RECOVERY C--RECOVERY ACT: This notice is provided for informational purposese only. The Portland VA Medical Center is looking for an Architect Engineer firm to design a retaining wall for Building 16 Parking Lot.

RECOVERY ACT: This notice is provided for informational purposes only. This opportunity is available for full and open competition. NAICS code for this announcement is 541310. The small business size standard is $4.5 million. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A/E) DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONTRACT INFORMATION: Furnish full A/E services, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon is seeking qualified AE Firms for award of a Firm Fixed Price Architect Engineer Contract to perform AE services outlined described herein. The Construction Cost Range for Project 648-08-180 is between $100,000 and $250,000. SCOPE OF SERVICE: AE to provide design for Building 16 parking lot wall and construction period services. Building 16 located on the Portland VA Medical Center campus, Portland, Oregon. POC: Mr. Robert Neil Kolln Jr. VA Contracting Officer, VISN 20 Network Contracting Activity (90NCA) OFFICE ADDRESS: VA NW Health Network, 5115 NE 82nd Suite 203, Vancouver, WA 98662. The following evaluation criteria shall be strictly adhered to: FAR 36.602-1 (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. (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. To be considered for this project contractors shall be within a 70 mile radius from the Portland VA Medical Center, located in Portland C, Oregon. In addition to the evaluation criteria set forth in FAR 36.602-1 the board will consider the factors set forth in the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations 836.602-1. Values will be assigned to each factor in determining the relative qualifications of the firms identified as qualified through the pre-selection process. The values may be confirmed or adjustments may be made as a result of the discussions. (a.) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (b.) Record of significant claims against the client because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (c.) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. Firms that meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit 1 electronic pdf copy of SF330 Part I and SF330 Part II to Robert Neil Kolln Jr., e-mail address robert.kolln@va.gov by 4:30 pm local time on May 22, 2009. It is the responsibility of the offeror to assure that the e-mail has been received. Faxed copies will not be accepted. No phone questions will be answered, all questions shall be e-mail to the e-mail address listed above. Contract award is anticipated in June 2009. This is issued as unrestricted responses from all capable parties will be considered.