This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal, to provide professional Architectural Design Services necessary for renovations to Building 134 at the James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center, North Chicago, Illinois. for the Design Development, Construction Document and Construction Administration phases of design, utilizing the provided programming / schematic design information for the renovations of wards 2C, 3C, & 3B in building 134 to meet VA's current design standards and criteria for Community Living Centers. Renovation designs shall also include portions of the A wings of these wards which are support areas. Design shall resolve all VA and The Joint Commission patient privacy issues, ADA deficiencies, Life Safety, etc. A/E shall design the wards around a maximum of 20 beds each. The approximate Sq. Ft. of each ward including support space is 13,500sq.ft. The existing building was constructed in the late 50's and has had several renovations over the years. The most recent major renovation (2010) replaced all the air handling units that serve this building. The awarded A/E firm will develop standard construction documents for bidding and construction by a qualifying general contractor. This requirement is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the VIP database or hold a "Re-verification" symbol listed next to the firm's name (this symbol indicates that the firm is undergoing the re-verification process at CVE), prior to submitting an SF330 on this solicitation. All interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database and must have current record in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). If you are not registered with CCR, you may request an application via phone at 1-888-227-2423 or register online at http://www.ccr.gov. To complete Representations and Certifications with ORCA, you may go online at https://orca.bpn.gov. This request for SF330 is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Firms. The Architect Engineering firm must be located within a 600 mile radius of James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center, North Chicago, Illinois. The 600 mile radius will be determined using the following website: http://www.freemaptools.com/raius-around-point.htm. . Prospective firms are reminded that as per FAR 52.219-14: By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for- (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. Selection criteria will be based on: (1) specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of design required, (2) specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, (3) Maintaining project schedules and project budgets; (4) Knowledge in design and construction requirements; (5) Cost control effectiveness; and (6) Location and Facilities of Working Offices A/E firms, which meet the requirements listed in this announcement, are invited to submit one (1) original hard copy or one (1) electronic copy (E-mail or CD media, No flash drives,) of the completed Standard Form (SF) 330 no later than noon (1:00 PM) CST, April 18, 2014. Packages are to be emailed to: or Packages are to be sent to: ATTN: Mack Taylor (VA69D-14-I-0702) Department of Veterans Affairs [email protected] Captain James A. Lovell FHCC Great Lakes Acquisition Center ATTN: Mack Taylor (VA69D-14-I-0702) Building 1 room 329 North Chicago, IL 60064-2226 NAICS code 541310 applies. The Small Business Standard is $7 million. No bid packages are available. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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