Renovation of a mixed-use development in New York, New York. Design plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade medical facility.

As of October 8 2024 this is in design and has not been reviewed by the city. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firm to provide Schematics, Investigative Services/Study, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, Shop Drawing Review, and all other related information for Project No. 630-19-103, Design Renovate Patient Wards 8N located at VA NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, MANHATTAN CAMPUS, 423 East 23rd Street., New York, NY 10010. This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). All SDVOSBs must be visible/certified by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilizations Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) through https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for award. NOTE: Offerors are referred to VAAR 852.219-11(d)(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10. In order to assure compliance with this clause, all firms submitting a SF330 for this Sources Sought Notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended by the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other subcontracted or otherwise used small or large business entity(s). Any subcontracted or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), large, etc). This is a Sources Sought Notice and this requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Applicable NAICS code is 541330 and small business size standard of $22.5 Million. Magnitude of Construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award. The design will be completed in a manner such that the estimated construction cost is within the VA budget. It is not expected that any new space will be added to the existing building footprint. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This requirement is necessary to meet the VA s guidelines for Patient Wards 8N to convert all rooms into single patient rooms as specified below for Department of Veteran Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus, New York, NY 10010. SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIRED: The general scope of this project gut renovation of the 8th floor North Wing in Main Building 1 for surgical patient wards. Convert all rooms into single patient rooms to meet the VA s guidelines to provide patient privacy. Meet with clinical staff to determine the needs of the different units and functions. Gut renovation will require some of the following: provide an ante room for isolation rooms, Med room, more storage, main nurse s station, new lights, ceiling, windows, floors, doors and hardware, paint, handrails, cove base, bedside computers, telemetry, TVs, RTLS, nurse call systems, HVAC, MEP, phasing plans (including swing space), commissioning, architectural plans with furniture, fixture and equipment plans and layouts, etc. Includes investigative site survey and design services for OSHA, JACHO, ANSI, NFPA and ADA compliancy for Building #1, 8th Floor North Wing surgical patient wards at the New York Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus. Designs for the accommodations of the physically handicapped shall conform to VA H-08-13, Barrier Free Design Handbook and VA Construction Standard CD-28, Accommodation for the Physically Handicapped. Design work shall address architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire protection concerns. All designs will follow, but are not limited to, VA Space Planning Specifications, in conjunction with the VA Master Specifications as outlined in the VA Handbook 7610. Applicable chapters of VA Master Construction Specifications shall be prepared by the A/E, including any necessary adaptations. VA Construction Standards, H-08-3, shall apply to specific design requirements. Particular attention is called to CD4, Symbol Identification of Contract Drawings , and CD5, Contract Drawings Details . Equipment symbols shall be utilized to the greatest extent practicable. The design will also be done to ensure that it meets all the requirements / specifications for local, state, and federal codes. The estimated construction cost for the design must fall within the VA budget. The A/E shall consider the impact to the other areas and floors of the facility that the renovations may cause. The A/E shall develop construction phasing plans to minimize the disruption to the facility and other spaces. I. A/E SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. The A/E shall provide all A/E services necessary for preparation of complete construction documents and construction period services. Work includes verification of existing As-Built drawings, preparation of contract drawings & specifications, and detailed cost estimate. The design shall provide Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) services for preparation of asbestos drawings and specifications and asbestos air monitoring. 2. Project completion of construction documents, including final design, contract drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimate is to be 365 calendar days from issue of Notice to Proceed. 3. Provide a detailed material/labor cost estimate for construction of this project at the 100% review stage. 4. Attend pre-bid job walkthrough and provide all engineering responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue an addendum, if necessary. Attend pre-construction meeting and will be required to answer any technical project related questions and provide meeting minutes. 5. Provide a technical review of all project submittals/shop drawings related to the project and provide all required responses to any design/conflict questions encountered in these areas during construction in an expeditious manner, (two- week turnaround on all submittals) maximum. 6. Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction term. 7. Upon completion of the project, the A/E will do a complete walkthrough and review (punch list) of the completed project work and verification of the contractual obligations and prepare a written report by close of business the following day. 8. Upon completion of the project, provide a set of stamped Architectural E1 (30 x42 ) as-built drawings, as well as complete electronic sets in PDF and AutoCAD formats (including reference files/drawings/specifications). 9. The A/E is responsible for performing a site survey and investigative study of 8th Floor North Wing in Main Building 1 surgical patient wards and prepare design options to the VA. This is to include interviewing clinical staff and engineering to determine the needs of the different units and functions. This study shall comply with the latest hospital standards and codes such as OSHA, JACAHO, NFPA and VA design guidelines to meet the needs of the staff and patients. Upon approval, the A/E shall design a full functional set of drawings and specifications to identify results found in survey. 10. The A/E is responsible for design to include, but is not limited to demolition, architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protections system, CCTV, security and information technology. The project design includes a phasing plan including swing space. 11. The A/E shall provide complete contract drawings & specifications including but not limited to: Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, Architectural, Architectural Signage, Interior Design, Finishes and Colors, Fixtures and Equipment, Structural, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Phasing Requirements, Infection Control, Commissioning specs for all appropriate trades. 12. The A/E is responsible for retaining the services of a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to survey the existing Patient Wards 8N area to determine the quantities of asbestos containing material required to be removed and to conduct asbestos air monitoring during the asbestos abatement phase of the project. 13. The A/E shall provide complete contract drawings & specifications including but not limited to: Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Phasing Requirements, Infection Control, Commissioning specifications for all appropriate trades. 14. The A/E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing those adequately knowledgeable of the various subordinate design disciplines including, but not limited to the engineering of architectural, structural, electrical and special systems as required by the project. 15. The A/E shall provide construction period services to include submittal review; shall also provide response to RFI review, site visits/inspections and prepare As-Built drawings from contractor mark-up and prepare a final Punch List . 16. The A/E shall be responsible for development of the construction phasing plan, infection control risk assessment plan and the interim life safety measures plan. 17. The A/E shall provide a share point or FTP site that the VA does not have restricted access to for drawing transfer, submittal submission and review during the project. 18. The Architect/Engineer is responsible for completing the VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness training. 19. The Architect/Engineer is responsible for completing the VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access or Use to VA Sensitive Information. Contractors must provide a copy of the signed training to the COR prior to starting work and annually thereafter. Training expires 365 days after the training is taken. This requirement is in addition to any other training that may be required of the contractor and subcontractor(s). II. Industrial Hygienist: The following tasks shall be performed in accordance with VA Design Requirements: 1. Schematic Design a. Task 1 Inspect project area. b. Task 2 Sample suspect materials. c. Task 3 Review sample analysis. d. Task 4 Submit laboratory analysis. e. Task 5 Design and specify appropriate technique and approaches to asbestos abatement. f. Task 6 Review asbestos submittals and provide construction period services during construction. g. Task 7 Provide air monitoring service during asbestos abatement removal process. II. All designs shall conform to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities, NEC, ASHRAE 90.1 and VA Standards & Criteria and all applicable NFPA Codes. III. The following must be incorporated into the A/E design: 1. Meet with VA Engineering Staff to determine the exact functional requirements to be used for the design. 2. Recommend various options for the VA engineers to evaluate. Options should include: design options, completion time, phasing, noise, dust, infection control, construction cost, impact, feasibility and compliance with overall VA objectives. 3. Provide all necessary site survey work to verify As-Built drawings and field conditions. 4. Provide construction period services and site visits. VI. The A/E shall have all available As-Built drawings (it is the A/E s responsibility to verify the accuracy of said drawings): 1. Mechanical 2. Electrical 3. Architectural 4. Structural 5. Fire Suppression 6. Plumbing 7. HVAC VII. Document reviews: The A/E shall perform the work required as per the Design Review and Completion Schedule below. The A/E shall follow the submission instructions outlined in VA Program Guide PG 18-15 Volume C. A licensed New York State professional engineer and /or architect shall stamp the contract drawings. VIII. Contract Originals and As-Built drawings: Contract originals shall be prepared on standard VA drawing sheets using AutoCad (most recent edition). The A/E shall provide one (1) set of drawings to the VA for record plans at the completion of design. Provide an electronic set and one (1) set of drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer and / or Architect licensed in the State of New York, specifications, and cost estimates at final design submission. Electronic set at 100% final stage is to be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD formats. The A/E shall incorporate all the construction changes to the As-Built drawings at the completion of the construction and the A/E shall turn over the changes in the As-Built drawings to the VA. All work shall be done at the NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, MANHATTAN CAMPUS, 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 in accordance with the work described above and/or tasks described in this contract. COST RANGE Estimated Construction Cost Range: $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 TYPE OF CONTRACT CONTEMPLATED The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract. The following evaluation criteria will be used during the A/E selection process with assigned value: Firms submitting SF330 data for consideration must address each of the following factors in SF330. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services -20%. Offerors will be evaluated in terms of the qualifications, competence and experience of the key personnel and technical team proposed to accomplish this work. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide unusual or unique expertise. Provide a balanced licensed and or certified workforce in the following disciplines Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, Fire Protection) and Architecture Submission requirements: Provide resumes for all proposed key personnel. Resumes are limited to one page each and should cite project specific experience and indicate proposed role in this contract. Provide professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF-330 Part 1 Section G. 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 -20% . Offerors will be evaluated on specialized experience and technical competence in the performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract with regard to: o Experience with design services to renovate and redesign patient facilities and medical centers. Experience in providing post construction award services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation and construction inspection services) :Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates Submission requirements: Provide up to five (5) projects completed or substantially completed within the past five (5) years that best illustrate specialized experience of the proposed team including any subcontractors in the areas outlined above. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time-15%. This factor evaluates the ability of the firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the possible myriad of design projects in the required time. Submission requirements: The general workload and staffing capacity of the design office will be evaluated. List current projects with a design fee of greater than $20,000 being designed in the firms office. ii. Indicate the firms present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period; Describe experience in successfully delivering projects per performance schedule, providing timely construction support, and successfully completing multiple projects with similar delivery dates. The firm shall provide a project schedule that demonstrates the understanding of the project scope, restrictions which must be considered in the schedule, understanding of events associated with coordinating design submittals and incorporating review comments, and the capability to schedule the complete design effort within the proposed contract duration. Past performance- 15%. Offerors will be evaluated on past performance with Government agencies (emphasis on VA work) and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and stakeholder/customer satisfaction. i. Recent is defined as performance occurring within 5 years of the date of this Sources Sought, except that ongoing projects must have begun no less than one (1) year prior to the issuance of this Sources Sought. ii. Relevancy is defined as performance of work on projects that are similar in scope to the types of projects anticipated under the resultant contracts. Respondents with no previous past performance shall state this when addressing the selection criteria. Where there is no record of past performance, the proposal will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Superior performance ratings on relevant projects may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Submission Requirements: i. Submit a minimal of three (3) references; any of the following evaluations are acceptable: a. Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS), b. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) evaluation for each project submitted under Criterion 2. ii. If a completed CPARS evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the completed SF330 package. If there is not a completed ACASS/CPARS evaluation, the PPQ included with this notice (Attachment #1) is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit for each project included in criterion (2). If a PPQ is submitted, but an official ACASS/CPARS evaluation is found for that project in government databases, the official evaluation will take precedence. If an ACASS/CPARS evaluation is not available, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for each contract customer/reference. If the A-E is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a contract customer/reference for a project before the response date set forth in this notice, the A-E should complete and submit with their response the first page of the PPQ (Attachment #1), including contract and point of contact information for the respective projects. iii. A-Es should follow-up with references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. At the reference s request, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Governments point of contact, Julie Provenzano via email at julie.provenzano@va.gov, prior to the response date. A-Es shall not incorporate by references into their response CPARS or PPQ evaluations previously submitted in response to other A-E services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Submitted CPARS and PPQ evaluations will not be counted as part of any page limitation and shall be attached to the SF330, behind the SF330 Part II document (5) Location -10% within a 300-mile radius to the design site (Manhattan, NY) and knowledge of the location (Manhattan VAMC, NY); provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract, firms/teams will be evaluated on the locations of their office or offices that will be performing the work under this contract. Submission requirements: i. The A/E Firm proximity to the NY Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan VAMC, 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. ii. This distance is determined according to http://maps.google.com/ iii. This factor evaluates the distance the AE firm's design office or offices from the location of work. Please provide the address (es) and distance of your closest office to the address listed (6) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services-10%. Offerors with substantiated claims against the firm as a result of improper architectural and engineering services provided in the last three (3) years. Submission requirements: Records and any other documentation of substantiated claims highlighting improper or incomplete architectural engineering services against the firm within the last three (3) years. The SF-330 shall contain a statement affirming that there are no records of significant claims because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (7) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team- 10%. Submission requirements: Offerors shall submit evidence of individuals experience and qualifications in their respective fields. Additionally, documentation must be provided to show these individuals have worked together as a team on previous projects and their role. (Completing Sections E, F, and G, on the SF-330 meets the documentation requirement). Furthermore, offerors shall describe the ability of the firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members, both internal staff and consultants. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable Evaluation Scoring Evaluation factors will be evaluated using the following adjectival ratings as follows: Outstanding: Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low. Good: Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low. Acceptable: Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is moderate. Marginal: Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high. Unacceptable: Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is not awardable. The firm s proposal demonstrates a misunderstanding of the requirement and the approach fails to meet performance standards. The firm s proposal has major omissions and inadequate details to assure evaluators that the offeror has an understanding of requirement. The ratings identified below were used in the evaluation of Past Performance (Criterion 4): Substantial Confidence: Based on the offeror s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort. No doubt exists based on the offeror s past performance that they can satisfy the requirements of the contract. Satisfactory Confidence: Based on the offeror s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort. Little doubt exists based on the offeror s past performance that they could satisfy the requirements of the contract. Unknown Confidence (Neutral): No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. Limited Confidence: Based on the offeror s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has little expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort. Some doubt exists based on past performance that they could satisfy the terms and conditions of the contract. No Confidence: Based on the offeror s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has little expectations that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort. Significant doubt exists based on the offeror s past performance that they can satisfy the requirements of the contract. SELECTION INTERVIEW: Interviews shall be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to explain or expand on information contained in the SF-330 submittal through a formal interview or a discussion questionnaire as determined by the Contracting Officer. ESTIMATED START AND COMPLETION DATES The Department of Veterans Affairs requires design and contract support services. The estimated start and end dates for the design and start and end dates for the construction are as follows: Design: Upon Notice to Proceed: Completion (CDs) Start Preliminary and Basis of Design . .. Date of NTP Submit Basis of Design for VA review .. ..30 calendarA daysA from NTP Basis of Design review with VA ... 44 calendar daysA from NTP Submit 65% Preliminary & Schematic Design Phase for VA review .. 74 CD from NTP Review 65% Preliminary & Schematic Design Phase with VA. ..,,, 88 CD from NTP Submit 100% Preliminary & Schematic Design Phase for VA reviewA ,,118 CD from NTP Review 100% Preliminary & Schematic Design Phase with VA 132 CD from NTP Submit 35% Construction Documents for VA review ....162 calendar daysA from NTP Review 35% Construction Documents with VA Personnel....176 calendar daysA from NTP Submit 65% Construction Documents for VA review 206 calendar daysA from NTP Review 65% Construction Documents with VA Personnel 220 calendar daysA from NTP Submit 95% Construction Documents for VA review 250 CD from NTPA Review 95% Construction Documents with VA Personnel..266 calendar days from NTPA Submit 100% Construction Documents for VA review 296 calendar days from NTPA Review 100% Construction Documents with VA Personnel.310 calendar days from NTPA Deliver Final 100% Construction Documents for Bidding Purposes 365 CD from NTP Total number of days for entire design is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. NOTE: The Consultant is responsible for the development of a project estimate. The project estimate shall be all inclusive (construction, engineering, legal, administrative, etc). The Consultant shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing if at any time the cost of the project is perceived to exceed the established budget. The Consultant will notify the Contracting Officer at the time it is recognized, not after the fact. LIMITATIONS VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009) (a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Service Disabled Veteran-owned small business concern (1) Means a small business concern (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans; (iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document; and (iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (http://www.VetBiz.gov). (2) Veteran is defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2). (b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from veteran-owned small business concerns. All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are also determined to be veteran owned small businesses if they meet the criteria identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Offers received from concerns that are not veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a veteran-owned small business concern. (c) Agreement. A veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for (1) Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other eligible veteran-owned small business concerns; (2) Supplies (other than acquisition from a non-manufacturer of the supplies), at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by the concern or other eligible veteran-owned small business concerns; (3) General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern s employees or the employees of other eligible veteran-owned small business concerns; or (4) Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern s employees or the employees of other eligible veteran-owned small business concerns. (d) A joint venture may be considered a veteran-owned small business concern if: (1) At least one member of the joint venture is a veteran-owned small business concern, and makes the following representations: That it is a veteran-owned small business concern, and that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to the procurement; (2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement; (3) The joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the explanation of Affiliates in 19.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and (4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b), except that the principal company may be a veteran-owned small business concern or a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (e) Any veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The applicable NAICS code is 541330 and the small business size is $22.5 Million. This acquisition for design services will be a 100% set aside for service disabled veteran owned small business concern (SDVOSB). All SDVOSBs must be verified by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilizations Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) through www.vetbiz.gov before award. SDVOSB firms desiring consideration must have a working office located within 300 miles of the Manhattan, New York City limits and be licensed in New York State. All interested SDVOSB A/E firms are invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications and for any consultants, on SF 330 Extra Sections E and F. Standard form 330 can be obtained at the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6 . Qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM, EST on Thursday, 10/20/2022. Electronic submission of SF330 s is preferred. The overall size of the file cannot exceed 7MB; if additional space is required, divide the file into segments with each file size less than 7MB. No more than 2 files at 7MB each will be considered. Email completed SF330 s to Julie.provenzano@va.gov Subject Line: Design Renovate Patient Wards 8N, 36C242-22-R-0132 SF330. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT RISKS YOUR PACKAGES AS BEING NONRESPONSIVE NOTE: Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (Julie.Provenzano@va.gov); telephone inquiries will not be honored. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.