AE IDIQ $50, 000-$999, 999. 00

The following are questions that have been submitted for the AE IDIQ VA-250-09-RP-0143.

Question 1: Even though the solicitation calls for Small Business Concerns, can a large business submit their qualifications?



Answer 1: As of June 15th, the solicitation has been changed to full and open competition, allowing all businesses to submit their qualifications.



Question 2: Will there be two separate solicitations for IDIQ's or are the two pre-solicitations listed on FBO, VA250-09-RP-0143 and VA250-09-RP-0152, referring to the same solicitation?



Answer 2: These are two different solicitations on FBO asking for different types of IDIQ contracts, as listed in the synopsis.



Question 3: In the solicitation the above references IDIQ's state "A/E firms are required to submit their proposals electronically. The proposal must include four copies of the SF 330" Do you want four copies of the same file saved in the zip file that is submitted?



Answer 3: The answer to this question was addressed in the modification on June 5, stating that firms must submit 4 copies of their SF 330's to the attention of Don Marsh, Contract Specialist Intern, 90 C, VA Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH. No electronic copies will be accepted.



Question 4: This IDIQ states that other disciplines may be required and "shall be provided as consultants to the lead architectural firm" This implies that only architectural firms can submit as prime. Is that the intent of the VA or can engineering firms submit as prime?



Answer 4: Both types of firms can submit as the prime, and they will be evaluated on how their SF 330's describe how they will support the other disciplines.



Question 5: Do you want submittals to be sent electronically or do you want the 4 hard copies?



Answer 5: The VA wants all submissions to be hard copies, as answered in Question 3.



Question 6: Why are there two separate solicitations for the same descriptions with different fee structures, or should we be responding to these separately?



Answer 6: There are two separate IDIQ solicitations because we are seeking two different pricing levels, $0-50,000 and $50,000-$999,999. These should be responded to separately.



Question 7: If the proposals are to be submitted electronically, emailed, can I submit only electronically and not send 4 copies?



Answer 7: The request to submit electronically has been changed to only sending 4 hard copies. We will not accept electronic copies.



Question 8: Is the 50 mile stipulation written in stone for this project?



Answer 8: Yes, the geographical radius for this project is and will remain 50 miles.



Question 9: We have a branch office within the 50-mile geographical radius. Can we submit our qualifications through our branch office?



Answer 9: Yes, the branch office will be counted as within the 50-mile radius.



Question 10: Is it necessary that any consultants listed under us on our project be registered in CCR?



Answer 10: Only the prime must be registered under CCR.



Question 11: Is it acceptable to submit more than one firm for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or should we just submit one firm?



Answer 11: This is up to your discretion on how well you feel you cover all of the disciplines requested.

This announcement is modified with the following:

1. This procurement will no longer be a small business set-aside, but full and open competition. The small business size standard no longer applies.

2. The new date for SF 330's to be submitted is not later than 4:30 PM on July 13, 2009.

3. The new date for technical questions to be submitted by is no later than 4:30 PM on June 29, 2009.





SYNOPSIS



***THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.***

NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED.



The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Architectural/Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form (SF) 330 (Four Copies) for evaluation for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) AE multiple award contracts. Solicitation VA-250-09-RP-0143 is strictly set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The NAICS code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue. Multiple awards may be considered but are not mandatory. The successful firm(s) will be required support the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brecksville, Ohio, 44141. Eligible firms must be located within 50 miles of the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, Ohio as determined by online Map Quest Directions (www.mapquest.com). The IDIQ contract(s) for architectural and engineering services shall be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount is reached. The contract(s) will require a multi-discipline team with a background in hospital and health care environment design. The following disciplines may be required under this contract and shall be provided as consultants to the lead architectural firm: Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical -Surveying/Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials/Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation. These services may include planning and designing for residential, institutional, leisure, commercial and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes and building materials. The AE design may include any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction period services. Delivery task orders will be primarily for renovation and refurbishment of existing facilities and may also include new construction. Requirements will vary with each delivery task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work for each request. Large complex requirements will be addressed separately from this contract.



In accordance with the performance of services under this contract, the A/E firm shall be paid for the various parts of the work in the amounts as follows: a. Minimum: Individual task orders of $50,000.00 per task order and a guaranteed minimum of $250,000.00 for the entire contract period (including all options). b. Maximum: Individual task orders shall not exceed $999,999.00 per task order, or an aggregate yearly total of $999,999.00. c. Total amount for all task orders under this contract shall not exceed $4,999,999.00, which is all inclusive of the base year and all option periods. The contract maximum is not a guaranteed amount.



Interested AE firms must address the following evaluation factors for the request for proposals: Specific evaluation factors, in priority order shall be: 1) Team experience proposed for this contract, 2) previous experience of proposed team members, 3) proposed management plan, 4) location and facilities of working office, 5) proposed approach for handling multiple delivery orders for design and quality control, 6) project control, 7) estimating effectiveness, 8) sustainable design, 9) miscellaneous experience and capabilities, 10) awards, and 11) insurance and litigation.



A/E firms are required to submit their proposals electronically. The proposal must include four copies of the SF 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at: http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae/), current hourly rates for all disciplines submitted, and address all of the evaluation criteria. Please email your information electronically as a zip file to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov. No hard copy documents will be submitted or allowed. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on July 6, 2009, in order to be considered. Technical questions must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2009, in order to be answered. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted by the AE firms three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for interviews. Firms selected for interviews will be requested to present their approach for this work and demonstrate their experience. Each AE firm will be ranked according to their interview and proposal submitted and the top AE firm(s) will be selected for contract(s).

This announcement is modified with the following:

1. Firms must submit 4 copies of their SF 330's to the attention of Don Marsh, Contract Specialist Intern 90 (C), VA Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. No electronic copes will be accepted.





SYNOPSIS



***THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.***

NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED.



The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Architectural/Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form (SF) 330 (Four Copies) for evaluation for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) AE multiple award contracts. Solicitation VA-250-09-RP-0143 is strictly set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The NAICS code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue. Multiple awards may be considered but are not mandatory. The successful firm(s) will be required support the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brecksville, Ohio, 44141. Eligible firms must be located within 50 miles of the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, Ohio as determined by online Map Quest Directions (www.mapquest.com). The IDIQ contract(s) for architectural and engineering services shall be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount is reached. The contract(s) will require a multi-discipline team with a background in hospital and health care environment design. The following disciplines may be required under this contract and shall be provided as consultants to the lead architectural firm: Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical -Surveying/Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials/Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation. These services may include planning and designing for residential, institutional, leisure, commercial and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes and building materials. The AE design may include any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction period services. Delivery task orders will be primarily for renovation and refurbishment of existing facilities and may also include new construction. Requirements will vary with each delivery task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work for each request. Large complex requirements will be addressed separately from this contract.



In accordance with the performance of services under this contract, the A/E firm shall be paid for the various parts of the work in the amounts as follows: a. Minimum: Individual task orders of $50,000.00 per task order and a guaranteed minimum of $250,000.00 for the entire contract period (including all options). b. Maximum: Individual task orders shall not exceed $999,999.00 per task order, or an aggregate yearly total of $999,999.00. c. Total amount for all task orders under this contract shall not exceed $4,999,999.00, which is all inclusive of the base year and all option periods. The contract maximum is not a guaranteed amount.



Interested AE firms must address the following evaluation factors for the request for proposals: Specific evaluation factors, in priority order shall be: 1) Team experience proposed for this contract, 2) previous experience of proposed team members, 3) proposed management plan, 4) location and facilities of working office, 5) proposed approach for handling multiple delivery orders for design and quality control, 6) project control, 7) estimating effectiveness, 8) sustainable design, 9) miscellaneous experience and capabilities, 10) awards, and 11) insurance and litigation.



A/E firms are required to submit their proposals electronically. The proposal must include four copies of the SF 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at: http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae/), current hourly rates for all disciplines submitted, and address all of the evaluation criteria. Please email your information electronically as a zip file to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov. No hard copy documents will be submitted or allowed. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on July 6, 2009, in order to be considered. Technical questions must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2009, in order to be answered. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted by the AE firms three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for interviews. Firms selected for interviews will be requested to present their approach for this work and demonstrate their experience. Each AE firm will be ranked according to their interview and proposal submitted and the top AE firm(s) will be selected for contract(s).

SYNOPSIS

***THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.***

NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED.



The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Architectural/Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form (SF) 330 (Four Copies) for evaluation for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) AE multiple award contracts. Solicitation VA-250-09-RP-0143 is strictly set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The NAICS code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue. Multiple awards may be considered but are not mandatory. The successful firm(s) will be required support the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brecksville, Ohio, 44141. Eligible firms must be located within 50 miles of the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, Ohio as determined by online Map Quest Directions (www.mapquest.com). The IDIQ contract(s) for architectural and engineering services shall be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount is reached. The contract(s) will require a multi-discipline team with a background in hospital and health care environment design. The following disciplines may be required under this contract and shall be provided as consultants to the lead architectural firm: Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical -Surveying/Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials/Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation. These services may include planning and designing for residential, institutional, leisure, commercial and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes and building materials. The AE design may include any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction period services. Delivery task orders will be primarily for renovation and refurbishment of existing facilities and may also include new construction. Requirements will vary with each delivery task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work for each request. Large complex requirements will be addressed separately from this contract.



In accordance with the performance of services under this contract, the A/E firm shall be paid for the various parts of the work in the amounts as follows: a. Minimum: Individual task orders of $50,000.00 per task order and a guaranteed minimum of $250,000.00 for the entire contract period (including all options). b. Maximum: Individual task orders shall not exceed $999,999.00 per task order, or an aggregate yearly total of $999,999.00. c. Total amount for all task orders under this contract shall not exceed $4,999,999.00, which is all inclusive of the base year and all option periods. The contract maximum is not a guaranteed amount.



Interested AE firms must address the following evaluation factors for the request for proposals: Specific evaluation factors, in priority order shall be: 1) Team experience proposed for this contract, 2) previous experience of proposed team members, 3) proposed management plan, 4) location and facilities of working office, 5) proposed approach for handling multiple delivery orders for design and quality control, 6) project control, 7) estimating effectiveness, 8) sustainable design, 9) miscellaneous experience and capabilities, 10) awards, and 11) insurance and litigation.



A/E firms are required to submit their proposals electronically. The proposal must include four copies of the SF 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at: http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae/), current hourly rates for all disciplines submitted, and address all of the evaluation criteria. Please email your information electronically as a zip file to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov. No hard copy documents will be submitted or allowed. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on July 6, 2009, in order to be considered. Technical questions must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2009, in order to be answered. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted by the AE firms three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for interviews. Firms selected for interviews will be requested to present their approach for this work and demonstrate their experience. Each AE firm will be ranked according to their interview and proposal submitted and the top AE firm(s) will be selected for contract(s).

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The Department of Veterans Affairs will be posting a solicitation on or around June 1, 2009, for Architectural/Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form (SF) 330 (Four Copies) for possible award for Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) AE multiple award contracts. Solicitation VA-250-09-RP-0152 is strictly set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The NAICS code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue. Multiple awards may be considered but are not mandatory. The contract(s) will require a multi-discipline team with a background in hospital and health care environment design. The successful firm(s) will be required support the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brecksville, Ohio, 44141. Eligible firms must be located within 50 miles of the Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, Ohio as determined by online Map Quest Directions (www.mapquest.com). The IDIQ contract(s) for architectural and engineering services shall be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government.