Introduction
Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO20), supporting White City VA Medical Center, is seeking potential sources for an upcoming requirement for a Construction Contractor that shall provide services needed to complete the alteration, modification, and partial renovation of Buildings 217A and 218A for Outpatient Mental Health services at the White City VA Medical Center (WCVAMC) as described below. This notice is a market research tool and has not been set-aside for any small business category, however the notice is issued to determine appropriate set-aside categories. Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement.
Failure to respond to this notice will not impact consideration of construction services companies (or joint ventures) which otherwise meet set-aside requirements and submit responses to the follow-up public announcement. Once the appropriate set-aside is determined, a separate public announcement requesting offers/proposals will be publicized on Contract Opportunities in accordance with FAR 36.213-2.
General Project Description and NAICS
The contractor shall provide all construction services needed to complete the alteration, modification, and partial renovation of Buildings 217A and 218A for Outpatient Mental Health services to address infrastructure deficiencies and improve the resiliency and capacity of utility infrastructure. The scope of work includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and structural renovations for these buildings, covering an area of approximately 11,500 square feet. The goal of the project is to renovate the space for Outpatient Mental Health to comply with new design guidelines and accommodate expansion needs.
The work will entail general construction, alterations, site improvements such as roads and walks, grading, drainage, the removal of existing structures, and other necessary tasks as detailed in the Project Drawings, Specifications, and Reports.
The contractor is responsible for fully preparing the site for building operations. This includes the demolition and removal of existing structures, furnishing labor and materials, and performing all work required for the White City VA Medical Center renovation of Spaces B217A and B218A for Mental Health Services, as specified in the drawings and specifications in accordance with the Buy American Act FAR 52.225-2 and if covered under any authorized Trade Agreements per FAR 52.225-5.
It is important to note that the Medical Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any service interruptions or disruptions to normal operations must be planned and coordinated with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) through separate action plans to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Before beginning construction, the contractor must install a construction fence around the specified construction area. This fence should be a minimum of six feet in height. If detailed drawings are unavailable, the contractor should assume a fully fenced project site. The fence should include vehicle gates and man gates as needed for access, with appropriate hardware, including hasps and padlocks. There must be a minimum of one vehicle gate that is 12 feet wide and one-man gate that is 3 feet wide. All man gates must be self-closing and self-latching, equipped with a programmable keypad. The fence fabric should be securely fastened to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts, as well as top and bottom rails with tie wires, spaced no more than 15 inches apart. The bottom of the fence must extend one inch above grade, and the fence should be removed when directed by the COR.
Any removal, cutting, alteration, replacement, patching, and repair of existing work necessary for the installation of new work must be conducted as required. Unless otherwise specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural elements, and seek approval before disturbing ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electrical work. Any existing work identified as defective prior to alteration or extension must be reported to the Contracting Officer before any disturbance occurs.
This requirement is being sought under North American Industry Classification System Code 236220. Any interested party who believe they can complete this requirement under these or any other NAICS codes are invited to respond and provide detail as to the NAICS they can compete this project under and a brief description as to the reasoning. Responses will be used to research which code in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the NAICS code under which this project will be procured.
Information Sought The Government requests a letter of interest (or similar document) with responses to the following:
1. State your business name (as it appears in SAM.gov ), office location where these services will be performed from, SAM UEI number, NAICS Code under which you will perform and socio-economic status of the firm (i.e. verified SDVOSB, WOSB, SB, large business).
2. Provide a brief narrative and list sample projects/references completed on your company s experience providing services similar to those described.
3. What would be the expected make-up of the company s team in terms of socio-economic categories and estimated percentage of work to be completed by your company and each subcontractor?
If the procurement is set-aside for any category of small business, generally fifty percent of more of the work would need to be performed by the contractor or a similarly situated subcontractor in terms of percentage of cost. For instance, if set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), 85% or more of the contract would need to be performed by verified SDVOSBs no other small business categories would count towards the percentage. If set-aside for small business, 85% of the contract would be required to be performed by small businesses which would include performance by a verified SDVOSB because they are also a small business. If the procurement is not set-aside and reaches certain dollar thresholds, the Government would negotiate an acceptable subcontracting plan to utilize small business concerns.
4. A brief statement of overall interest in the project if in conjunction with ongoing projects.
5. Any additional capabilities statements or other documentation that you feel will assist the Government in performing market research and determining the appropriate set-aside. Submission Instructions Interested parties are requested to submit the requested information not later than January 8, 2025 to Alan Perez via email to Alan.Perez@va.gov. Please include PROJECT 692-22-105 - Sources Sought Response in the title of the email. The response burden to this notice is expected to be light; lengthy responses are not expected but no maximum page count is assigned. If sending larger responses and the need to send multiple emails appending to the email subject 1 of n as appropriate. Please contact Alan Perez at the email above with any questions.
