C1DA-- Expand Laboratory Services in Building One D-Wing Providence VA Medical Center (VAMC) Providence, RI. Project 650-351 Minor-Design

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INTRODUCTION: This notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the Expand Laboratory Services in Building One-Minor Design at the Providence, RI. VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Providence, RI.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Providence VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking sources for a design project that includes site visits, field investigation, 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 expand and renovate the existing laboratory space to accommodate new planned equipment which will require larger working space along with electrical and HVAC upgrades to meet updated requirements, along with an elevator. This project will provide increased space for laboratory equipment to allow for proper function and administrative and mechanical support space. This project includes an addition to the existing Building One D-Wing of approximately 8260 square feet along with approximately 2200 square feet of renovated space and includes vertical construction. The A/E will develop a minimum of 3 conceptual designs for consideration by the Medical Center.

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price design contract. The anticipated solicitation will be issued utilizing FAR part 36. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. This project is planned for advertising in mid to late October 2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 (size standard $25.5 million) applies to this procurement. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00. The duration of this project is projected to be 365 calendar days from the issuance of Notice of Award. The scope of this project will include providing all design services needed to facilitate a construction project as described in the project description.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement to include the following information:

Section 1: Provide company name, DUNS number and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), company address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number and email.

Section 2: Provide company business size based on NAICS code 541330. Also, provide business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.).

Section 3: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project.

Section 4: Provide the type of work your company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement. This section is IMPORTANT as it will help to determine the type of socio-economic set-aside, if any. Please provide the following in your response: No more than three (3) contracts that your company has performed within the last seven (7) years that are of comparable size, complexity, and scope to this requirement. Include the project name, project scope, project size (Example: square footage), building use (Example: Medical Facility, Office Building, etc.), project dollar value, start and completion dates. Include a narrative for each project that relates the submitted project to the subject requirement in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Describe specific technical skills your company possesses to perform the requirements described under description of work. Describe your Self-Performed** effort (as either a Prime or Subcontractor). Describe Self-Performed work in terms of dollar value and description. **Self-Performed means work performed by the offeror themselves, NOT work performed by another company for them for any of the project examples provided. It is requested that interested contractors submit an electronic response that addresses the above information. Please submit as a PDF, hard copies will not be accepted. Please also include a cover page, which includes, at a minimum: the company s name, address, Dun & Bradstreet number, Unique Entity Identifier, socio-economic status, point-of-contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. Responses shall be submitted via email to the primary point of contact listed below by September 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. No phone calls will be accepted.

The Capabilities Statement submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall not be considered to be a bid or proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. After completing its analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among the small business categories listed above or proceed with full and open competition as other than small business. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

Please ensure to send responses to ALL points of contact referenced below with the subject line: SSN Response-Expand Laboratory Services in Building One- Providence, RI. Primary Point of Contact: Doniver G. Hamilton Contract Specialist Doniver.Hamilton@va.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Gabriel D. Escarciga Contracting Officer Gabriel.Escarciga@va.gov Third Point of Contact: Megan B. Johnson Procurement Technician Megan.Johnson9@va.gov