electrical distribution, cable management, cabinets, raised flooring, finishes, HVAC), communication infrastructure (new Data outlets, patch panels, up-grade to Cat 6A cable) in buildings as necessary, physical security upgrades, assess and upgrade fiber infrastructure backbone campus wide within build-ings and between buildings, provide diversified path for WAN, hazardous material abatement. The evaluation may consider the management ap-proach, coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, quality control proce-dures, 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.

These areas shall be addressed in section H of the SF 330. Additionally, prior experience of the prime and key subcontractors working together on relevant projects, as indicated in section G, will be considered in the evaluation.

Offeror shall provide a minimum of 2 (two) but no more than 4 (four) recent and relevant projects to demonstrate its specialized experience and technical competence. “Relevant” is defined as those task requirements identified in the Scope of Work. “Recent” is define as services provided within the past 5 (five) years. 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 contract, Teaming Partner, or subcontractor

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

· 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 service. The architects and engineers on the firm’s staff representing the project or 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 and not less than five (5) years of experience in the required disciplines. Disciplines required for this project include, but are not limited to: Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Civil, Fire Protection, Hazardous Material Abatement/Industrial, Security (note – must hold the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification issued by ASIS International), Commissioning, Cost Estimation, and Project Management. The evaluation will consider education, certifications, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm.

Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement:

“I [signatory authority]______________________, [company] __________________ certify that the team proposed to perform under this requirements demonstrates the capability of 50% SDVOSB performance in compliance of 48 CFR 852.219-10.”

3. Capacity (section H) to accomplish work in the required time. The evaluation will consider the firm’s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of personnel in key discipline. Provide the available capacity of required disciplines by providing current project workload, inclusive of all projects awarded during the previous 12 months and the full potential value of any current indefinite delivery contracts

4. Past performance (section H) on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. CPARS data or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (if no CPARS data is available) must be provided for projects submitted under Factor 1 (Specialized Experience). Please see attached PPQ format. CPARS data and PPQs do not count toward the page limitation. Government Past Performance Information Systems may be accessed. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, 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.

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

5. Knowledge of the locality, to include specific knowledge of certain local conditions or project site features, such as geological features, climatic conditions, local construction methods, construction firms and trades labor availability, and local laws and regulations.

6. Experience in construction period services for projects similar in scope to include professional field inspections during the construction period, commissioning, 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.

B. Secondary Selection Criterion*:

Geographic location. Location of the firm, as measured by the driving distance (miles) between the Offeror’s principal business location and the:

VA Healthcare System of West Haven 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Determination of the mileage will be based on Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/).

* The secondary selection criterion is used as a tiebreaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm’s SF 330 submission.

4. SUBMISSION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS:

The below information contains the instructions and format that shall be followed for the submission of the SF 330, Statement of Qualifications:

· Submit ONE (1) SF 330, Statement of Qualifications, via email to the Contract Specialist Sara.Marsh@va.gov and maria.rodeffer@va.gov . This shall include SF 330 and any applicable attachments.

· All responses are due on or before at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on January 30, 2023.

· The SF 330 shall be submitted in one email and have a file size shall be no larger than 5 MB. No hard copies will be accepted.

· The subject line of the email shall read: “SF 330 Submission; 36C77622R0150 – “EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – West Haven, CT”

· The submission must include the SF 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp).

· The page limitation of the SF 330 shall not exceed a total of 35 pages. This includes title page, table of contents, and any other relevant information. Each page shall be in in Arial size 12 font, single spaced. Part II of the SF 330 and any Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) reports will not count as part of the page limitations.

· All SF 330 submissions must include the following information either on the SF 330 or by accompanying document: 1) Cage Code; 2) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); 3) Tax ID Number; 4) The E-mail address and Phone number of the Primary Point of Contact; 5) A copy of the firms Vet Biz Registry.

· All questions shall be submitted via email to Sara.Marsh@va.gov and maria.rodeffer@va.gov .

· NOTE: Only submissions from SDVOSB concerns will be acceptable for this project. In order for an SDVOSB to be considered as a proposed contractor, the firm must be verified and visible by VET Biz (www.vetbiz.gov) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualifications. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be verified by the CVE at the time the SF-330 is submitted shall result in elimination from consideration as a proposed contractor.

· All Joint Ventures must be CVE verified at time of submission and submit agreements that comply with 13CFR 125.15 prior to contract award.

· SF 330 submissions received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Late proposal rules per FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. Firms not providing the required information may not be evaluated. All information must be included in the SF 330 submission package.

· It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the Contract Opportunities website at: https://www.sam.gov/ . for any revisions to this announcement prior to submission of SF 330s.

See attached document: SOW EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - West Haven 1.10.23.

See attached document: Attachment 4 - Past Performance Questionnaire - West Haven EHRM.

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