VA256-09-RP-0111, IDIQ construction contract

The intention of the upcoming solicitation will be to obtain approximately two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for construction (Job Order Contracts). The work includes all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, licenses, permits and supervision necessary to provide for an indefinite quantity of miscellaneous construction, repairs and alteration work at predetermined wage, equipment and material cost and incidental related work at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC), Shreveport LA under NAICS Code 236220 with a small business size standard of $31M. OBVAMC anticipates award of two firm fixed price IDIQ contracts with base and two (2) full one year options periods. The requirement is being solicited as a Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside in accordance with Public Law 109-461. The area of consideration for this requirement is not limited to firms located with the Shreveport LA area. However, firms must have the capability and capacity to provide extended services within this area. The contract will be awarded using the Best Value source selection process with preference being given to a SDVOSB for one of the two contracts. Firms will submit proposals to address the following evaluation factors: (1) Past Performance, (2) Technical Ability to include experience; and (3) Pricing. Anticipated date for posting of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to FedBizOpps is February 23, 2009 and anticipated date for receipt of offers is March 25, 2009, 2:00 PM local time. Offerors are advised they are responsible to check FedBizOpps website for any amendments which may be issued. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and to be faxed to 318/990-5378 or emailed to Carolyn.Lee3@va.gov. No telephone questions will be accepted. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.204-7, prospective offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and IAW FAR 2.101 and VAAR 802.101; prospective offerors must be certified in the VetBiz database prior to award. Offerors and contractors may obtain CCR information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888/227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Offerors and contractors may obtain VetBiz information via the Internet at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.