Page 1 of 2 Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information. Purpose: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System | B65 Structural Repairs | Project# 598-23-106 In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response. Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation s set-aside requirement. This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. At this time, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price ( FFP) contract. Project Scope Summary: The scope of this project is to repair structural deficiencies identified within the reinforced concrete pan joist floor structure in the basement level of Building 65 at the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition, removal of existing structures, furnish labor and materials, and to perform the work in accordance with the plans and specifications for project Building 65 Structural Repairs 598-23-106 at the Eugene J. Towbin (EJT) Building 65. EJT is part of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) and is located at 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. VAAR 836.204| Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 Requested Information: Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description. Please identify your firm s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently verified by SBA on https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Current SBA size standard for NAICS 236220 is $45M. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal; how your firm intends to meet the 15% self-performance requirement per PL109-461; and confirmation that your firm can obtain performance and payment bonds for this project. Please state your firm's name, address, DUNS and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address. Response Submission: Please submit your information via email to Victor McNair, Contract Specialist, at victor.mcnair@va.gov, by the closing date and time listed. Please limit your responses to three (3) pages and please include the following as the subject line of your email: 598-23-106| Building 65 Structural Repairs | SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE Please do not include advertising or promotional materials. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
