C1DA--FY25 Tier 1 AE-NRM 668-25-101 Upgrade Facility Steam and Condensate System
ID: 36C26025Q0024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/f58940c0ecc4478391590166ae3a37aa/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide design services for upgrading the steam and condensate system at the Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center in Spokane, WA. The project aims to enhance the facility's infrastructure by creating a backup feed system, addressing deficiencies in the condensate return tank, and redesigning pressure stations and piping systems, with a total design duration of 315 calendar days following the notice to proceed. This initiative is crucial for maintaining and improving the operational efficiency of veteran healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and complete the attached Sources Sought Questionnaire by noon Pacific Time on October 16, 2024, to Kaycee Benson at kaycee.benson@va.gov.

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    Kaycee BensonContract Specialist
    919-286-0411, 179971
    Kaycee.Benson@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0024.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for engineering design services to upgrade the steam and condensate system at the Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center in Spokane, WA. This notice, identified under solicitation number 36C26025Q0024, is not a request for proposals but aims to identify potential sources for the required services. The project involves creating a backup feed system, addressing deficiencies in the condensate return tank, and redesigning pressure stations and piping systems. The contracting office will evaluate responses to determine the procurement process, with a contract performance period of 315 calendar days post-notice to proceed. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and complete an attached questionnaire by noon Pacific Time on October 16, 2024, to the provided email address. This initiative emphasizes the government’s need for qualified engineering services while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
    Attachment 1 - SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTIONNAIRE 668-25-101.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Questionnaire issued by the VA, aimed at gathering information from potential contractors regarding their eligibility for specific small business programs under the NAICS code 541330, focused on Engineering Services. Firms must confirm their eligibility for various classifications, including Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, among others. Additionally, the document requests input on perceived risks associated with the contract effort, encompassing aspects like technical performance, cost, and schedule concerns. It also invites feedback and relevant experiences related to similar contracts, without including sensitive information. The overall purpose is to assess interest and capability among small businesses in participating in an upcoming forecasted opportunity, ensuring compliance with the Systems for Award Management registration requirements. This outreach highlights the government’s commitment to engaging small businesses in federal contracting processes.
    Attachment 2 - SOW - 668-25-101 Upgrade Steam and Condensate System.docx
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for architecture-engineering services to upgrade the steam and condensate system at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. The project will enhance the facility built in 1949 by addressing system deficiencies, adding a backup feed system, correcting piping issues, and replacing aged infrastructure. Key tasks include designing a new sump pump system, retrofitting pressure reducing stations, and ensuring adherence to VA design manuals. The total design duration is set for 315 days with a construction budget of approximately $9,065,000, underscoring the need for detailed documentation and quality control at each design phase. Additionally, a comprehensive commissioning process and various required assessments (including hazardous material surveys) are mandated, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout the construction. The outlined procedures emphasize the importance of minimal disruption to hospital operations and provide guidance on documentation and project management expectations, reflecting the government's commitment to maintaining and improving veteran healthcare facilities.
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