Renovate Building 23 to Modernize Prosthetics

for Architect Services (A/E) 330 submission Solicitation: 36C25525R0039 FCA Renovate Bldg. 23 to Modernize Prosthetics Project No. 657-24-115JB CONTRACT INFORMATION This A-E Services requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law (PL0582) and implemented in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. This procurement is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. This requirement is being procured in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. This is not a Request for Proposal, and an award will not be made with this announcement. This announcement is a request for SF 330 s from qualified Architectural and Engineer (A&E) contractors that meet the professional

requirements. The selection criteria for this acquisition will be in accordance with FAR 36.602-1, evaluation factors are listed below. The completed SF 330 will be evaluated by the Columbia VAMC Evaluation Board in accordance with FAR 36.602-5(a) and the selection report shall serve as the final selection list, which will be provided directly to the

Contracting Officer. Negotiations will be conducted beginning with the most highly qualified firm. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded no later than June 2026. Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted to Jeanette Mathena and Kelsey Eagle via e-mail to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541310 A/E Services and the small business size standard of $12.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is estimated at 244 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASID FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS INCOMPLIANCE WITH FAR 52.219-14 and VAAR 852.219-73. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, https://sam.gov/content/home SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at https://sam.gov/ for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the

eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: : http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486). Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be in pdf and emailed. Completed package shall be delivered on or before March 20, 2026 by 2:00PM CT to the following email address: [email protected] and [email protected]. Email subject line shall clearly identify Solicitation number:36C25524R0026 and project name FCA Renovate Bldg. 23 to Modernize Prosthetics, Project No. 657-24-115JB. The 330 submission must be a pdf document and must be below 10 MG and not to exceed (60) pages. Packages exceeding 10 MG and exceeding 60 pages will not be considered. PROJECT INFORMATION The project will modernize Bldg. 23 physical infrastructure providing much needed improvements for more efficient patient care, administrative services and safer operations. Renovated space will include all 1st floor areas (~8600 SF) and approximately 2/3 of the Ground floor (~5200 SF). The renovation will include new . The design will need to accommodate phasing of construction to allow Prosthetics to remain operational during construction. The renovation will include upgrading of building systems (Mech/Plbg/Elec/Fire Alarm & Fire Protection) in areas of renovation and replacement of the original building freight elevator, as well as providing new right-sized restrooms for both staff and Patients/Visitors on the 1st floor. The Ground floor renovation work will include new right-sized restrooms for staff only. The project will include B23 roof and window replacement. The project will update all B23 wayfinding, taking into account that the JB connecting corridors pass directly through B23 on both the Ground and 1st Floor levels. Facility Condition Deficiencies (FCA), which are found to be in the B23 renovated space will be corrected but will likely not exceed 75% of the total project cost. The Architect or architect/engineer firm shall be capable of preparing all design and construction documentation including, but not limited to, advance planning, design, and construction oversite (including final as-built drawings) at the. Jefferson Barracks (JB) Division, Veterans Affairs Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) St. Louis MO. Prime contractor shall have, at least, the following licensed/registered specialty disciplines be members of the firm, or team, with demonstrable expertise in their respective fields: Architect, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Plumbing Engineer, Interior Designer; Communication (voice & data), Electrical Engineer, and Cost Estimator with experience on projects of similar size and complexity. DESIGN TIMEFRAME: A/E shall deliver final construction documents No Later Than (NLT) 244 days after the Award/Notice to Proceed Letter. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/DESIGN LIMITATION: Magnitude of construction project range: Between $ 5,000,000 to $10,000,000.00. The A/E will be required to design within this budget. The A/E will also be required to incorporate bid items into the bid documents that will allow for a 10% budget reduction. In accordance with FAR 52.236-22, Design within Funding Limitation (APR 1984), the estimated Total Construction Contract Price for this Project proceeding into CDs is not to exceed Construction budget listed above not including any Project Contingencies, VA Furnished/ Installed Medical Equipment, VA Furnished/Installed FFE, or Professional Service Fees. The A/E is responsible for designing the Project within the estimated total Construction Contract Price for the Design Development and Construction Document phases of this Project. If, at any time, the A/E determines that the design s construction cost (excluding contingencies) will exceed the Total Construction Contract Price (TCCP) the A/E shall immediately inform the

Contracting Officer in writing. Such written notification shall include the reasons why the A/E believes the TCCP will probably be exceeded and shall offer proposed solutions to reduce the project cost to be within the TCCP. B1 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: INTRODUCTION: The mission of the Veterans Affairs Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) is to provide the highest quality health care to our nation s veterans. To accomplish this mission, VASTLHCS Facility Engineering Service (FES) intends to partner with an A/E Firm on a project to design the renovation of Building 23 to modernize the Prosthetics operations, Jefferson Barracks (JB) Division, St. Louis, MO 63125. The renovation will address and correct several poor Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs). The A/E Firm must provide Basic Professional Services as delineated in the

Scope of Work. As part of the Basic Professional Services, FES expects the following primary A/E disciplines to be included: Project Manager, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (Including Fire Protection), Structural, VPIH, and a 3rd Party Fire Protection Review. SCOPE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The project will modernize Bldg. 23 physical infrastructure providing much needed improvements for more efficient patient care, administrative services and safer operations. Renovated space will include all 1st floor areas (~8600 SF) and approximately 2/3 of the Ground floor (~5200 SF). The renovation will include new . The design will need to accommodate phasing of construction to allow Prosthetics to remain operational during construction. The renovation will include upgrading of building systems (Mech/Plbg/Elec/Fire Alarm & Fire Protection) in areas of renovation and replacement of the original building freight elevator, as well as providing new right-sized restrooms for both staff and Patients/Visitors on the 1st floor. The Ground floor renovation work will include new right-sized restrooms for staff only. The project will include B23 roof and window replacement. The project will update all B23 wayfinding, taking into account that the JB connecting corridors pass directly through B23 on both the Ground and 1st Floor levels. Facility Condition Deficiencies (FCA), which are found to be in the B23 renovated space will be corrected, but likely will not exceed 75% of the total project cost. B23 spaces included in this project are: All 1st Floor room/corridors; Ground Floor G07, G08, G09, G90A, G10, G11, G12, G13, G13A, G13B, G13C, G14, G15, G16, G17, G23, H000, H001, H002, H003, and Stair 1.