C1DA--Replace Physical Access Control System - Design Design

Engineering Services Firms for Physical Access Control Project This announcement is for the selection of an Engineering Services (ES) Firm to perform design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services and site-visits for the Altoona VA Project 503- 26-106, Replace Physical Access Control System at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona VA Medical Center located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The magnitude of Construction for the above referenced project is $4,000,000.00. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the Engineering Services Firm selected for the aforementioned design services. The most highly qualified Engineering Services firm will be required to participate in a pre-proposal conference prior to submission of the price proposal. Any costs associated with the participation of the pre-proposal conference are not reimbursable. This is a request for all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business s to provide a SF 330. Please note that this is NOT a request for proposal. Eligible SF 330 responses received will be evaluated and the top three (3) most highly qualified candidates shall be requested to provide an oral presentation. This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6, Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6 and the Veterans Administration Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Part M836 . Firms will be selected for presentations based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for required work. This contract is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business s (SDVOSB) capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330. The small business standard is $25.5 million dollars. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: SF 330 submittals shall be sent electronically via email to the attention of Donald Kalivoda and Elijah McIntosh. Standard Forms 330 s must be received no later than 11:00 AM on July 06, 2026. The submittal packages are to be sent via email to the following: Attention: Donald J. Kalivoda Email: Donald.kalivoda@va.gov Attention: Elijah McIntosh Email: Elijah.mcintosh@va.gov Subject Line: Solicitation 36C24426R0127 SF 330 Submittal Additionally, the submissions must include an insert detailing the following information placed at the front of the Submission. SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number The E-mail address of the Primary Point of Contact. A copy of Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy for the SDVOSB Prime. A copy of the firm s Pennsylvania State Licensure for the SDVOSB Prime or a statement indicating how the provided drawings will be sealed by a PA licensed Engineer. A statement indicating what office the Engineering Services firm will utilize as its primary design office. Special Note: Engineering Services Firm failing to provide any of the documentation detailed in this notice may be determined as Non-Responsive and may not be considered. Please note this is not a request for proposal. Eligible responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. For the evaluation, Professional Qualifications to Perform the Services Required, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, are significantly more important than the other five (5) factors and are of equal weight and are of equal weight. The remaining five (5) factors are of equal weight among themselves. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate firms and determine the most highly qualified firm for possible contract award. Professional Qualifications to Perform the Services Required: This is intended to evaluate the personnel and their related qualifications. The key positions should include Project Managers, Quality Assurance Manager, Architects, Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, and Interior Designers. Firm should indicate whether these personnel have professional certifications in particular field, i.e. PE in Mechanical Engineering. The evaluation board shall consider the specific experience and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm) of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, and their record of working together as a team when evaluating professional qualifications. The lead designer in each discipline must be registered but does not have to be registered in the particular state where the project is located; however, all drawings, calculations and specifications must be stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer from the state of Pennsylvania. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: This factor evaluates the experience of the firm and design team in completing projects requiring skil