Solicitation Number: VA255-17-R-0021 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: This is a Sources Sought Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 15, Leavenworth, KS is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a Regional Vet Center Management Office in St. Louis, MO of 7,000 net usable square feet (NUSF) and 9,450 rentable square feet (RSF): The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses), and the small business size standard is $38.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist NCO 15 in determining if the acquisition should first be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. If competition doesn't exist regarding SDVOSB or VOSB concerns, then NCO 15 will review responses in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to Small Business in accordance with FAR Part 19. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for each project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; __ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; _X_(d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; __ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; __ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; __ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly lease rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19 and VA Acquisition Regulation Part 819.70. Project Requirements: NCO15 seeks information from Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility on a VA pre-approved site for a term of up to 10 years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term. The VA-approved delineated area for this St. Louis, MO project is: North: Olive BLVD (Hwy 340) East: Lindbergh BLVD (Hwy 61 & 67) South: Manchester Road (Hwy 100) West: HWY 141 The Location, Access, Present Layout, its alterations and other factors will be considered when determining whether the space identified by offerors is appropriate. The space shall not be located on more than one floor for an estimated minimum of 6,500 net usable square feet not to exceed a maximum of 7,000 net useable square feet of contiguous space. The VHA is requiring a minimum of twenty (20) on-site parking spaces, three (3) of which are marked and designed as handicapped. The VHA requires all services, supplies, utilities, partitioning and required tenant alterations. The lease term will be for a total of ten (10) years; Occupancy is required by June 1, 2017 The acceptable site consists of an existing office space modified to meet the VA's needs. Offers must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100 year flood plain. VA staff will conduct a market survey of properties offered for lease. Please provide the following in your package: 1) Site location and address (physical location of property); 2) Property description; 3) Total square footage; 4) Site condition; 5) Floor plans-if available; 6) Pictures if available. Interested offerors (owners, brokers or their legal representatives) *Net usable square feet does not include such common building areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. Only SDVOSB and VOSB firms are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement to VA for review. SDVOSB and VOSB firms may provide a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project. A submission checklist and information sheet is provided below for firms to fill out and submit, which will serve as the firm's Capabilities Statement. Capabilities Statement Will Include: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Dunn & Bradstreet number, and e-mail address; 2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at VIP (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/); 3. Evidence of ability to offer under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system; 4. A summary describing at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company's experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit); 5. Evidence of capability to obtain financing for a project of this size. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage all small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes. All interested parties should respond to this notice no later than 4:00 pm Central Time, October 19, 2016. Please submit your response to
contact@example.gov, that this mailbox will only accept e-mails of 7MB in size or smaller. If your attachments exceed this size, please send multiple emails. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST AND INFORMATION SHEET St. Louis, MO Regional Vet Center Office Please send this information sheet and supporting documentation to
contact@example.gov regarding VA255-17-R-0021 Dunn & Bradstreet number: Point of contact: Phone number: Email address: The following items are attached to this Capabilities Statement: - Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at VIP (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/); - Evidence of ability to offer under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov), with representations and certifications; - A summary describing at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate the company's experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to (input project specific NUSF). (3-page limit); - Evidence of capability to obtain financing for a project of this size. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability, not to exceed two (2) pages. Please note: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offers may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Robert A. Wesp Department of Veteran Affairs Network Business Office 15 3450 S. 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048
