This document, "Upgrade Storm Water Drainage System for Outer Buildings Project No. 561-24-200 VANJHCS, East Orange Campus," outlines the minimum submission requirements for Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms involved in Minor and NRM Construction Programs for VA Medical Center Projects. It details the phased design process, including Initial Submission (10%), Schematic Design (35%), Design Development (65%), Construction Documents (95%), and Bid Documents (100%). The A/E is responsible for producing complete and coordinated documentation, adhering to VA standards, and utilizing approved project management software. The document specifies detailed requirements for various disciplines, such as site development, architectural, fire protection, interior design, structural, plumbing, sanitary, and HVAC, covering narratives, drawings, calculations, and specifications. A Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program is mandated to minimize design errors. The goal is to ensure clear understanding between VA reviewers and A/E firms at each design stage, ultimately leading to correct, complete, and coordinated construction documents for upgrading the storm water drainage system.
This document is a modification to a previous notice regarding Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0061 for the "Upgrade Storm Water Drainage System for Outer Buildings" project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The modification, identified as amendment 0001, serves to attach required documents, correct administrative errors, and extend the due date for SF330 forms. The updated due date for SF330s is Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The project's magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Required documents now include a Statement of Work, PG-18 15, and a Past Performance Questionnaire. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), with NAICS code 541330 and Product Service Code C1DA.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking an Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm for Project 561-24-200, to upgrade the storm water drainage system at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange Campus. This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal, but aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for a firm fixed-price contract. The project involves investigating, renovating, and repairing the existing storm drainage around buildings 15, 15A, 15B, 16, 17, and 18, with a focus on eliminating ponding, leaks, and negative grading. The estimated construction cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. Firms must be registered in SAM and verified as SDVOSB in the Veterans Small Business Certification program. Submissions, including SF 330s and specific company information, are due by November 20, 2025, 3 PM EST, and will be evaluated based on professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance, geographical proximity, commitment to using small businesses, and experience in construction period services.
This document outlines the Past Performance Questionnaire and Cover Letter for Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms responding to the VA New Jersey Health Care System's request for SF 330 for the Project 561-24-200 Upgrade Storm Water Drainage System for Outer Buildings. The A-E firm must submit questionnaires for at least three projects, illustrating their qualifications. The transmittal letter instructs the reference to complete the questionnaire and submit it directly to the VISN 2/Network Contracting Office (NCO) Contracting Officer, Lateisha Robinson, by November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The questionnaire includes sections for general information about the A-E firm and project, evaluator information, and detailed performance ratings across various categories like design services, construction support, LEED, BIM, and overall management. Performance is rated on a five-point scale from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory, with a section for narrative explanations for marginal or unsatisfactory ratings. The completed questionnaire is considered sensitive and will not be released to the A-E firm.