C--VA245-16-R-0076 512A5-16-303 UPGRADE MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM/DESIGN SERIVES

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE DISABLED VETERANS OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS. All interested parties MUST be registered "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database (www.SAM.gov) and Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at: www.vetbiz.gov database as a "Verified" SDVOSB firm if contractor is a SDVOSB, and must have current record in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to the response date of the solicitation. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be verified by the CVE at the time the SF330 is submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed contractor. The proposed services will be obtained by a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541330 and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is not more than $14.0M average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. The construction cost range for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The following evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 36.6 will be used during the A/E selection process: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of local conditions and codes. Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board, scored, and ranked according to score. The three most qualified firms will be invited to interview with the selection board, and will again be scored. The firm with the highest score will be selected and asked to negotiate a fair and reasonable price. Due to the need of multiple site visits and coordination on design reviews, consideration is limited to A/E firms with a working office located within a 120 mile radius of the Perry Point Campus, Perryville, Maryland. This distance is determined according to www.randmcally.com. Interested firms that meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit one (1) copy and one CD-ROM of SF 330 Part I and Part II to the Contracting Officer, Attn: Theresa Moyer, VA Medical Center, Building 101B, Room 1, Laundry Drive, Perry Point, MD 21902, and reference the announcement number and project title listed NLT 2:30 PM (EDT), June 23, 2016. SF 330 Forms can be obtained at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary. Fax submissions will not be accepted. Interested parties shall ensure current State Licensing, and shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database (www.SAM.gov) at the time of submission of SF 330 Forms. In addition to current annual Representations and Certifications must be filed online at https://orca.bpn.gov. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A solicitation will only be issued to the top ranked qualified SDVOSB A/E firm. Point of Contact is Theresa Moyer, +1 (555) 000-0000 x2853, or contact@example.gov.