VISN 21 AE IDIQ

Added: Jan 14, 2010 11:18 am Modified: Feb 03, 2010 1:52 pmTrack Changes PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Energy Business Center (NEBC) is seeking Architect / Engineering (A/E) firms to submit Standard Form-330 (Architect / Engineer Qualifications) per FAR 36.6 Architect and Engineering Services for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for A/E design services for multiple A/E disciplines for VA facilities in VISN 21 (Veterans Integrated Services Network).



The VISN 21 facilities include the Livermore VA Medical Center in Livermore, CA, the Menlo Park VA Medical Center in Menlo Park, CA, the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA, the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, HI, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV, VISN 21 Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers in VISN 21.



Full and open competition will be utilized. The NAICS Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and 541330, Engineering Services.



A/E services may include planning and designing for VA facilities, including medical centers, outpatient clinics, Vet Centers by applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes, and building materials. Other A/E services required are energy projects to include, but not limited to, geothermal, co-generation, bio-mass, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, utility metering, retro-commissioning, LEED-EB, renewable energy, feasibility studies, energy assessments, energy efficiency, water conservation and greening of the government projects.



The following A/E disciplines may be required (but are not limited to) Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical - Surveying / Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials / Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation.



A/E design may include (but are not limited to) any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and bid & construction period services. Requirements will vary with each IDIQ task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work.



A/E firms must be located within a 100 road-mile radius of at least one of the primary medical facilities in VISN 21, listed above. The radius does not include Outpatient Clinics or Vet Centers. Firms must also be fully A/E qualified and licensed in at least one of the states in the VISN to be considered. It may be the A/E firm's prime office or a branch office that is within this radius. This intended IDIQ contract will be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount of $7.5M is reached. A minimum of $2,500 will be guaranteed over the life of the contract including any exercised options. The minimum value of any individual task order is $50,000. Each specific IDIQ task order shall be separately negotiated based on the A/E effort involved. The VA National Energy Business Center (NEBC) plans to award at least one contract to meet requirements, but reserves the right to make multiple awards.



If acceptable SF-330 packages are received from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions with the highest qualified SDVOSB or VOSB firm. The Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue, under the 541310 or 541330 NAICS Code.



Interested A/E firms must submit the following additional information on Part H of the SF-330:



1) PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a narrative description of your proposed management plan for conceptual design, design phases, and the construction phase for the identified requirements.

2) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED TEAM: Describe project experience for the above identified energy projects and experience with healthcare facilities. Describe the team's experiences with issues unique to healthcare facilities related to Energy Systems, Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Address experience with the design and modifications of occupied facilities, development of conceptual designs, cost estimates and VA master specifications. VA master specifications are viewable online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.

3) PROPOSED APPROACH FOR HANDLING IDIQ FOR DESIGN: Describe proposed design philosophy. Address how your A/E firm will handle anticipated problems and potential solutions.

4) PROJECT CONTROL: Describe techniques planned to control (1) project management, (2) schedule, (3) quality and (4) costs. Describe the personnel responsible for these areas, including the project manager, and consultants.

5) ESTIMATING EFFECTIVENESS: Provide the estimates for the relevant projects that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330, identifying the initial A/E construction budget, bid price of project, amount of change orders and percent of changes for the various major divisions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil).

6) SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Describe your teams design philosophy, method and experience of implementing and controlling. Identify any projects using energy star, green or USGBC LEED or Green Globe standards that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330.

7) MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES: Address experiences from the projects listed in Part 19 of the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) new energy resources; and (8) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction.

8) INSURANCE AND LITIGATION: Address the types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Identify any and all litigation involvement over the last ten years and its outcomes.

9) LOCATION IN VISN 21: Identify on map and distance of A/E firm or branch office location relative to VISN 21 facilities listed above. Distance must be within a 100 road- mile radius of at least one of the primary medical center facilities in VISN 21 to be considered.



A/E firms are required to submit the SF-330 and supporting documentation electronically via e-mail. The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). Selection of the successful A/E firm(s) will be in strict compliance with FAR Part 36.6, FAR 36.602-1 Selection Criteria (Selection of firms for Architect-Engineering Contract) and VAAR 836.602-1 Selection Criteria for Architect and Engineer Contracts.



Please email your information electronically to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov as a zip file the e-mail subject line of the e-mail must show "VISN 21 A/E Services # VA-776-10-RP-0133". No paper (hard) copy documents will be accepted. Any technical questions must be received by email only, and no later than February 19, 2010. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on February 26, 2010, in order to be considered.

Added: Jan 14, 2010 11:18 am Modified: Feb 01, 2010 8:55 amTrack Changes This is a list of questions that have been submitted for this presolicitation, along with answers for each. Continue to use the modified presolicitation posted on 1/27/2010 for the requirements.



1. Would this presolicitation be open to an engineering firm as prime or should it be lead by an architectural firm?

The NAICS code listed in FBO was 541310 which is for Architectural Services, but an Engineering Firm under NAICS Code 541330 can also submit as the prime firm, as long as there is an architect on the team and the criteria listed in the presolicitation is followed.



2. Have you previously awarded this type of A/E contract in the past?

The NEBC has not previously awarded an AE IDIQ contract.



3. The notice is called a "presolicitation" but gives a response date of February 15. What is the difference between a presolicitation and solicitation? Did this maybe start as a presolicitation to generate interest?

This presolicitation is asking for SF330's from interested vendors. This is a different presolicitation for the Architect and Engineering Procedures process. There will not be a solicitation issued until the end of the FAR 36.6 A/E process, which is after evaluations and interviews, and the solicitation will only be issued to the highest ranked firm.



4. The solicitation states that full and open competition will be utilized. But then it states that the NAICS Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue. Is there a set-aside for small businesses after all?

This procurement is full and open with the Government's option to set this aside for SDVOSB or VOSB firms if there are enough qualified firms that submit under those statuses. All types of firms are encouraged to submit for this procurement. The Small Business Standards are listed only to determine what would be considered Small Business Status for the possibility of the SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside.



5. Is the VA looking for an architectural firm to lead this effort with the support of the named sub consultants, or can each discipline mentioned submit its own SF-330 to you?

The VA is looking for an Architectural or Engineering firm to lead a team of subs that meet the criteria listed in the presolicitation. We do not want a separate SF330 for each discipline; just include that on the SF330 that your firm submits.



6. We are reviewing the presolicitation are wondering if the Response Date was still February 15, 2010, as it is a Federal Holiday.

The date has been changed to February 16, 2010, and the last day for Technical Questions has been changed to February 9. These changes were posted on FBO on January 27, 2010.



7. Will our partner's SDVOSB status help meet potential set-asides should you elect to set-aside this work to SDVOSB firms?

The SDVOSB status will not help as a sub.



8. Do you want the following 3 criteria ESTIMATING EFFECTIVENESS, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES to match with projects listed on individual's resumes instead of the Section F projects we profile? If so, can it be a representative sampling of the projects on the resumes?

Yes, a representative sampling from those resumes would be appropriate. We just wanted to see more than the traditional ten projects that are listed in section F.



9. Do all the consultants on a team need to be within 100 miles of a VISN listed hospital? Additionally, do all of the consultants need to be within 100miles of the same hospital?

The prime firm needs to have either their main office or a branch office within 100 miles of one of the medical facilities listed on the presolicitation. The consultants do not have to be within 100 miles of the same hospital.



10. Separate announcements were issued for over 20 individual VISNs. If our firm wants to submit SF330 information for more than one VISN, can one SF330 be submitted with an indication of the VISNs we are proposing to support, or will a separate SF330 be required for each VISN?

Since there are 21 VISN's and 21 presolicitations I would have to say I will take one SF330 for each individual VISN. If you are interested in three VISN's then I would want to see three separate SF330's. I am not trying to cause more work, but I am doing this from a logistical and tracking sense so I will be able to distribute everything accordingly.



11. So that we can identify the distance of our office locations relative to your facilities, are VISN maps in vector file format (i.e., Illustrator, either AI or EPS file) available that show the location of your facilities?

This link will provide a map and links to each VISN for the specific locations: http://www1.va.gov/caresdecision/page.cfm?pg=31.

Added: Jan 14, 2010 11:18 am Modified: Jan 27, 2010 1:07 pmTrack Changes PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Energy Business Center (NEBC) is seeking Architect / Engineering (A/E) firms to submit Standard Form-330 (Architect / Engineer Qualifications) per FAR 36.6 Architect and Engineering Services for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for A/E design services for multiple A/E disciplines for VA facilities in VISN 21 (Veterans Integrated Services Network).



The VISN 21 facilities include the Livermore VA Medical Center in Livermore, CA, the Menlo Park VA Medical Center in Menlo Park, CA, the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA, the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, HI, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV, VISN 21 Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers in VISN 21.



Full and open competition will be utilized. The NAICS Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue.



A/E services may include planning and designing for VA energy projects to include, but not limited to, geothermal, co-generation, bio-mass, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, utility metering, retro-commissioning, LEED-EB, renewable energy, feasibility studies, energy efficiency, water conservation and greening of the government projects.



The following A/E disciplines may be required (but are not limited to) Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical - Surveying / Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials / Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation.



A/E design may include (but are not limited to) any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and bid & construction period services. Requirements will vary with each IDIQ task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work.



A/E firms must be located within a 100 mile radius of at least one of the facilities in VISN 21 listed above and be fully A/E qualified and licensed in those States to be considered. It may be the A/E firms prime office or a branch office that is within this radius. This intended IDIQ contract will be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount of $7.50M is reached. A minimum of $2,500 will be guaranteed over the life of the contract including any exercised options. Each specific IDIQ task order shall be separately negotiated based on the A/E effort involved. The VA National Energy Business Center (NEBC) plans to award one contract to meet requirements, but reserves the right to make multiple awards.



If acceptable SF-330 packages are received from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms, the government reserves the right to set aside this procurement for SDVOSB or VOSB, or conduct discussions with the highest qualified SDVOSB or VOSB firms.







Interested A/E firms must submit the following additional information on Part H of the SF-330:



1) PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a narrative description of your proposed management plan for conceptual design, design phases, and the construction phase for the identified requirements.

2) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED TEAM: Describe project experience for the above identified energy projects and experience with healthcare facilities. Describe the team's experiences with issues unique to healthcare facilities related to Energy Systems, Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Address experience with the design and modifications of occupied facilities, development of conceptual designs, cost estimates and VA master specifications. VA master specifications are viewable online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.

3) PROPOSED APPROACH FOR HANDLING IDIQ FOR DESIGN: Describe proposed design philosophy. Address how your A/E firm will handle anticipated problems and potential solutions.

4) PROJECT CONTROL: Describe techniques planned to control (1) project management, (2) schedule, (3) quality and (4) costs. Describe the personnel responsible for these areas, including the project manager, and consultants.

5) ESTIMATING EFFECTIVENESS: Provide the estimates for the relevant projects that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330, identifying the initial A/E construction budget, bid price of project, amount of change orders and percent of changes for the various major divisions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil).

6) SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Describe your teams design philosophy, method and experience of implementing and controlling. Identify any projects using energy star, green or USGBC LEED or Green Globe standards that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330.

7) MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES: Address experiences from the projects listed in Part 19 of the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) new energy resources; and (8) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction.

8) INSURANCE AND LITIGATION: Address the types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Identify any and all litigation involvement over the last ten years and its outcomes.

9) LOCATION IN VISN 21: Identify on map and distance of A/E firm or branch office location relative to VISN 21 facilities listed above. Distance must be within a 100 mile radius of at least one of these VISN 21 facilities to be considered.



A/E firms are required to submit the SF-330 and supporting documentation electronically via e-mail. The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). Selection of the successful A/E firm(s) will be in strict compliance with FAR Part 36.6, FAR 36.602-1 Selection Criteria (Selection of firms for Architect-Engineering Contract) and VAAR 836.602-1 Selection Criteria for Architect and Engineer Contracts.



Please email your information electronically to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov as a zip file the e-mail subject line of the e-mail must show "VISN 21 A/E Services # VA-776-10-RP-0133". No paper (hard) copy documents will be accepted. Any technical questions must be received by email only, and no later than February 9, 2010. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on February 16, 2010, in order to be considered.

Added: Jan 14, 2010 11:18 am Modified: Jan 19, 2010 11:08 amTrack Changes PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Energy Business Center (NEBC) is seeking Architect / Engineering (A/E) firms to submit Standard Form-330 (Architect / Engineer Qualifications) per FAR 36.6 Architect and Engineering Services for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for A/E design services for multiple A/E disciplines for VA facilities in VISN 21 (Veterans Integrated Services Network).



The VISN 21 facilities include the Livermore VA Medical Center in Livermore, CA, the Menlo Park VA Medical Center in Menlo Park, CA, the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA, the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, HI, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV, VISN 21 Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers in VISN 21.



Full and open competition will be utilized. The NAICS Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue.



A/E services may include planning and designing for VA energy projects to include, but not limited to, geothermal, co-generation, bio-mass, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, utility metering, retro-commissioning, LEED-EB, renewable energy, feasibility studies, energy efficiency, water conservation and greening of the government projects.



The following A/E disciplines may be required (but are not limited to) Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical - Surveying / Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials / Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation.



A/E design may include (but are not limited to) any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and bid & construction period services. Requirements will vary with each IDIQ task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work.



A/E firms must be located within a 100 mile radius of at least one of the facilities in VISN 21 listed above and be fully A/E qualified and licensed in those States to be considered. It may be the A/E firms prime office or a branch office that is within this radius. This intended IDIQ contract will be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount of $7.50M is reached. A minimum of $25,000 will be guaranteed over the life of the contract including any exercised options. Each specific IDIQ task order shall be separately negotiated based on the A/E effort involved. The VA National Energy Business Center (NEBC) plans to award one contract to meet requirements, but reserves the right to make multiple awards.



If acceptable SF-330 packages are received from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms, the government reserves the right to set aside this procurement for SDVOSB or VOSB, or conduct discussions with the highest qualified SDVOSB or VOSB firms.







Interested A/E firms must submit the following additional information on Part H of the SF-330:



1) PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a narrative description of your proposed management plan for conceptual design, design phases, and the construction phase for the identified requirements.

2) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED TEAM: Describe project experience for the above identified energy projects and experience with healthcare facilities. Describe the team's experiences with issues unique to healthcare facilities related to Energy Systems, Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Address experience with the design and modifications of occupied facilities, development of conceptual designs, cost estimates and VA master specifications. VA master specifications are viewable online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.

3) PROPOSED APPROACH FOR HANDLING IDIQ FOR DESIGN: Describe proposed design philosophy. Address how your A/E firm will handle anticipated problems and potential solutions.

4) PROJECT CONTROL: Describe techniques planned to control (1) project management, (2) schedule, (3) quality and (4) costs. Describe the personnel responsible for these areas, including the project manager, and consultants.

5) ESTIMATING EFFECTIVENESS: Provide the estimates for the relevant projects that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330, identifying the initial A/E construction budget, bid price of project, amount of change orders and percent of changes for the various major divisions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil).

6) SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Describe your teams design philosophy, method and experience of implementing and controlling. Identify any projects using energy star, green or USGBC LEED or Green Globe standards that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330.

7) MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES: Address experiences from the projects listed in Part 19 of the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) new energy resources; and (8) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction.

8) INSURANCE AND LITIGATION: Address the types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Identify any and all litigation involvement over the last ten years and its outcomes.

9) LOCATION IN VISN 21: Identify on map and distance of A/E firm or branch office location relative to VISN 21 facilities listed above. Distance must be within a 100 mile radius of at least one of these VISN 21 facilities to be considered.



A/E firms are required to submit the SF-330 and supporting documentation electronically via e-mail. The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae/). Selection of the successful A/E firm(s) will be in strict compliance with FAR Part 36.6, FAR 36.602-1 Selection Criteria (Selection of firms for Architect-Engineering Contract) and VAAR 836.602-1 Selection Criteria for Architect and Engineer Contracts.



Please email your information electronically to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov as a zip file the e-mail subject line of the e-mail must show "VISN 21 A/E Services # VA-776-10-RP-0133". No paper (hard) copy documents will be accepted. Any technical questions must be received by email only, and no later than February 8, 2010. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on February 15, 2010, in order to be considered.

Added: Jan 14, 2010 11:18 am PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Energy Business Center (NEBC) is seeking Architect / Engineering (A/E) firms to submit Standard Form-330 (Architect / Engineer Qualifications) per FAR 36.6 Architect and Engineering Services for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for A/E design services for multiple A/E disciplines for VA facilities in VISN 21 (Veterans Integrated Services Network).



The VISN 21 facilities include the Livermore VA Medical Center in Livermore, CA, the Menlo Park VA Medical Center in Menlo Park, CA, the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA, the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, HI, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV, VISN 21 Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers in VISN 21.



Full and open competition will be utilized. The NAICS Code is 541310, Architectural Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $4.50 million gross annual revenue.



A/E services may include planning and designing for VA energy projects to include, but not limited to, geothermal, co-generation, bio-mass, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, utility metering, retro-commissioning, LEED-EB, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation and greening of the government projects.



The following A/E disciplines may be required (but are not limited to) Architectural - Mechanical - Electrical - Structural - Civil - Landscape - Geotechnical - Surveying / Mapping - Interior Design - Hazardous Materials / Environmental Services (asbestos, lead survey) - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Historic Preservation - Energy - Cost Estimation.



A/E design may include (but are not limited to) any combination of studies, investigations, surveying/mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, value-engineering, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and bid & construction period services. Requirements will vary with each IDIQ task order and will be defined by separate scopes of work.



A/E firms must be located within a 100 mile radius of at least one of the facilities in VISN 21 listed above and be fully A/E qualified and licensed in those States to be considered. It may be the A/E firms prime office or a branch office that is within this radius. This intended IDIQ contract will be for one year from the date of award with options to extend the term of the contract for four (4) additional one year periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government, or until the maximum contract award amount of $7.50M is reached. A minimum of $25,000 will be guaranteed over the life of the contract including any exercised options. Each specific IDIQ task order shall be separately negotiated based on the A/E effort involved. The VA National Energy Business Center (NEBC) plans to award one contract to meet requirements, but reserves the right to make multiple awards.



If acceptable SF-330 packages are received from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, the government reserves the right to do a SDVOSB set-aside, or only negotiate with the highest qualified SDVOSB firms.









Interested A/E firms must submit the following additional information on Part H of the SF-330:



1) PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a narrative description of your proposed management plan for conceptual design, design phases, and the construction phase for the identified requirements.

2) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED TEAM: Describe project experience for the above identified energy projects and experience with healthcare facilities. Describe the team's experiences with issues unique to healthcare facilities related to Energy Systems, Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Address experience with the design and modifications of occupied facilities, development of conceptual designs, cost estimates and VA master specifications. VA master specifications are viewable online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.

3) PROPOSED APPROACH FOR HANDLING IDIQ FOR DESIGN: Describe proposed design philosophy. Address how your A/E firm will handle anticipated problems and potential solutions.

4) PROJECT CONTROL: Describe techniques planned to control (1) project management, (2) schedule, (3) quality and (4) costs. Describe the personnel responsible for these areas, including the project manager, and consultants.

5) ESTIMATING EFFECTIVENESS: Provide the estimates for the relevant projects that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330, identifying the initial A/E construction budget, bid price of project, amount of change orders and percent of changes for the various major divisions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil).

6) SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Describe your teams design philosophy, method and experience of implementing and controlling. Identify any projects using energy star, green or USGBC LEED or Green Globe standards that were listed in Part 19 of the SF 330.

7) MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES: Address experiences from the projects listed in Part 19 of the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) new energy resources; and (8) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction.

8) INSURANCE AND LITIGATION: Address the types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Identify any and all litigation involvement over the last ten years and its outcomes.

9) LOCATION IN VISN 21: Identify on map and distance of A/E firm or branch office location relative to VISN 21 facilities listed above. Distance must be within a 100 mile radius of at least one of these VISN 21 facilities to be considered.



A/E firms are required to submit the SF-330 and supporting documentation electronically via e-mail. The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae/). Selection of the successful A/E firm(s) will be in strict compliance with FAR Part 36.6, FAR 36.602-1 Selection Criteria (Selection of firms for Architect-Engineering Contract) and VAAR 836.602-1 Selection Criteria for Architect and Engineer Contracts.



Please email your information electronically to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov as a zip file the e-mail subject line of the e-mail must show "VISN 21 A/E Services # VA-776-10-RP-0133". No paper (hard) copy documents will be accepted. Any technical questions must be received by email only, and no later than February 8, 2010. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on February 15, 2010, in order to be considered.