Z2DA--Construct Inpatient Tower 7th Floor, Cincinnati, OH

SYNOPSIS: INTRODUCTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Project 539-336: Construct Inpatient Tower 7th Floor at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center located in Cincinnati, Ohio. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will construct a 6000sf addition on top of the 6th floor. This space will be used for inpatient mental health programs and clinics. It also includes the renovation of 9500sf of existing mental health space on the 7th floor for a total construction project of 15,500sf. This project will significantly increase patient privacy, enhance security and increase efficiency to the Veteran. The work includes hazardous materials abatement, uninterrupted critical service lines (power, gas, etc.), infection control, use of cranes and fall protection, phased construction plans, and significant work in the following divisions: structural, architectural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and telecom. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing the design-bid-build approach (Final Specifications and Drawings will be provided). The anticipated solicitation will be issued either as a Request For Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15, considering Technical and Price Factors or as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14, considering Price only. The results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. This proje