Renovation of a mixed-use development in Hampton, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a two-story above grade medical facility.

SOURCES SOUGHT: INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, this Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting market research and is seeking qualified Architect-Engineering (A-E) firms for the design project. This design project is for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades at the VA Mid-Atlantic HealthCare System, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667. This is a DESIGN project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A/E Part One Services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes site visits, field investigation, studies, and user interviews to prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to facilitate a construction project to upgrade the facility infrastructure to support the new EHRM system in accordance with VA OEHRM Site Infrastructure Requirements (provided by VHA). This project s design is for the construction project to renovate the 5th and 6th floors in Building 110. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract for design. This project is planned for advertising in June 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 applies to this procurement. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 388 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. However, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement in the following information: Section 1: Provide company name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), DUNS number, company address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number and email. Section 2: Provide company business size based on NAICS code 541330. Also, provide business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.). Section 3: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project. Section 4: Provide the type of work your company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement. The Capabilities Statement submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall not be a bid or proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. After completing its analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among the small business categories listed above or proceed with full and open competition as other than small business. It is requested that interested firms submit a response (electronic submission) of no more than 8 single sided pages, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. This response must be submitted as a PDF document that is less than or equal to 5MB in size. Please note that hard copies will not be accepted. Please also include a cover page, which includes, at a minimum: the company s name, address, Dun & Bradstreet number, socio-economic status, point-of-contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. Responses must include the Sources Sought number and project title in the subject line of their e-mail response. Submissions (responses) shall be submitted via email to the primary point of contact listed below by May 09, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET. No phone calls will be accepted. Currently, no solicitation exists. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized on SAM.gov at https://www.SAM.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Contracting Office Address: VA Program Contracting Activity Central (VHA-PCAC) 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131 Primary Point of Contact: Elizabeth Williams Contract Specialist Elizbeth.Williams12@va.gov William Henkel Contracting Officer William.Henkel@va.gov The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.