C1DA--NRM A/E - 528A8-CSI-806 Renovate A214-A217 for New MRI

th rooms A216 and A217 falling outside the MRI Zone 3 barrier. The� project� number is� 528A8-CSI-806 and the location is� the� Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY, 12208.� � This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in RFO FAR part 36. Applicable NAICS code is� 541310� and small business size standard of� $12.5� Million.� This is a� 100%� Service-Disabled� Veteran� Owned Small Business Set Aside.� The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before� December 24, 2026.� Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov)� and are visible/verified/certified� as� SDVOSB� in� Small Business Administration Dynamic Small Business Search� (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm)� at time of submission of their qualifications� in order to� be considered for an award.� � � In order to assure compliance with� VAAR clauses, 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION)� � and� 852.219-73� VA� Notice to Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION), all firms submitting a SF 330 for this notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended on the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other consultant/subcontractor or otherwise used small or large business entity(s).� Any consultant/subcontractor or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), small, large, etc.).� Failure to provide this information will deem the firm s SF 330 submittal as� nonresponsive� and preclude further evaluation� � All� A/E firms� are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71� the total cost of the� production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings and� specifications shall not exceed� six (6)� percent of the estimate cost of construction. Other A-E fees are not included in� the� six (6)� percent.� Additionally, RFO FAR Clause 52.236-22� (d) - Design Within Funding Limitations, will be applicable to this procurement action.� � � SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIRED� � Project number� 528A8-CSI-806. See the attached Statement of Work (SOW). � � LOCATION� � � Stratton� VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany New York,12208. � TYPE OF CONTRACT CONTEMPLATED� The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract.� DESIGN COMPLETION� PERIOD The Department of Veterans Affairs requires� Architect-Engineer (A/E) design and construction period services for the renovation of rooms A214 A217 to support the installation of a new Philips large bore 1.5T "helium free" MRI unit.� The A/E shall deliver design submittals in� accordance with the design review and completion schedule� from the� issuance of the� Notice to Proceed (NTP).� � SELECTION CRITERIA DESCRIPTIONS The selection criteria descriptions� are provided below.� Criterion 1 Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Provide brief resumes and professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of proposed team members who will specifically serve as the Project Managers and Designers of Record for required services only.� Include specific experience and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm).� Offerors will be evaluated in terms of the qualifications, competence and experience of the key personnel and technical team proposed to accomplish this work.� The Designers of Record shall perform and direct the work within their respective discipline and shall sign and seal the report, as needed.� The lead designer in each discipline must be registered but does not have to be registered in the� particular state� where the project is located. The offeror s team shall include staff members professionally licensed in the following disciplines: Architect Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Electrical Engineer Project Manager must show experience and technical competent in MRI-specific projects that are similar in scope and cost, at least 1 project associated with a Philips MRI (preferably a 1.5T model). A minimum of 10+ years in role. Industrial Hygienist (certified) (HAZMAT surveying and preparing abatement and worker protection specifications) RF Shielding Designer / Medical Suite Isolation Engineer must have PE, industry certification such as iNARTE, or direct manufacturer training certification (Philips preferred) Submission requirements:� Provide resumes, applicable documentation (awards, certificates, publications, and/or commendations from within the community) and all professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation for all proposed key personnel.� Resumes are limited to one page each and should cite project specific experience and indicate proposed role in this contract.� Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF-330 Part 1 Section G. Criterion 2 Specialized experience and technical competence. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, detailed in the scope of work.� Offerors will be evaluated on specialized experience and technical competence in the performance of services� similar to� those anticipated under this contract� with regard to: Prior ability to design an MRI suite for installation of a new 1.5T MRI unit without impacting adjacent MRI department activities located in same corridor, specifically utilizing Class III ICRA and limiting noise and vibration impacts. Strong Technical understanding of HVAC and Electrical Power System Design specific to MRI operation. Working with UPS and Electrical Backup Power Systems. Strong architectural and structural experience in designing hospital renovations for support of large size diagnostic equipment mobilization and supporting HVAC/electrical equipment. Working experience in designing for Hospital/healthcare environments especially relating to structural integrity associated with mobilization of large diagnostic equipment. Working in spaces with limited available area, tight ceilings and potential unknown historic utilities. Strong Technical understanding of supported scaffolding design and implementation as per OSHA and NYS regulations and standards. VA Asbestos Abatement Design Manual Strong experience with lead-impacted material removal/abatement and well as hazardous material design/removal. VAMC Electrical Systems design specifications and the most recent VA Electrical Design Manual. VAMC existing facility, Building 1 located in Albany NY, particularly with the electrical power systems found in the sub-basement, basement and first through third floors. Firm's ability to perform and manage subcontractors and scope of work to meet aggressive schedules, multiple disciplines, and control costs. Show firm individuals have worked together as a team previously and their roles, and describe ability of firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members. Submission requirements:� Provide up to five (5) projects comple