C1DA--503-26-104 Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains Design | NCO 4 Construction West (VA-26-00058125)

Amendment / Modification

This document is a modification to a previous notice for Solicitation Number 36C24426R0105, "Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains Design | NCO 4 Construction West (VA-26-00058125)".

It clarifies that this is a Request for SF 330s (Statements of Qualifications), not a Request for Proposals at this time.

• Project Scope Summary: Details the requirement for an Architect-Engineering (A/E) team to provide design documents (DD) and construction documents (CD) for the replacement of underground sprinkler and domestic water mains at the Altoona VA Medical Center.

• Selection/Administration: Outlines a Best Value, two-phase A/E solicitation process. Phase I involves evaluating SF330s to select the top three offerors for Phase II, where pricing will be submitted. The solicitation and specifications will be available on SAM.gov.

• Set-Aside: The contract is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with NAICS Code 541330 (Engineering Services) and a size standard of $25.5 Million. Offerors must be registered in SAM and verified in the SBA's VetCert program.

• Submission Requirements: SF 330 submittals must be sent electronically via email to Leon McKenzie and Elijah McIntosh by 11:00 AM on June 15, 2026. Specific email addresses and subject line format are provided.

• Submission Details: Submissions must include SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Primary Point of Contact's email, Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy, Pennsylvania State Licensure (or statement regarding sealing drawings), and primary design office information. Failure to provide these may result in non-responsiveness.

• Evaluation Criteria: The evaluation will focus on Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Past Performance, Experience in Construction Period Services, Use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Capacity to Accomplish Work, and Geographical Location. Professional Qualifications and Specialized Experience are weighted more heavily.

• The deadline for SF 330 submittals is June 15, 2026.

• The evaluation process is a two-phase approach, starting with SF 330 submissions.

• Specific registration and verification requirements for SDVOSBs are emphasized.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for establishing and maintaining a site-specific water safety plan.

• Water Safety Plan Development: Prepare a plan detailing site-specific water safety measures for review and approval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to the start of work. This plan must comply with Master Specifications, Section 01 33 23.

• Plan Submission: The plan must be submitted and approved before construction begins. It requires annual resubmission if the contract extends beyond one year.

• Plan Content: The plan must address installer experience, licenses, certifications, temporary service connections, delivery and storage of domestic water materials, installation procedures, post-installation procedures, and knowledge of VA temperature requirements for auxiliary equipment (thermometers, anti-scald devices, mixing valves).

• Installer Qualifications: Requires tradesmen skilled in the appropriate trade, licensed installers, evidence of successful completion of at least five similar projects, and potentially additional qualifications or continuing education.

• Temporary Service Connections, Delivery, and Storage: Specifies requirements for separation of domestic water during construction using backflow devices, and that domestic water lines and equipment must be capped/covered when delivered and kept capped until installation.

• Installation Requirements: Includes specifications for cleanliness of piping, reaming pipe ends, prohibition of aerators and dead legs without COR approval, avoidance of carbon filters, routing of fire sprinkler piping, domestic water line pitch for drainage, connection of branch lines, insulation of water lines, and avoiding running ice machine supply lines near heat sources. All shutdowns must be scheduled with the COR. Unused piping (dead legs) must be removed. The domestic hot water circulation system must be properly balanced.

• Post-Installation Procedures: Requires hydrostatic pressure testing, draining or separation of lines after testing, removal of leak testing piping, flushing lines with clean potable water, sterilization per specifications (IPC and AWA C651), and bacterial testing. Daily flushing and documentation are required until project turnover.

• Temperature Requirements:

  • Tank type hot water heaters: minimum 140°F.
  • Instantaneous/semi-instantaneous hot water heaters: minimum 130°F.
  • Hot water circulation loops: maintained at 124°F.
  • Cold water: at or below 67°F.
  • General use showers/sinks: discharge not to exceed 110°F, with specific valve requirements (IPC and ASSE 1016/1070).
  • Emergency showers/eye wash stations: temperatures between 60°F and 100°F, with anti-scald protection (IPC and ASSE 1071).

• Verification: Temperatures must be verified with a calibrated thermometer.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be site-specific for the contract.

• Compliance with Master Specifications (various sections cited).
• Use of specific standards (IPC, AWA C651).
• COR approval for certain aspects (e.g., dead legs, shutdowns).
• Documentation of flushing and testing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the selection criteria for Phase I of the SF330 submission, which is used for Architect-Engineer (A-E) qualification evaluations. It details the primary and secondary criteria that will be used to assess potential offerors.

Primary Selection Criteria (in descending order of importance):

• Professional Qualifications: Requires licensed A-E professionals in Pennsylvania, with evaluation of personnel experience (minimum 5 years), qualifications, and team working history. Key positions include Architect (LEED certified), CADD Technician, Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical, and Physical Security Specialists. Offerors must also certify 50% SDVOSB performance capability.
• Specialized Experience: Focuses on design and construction period services for facility utility installation, replacement, or upgrades. Project experience should include upgrading utility service connections, fire protection systems, hydrants, domestic water distribution, and natural gas distribution. Experience in critical path scheduling, fire protection, construction infection control, energy conservation, transition, and sustainable design is also considered. Up to six relevant government and private projects should be included.
• Capacity: Assesses the firm's ability to meet compressed schedules, including available capacity of key disciplines. Offerors must provide current project workload for the past 12 months and the full potential value of indefinite delivery contracts.
• Past Performance: Evaluates performance on government and private contracts regarding cost control, quality, and schedule compliance. Includes review of CPARS and may involve customer inquiries and government databases. Significant claims against the firm will also be considered.
• Locality: Evaluates knowledge of local conditions, project site features, geological features, climatic conditions, local construction methods, and local laws and regulations. This is to showcase understanding of the site, not the firm's location.
• Construction Period Services: Experience in professional field inspections, construction submittal reviews, RFI responses, construction contract change support, attendance at weekly conference calls, pre-final inspection site visits, punch-list generation, and as-built documentation.

Secondary Selection Criteria:

• Geographic Location: Measured by driving distance from the Offeror's principal business location to the James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This criterion is used as a tiebreaker only.

This document is crucial for bidders as it explicitly defines the evaluation factors and their relative importance for the SF330 submission. Understanding these criteria is essential for preparing a competitive proposal that addresses all required qualifications, experience, capacity, and performance aspects.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "A/E Scope of Work For Project No. 503-26-104, 'Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains'" for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It details the minimum requirements for the production of Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents for minor and NRM construction programs at Medical Center Projects.

The project involves replacing underground fire protection (including hydrants), domestic water, and natural gas mains across the campus. These underground mains have not been significantly updated since the 1940s and require design to meet current VA requirements. The scope includes locating existing underground utilities to determine optimal routing for new utility feeds.

• Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents: The A/E firm is responsible for producing these documents at various stages.
• Coordination: The A/E must coordinate all activities with the VA Medical Center (VAMC) and VA staff involved in construction.
• Design Narrative/Analysis: Provide for each technical discipline.
• Computations and Sizing Calculations: For electrical, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, steam), sanitary, and fire protection designs.
• Deliverables: Bound drawings and CDs in specified formats (AutoCAD, PDF, Excel, Word).
• Value Engineering: Conducted at each review stage.
• Fire Protection Outline & Checklist: To be completed at 50% and 95% submissions.
• Construction Period Services: A separate fee is required for these services, including reviews and site visits.
• As-Built Drawings: To be provided for the final inspection.

The project is for the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA.

• VA Standards: All designs must adhere to VA engineering and design standards, handbooks, manuals, guides, and criteria.
• Coordination: Close coordination with VA staff is required to minimize disruption.
• Submissions: Multiple submission phases are required (Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Documents) with specific deadlines and content requirements.
• Cost Estimates: Must be within authorized funding, with immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if exceeded.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): The A/E must develop and execute a QA/QC program.
• Technology: Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required, following the latest VA BIM & CAD Standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire designed to gather feedback from reference contacts regarding a contractor's performance on a previous project. It is intended to be completed by a reference contact and submitted to the Contracting Officer to support a proposal for the "503-26-104 Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains" opportunity.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the proposing contractor to complete, including company name, address, POC, contract details (title, period of performance, number, dollar value, description of work), and their role (Prime, Sub-contractor, Key Personnel).
• Instructions to Reference Contact: Guidance for the reference contact on how to complete and submit the form, including specific email addresses for the Contracting Officers (Christopher.Clements1@va.gov and Elijah.mcintosh@va.gov) and a deadline of 11:00 am EST, May 12, 2026.
• Respondent Information: Fields for the reference contact to provide their details.
• Performance Information: A rating scale (0-5) for various performance aspects, including Quality (Management & Workmanship), Timeliness, Business Practices/Customer Relationship, Compliance & Safety, Infection Control, and Overall Customer Satisfaction. Specific questions are provided for each category, with space for remarks.
• Overall Performance Rating: A final rating section.
• Certification: A section for the respondent to certify the accuracy of the information provided.

Bidders must provide this form to their selected past performance references. The completed questionnaires will be used by the government as part of the evaluation process for the "503-26-104 Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains" opportunity. Bidders should ensure their references are aware of the project details and the submission requirements, including the deadline and contact information.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "A/E Scope of Work For Project No. 503-26-104, 'Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains'" for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It details the minimum requirements for submissions in the production of Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents for minor and NRM construction programs at Medical Center Projects.

The primary objective is to replace underground fire protection (including hydrants), domestic water, and natural gas mains across the campus. These underground mains have not been significantly updated since their original construction in the 1940s. The project requires the A/E to design new utility systems that meet current VA requirements and to locate existing underground utilities to determine optimal routing for new feeds.

• Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents: The A/E will produce these documents in phases, with each subsequent phase building upon the approved prior phase.
• Design Narrative/Analysis: For each technical discipline, describing the intent and approach.
• Computations and Sizing Calculations: For electrical, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, steam), sanitary, and fire protection designs.
• Coordination: With VA staff involved in construction to minimize disruption.
• Site Survey: To evaluate existing conditions and space.
• Cost Estimates: Based on up-to-date working drawings.
• As-built Drawings and Specifications: To be provided for the final inspection.

This scope of work is for the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA.

• Coordination: Regular meetings and communication with the VA Medical Center (VAMC) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Submissions: Multiple submission stages (Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Documents) with specific review periods (30%, 60%, 95%).
• Format: Drawings are to be in AutoCAD 2022 format and PDF, with other documents in Microsoft Excel and Word formats. Electronic drawings should be in 3D, and hard copies in 2D.
• Compliance: Designs must adhere to VA design standards, handbooks, manuals, and guides.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): The A/E must develop and execute a QA/QC plan.
• Construction Period Services: A separate fee will be required for construction period services, including site visits and reviews.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the selection criteria for an Architect-Engineer (A-E) qualification evaluation for a project requiring design and construction period services, specifically related to facility utility installation, replacement, or upgrades. The evaluation will consider proposals for upgrading facility utility service connections, fire protection systems, hydrants, domestic water distribution, and natural gas distribution.

• Professional Qualifications: Firms and A-E staff must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. Evaluation considers specific experience (minimum 5 years), education, training, certifications, and team working history. Key positions include Architect (LEED certified), CADD Technician, Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical, and Physical Security Specialists.

• SDVOSB Compliance: Offerors must certify 50% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance capability.

• Specialized Experience: Focus on upgrading facility utility services, fire protection, domestic water, and natural gas distribution. Experience in critical path scheduling, fire protection protocols, energy conservation, and sustainable design is also required. Include up to six relevant government and private projects.

• Capacity: Firms must demonstrate the ability to meet compressed schedules, detailing current project workload (last 12 months) and indefinite delivery contract values.

• Past Performance: Evaluation of contracts with government agencies and private industry, including CPARS, cost control, quality, and schedule compliance. Includes review of claims history and firm reputation.

• Locality: Understanding of local conditions, site features, climate, construction methods, and local laws relevant to the project site.

• Construction Period Services: Experience in field inspections, submittal reviews, RFI responses, construction contract changes, and as-built documentation.

• Evaluation is based on the criteria listed in descending order of importance: Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience, Capacity, Past Performance, Locality, and Construction Period Services.

• A Secondary Selection Criterion (Geographic Location) will be used as a tiebreaker if necessary.

• Information for evaluation should be provided in the relevant sections of the SF 330 form.

• 50% SDVOSB performance capability is required.

• The document references the SF 330 form for submission and evaluation details.

• Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are accepted if CPARS data is unavailable and count towards page limitations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for SF 330s (Architect-Engineering qualifications) for the "Replace Underground Sprinkler and Domestic Water Mains Design" project (#503-26-104) at the Altoona VA Medical Center. The selected Architect-Engineering (A/E) team will be responsible for providing Design Documents (DD) and Construction Documents (CD) for the replacement of underground sprinkler and domestic water mains. The project must comply with current VA guidelines, EPA requirements, and VA Specifications, tailored to local requirements for the Altoona, PA facility.

• Furnish Design Documents (DD) and Construction Documents (CD).

• Design and complete the project in accordance with VA guidelines, EPA requirements, and VA Specifications.

• The resulting contract will include both design completion and construction of the completed design.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days total from Notice to Proceed.

• A/E Submittals required at 30%, 60%, and 95% completion.

• Magnitude of Construction Cost: Estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

• This is a Best Value, two-phase A/E solicitation.

• Phase I: Evaluation of SF 330 submissions to select the top three (3) offerors.

• Phase II: Selected offerors will provide pricing for services.

• Solicitation and specifications will be available on SAM.gov. Amendments will also be posted there.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email to christopher.clements1@va.gov or elijah.mcintosh@va.gov. No telephone requests.

• A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted for Phase I.

• Set-Aside: 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 Million.

• Registration Required: Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the SBA's VetCert program (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the time of Phase I submittal.

• Solicitation Issue Date: On or around June 6, 2026.

• Response Date/Time: June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• This is a notice for SF 330s, not a Request for Proposal at this time.