SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- Proj 657A5-08-125 Upgrade Emergency Power, Marion, IL, VAMC
- Notice Date
- 4/3/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 238210
— Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 15 Contracting Office (10N15-90);VA Heartland Network 15 (10N15-90);Leavenworth, KS 66048
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- VA-255-09-RP-0296
- Response Due
- 5/18/2009
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2009
- Point of Contact
- Perry D. Marks, Jr.Contracting Officer<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Heartland Network 15, intends to issue a solicitation forConstruction Services for Project 657A5-08-125, FCA - Upgrade Emergency Power, located at the Marion, IL, VA Medical Center. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, upgrading the emergency equipment power circuits, panels, and generator, for current and future projected loads. The emergency power equipment branch must provide adequate emergency power for all required equipment. The completed project shall meet all current NFPA and VA standards. At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly. At this time, no organized site visit is planned for this solicitation. If the government does schedule a site visit, the details will be included in the solicitation. At this time, no options have been identified for this project. If the price schedule is changed to include options prior to the release of the solicitation, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified. If the price schedule is changed to include options after release of the solicitation, the solicitation will be amended accordingly. In accordance with FAR 36.204 and VAAR 836.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. The estimated performance period for completion of construction is approximately one year (365 calendar days) from Notice to Proceed (NTP). The solicitation will be available on or about April 17, 2009, and Proposals will be due on or about May 18, 2009. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times, as well as the official performance period for construction. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)Offer. The following significant evaluation factors will be used as the basis for award. **** LIST KNOWN EVALUATION FACTORS **** The following significant evaluation factors will be used as the basis for technical acceptability: 1. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. To be technically acceptable, SDVOSB construction firms who submit an offer must provide evidence that they have already performed at least one construction project that involved Specialty Trade Electrical Contractor work, under NAICS Code 238210 similar to this in scope & complexity. The qualifying project must also fall within the same magnitude of as this project (between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000). 2. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS. To be technically acceptable, SDVOSB construction firms who submit an offer must provide information regarding the technical qualifications of the proposed project staff, to include the individuals who will be responsible for: (a) Project Management; (b) Quality Control; and (c) Safety Compliance. All that has to be submitted is a brief resume of each key individual, which will be evaluated to determine if they are technically qualified for a project of this nature. It is acceptable for the same individual to perform more than one of these functions, if they are properly qualified. 3. VALID REGISTRATION. As noted below, to be technically acceptable, SDVOSB construction firms who submit an offer must be registered under NAICS Code 238210 in: CCR; ORCA; and VetBizRegistry. 4. PRICE. As an LPTA source selection, price is the most important factor in determining the award selection among those offers that are technically acceptable. Offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price. The actual solicitation will include a detailed list of the final evaluation factors, including any subfactors or elements, and will provide instructions for proposal requirements and the basis for award. Any changes to evaluation factors will be issued by amendment. NAICS CODE: The North American Industry Classification System Code for this project is: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a size standard of $14.0 M. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its annual average gross revenue, taken for the last 3 fiscal years, does not exceed the size standard stated above. The following Numbered Notes apply: 29. **** THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS A SDVOSB SET-ASIDE **** This Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside is authorized under Public Law 109-461 (38USC 8127). Therefore, all responsible SDVOSB registered sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. **** HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION **** All potential offerors, to include Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Plan Rooms and Printing Companies should register in CCR and Fed Biz Opps in order to view or download solicitations. This solicitation, with plans, specifications, and any amendments, will be published in electronic format as an Electronic Bid Set (EBS) at the Fed Biz Opps website: http://www.fbo.gov. There will be no printed hard copies or CD-ROM Disks provided by the agency. Note: Plan Rooms, Printing Companies, and various Trade Associations frequently register as Plan Holders for electronic solicitations, and make them available in printed or CD-ROM format for a fee. Potential offerors with limited printing or downloading capabilities should consider these alternatives. Interested parties can only access the solicitation, including any amendments, at the Federal Business Opportunities website (listed above). The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website. Firms must also register as Plan Holders via the Internet at the above site in order to receive notification via email of any amendments to the solicitation or general announcements. **** CCR REQUIREMENTS **** All potential sources must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible to receive a government contract award. To complete the registration, go to the CCR website at: http://www.ccr.gov. Vendors can download the CCR Handbook to use as a guide for completing their registration. **** ORCA REQUIREMENTS **** There is a Federal initiative called the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage, and viewing of many of the representations and certifications required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations and previously found in construction solicitations. According to FAR case 2002-024, vendors have been required to use ORCA since 01 January 2005. To be eligible for contract award and prior to bidding, a firm must be registered in the database. Please register Representations and Certifications at: http://orca.bpn.gov. Detailed information can be found in cited FAR Case, as well as by visiting the help section of the same ORCA website. The help section includes background information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), the ORCA Handbook, and a phone number to call for assistance. **** Instructions for Interested Vendors **** You may sign up to receive procurement announcements from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). After subscribing you will receive the following announcements by email: Presolicitation Announcements and their Modifications; Notices of Solicitation and Solicitation Amendments; and General Procurement Announcements. Note: One may access the Interested Vendor List (IVL)at the FedBizOpps Website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Fill out the registration form, and click on "Register as Interested Vendor". You will receive a confirmation screen verifying that you are registered as an interested vendor for this solicitation. The information you submit on the registration form will be forwarded to the contracting officer responsible for that procurement notice. NOTE: Once the list has been published, you will be able to view a list of interested vendors on the FedBizOpps web site. In order to view this list enter the solicitation number in the quick search field, no dashes, (this field is located on the top left side of the menu), click go, highlight the solicitation, enter, scroll down to bottom of the page and click on the "View List of Interested Vendors" link. **** POINTS-OF-CONTACT **** The point-of-contact for technical questions is Mr. Gene Greenwood, who may be reached via phone at 618 997-5311 x54986, or via email at: Gene.Greenwood@va.gov. The point-of-contact for contractual questions is Mr. Perry D. Marks, Jr., who may be reached via phone at 913-758-4294, or via email at: perry.marks@va.gov. (END OF SYNOPSIS)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Marion VA Medical Center;2401 West Main St.;Marion, IL 62959<br />
- Zip Code: 62959<br />
- Zip Code: 62959<br />
- Record
- SN01785754-W 20090405/090403221442-f2890702941a83a4f08d8e3475c517b8 (fbodaily.com)
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