RFQ - Request for Information IDIQ for Architect & Engineering Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Design and Construction is seeking Architectural/Engineering firms to submit Standard Form (SF) 330. The projects will be located at one of NCA's National, State, or Tribal Veterans Cemeteries within the United States. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, and the small business size standard is $16.5M. This design effort includes, but is not limited to, providing Schematic Design (SDs), Design Development (DDs), Construction Documents (CDs), for A/E design services and other A/E services for construction, renovation, repairs, commissioning of cemeteries, buildings, roadways, and infrastructure projects located throughout the United States. This procurement is a total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside under the Veterans First Contracting program as required by 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128, as implemented under VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) subpart 819.70. The term Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) under the Veterans First Contracting (SDVOSB) under the Veterans First Contracting program has the same meaning as service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern defined in FAR subpart 2.101, except for acquisitions authorized by 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128 for the Veterans First Contracting Program. These businesses must be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov in addition to meeting the NAICS code small business size standard to be eligible for award under the Veterans First Contracting Program. All SDVOSB firms that submit Standard Form (SF) 330s must be listed in Veterans Information Page (VIP) as verified to be considered for this procurement. Offers from unverified SDVOSBs are considered deficient and will not be evaluated further. A firm's status will be verified in VIP at time of receipt of the SF 330, prior to conducting evaluations/ interviews/discussions, and prior to award. This set-aside process is in keeping with VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 2016-05 - Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program, FAR Part 19, and the requirements of FAR 36.6 for acquiring Architect-Engineer Services. This notice serves as the Governments call for Standard Form (SF) 330s from interested SDVOSB Architectural/Engineering (A/E) concerns. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit one (1) electronic copy of their SF-330 package via email to Ms. Valerie Wallace at valerie.wallace1@va.gov by 3:00 pm EDT August 22, 2022. SF-330, Part I may be accompanied by any other evidence of experience and capabilities the applicant considers relevant. Part II shall be submitted for each proposed consultant's office involved. The Government will evaluate SF-330's received in response to this notice to identify per District up to six (6) of the most highly qualified SDVOSB firms to perform the required services. The Government will then hold discussions/ interviews with the most highly qualified SDVOSB firms on the following evaluation factors. All SF330 submittals and questions must be sent electronically to the attention of Ms. Valerie Wallace Contract Specialist at valerie.wallace1@va.gov The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Structural Concrete, Precast Structural Concrete, Grouting, Cementitious Grouting, Concrete Cutting.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Common Work Results for Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Special Function Doors, Entrances, Windows, Door Hardware, Window Hardware, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Wall Coverings, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mortuary Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Casework, Furnishings and Accessories, Rugs and Mats, Furniture.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Earth Moving, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Curbs and Gutters, Sidewalks, Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Electrical Utility Transmission and Distribution.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.