C1DA--626A4-26-201 A/E Replace Domestic Water Fire Mains and Main Backflow Devices

neering (A/E) services as required to prepare complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and services throughout construction for "Replace Domestic Water/Fire Mains and Main Backflow Devices at the historic York Campus of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), located at 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. This project will replace approximately 30,000 Linear Feet (LF) of water mains (20,000 LF of Domestic Mains/ services and run outs and approximately 10,000 LF of fire mains / services), as well as, replace the main backflow stations at the meter vaults for each connection (Consolidated Utility District "CUD" and The City of Murfreesboro) to create a complete water system (fire and domestic). This project may also involve work in each building to address how fire mains are connected to the domestic water (backflow protection), as well as, providing electrical power from buildings if heated enclosures are needed to protect exterior fire backflow systems from freezing. Work includes, but is not limited to, professional design services of Mechanical, Plumbing, Industrial Hygiene (IH), Structural/Seismic, Civil, Electrical power and systems (such as communications, controls, fire protection/alarm). Location: VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville Campus, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. SET-ASIDE: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) CONSTRUCTION BUDGET DESIGN LIMITATIONS/PROJECT MAGNITUDE: Construction Budget is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00. NAICS: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $45 million PROJECT DESCRIPTION: See Attached Statement of Works (SOW). The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville Campus is seeking professional architect/engineering firms to fully survey, investigate and document the existing space and utility systems to gain the knowledge and insight necessary to prepare quality, accurate construction documents in a professional and competent manner, addressing all project objectives found in the SOW. Note: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR AN AE FEE PROPOSAL. NO FEE PROPOSAL SHALL BE REQUESTED UNTIL AFTER AN EVALUATION HAS BEEN MADE ON THE PROVIDED SF330 AND THE TOP-RATED FIRM SELECTED. Submit current SF330 to Michael.brown1305@va.gov. The SF330 are due on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. See Electronic Submission Requirements on page 4 and 5 for instructions on submitting your SF-330. The selection of the most qualified contractor will follow the guidance provided in FAR 36.6 Architect-Engineer Services, except as provided in FAR 36.602-5 Short Selection Process for Contracts Not to Exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold. 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. Bid Deduct Alternates of at least 20% of the approved construction budget shall be developed, planned, and estimated as necessary to ensure award of contract within available funds. Bid Deduct Alternates shall be clearly identified on contract drawings. All offerors are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-73 the total cost of the architect or engineer services contracted for must not exceed 6 percent of the estimated cost of the construction project plus any fees for related services and activities. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.236-2 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, will be applicable to this procurement action. Design limitation costs will be provided to the most highly rated AE firm selected to complete the design. Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status, offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprises at the time of submission of proposal. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz at the time of proposal submission, time of interview, and at time of award will result in the offeror s proposal being deemed non-responsive. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so. Contract Award Procedure: Before a small business is proposed as a potential contractor, they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://beta.sam.gov. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE in SBA Small Buisness Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/, and registered in SAM at the time the SF 330 is submitted shall result in elimination from consideration as a proposed contractor. The proposed services will be obtained by a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The review/design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, 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 follow applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials. Master Construction Specifications Index, VA Construction Standards Index, VA Standards Index, and Criteria are available in the Technical Information Library (TIL) on VA Website address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. The submitted SF330s will be evaluated in accordance with the following eight criteria from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.602-1 and Veteran Administration Acquisition Regulation Subpart 836.602. Then a minimum of three of the most highly qualified firms will be selected to hold discussions regarding concepts and relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services. A fee proposal will be requested from the top- rated firm chosen. SELECTION CRITERIA: Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; 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; Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project; Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness; Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services; and Specific experience and qualifications of personn