C221--402-27-001 Repair Chiller 3 (AE)

Introduction Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), supporting VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1), is seeking potential sources for an upcoming requirement for Architect and Engineering Services as described in the attached statement of work. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (SF330). This notice is a market research tool and has not been set-aside for any small business category, but the notice is issued to determine appropriate set-aside categories. Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement. Failure to respond to this notice will not impact consideration of architect and engineer firms (or joint ventures) which otherwise meet set-aside requirements and submit responses to the follow-up public announcement. Once the appropriate set-aside is determined, a separate public announcement requesting qualification statements (SF330s) will be publicized on Contract Opportunities in accordance with 40 U.S. Code § 1101 and FAR 36.102. General Project Description and NAICS Synopsis of required services (See attachment for full statement of work): provide Architect/Engineer (AE) services to evaluate existing conditions, propose corrective measures, and design a construction project at the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus) in accordance with this scope of work. Scope will include Type A services only with design complete to 35%. AE Part I Investigative Services/Schematic Design/Other Related Services shall include site visits, field investigation, studies and user interviews to prepare drawings, and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to repair Chiller 3 to a condition where it will operate as designed. Design should also include fixes for the reported cooling and oil leaks. This procurement for Architect & Engineering services is assigned NAICS 541330 Engineerin