C1DA--689-25-112, AE Replace Underground Storage Tanks
ID: 36C24125R0025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/64c401f9d1a0461ebe1f6dbd92a0dfdf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified architect-engineering firms to provide services for the replacement of aging underground diesel fuel storage tanks at its West Haven and Newington campuses in Connecticut. The project involves a comprehensive Design-Bid-Build approach, requiring detailed design services, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, while ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. This initiative is crucial for maintaining safe and reliable fuel storage systems, reflecting the VA's commitment to modern facility management and environmental stewardship. Interested firms, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses, must submit their qualifications by January 9, 2025, to Contract Specialist Cecilia Antwi at cecilia.antwi@va.gov.

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    Cecilia AntwiContract Specialist
    (774) 826-3970
    cecilia.antwi@va.gov
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    36C24125R0025.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Architect and Engineering (A/E) services for the replacement of underground storage tanks at its West Haven and Newington campuses in Connecticut. This notice serves as a market research tool to identify potential qualified firms, specifically Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses, for an upcoming procurement. Interested firms must respond by January 9, 2025, and provide information about their qualifications, including proof of relevant experience, socio-economic status, and insurance capabilities. The project includes design services, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to the tank replacements. A separate public announcement for the qualification statements will follow after assessing the interest. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids and is strictly for planning purposes. The VA aims to gather sufficient information and assess whether to set aside the contract for small businesses based on the responses received.
    S02 Statement of Work Underground Storage Tanks VACT.docx
    The project outlined in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS) Statement of Work entails the replacement of aging underground diesel fuel storage tanks at the West Haven and Newington Campuses. This initiative follows inspections indicating deteriorating environmental conditions due to tank failures. The project will engage a Design-Bid-Build approach, covering all aspects of construction including civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural services. Key objectives include a comprehensive review of current conditions, stakeholder engagement, hazard analysis, and integration of monitoring systems. Design requirements stipulate 50% and 95% design development submissions, prioritizing environmental safety and compliance with federal and state regulations. The contractor must ensure operational continuity of existing fuel systems, while providing innovative solutions for temporary storage during the transition. Additionally, rigorous infection control measures must be maintained throughout construction to safeguard patients and staff. This undertaking represents a crucial investment in infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable fuel storage systems while adhering to stringent environmental and regulatory standards, highlighting the VA's commitment to both modern facility management and environmental stewardship.
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