C--Design Repair Mechanical Systems - Subbasement 570-17-303

This is a pre-solicitation notice under FAR 5.203(a), FAR 5.204, and FAR 36.601-1 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Organization 21 (NCO 21) intent to contract for architect-engineer services for VA Central California Health Care System, CA (VACCHCS) Project No. 570-17-303, Project Title Design Repair Mechanical Systems in Building 1 Subbasement, located at Fresno Campus, California. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, and the small business size standard is $15 million. This design effort shall primarily consist of preparing complete construction documents (CD s) to correct mechanical, plumbing, and electrical deficiencies. The Architectural/Engineering firm will conduct the required site investigations, provide As Built drawings of the project site, and provide design recommendations to coordinate multiple medical equipment replacement projects within the project site. The project goal is to decompress the current floor plan, correct identified deficiencies, coordinate utility distribution, and facilitate improved Facility Maintenance and Repair functions. The contract work requires multiple disciplines. The Prime firm shall be a licensed/registered professional firm. The A/E team must be versed on the applicable California requirements, such as seismic requirements. The disciplines required include, but are not limited to: Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, Sustainability, and Construction Cost Estimating. Interested parties are advised that in keeping with the Veterans First Contracting program under 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128, as implemented under VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) subpart 819.70 and VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 2016-05 Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program, the Contracting Officer has determined a reasonable expectation exists that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns will submit responses to the solicitation and that award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States, therefore, the requirement will be set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. It is anticipated that the call for Standard Form (SF) 330s will be issued on or about April 20, 2017. It is the intent of the Government to make a single firm-fixed price A/E contract award for this requirement under the Brooks Act. Questions regarding this sources sought notice should be directed, in writing, to the Contract Specialist Denise Groves via E-mail at contact@example.gov. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement.