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This Pre-solicitation Notice is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF330 DOCUMENTS ARE CONTAINED HEREIN. NO ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR TECHNICAL INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED.

Project: 534-23-910 A/E Design for Renovate Restrooms, Stairwells, and Doors

Work Location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC

Estimated/Target Completion Period: 271 Calendar days after Award.

Construction Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS: 541330 - Engineering Services

Small Business Standard: $25.5 million

Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Site Visits will not be arranged during this phase.

The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before September 30, 2023.

SF 330 Date of Receipt/Due Date: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit one (1) electronic SF 330 and attachments (if any) no later than (NLT) 12:00 PM (EST) June 14, 2023.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this design project is to provide professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) services for the design and construction administration to renovate the common and support spaces throughout the Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center including but not limited to renovate public restrooms, add drinking fountains, renovate stairwells, renovate nursing stations on the 3rd and 4th floors, and replace/renovate doors and frames on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors to meet the current codes and standards, to provide aesthetics upgrades, and to establish a cohesive and comfortable environment.

Upgrade all utilities and finishes to match hospital standards, VA Design Guides, and compliant with all applicable codes/regulations.

Construction phasing is necessary to ensure that quality patient care continues uninterrupted during construction. Phased work must be planned to allow for continued services although allowing for appropriate infection control measures. Any systems affected by construction will be included in the scope of work, including but not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, telecom, electrical power (both normal and emergency), lighting, data, signage etc.

The design will require consideration for equipment and will require close coordination to ensure manufacturer requirements are met. This will include consideration for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing interfaces. Example cutsheets of equipment are provided for conceptual design and may change post-award. VA will furnish final equipment selection product data to AE post-award during the design phase.

The design shall evaluate the existing HVAC system(s) serving the renovated areas.

SDVOSB SET-ASIDE:

1. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d). To be eligible for award the SDVOSB you must be considered small under the relevant NAICS code. SDVOSB contractors must be verified and viewable in VetBiz www.vip.vetbiz.gov prior to submission of proposal and prior to award of contract with VAAR 804.1103-70. Status as a qualified SDVOSB concern is under the authority of 38 CFR Part 74 in accordance with the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 819. Any person, persons, or business entity suspected of misrepresenting itself for the purpose of securing a government contract may be criminally investigated and prosecuted for fraud against the United States of America. Parties found misrepresenting their status also risk debarment from further Government contracts. Eligibility determination is performed by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE). Eligible SDVOSB concerns must also be registered at the following websites:


2. System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov


3. SBA VetCert: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/


4. VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212


5. Important Notice: Prior to submitting a proposal under this SDVOSB set- aside solicitation; offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the aforementioned required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.


6. For a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to be considered as a prospective contractor, the firm, including Joint Ventures, must be verified and registered in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)SBA VetCert: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualifications. Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to be verified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) at the time the SF 330 is submitted shall result in elimination from consideration. All Joint Ventures must be CVE verified at time of submission and submit agreements that comply with 13CFR 125.15 prior to contract award.

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