C1DA--PN: 636-25-306, Upgrade Surgery Air Handlers (OM) PN: 636-25-502, AHU Replacement (GI) - Full Brooks Act 36C263-25-AP-1138

R AN EVALUATION HAS BEEN MADE ON THE SUBMITTED SF 330s. The contemplated A-E Services that are anticipated to be awarded will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Act (Public Law 92-582), Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6, and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6. DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System is seeking a professional A-E firm to provide all A-E design services required for the design and delivery of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, and all associated engineering services for the upgrade of the surgery air handlers at the Omaha VAMC and for air handler upgrade/replacement at the Grand Island CBOC. The design project for the Omaha VAMC will upgrade surgery air handlers at the Omaha VA Medical Center, which will focus on the optimization and replacement of Roof Top Units (RTU) #2, #3, & #7 to air handling units for current and future supply services. The design project for Grand Island CBOC will replace/upgrade the air handler units at the Grand Island CBOC, which will require upgrades to various parts of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. FINAL CONSTRUCTION: Drawings for Bid (Sealed by A-E) including cost estimates, specifications, and calculations for both projects, shall be completed within 245 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The A-E work shall include, but is not limited to: Site Investigations necessary to determine the existing conditions at the site of work. Schematic plans, design development plans, and final construction drawings. Specifications, phasing plan and cost estimates. Design narrative and engineering calculations. Construction period services to include submittal review, site visits and construction inspections. Bid Deduct Alternates of 10% of the approved construction budget shall be developed, planned, and estimated as necessary to assure award of contract within available funds. Bid Deduct Alternates shall be clearly identified on contract drawings and price breakdown shall be provided for in addition to the base offer s construction estimate. All offerors are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-73, the total cost of the contract for A-E services must not exceed 6 percent of the estimated cost of the construction project plus any fees for related services and activities. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.236-22 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, will be applicable to this procurement action. Design limitation costs will be provided to the most highly rated A-E firm selected to complete the design. Interested firms should submit their SF 330 electronically to the Contracting Officer: Angela Frost / Email Address: Angela.Frost2@va.gov. SF 330s are due on April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CT). Use the instructions located in section fourteen (14) below for submitting your SF 330. NO FAX OR PAPER/CD RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED: Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Selection shall be in order of preference from the firms considered Most Highly Qualified. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to Angela.Frost2@va.gov. In accordance with FAR 36.209 Construction Contracts with A-E Firms and 36.606 (c), all interested contractors are hereby put on notice that no construction contract may be awarded to the firm that ultimately designs this requirement. Security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers Late submission of offers are outlined at FAR Part 52.215-1(c). Particular attention is warranted to the portion of the provision that relates to the timing of submission. Please see FAR 15.207(c) for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable offers. To avoid rejection of an offer, vendors must make every effort to ensure their electronic submission is virus-free. Submissions or portions thereof submitted and which the automatic system detects the presence of a virus or which are otherwise unreadable will be treated as unreadable pursuant to FAR Part 15.207(c). Password protecting your SF 330 is not permitted. The Contracting Officer will file the offer electronically which will allow access only by designated Government individuals. The selection of the most qualified contractor will follow the guidance provided in FAR 36.6 Architect-Engineer Services. Additionally, this solicitation is also issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB firms, as there is a reasonable expectation that two or more offers from SDVOSB contractors will be received under this solicitation. Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the U.S Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 by submission of documentation of Veteran status and ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status. Failure to be both VERIFIED and VISIBLE on VetCert at the time SF 330s are submitted, when the proposal is received as a result of the solicitation issued to the most qualified firm, and on the date of contract award will result in the offeror s proposal/SF 330 being deemed not acceptable. All offerors are urged to contact the VetCert and submit the aforementioned required documents to obtain VetCert verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse, any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The estimated magnitude for construction (not design) for the Upgrade Surgery Air Handlers project is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 and the estimated magnitude for construction (not design) for the Air Handler Replacement project is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Contract Award Procedure: At time of award, the contractor must be certified by VetCert and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Register via the SAM internet site at www.sam.gov. Failure of an SDVOSB to be VERIFIED and VISIBLE in VetCert shall result in elimination from consideration as a potential contract awardee. Failure of a SDVOSB to be registered in SAM at the time of contract award shall result in elimination from consideration as a proposed contract awardee. Contractors that appear on Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) debarred list at the time of contract award shall be eliminated from consideration as a proposed contract awardee. The proposed services will be obtained by a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The review/design including but not limited to architectural, structural, mechanical including HVAC and control replacement, electrical, civil, plumbing, or other engineering features of the work shall be accomplished by architects or engineers registered in a State or possession of the United States, or in Puerto Rico or in the District of Columbia. The project drawings/design shall be in compliance with applicable standards and code