C1DA--Project# 544-25-125, Replace Dental Vacuum System
ID: 36C24725R0049Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified engineering service firms to replace the dental vacuum system at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, under project #544-25-125. The project aims to design a comprehensive solution that includes all necessary components for a fully functional dental vacuum system, with an estimated completion period of 145 days post-award and a budget ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the importance of compliance with relevant regulations and verification of SDVOSB status. Interested firms must submit their qualifications via the SF330 format by 12:00 PM (EST) on January 13, 2025, and can contact Contracting Officer Christopher Jenkins at christopher.jenkins@va.gov or 478-595-2794 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Nash jenkinsContracting Officer
    (478) 595-2794
    christopher.jenkins@va.gov
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    The presolicitation notice addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs’ project to replace the dental vacuum system at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. The project, identified as #544-25-125, requires a professional engineering service firm, with a completion period targeted at 145 days post-award and a budget ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), compliant with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d). Interested firms must submit their qualifications, as detailed in the SF330, by January 13, 2025. The proposal will be evaluated based on specialized experience, professional qualifications, past performance, capacity, knowledge of local conditions, and the inclusion of small businesses as subcontractors. The document also emphasizes the importance of verification for SDVOSB status through the Center for Veterans Enterprise and compliance with various regulations. Overall, it outlines the framework for firms to prepare and submit their proposals to enhance dental services for veterans by upgrading essential infrastructure.
    The document outlines the Past Performance Questionnaire and accompanying cover letter required for firms responding to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ SF 330 request for Architecture-Engineering qualifications. It specifies that each firm must identify past projects that demonstrate their qualifications and solicit feedback from clients through a standardized questionnaire. Key components include the firm’s contact information, project details, performance metrics, and evaluation criteria that merit ratings from “Exceptional” to “Unsatisfactory.” Evaluators are instructed to provide detailed narratives for lower ratings and complete the relevant sections by emailing the completed questionnaire directly to the designated Contract Specialist, Christopher Jenkins. This process ensures the evaluation of firms is based on verified past performance and compliance with contractual obligations, which is critical in the context of federal grant assessments and contract opportunities. Overall, the file underscores the importance of accountability and quality assurance in government contracting.
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