C--VISN 7 AE IDIQ

This is a list of questions that have been submitted for this presolicitation, along with answers for each. Continue to use the latest modified presolicitation posted on 2/3/2010 for the requirements. Will all of these projects under this IDIQ be Energy related projects? Are you looking for a submittal from a comprehensive team able to handle any and all of the different services listed including the specialty energy services, i.e., geothermal, co-generation, bio-mass, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, utility metering, retro-commissioning, LEED-EB, renewable energy, energy efficiency, etc.? As of right now, this IDIQ is focusing on Energy projects, and we are looking for a comprehensive team to cover what is listed in the presolicitation. However, within the next day or so there will be a modification to the presolicitation posted on FBO. 7) MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES: Address experiences from the projects listed in Part 19 of the SF 330 in regards to: (1) CADD and other computer applications; (2) value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analyses; (4) environmental; (5) historic preservation; (6) energy conservation; (7) new energy resources; and (8) Critical Path Management (CPM) and fast track construction. I have seen other posted questions regarding Part 19 (from other V/A Solicitations) that suggest that the solicitation might instead have intended to list Part 20, that is, the Section F featured projects, as opposed to the projects on the Team resumes (part 19). It may be less efficient to reference the projects on the Team resumes as opposed to the Section F projects. It has seemed that more in-depth information is readily available for the showcased projects. This section was left broad, as to interpretation by the firms. This is open to how each firm wants to interpret it as long as it answers what is being asked for in the presolicitation With regards to section F how would you be ranking this section would more weight be given to VA projects, Retro-Commissioning Projects, or Governmental work? The reason we ask the question is that we have preformed considerable amount of work in each category and we want to demonstrate the projects that you are looking for. The projects that were listed in this email, are similar to what is listed in the presolicitation. Firms are to put projects that best demonstrate what is listed in the presolicitation. The section F portion of the SF 330 allows the VA to view what projects a firm has performed on. Do the responding firms have to hold registrations in each of the three states that make up the VISN-7 area (AL, GA, SC) or just for the state of the VISN-7 office location that they are within 100 miles of? The responding firms need to be registered in at least one of the states in the VISN, in which the firms office is within the 100 mile radius. Can each one of our team members submit 10 project examples in Section F, or is our team limited to a total of 10 project examples? The team is to submit ten projects that they have been a part of in section F. It is the firms decision if more projects are to be added there. What is the maximum file size limit that the VA email system can accept from outside senders? Would you accept multiple emails 1 of 2 , 2 of 2 etc for the same submittal? The limit is around 6 MB that we can accept. Multiple emails are acceptable, if labeled 1 of 2, etc. If the firm submits as a sub consultant on one team does that pre-clued them from acting as prime? A firm can only submit as a prime once, but firms can be sub-consultants for multiple teams. Is this IDIQ limited to just firms that can provide all of the services listed in the solicitation? Will an engineering firm that can provide a subset of the services requested be considered also, or must they team up with a firm that can provide the architectural services also? The VA is looking for firms to provide the services and disciplines that are listed in the presolicitation. How firms achieve this is up to them. Do we send electronic versions for each one via email and no hard copies? Also, in the past, for SF-330 submittals, I have submitted a SF-330 for each of our subconsultants in their own section, which was widely accepted. Is this acceptable with your agency too? Please send electronic copies via email to [email protected]. It is acceptable and up to each firm whether or not they would like to submit a SF330 for each sub. Can a non-architect/engineer owned SDVOSB firm submit to provide A/E services using consultants as the professionals to provide the A/E services as long as the SDVOSB has engineering services listed on their CCR registration? The criteria in the presolicitation must be met to be considered for this AE IDIQ contract. If the interested firm meets the NAICS code, and the other criteria then it will be evaluated. Also reference FAR 52.219-14 regarding subcontractors of SDVOSB firms. Are there specific initiatives and/or goals for the VA in the area of bio-mass renewable energy? This was included in the criteria of the presolicitation as one of the many potential energy projects that may be needed over the course of these AE IDIQ contracts. Could you clarify what you mean by "Management Plan"? The VA is looking for how the Management of the firm will handle each of the phases mentioned in this section. This is left open for the interpretation of each firm to address this in the manner they feel will fit best. The Pre-solicitation notice states that "If acceptable SF-330 packages are received from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions with the highest qualified SDVOSB or VOSB firm." Will companies receive a preference if they utilize a SDVOSB company as a subcontractor under this procurement? This is only available for the prime firms. Does the VA require the A/E to be able to evaluate building energy use and provide an EPA Energy Star energy performance rating? This will be on a per task order basis depending on the project type. What is the design goal energy performance rating for renovations and additions to VA buildings? The goals will be on a per task order basis depending on the type of project.