C1DA--0007: A/E Bldg 133 Lab Service Renovation 556-23-110 (VA-24-00009483)

REQUEST FOR SF 330 - AMENDMENT 0006

AE STAND ALONE DESIGN CONTRACT

CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FHCC, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

36C25224Q0414

The original request for SF330 s is hereby amended as follows:

Provide Additional Information

Provide Additional Information for Selection Criteria

Provide VA responses to contractor Request for Information/Questions

Update to SF330 Submission Requirements:

Extend SF330 submission date/time

Period of Performance: 244 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed

Contract Type: A/E Stand Alone / Firm-Fixed-Price

Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

NAICS Code: 541310 (Architectural Services)

Size Standard: $12.5 million

Additional Information for Selection Criteria:

The following is to be included into Evaluation Factor #2:

Specialized experience and technical competence: Specialized experience in health care facility and associated grounds and structures design with specific emphasis on Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services design and construction.

Specialized experience includes experience in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services facilities design, as well as critical path scheduling, fire protection, construction infection control protocols, energy conservation and sustainable design practices. Include Government and private 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 with any key subcontractors working together on relevant projects and familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications, and other applicable standards.

VA responses to contractor Request for Information/Questions:

Q1: We respectfully request a NAICS code change for our project from 541310 to 541330. Based on our comprehensive assessment, we anticipate that the project will predominantly entail engineering services. This adjustment accurately reflects the nature and scope of the work involved, ensuring alignment with the appropriate classification for federal contracting purposes. We further believe this change in NAICS code will also allow a much more diverse group of companies to compete.

A1: The CO has reviewed the Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate and had determined the NAICS code will remain unchanged as 541310 (Architectural Services); Size Standard: $12.5 million.

Q2: Our company was reviewing the solicitation for A/E Bldg 133 Lab Service Renovation and it peaked our interest. We are currently on the campus fairly often being AE firm for the Captain James A Lovell FHCC IDIQ. If this would be a pursuit you would favor us to pursue, we kindly ask you to consider the below questions to allow us to do so:

Would you change the current NAICS code of 541310 (architecture) to 541330 (engineering)?

Would you lift the mileage restriction of 250 miles?

A2: The CO has reviewed the Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate and had determined the NAICS code will remain unchanged as 541310 (Architectural Services); Size Standard: $12.5 million.

The mileage restriction of 250 miles will remain. The 250-mile radius restriction will be verified by using the website Radius Around a Point on a Map (freemaptools.com) and verifying the distance from the firm s primary or satellite office location from Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064. Home offices will not be considered satellite locations.

Q3: Quick question on the Lovell Lab project that is out now. Does the 75 page limit include CPARS and PPQs? Part 2's? Â

Also on Factor 6, I'm assuming it should be Design Services and not MEP Design Services?

A3: Change to Evaluation Factor #4: The 75-page limit does not include CPARS; CPARS is not required to be submitted with the SF330 s as VA will access reported past performance for Department of Veterans Affairs projects for firms submitting SF330 s in response to this request.

Change to Evaluation Factor #6: Language adjusted to reflect: Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete Design Services.

Q4: Under evaluation factors number 4 the second sentence Include all CPARS reported past performance for Department of Veterans Affairs projects.  Is this request for copies of all CPARS from past projects or for the projects we submit in the SF330? Will CPARS be counted towards the 75-page limitation? Thank you.

A4: Change to Evaluation Factor #4: The 75-page limit does not include CPARS; CPARS is not required to be submitted with the SF330 s as VA will access reported past performance for Department of Veterans Affairs projects for firms submitting SF330 s in response to this request.

Update to SF330 Submission Requirements:

SF330 s submitted via email containing a link to access the SF330 document(s) will not be accepted. The SF330 document(s) must be submitted as email attachments. Multiple emails are acceptable.

Extend SF330 submission date/time:

SF330 submission is hereby extended as follows:

One (1) electronic pdf copy via email of the completed Standard Form (SF) 330 no later than 3:00pm CDT, Thursday, June 6 2024 (Size limitation is 20.0 MB; multiple emails are acceptable - no CD s, flash drives or links to the documents will be accepted).

Electronic copies of SF330 s are to be emailed to:

Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov AND Ryan.McMillin@va.gov

Subject: 36C25224Q0414

All questions shall be submitted via email and directed to BOTH the Contracting Officer, Stacy Hoover at Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov and Ryan McMillin (Contracting Officer) at Ryan.McMillin@va.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. No fax or hard copies will be accepted.

All other items of the original notice remain unchanged. There are no further changes.

REQUEST FOR SF 330 - AMENDMENT 0005

AE STAND ALONE DESIGN CONTRACT

CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FHCC, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

36C25224Q0414

The original request for SF330 s is hereby amended as follows:

Publishing Remaining Drawings:

S06 - 556-B55 HVAC Record Dwgs Part 1.

S06 - 556-B55 HVAC Record Dwgs Part 2.

No additional drawings to follow.

All other items of the original notice remain unchanged. There are no further changes.

REQUEST FOR SF 330 - AMENDMENT 0004

AE STAND ALONE DESIGN CONTRACT

CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FHCC, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

36C25224Q0414

The original request for SF330 s is hereby amended as follows:

Publishing Additional Drawings:

S06 - 556-B55 HVAC As-Built Dwgs Part 1.

S06 - 556-B55 HVAC As-Built Dwgs Part 2.

S06 - 556-B55 HVAC As-Built Dwgs Part 3.

Additional drawings are forthcoming.

All other items of the original notice remain unchanged. There are no further changes.

REQUEST FOR SF 330 - AMENDMENT 0002

AE STAND ALONE DESIGN CONTRACT

CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FHCC, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

36C25224Q0414

The original request for SF330 s is hereby amended as follows:

Publishing Additional Drawings:

S06 - 556-B55 Electrical Record Dwgs Part 1.

S06 - 556-B55 Electrical Record Dwgs Part 2.

Additional drawings are forthcoming.

All other items of the original notice remain unchanged. There are no further changes.

REQUEST FOR SF 330 - AMENDMENT 0001

AE STAND ALONE DESIGN CONTRACT

CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FHCC, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

36C25224Q0414

The original request for SF330 s is hereby amended as follows:

Publishing Additional Drawings:

S02 - 556-B55 Architectural Record Dwgs Part 1.

S02 - 556-B55 Architectural Record Dwgs Part 2.

Additional drawings are forthcoming.

All other items of the original notice remain unchanged. There are no further changes.

This is a Request for SF330s, not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Department of Veterans Affairs has a need to establish a single award, stand alone, Firm-Fixed Price, Architect/Engineer, contract at the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL 60064. The design services are for Project# 556-23-110 Building 133 Laboratory Renovation, which requires design, specification, and construction period services to enable complete and compliant renovation of Building 133 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services spaces, including histology, cytology, microbiology, phlebotomy, and administration areas, and associated utilities supporting these functions.

The area of consideration is restricted to firms located within a 250-mile radius of the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL 60064.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541310; size standard $12.5 Million applies.

Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a;

(1) SDVOSB eligible under this subpart;

(2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and

(3) Certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128). Â

Prospective firms are reminded that per VAAR 852.219-73 and by its submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the offeror/contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for services, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate the qualifications of responding firms:

1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.

2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials.

3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time including; maintaining project schedules, maintaining project budgets, cost control effectiveness, and estimating accuracy.

4) *Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of quality of work, compliance with design schedule, cost control and management. Include all CPARS reported past performance for Department of Veterans Affairs projects.

5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project (250 miles); the address of the prime designer will be a main office of the prime.

6) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete MEP design services.

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; and their record of working together as a team.

8) 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.

*Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the Offeror and data obtained from other sources, including, but not limited to, Government wide databases, relying upon personal business experience with the Offeror, in assigning a rating for past performance. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the Offeror, or that of planned sub-consultants, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the Offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the Offeror s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the Offeror.

All SF 330s received by the due date and time will be evaluated by the evaluation board using the evaluation factors identified in this announcement. After SF 330s have been evaluated, discussions/interviews will be held with at least three of the most highly qualified firms. After discussions conclude, the evaluation board will evaluate the qualifications of the firms using the same evaluation factors, taking into consideration both the SF 330s and discussions, to select the most preferred firm, pursuant to FAR 36.606, from the firms considered to be the most highly qualified and commence negotiations.

Additionally, Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office (NCO) 12 may utilize the SF 330 s submitted under 36C25224Q0414 for various smaller design projects in accordance with FAR Part 36.602-5 Short Selection Process for contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000.00).

Submission Requirements: One (1) electronic pdf copy via email of the completed Standard Form (SF) 330 no later than 10:00am CDT, Monday, May 30, 2024 (Size limitation is 20.0 MB; multiple emails are acceptable - no CD s or flash drives will be accepted).

Acceptable electronic formats (software) for submission of Qualifications:

(a) Files readable using the current Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF);

(b) Files in Adobe* PDF Files: When scanning documents scanner resolution should be set to 200 dots per inch, or greater;

(c) Standard letter format size 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper, limited to a maximum of seventy-five (75), single-sided, single-spaced, and numbered pages. If more than seventy-five (75) single-sided pages are submitted, all pages after seventy-five (75) pages will not be evaluated. The font text shall be Arial 12-point black, with no less than one-inch margins on all sides. The submission shall be clear, concise and short;

(d) Please note that we can no longer accept .zip files due to increasing security concerns.

All questions shall be submitted via email and directed to BOTH the Contracting Officer, Stacy Hoover at Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov and Ryan McMillin (Contracting Officer) at Ryan.McMillin@va.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. No fax or hard copies will be accepted.

Electronic copies of SF330 s are to be emailed to:

Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov AND Ryan.McMillin@va.gov

Subject: 36C25224Q0414

As this is not an RFP (do not submit pricing with SF330 submission), project documents are attached with the intention of sharing project information for purposes of SF330 submission. An RFP will issued IAW FAR Part 36.6.