C--IDIQ A/E Services OCTOBER 1, 2009 WITH ONE OPTION YEAR"

Provide multi-disciplinary Architect/Engineer services forINFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE at the VA Western New YorkHealthcare System (VAWNYHS), Buffalo/Batavia, NY, for a Multiple-AwardIndefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ). Thisacquisition is geographically limited to firms located within a 75-mileradius of the VAWNYHS in Buffalo. This procurement is a partialset-aside for an emerging small business; service disabled veteran ownedsmall business (SDVOSB), the remainder of the procurement is availablefor full and open competition. An emerging small business is a businessconcern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical sizestandard applicable to the North American Industrial ClassificationSystem (NAICS) code. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541310.The numerical size standard for that NAICS code is $4.5 million.Contracts are anticipated to be awarded after October 1, 2009, subjectto the availability of funds. Pertinent factors for consideration forqualifications for the Project Team, listed in order of importance are:(1) specialized experience and technical competence of the firm(including joint ventures or association) with the type of servicesrequired, (2) specific experience and qualifications of personnelproposed for assignment to the project, and record of working togetheras a team, (3) capacity of the firm to perform work (including anyspecialized) within the time limitations, (4) past record of performanceon VAWNYHS contracts, and (5) geographic location and facilities of theworking office(s) which would provide the professional services andfamiliarity with the area in which the project is located. Workincludes, but is not limited to; preliminary/investigative services,production of construction documents, performance of construction periodservices and site visits, and consultation/meetings/discussions withstaff to establish specific program requirements. Plans/specificationswill include, but not be limited to; asbestos assessment/removal,general construction, demolition, electrical, HVAC, voice/data systems,plumbing, mechanical, finishes, etc. Separate firm-fixed price taskorder(s) will be negotiated with the Architect/Engineer and issuedduring a period of one (1) base year and one (1) Government option year.The minimum A/E fee is $15,000 for the base year and $15,000 for theoption year. Individual task orders will not exceed $150,000. Anycombination of task orders throughout the duration of the contract,including the option year, will not exceed $450,000. Designs shall bebased on statements of work furnished by the Government. All interestedparties are required to submit their qualifications to the ContractingOfficer in the form of SF 330. Submit to the above referenced addressand include the routing symbol (90NCA) to ensure proper delivery.Please verify that all required information is submitted and accurate.Firms should include all relevant information about past design projectssimilar in type to this project. All responses are to be received bythe Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, September 11,2009. This is NOT a request for proposal.