C1DA--Project 529-22-102 Replace CLC Nurse Call System AE

Request for SF 330 for Project 529-22-102 Replace CLC Nurse Call System at VAMC Butler, PA

SET ASIDE 100% FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

THIS 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. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST IS BEING ISSUED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY, NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT ANTICIPATES AWARDING (Based upon funds availability) AN FY2022 CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

This announcement is for the selection of an Architect /Engineer Firm to perform design services, engineering, produce technical specifications, working drawings, and cost estimates, as-built drawings, provide construction period services, and site visits for the Construction Project: 529-22-102 Replace CLC Nurse Call System AE (SEE: Attachment SOW Replace CLC Nurse Call )

This announcement is set-aside for firms classified as "Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business" (SDVOSB ) under NAICS code 541310 Architectural Services. The magnitude of construction for the above referenced project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The estimated duration of design is 160 Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The AE will be required to support the Construction contract and shall remain actively involved through Construction Period Services and requested site visits.

This is not a Request for Proposal pricing and an award will not be made with this announcement. This announcement is a request for SF 330s from qualified firms that meet the professional and set aside requirements listed in this announcement. The proposed services will be obtained by a negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

Contract Award Procedure: Before a small business is proposed as a potential contractor, they shall be certified by VETbiz and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) via internet site at http://www.sam.gov. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be certified by the CVE at the time the SF 330 is submitted will result in their elimination from further consideration for award. The government will evaluate the SF330s in accordance with FAR 36.602-1 through FAR 36.602-4 selection process since the contract for this project may exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The SF330 must address identified capabilities that are summarized in 1) through 6). The Professional Qualification and Specialized Experience/Technical Competence factors are more important than the other six factors which are listed in descending order of importance.

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. 4. Past performance : on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 5. Location: in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. 6. Key Management Personnel: that will be assigned to this project. Their Individual Qualification on like projects.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT:

Who May Submit: This project is set aside for FAR 852.219-10, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Dec 2009). The NAICS for this project is 541310 Architectural Services.

SF330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications Parts I & II (Reference FAR Part 36.603) . Contractor to submit no more than five (5) relevant projects.

Your submission must not exceed 50 pages(double-sided), or 100 (single-sided) pages and present no more than five (5) of the most relevant projects, completed or in construction period services within the past five (5) years. Interested firms submitting any more than five (5) projects, AND your SF330 will be eliminated and no further submissions will be accepted from your company for this requirement.

Where to Submit: Interested firms shall submit their SF330 via email ONLY to:

Jeffrey Zbezinski Jeffrey.Zbezinski@va.gov

Subject line: SF330 Project 529-22-102 Replace CLC Nurse Call System

All SF 330s shall be submitted via email only to the Contracting Officer and the file size being NO MORE THAN (15MB).

Contractor is responsible to verify their SF330 has been received on time by contacting Jeffrey Zbezinski 724-282-5581 and/or Jeffrey.Zbezinski@va.gov

All A/E firms interested in submitting an SF 330 must comply with the information listed below:

(i) Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work shall submit their Standard Form 330 (Parts I & II) not later than October 27, 2021 at 4:30PM (Eastern Daylight Time).

(ii) Late proposal rules found in FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals.

The A-E shall not include company literature with the SF 330.

Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed.