Solicitation Number:

VA-244-08-IB-0185

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

The Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA intends to award a firm-fixed price construction contract for Project #595-07-102, New Generator, Building 1. The project will involve the addition of a new second diesel emergency generator at Building 1 including replacement of the existing generator underground fuel supply system. The work also includes modifications and additions to the interior building normal and emergency electrical distribution systems. Construction will include but not be limited to site work, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, dust containment, noise containment, and any other functions required to complete the work as described in the drawings and specifications. All work will be in strict compliance with all applicable codes and VA regulations.This will be a firm-fixed price contract awarded as the result of the sealed bidding process. IFB will be available on or about 1 May 2008. NAICS code is 238220, with a small business size standard of $13 million. Estimated construction cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 15, 2008 at 11AM in Bldg18 Room 148. At the pre-bid conference, questions regarding this project will be answered and a walk through will be conducted. This solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. Notice of Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns: (a) The proposed contract is 100% set aside for award to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers or quotations from other than service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns will not be considered and shall be rejected. (b) Definitions. As used in this provision: "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern" (1) Means a small business concern (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs;Lebanon VA Medical Center, Room 117;1700 South Lincoln Ave, Bldg 18;Lebanon PA 17042

Place of Performance:

1700 S. Lincoln Avenue;Lebanon, PA 17042 United States

Point of Contact(s):

Benjamin GroggAcquisition & Materiel Mgmt Ofcr 717-228-5939 Acquisition & Materiel Mgmt Ofcr