Replace Cladding Sterilizering Building

REQUEST FOR SF330 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE in accordance with Public Law 109-461. This is a Request for SF330s for Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Services for Project Number 564-23-601- Replace Cladding Sterilizer in Building 40, at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED via SAM.GOV. A request for proposal will be issued directly to the most preferred firm for which negotiations will commence in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6. The anticipated AIE design services, to be awarded, will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Act (Public Law 92- 582), Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 36.6, and VA Acquisition Regulation Subpart 836.6. DESCRIPTION: VHSO is located at 1100 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas. This project will update and replace the cladding sterilizer in building 40 in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs designs guidelines. The design will also include removing and replacing the existing internal and external sheet metal siding on the Sterilizer Building (B-40). Additionally, the project must replace the roofing sheet metal, all insulation, and develop an improved air flow design within the Sterilizer Building. The A/E must incorporate current design and construction best practices to update, modernize, and/or replace existing systems, infrastructure, and equipment as needed at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO).The A/E shall prepare all the design documents in conformation with, but not limited to, all applicable Federal, State, and local codes, rules, regulations and requirements as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) publications including but not limited to, the latest versions the VA Master Construction Specifications, http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp , VA Design Guides, Manuals and Alerts, http://www.cfm.va.qov/til/dManual.asp, http:// ww.cfm.va.qov/til/alertDesiqn.asp to include Construction standards, ASHRAE 90.1 and NFPA. VA Standard construction specifications, Master Format 2022 must be utilized for preparation of project specifications. Design Period of : 180 Calendar Days Construction Period Services Period of will be determined by the AE during design. Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Estimated of Construction: between $100,000 and $250,000. NAICS Code: 541330 Size Standard: $25.5 Million VETCert & SAM: in accordance with VAAR 819.7003, at the time of SF330 submission and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a -- SDVOSB eligible firm. Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Additionally, all eligible firms must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to be evaluated and eligible for contract award. If the firm is not registered in SAM, you may register online at https://www.sam.qov. EVALUATION FACTORS: selection criteria will be based on the following factors, in descending order of importance, in accordance with FAR 36.602-1 and VAAR 836.602-1: Professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory of required services; provide key personnel, it is expected that the individuals identified as key personnel will be performing tasks under the resulting contract. Include resumes for key personnel of proposed sub-consultants for all applicable disciplines: architectural, electrical, data communication, civil, structural, environmental, and cost estimating. Past on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with schedules; (FAR 36.602-1 (a)(4)) be sure to include all past Department of Veterans' Affairs (include knowledge of Veteran Administration (VA) design standards, technical manuals, and specifications) and provide no more than three (3) recent projects. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, maintaining project schedules and project budgets. Cost control effectiveness and estimating accuracy. Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates shall be included as an evaluation criterion when construction period services are included in the statement of work for AE services. 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. The extent to which potential contractors identify and commit to the use of service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors. SELECTION PROCESS: in accordance with FAR 36.6, SF330s will be evaluated by the evaluation board using the evaluation factors identified in this announcement. After SF330s have been evaluated, discussions/interviews will be held with at least (3) three of the most highly qualified firms. After discussions conclude, the evaluation board will evaluate the qualifications of the firms using the same evaluation factors, taking into consideration both the SF330 submission and subsequent discussions, to select the most preferred firm from the firms considered to be the most highly qualified. Please note that the assigned values for the above factors may be adjusted after discussions as allowed under VAAR 836.602-1 , Selection Criteria. Negotiations will then begin with the most preferred firm. LIMITS ON SUBCONTRACTING: in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under 852.219-10(a)(1)(v), it states: " "The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable. For clarification, 13 CFR 125.6 states in the case of a contract for services (except construction), it (i.e. -- SDVOSB) will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: interested and eligible firms should submit their current SF330 as follows: One (1) electronic pdf copy via email to madeline.allison@va.gov: Size limitation is I0MB. All SF330 submissions shall be clearly marked with the subject line displaying the Solicitation Number 36C25623R0135. The SF330 may be downloaded from www.gsa.gov/forms. Completed SF330's shall include the primary firms, subcontractor firms, and any consultants expected to be used on the project. The Contract Specialist will reply to the sender once the submission is received. It is the A/E's responsibility to ensure the SF330 submission is received by the due date and time. The SF330s are due on October 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm CT. Acceptable electronic formats (software) for submission of SF330 packages: Files readable using the current Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Files in Adobe* PDF Files: When scanning documents scanner resolution should be set to 200 dots per inch, or greater. SF330s shall be provided on standard letter size 8-1/2 by 1 1-inch paper, limited to a maximum of 50, single-sided, single-spaced, and numbered pages. If more than 50 single-sided pages are submitted, all pages after 50 pages will not be evaluated. The font for text shall be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. Please note that we can no longer accept .zip files due to increasing security concerns. NO FAX RESPONSE WILL BE ACCEPTED: Personal visits for discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to madeline.allison@va.gov. QUESTIONS/RFI: All RFI's are due to this office not later than (NLT) 2:00 pm CT on 22 September 2023 by 2:00pm CT. Once all questions have been received a final amendment will be posted NLT 2 October 2023 to capture all remaining questions VA PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Madeline Allison, Contract Specialist Email: madeline.allison@va.gov Provide Architect/Engineer professional services to include investigation, design development, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, construction period services and construction visits. VHSO has a requirement to design a project to remove and replace the existing internal and external sheet metal siding on the Sterilizer Building (B-40). Additionally, the project must replace the roofing sheet metal, all insulation, and develop an improved air flow design within the Sterilizer Building. The A/E must incorporate current design and construction best practices to update, modernize, and/or replace existing systems, infrastructure, and equipment as needed. The COR (Contracting Officer's Representative) for this project is Josh Smith at 479-387- 2871. josh.smith@va.gov *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, 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 and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.