C1DA--NCO 17 AE Short Selection Database FY24 - FY27

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 is expanding its Short Selection Database for Architect-Engineer (AE) services to increase the number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) from 35 to 50 firms under solicitation 36C25723R0049, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2027. This procurement is strictly set aside for SDVOSBs certified through VetCert and operates under FAR Part 36.602-5, which governs the selection of AE firms through a qualifications-based process rather than price competition. Firms must submit a consolidated, single PDF of no more than 20 pages that includes Standard Form 330 (Part II fully completed), a cover letter, and a screenshot of their SAM.gov registration, adhering to specific instructions on team structure, project experience, and personnel resumes. The evaluation is based on a qualitative “best qualified” methodology, prioritizing professional qualifications, specialized experience in areas such as energy conservation and environmental sustainability, capacity to meet schedule demands, past performance, and geographic familiarity with Texas VA facilities, with pricing negotiated only after technical selection. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline of September 27, 2023, to Eileen Myers at the VA NCO 17 office in Temple, Texas, and will be used to establish a pre-qualified pool for future AE contracts under $250,000 across multiple VA medical centers throughout Texas. The database does not guarantee awards but enables rapid task order placement, and contractors are required to declare their SDVOSB status and small business size in compliance with NAICS code 541310, with any teaming arrangements requiring all partners to also maintain valid SDVOSB certification.