announcement for a potential upcoming contract solicitation activities of low dollar magnitude

This is an announcement for a potential upcoming contract solicitation for developing a procurement strategy for construction activities of low dollar magnitude at the following location:



ALASKA VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (463)

1201 N. Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504



A Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) is anticipated to be awarded. Work under the SATOC will primarily involve repairs, renovations, and minor alterations to existing facilities and/or infrastructure such as roads, parking, drainage systems, and utility systems in accordance with the scope of work and applicable specifications at the time of task order issuance. The majority of the task orders awarded will be between $25,000 and $75,000 with a task order ceiling of approximately $250,000. Although, Contractors should have bonding capabilities in the range of $500,000.



The acquisition will be set-aside for competition among Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBs) concerns. The NAICS code for this procurement will be 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the small business standard is $36.5 million.  



Contractors should have a staffed office within the surrounding local commuting area, as routine travel costs will not be accepted at the task order level.



In accordance with 5 CFR 351.203 Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area that usually constitutes one area for employment purposes. It includes any population center (or two or more neighboring ones) and the surrounding localities in which people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.



It is anticipated that the contract performance period will include 1, one-year basic period, and 1, four-year option period for a maximum contract life of 5 years should all options be exercised.



This announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  No contract will be awarded from this announcement. 



The Government will not reimburse responders for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement.