Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to acquire crane rental with operator services as well as a mats & dunnage rental to move and secure the spillway gate undergoing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) repair for the Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) operating project.

SOFTWARE LICENSING OPPORTUNITY

Wetlands Geoprocessor: Pioneering Water Purification and Cost Analysis Tool

The Wetlands Geoprocessor calculates and predicts the effectiveness and cost of constructed wetlands in water purification. It uses advanced scientific models to ensure precision and reliability.

Overview:        Constructed wetlands play a crucial role in mitigating water pollution, especially from agricultural runoff. However, traditional methods of evaluating their effectiveness and cost are often limited and non-systematic. To address this gap, the Wetlands Geoprocessor was developed. This tool integrates comprehensive scientific data and modeling to provide accurate predictions. Given the growing environmental concerns and the demand for sustainable practices, the market for such analytical tools is expanding. This appeals to a wide range of sectors, including environmental agencies, agriculturalists, and urban planners.

Description:    This innovative software model evaluates water purification results and estimates the costs of implementing surface flow constructed wetlands. It stands out by combining various scientific equations, statistical models, and literature findings. It provides detailed mean estimates and confidence intervals for installation costs. Its unique feature is its ability to adjust input parameters to different conditions, making it a flexible and comprehensive tool for water quality management.

Benefits:          

• Accurate Predictions: Provides reliable estimates of nitrate and phosphorus load reductions.
• Cost-Effective Planning: Offers detailed cost analysis for wetland installations, aiding in budget allocation.
• Scientifically Robust: Integrates multiple scientific data sources for comprehensive analysis.
• User-Friendly Interface: Although requiring expert-level users, it presents an accessible platform for various stakeholders.
• Versatility: Applicable across diverse industries and environmental scenarios.

Applications:    

• Environmental Agencies & Regulators
• Municipalities & Urban Planners
• Agricultural Sector
• Water Resource Managers
• Researchers & Academics
• Environmental Consultants
• Real Estate Developers
• Conservation Organizations
• Public Utility Companies
• Community Groups & Citizens
• Investors & Financial Institutions.

Development Status:  Alpha - Requires an expert-level user and has a limited interface.

Partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for Access to Pioneering Technology and Mutual Growth

Managed by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, INL offers unique opportunities for businesses to access and license advanced technology. Our agreements are tailored to provide flexibility and affordability, particularly supporting small businesses in their growth and innovation endeavors. By licensing our intellectual property, you not only gain access to groundbreaking technology but also contribute to economic development and public welfare. We invite you to explore our technology portfolio, designed to give your organization a competitive edge in the market. Learn more about our licensing opportunities and the support we provide at: https://inl.gov/inl-initiatives/technology-deployment. For specific discussions on how your business can benefit, please contact Andrew Rankin at td@inl.gov.

INL’s Technology Deployment department focuses exclusively on licensing intellectual property and partnering with industry collaborators capable of commercializing our innovations. Our goal is to commercialize the technologies developed by INL researchers. We do not engage in purchasing, manufacturing, procurement decisions, or providing funding. Additionally, this is not a call for external services to assist in the development of this technology.

Walla Walla District Little Wood River Channel, Gooding, Idaho

Industry Day and One-on-One Sessions Announcement

Registration and General Information

USACE Walla Walla District is developing an acquisition to provide a design-build construction contract for the rehabilitation and replacement of channel walls and bridges of a canal located in Gooding, Idaho. Work will include completing the design of the rehabilitation and repair of the channel walls, five vehicle bridges, and three pedestrian bridges.  Upon completion and acceptance of the design, the contractor will be responsible for the construction of the design.  Please see the following pages for a list of questions and desired information the Government would like to learn about your company in regard to this project.  This information is intended to provide you awareness of what the Government would like to learn but you are encouraged to share more if you believe it will help the Government in developing the solicitation package.

The Government will provide a virtual briefing to share information about the project and to provide information about Project Labor Agreements.  The virtual briefing will begin at 9:00 AM PST on Tuesday December 10, 2024 followed by an open forum question and answer session.  Following this briefing, one-on-one sessions will be conducted virtually.  Each company will be allotted one (1) hour for the one-on-one session. Please limit the number of company representatives to no more than three (3) attendees to facilitate effective one-on-one dialogue.  The purpose of the one-on-one session is to answer questions and allow the government to obtain specific feedback from your company’s representative.  Marketing/capability briefings are not authorized during the one-on-one session.

The multi-functional team within the Walla Walla District will be conducting one-on-one sessions December 10 and 11, 2024, in order to share information on the government’s requirements and preliminary acquisition strategy, as well as to obtain industry feedback. 

For our planning purposes, you are requested to provide the following information if you are interested in participating in the open forum and/or the one-on-one session:

1. Name of Company
2. Name of each individual attending, his or her contact number and e-mail addresses
3. Specify if attending open forum and/or requesting a one-on-one session

Please provide the above information to Preston.E.Jones@usace.army.mil and Jani.C.Long@usace.army.mil no later than Tuesday December 3, 2024.  Please include the title, “Company Name – Industry Day Attendees” in the email subject line.  You will be notified of your scheduled one-on-one session within two (2) days of receipt of your request.

If you have questions you would like to submit in advance, please provide them to the above e-mail addresses no later than Thursday December 5, 2024.  If you consider the questions proprietary, please clearly mark them as such.

Summary Scope of Work

Design:

A 30% conceptual design package which conveys the Government’s design intent will be provided with the Phase II Solicitation. The design package will include plans, specifications, a geotechnical exploration report, and a recent site survey. The Contractor will be responsible for continuing this design package to completion. Contractor-generated CAD drawings must be in Bentley DGN format.

Construction:

Proposed construction features are divided into two primary categories: (1) wall repair/replacement and (2) vehicle and pedestrian bridge replacement. The project is a lava rock wall channel; the channel dimensions are approximately 24 feet wide, 8 feet deep, and 0.9 miles long.

Wall repair/replacement work may include: mortar repointing, concrete walls, concrete blocks, geotextiles, drainage culverts, irrigation systems, fencing, waterstop installation, road reconstruction, pavements, and pavement striping.

Bridge replacement work may include: demolition of roadway culverts, demolition of pedestrian bridges, traffic control, installation of new roadway bridges, installation of new pedestrian bridges, and road reconstruction.  The bridges will include reinforced concrete decks, railings, abutments, and wingwalls.

Technical Experience:

• Reinforced concrete roadway bridges with a span of at least 24 feet but no greater than 50 feet that were designed in accordance with Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD’s) LRFD Bridge Design Manual.
• Pedestrian bridges with a span of at least 24 feet but no greater than 50 feet that were designed in accordance with AASHTO’s LRFD Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges.
• Stone masonry wall mortar repointing projects.
• Concrete retaining wall projects with a height of 8 feet or higher.
• Hydraulic modeling capabilities to complete a hydraulic analysis and provide a report similar to the Bridge Hydraulics Report required by ITD (see Idaho Transportation Department Bridge Hydraulics Manual) This is not an ITD project and may not be subject to the same design criteria and software requirements, but the level of analysis will be similar. An existing conditions model will be provided in HEC-RAS 6.6 with 2-D meshes generated in HEC-RAS 2025. HEC-RAS is the US Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center's River Analysis System.
• Personnel Experience to include a designer of record (DoR) with a civil or structural professional engineer license registered in the State of Idaho.

General Questions:

1. What do you identify as the high risks in this project?
2. What experience does your company have with hydraulic modeling? Do you have an existing relationship with a subcontractor that does hydraulic modeling?
3. The in-water work window for this project is 10 October 2026 through 31 March 2027. What challenges do you anticipate with this work window?

Please see attached notice for photos.

Construction- Pipeline Reconstruction in Region 4 of Forest Service Salmon-Challis National Forest 

The questions due date has been extended to 12/19/2024.  

A site visit is being scheduled for Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 1100 MST at 1206 S. Challis Street, Salmon ID 83467.

Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to acquire crane rental with operator services as well as a mats & dunnage rental to move and secure the spillway gate undergoing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) repair for the Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) operating project.

Boise VA Medical Center

500 West Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702

Procurement Number: 36C26025R0035

This is a pre-solicitation notice synopsizing an upcoming competitive solicitation satisfying the requirements of FAR 5.201 and FAR 5.203. An invitation for Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be posted no later than January 8, 2025.

The VA Medical Center located in Boise, ID, has a requirement for a Firmed Fixed Price construction project that will install/enlarge one storm drain seepage bed and two infiltration facilities. New systems will tie into existing storm sewer systems. One infiltration facility will be installed in Parking Lot 10, another in Parking Lot 18 on the Parade Grounds and the storm drain seepage bed will be installed in front of B.27. As part of the work, building 85 requires new piping to be run within the mechanical space in the basement to intercept the existing roof drain line and reroute outside of the building. The new piping will exit the building and tie into the new system in parking lot 10. New work will include installation of new catch basins, sand traps, and observation wells and the removal of existing systems and beds prior to new installations. Work will include complete removal of trees and replacement of landscaping removed from site. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, quality control, and supervision necessary. This project will be phased so that one system will be constructed at a time to minimize disruption to the station.

The magnitude of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS code for this procurement is 237110 and the size standard is $45 million. The solicitation is being issued in the best value continuum described in FAR Part 15.101.  A bid bond is required, and the bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million. This project is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.

All relevant solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, may be accessed for download on the date of issue by conducting a search of Solicitation 36C26025R0044 on https://sam.gov/content/opportunities under Contract Opportunities. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this website. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued.

All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

The Government is accepting industry comment on the specifications.  Comments may or may not be incorporated, at the discretion of the Government. 

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services or who have any questions on this procurement are invited to respond to this via e-mail to Alan Perez at Alan.Perez@va.gov no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

S208 Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal, Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.  The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services:

• Title: Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal

• NAICS Code: 561730 Landscaping Services

Tasks:

The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel, equipment, and material to adequately maintain the premises at an acceptable level as outlined in this contract.  Work shall occur on a (day to be determined) schedule to include mowing, trimming, and picking up grass clippings and yard debris.  The Contractor shall maintain these areas in accordance with these guidelines.  There are approximately 33 acres of improved grounds. All clippings, leaves, and debris shall be removed and disposed of off VA grounds after each weekly service.

• The Contractor shall provide all labor, appropriate equipment, and tools necessary to perform on call snow and ice removal from roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, stairwells, and building entrances throughout the BVAMC. As per the PWS, the approximate acres to be cleared are 7.8 acres of parking lot and 1.5 miles of roadway with adjacent sidewalk.

Contractor Qualifications:

• All work shall be performed by a factory trained Qualified Person as follows:

• The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations to include responsibility to conform with current Occupational, Safety, Health Administration (OSHA) & Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations while working on this facility.

• Locations:
  1. Boise VA Medical Center, Boise Campus. 500 W Fort Street Boise, Idaho 83702

Period of Performance: 04/18/2025 – 04/17/2026, plus two option years.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Tyrone Whalen at Tyrone.Whalen@va.gov no later than Monday, 09 December 2024 at 5PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 

• Company name
• UEI # (sam.gov)
• Address
• Business size
• Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address
• Capability statement
• GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, if applicable 

Disclaimer and Important Notes:  This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies.  Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement.  There is no solicitation available at this time.

PROJECT: ID FLAP BONNER 841(1), Trestle Creek Road, MP 100 to 103.7

LOCATION:  13 miles E of Sandpoint, ID

WORK: This project consists of placed riprap, roadway aggregate, asphalt concrete pavement, and other small items of work.  See “Project Description” for additional details

LENGTH: 3.75miles

TENTATIVE SOLICITATION DATE: Spring 2025    

TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE:  Fall 2025

CONTRACT TYPE: Sealed Bid, Firm-Fixed-Price

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. 

INTERESTED VENDORS LIST: To view the Interested Vendors List, you must register as a SAM user, be logged in, and linked to an entity. If you are signed into SAM.gov with your registered entity and you cannot see the Interested Vendors List, you will need to be assigned the Contract Opportunities Administrator role for your entity in SAM.gov. If you need assistance, call the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

THIS SOLICITATION IS OFFERED AS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.                  

PRELIMINARY PLANS and a letter with additional project information are in electronic format only and are posted with this synopsis. To ensure you receive notification when the solicitation documents are posted to SAM.gov, please click on the “follow” button at the top of the opportunity page.  When solicitation documents are issued, the INVITATION FOR BIDS (specifications and plans) will be posted at this link.

Open Source Software: MASTODON: Pioneering Multi-Hazard Analysis for Critical Infrastructure

In an era where the resilience of critical infrastructure against natural disasters is paramount, MASTODON stands out as a beacon of innovation. This cutting-edge software tool offers a comprehensive solution for modeling stochastic nonlinear soil-structure interactions (NLSSI), bringing a new level of sophistication to dynamic probabilistic risk assessments.

The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, coupled with the critical need to safeguard infrastructure, necessitated the development of a robust modeling tool. MASTODON was conceived to meet this challenge, offering detailed simulations of how structures like nuclear facilities, dams, and bridges respond to external hazards, including seismic events.

MASTODON, built upon the powerful MOOSE framework, excels in the numerical modeling of seismic soil-structure interaction. It uniquely combines structural dynamics, time integration, dynamic porous media flow, nonlinear hysteretic soil constitutive models, and geometric nonlinearities (such as gapping, sliding, and uplift). MASTODON's capability to simulate nonlinear seismic wave propagation from earthquake fault rupture to a structure's response—and the soil surrounding it—sets a new benchmark in risk assessment tools.

Advantages:

• Advanced NLSSI Modeling: Offers comprehensive simulations incorporating dynamic probabilistic risk assessments.
• Multi-Hazard Risk Calculations: Enables precise risk analysis for critical infrastructure against multiple hazards.
• Nonlinear Seismic Wave Propagation: Simulates the entire process from earthquake fault rupture to structural response with high fidelity.
• Quantification of Uncertainty: Enhances the reliability of risk assessments by accurately quantifying uncertainties.
• MOOSE-Based Master Application: Leverages the MOOSE framework for unparalleled computational efficiency and flexibility.

Applications:

• Nuclear Facilities: Ensures the safety and resilience of nuclear power plants and related facilities.
• Critical Infrastructure: Protects vital structures such as dams and bridges from catastrophic failure due to external hazards.
• Dynamic PRA of External Hazards: Facilitates dynamic probabilistic risk assessments for various external threats.

Discover how MASTODON can transform the safety and resilience of your critical infrastructure. Visit our GitHub to learn more about its groundbreaking capabilities and to download the software for a comprehensive evaluation.

INL’s Technology Deployment department focuses exclusively on licensing intellectual property and partnering with industry collaborators capable of commercializing our innovations. Our goal is to commercialize the technologies developed by INL researchers. We do not engage in purchasing, manufacturing, procurement decisions, or providing funding. Additionally, this is not a call for external services to assist in the development of this technology.

January 5, 2024 - Amendment 004 (Update to CY 2024 Annual Amendment) - Issued

Amendment 004 is issued to the Retardant On-Demand solicitation, updating the due date of the solicitation to 01/15/2024 @ 1430 MT. Please see the attached amended solicitation - Solicitation 1202SC21Q0004 A004 010524.pdf.

Please email the Contracting Officer (Larry Robillard - larry.robillard@usda.gov) with any questions you may have.

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December 6, 2023 - Amendment 003 (CY 2024 Annual Amendment) - Issued

Amendment 003 is issued to the Retardant On-Demand solicitation, updating the solicitation and relevant clauses and provisions for the calendar year 2024. All Offerors must submit a completed and signed SF-1449, completed Section B Schedule of Items, and provide responses to Section E.7. Quotation format is specified in Section E Solicitation Provisions. Please see the attached amended solicitation - Solicitation 1202SC21Q0004 A003 120523.pdf.

Quotations may be submitted at any time prior to the due date and the Government reserves the right to award Blanket Purchase Agreements at any time, provided the Offeror meets all requirements specified and pricing is determined to be considered fair and reasonable. All responsible Offerors and suitable offers will be considered by the USDA Forest Service. The effective period of the resultant BPAs will be from date of establishment through 31 December 2031 with annual reviews happening around the end of each current year. The BPA period of performance will be from date of established BPA to 31 December 2024. All Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.GOV at the time of submission in order to be considered. Any Offeror that does not have an active SAM.GOV registration will be rejected as non-responsive.

Please email the Contracting Officer (Larry Robillard - larry.robillard@usda.gov) with any questions you may have.

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December 29, 2022 - Amendment 002 (CY 2023 Annual Amendment) - Issued

Amendment 002 is issued to the Retardant On-Demand solicitation, updating the solicitation and relevant clauses and provisions for the calendar year 2023. All Offerors must submit a completed and signed SF-1449, completed Section B Schedule of Items, and provide responses to Section E.7. Quotation format is specified in Section E Solicitation Provisions. Please see the attached amended solicitation - Solicitation 1202SC21Q0004 A002 122222.pdf.

Quotations may be submitted at any time prior to the due date and the Government reserves the right to award Blanket Purchase Agreements at any time, provided the Offeror meets all requirements specified and pricing is determined to be considered fair and reasonable. All responsible Offerors and suitable offers will be considered by the USDA Forest Service. The effective period of the resultant BPAs will be from date of establishment through 31 December 2031 with annual reviews happening around the end of each current year. The BPA period of performance will be from date of established BPA to 31 December 2023. All Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.GOV at the time of submission in order to be considered. Any Offeror that does not have an active SAM.GOV registration will be rejected as non-responsive.

Please email the Contracting Officer (Larry Robillard - larry.robillard@usda.gov) with any questions you may have.

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June 15, 2022 - Amendment 001 - Issued

Amendment 001 is issued to the Retardant On-Demand solicitation that revises the specification to address the addition of the Ground Applied Unit requirement in Exhibit D.1. Minor updates to Schedule B address these revisions. Please see the attached amended solicitation - Solicitation 1202SC21Q0004 A001 061522.pdf.
Please email the Contracting Officer (Larry Robillard - larry.robillard@usda.gov) with any questions you may have.

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Combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.105 (b).

The USDA Forest Service continues to have a need to obtain Long-Term Fire Retardant (LTFR) products and the ancillary on-site services to store, mix and load LTFR products onto Government supplied fixed wing airtankers (AT), very large airtankers (VLAT), single engine airtankers (SEAT), helicopters (H) and ground tenders (GT) at various locations throughout the U.S. This procurement is for all Offerors capable of supplying fully qualified Long-Term Fire Retardants in accordance with US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Specification 5100-304d Long-Term Retardant, Wildland Firefighting and currently on the Long-Term Retardant for Wildland Fire Management Qualified Products List (QPL) located at https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/documents/2021-1005_qpl_ret.pdf.

This acquisition is a follow-on acquisition from the previous FOB Origin Long-Term Fire Retardant contract and the Mobile Retardant Bases agreements and is being solicited as a Small Business set-aside, limited to companies that meet the small business size standard set forth by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325998 (fire retardant chemical preparations manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition intends to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for the 2022 Calendar Year period of supply and performance. BPAs established will be commercial, multiple award, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The dollar limitation for any individual order is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) ($7.5M IAW Agency procedure). This procurement is available to any existing or new Offerors proposing for the first time. In this manner, existing Contractors will be provided the annual opportunity to update their pricing and new Offerors will be allowed to provide their offer for consideration.

All Offerors must provide their offers as directed in Section E of the solicitation and pricing in the 2022 Schedule of Items in Section B. The effective period of the resultant BPAs will be from date of establishment through 31 December 2031 with annual reviews happening around the end of each current year. The BPA period of performance will be from date of established BPA to 31 December 2022. All responsible Offerors and suitable offers will be considered by the USDA Forest Service. All Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.GOV at the time of submission in order to be considered. Any offeror that does not have an active SAM.GOV registration will be rejected as non-responsive.

Please email the Contracting Officer (Larry Robillard – larry.robillard@usda.gov) with any questions you may have.

36C26024R0046 This is not a request for proposal. This is a request for Standard Form (SF) 330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications packages only. All information needed to submit SF 330 documents is contained herein. No solicitation package, technical information, or bidder/plan holder list will be issued. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. GENERAL INFORMATION Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) is seeking sources and intends to award a firm fixed price design contract for Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the development of complete construction documents, which include working drawings, specifications, and reports, and construction period services for A-E Project 531-24-106 Replace AHU-2, Building 85, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Boise, ID. The A-E Services contract that is anticipated to be awarded will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute [formerly known as the Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 36.6 Architectural and Engineering Services, VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6, and VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) 836.6 Architect-Engineer Services. In accordance with FAR 36.209, Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms, no contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative. PROJECT INFORMATION This project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services and the SBA Size Standard is $25.5 million annual revenue. A full design team is required to complete this project. The VA expects to award the anticipated A-E contract in June 2024. The anticipated period of performance for completion of design is 140-Calendar Days after notice of award (NOA). The magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000. . Please note that the 175-Calendar Day period of performance for the design completion begins with the issuance of the NOA and that a notice to proceed (NTP) will not be issued for the completion of a design project. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The below information contains the instructions and format that must be followed for the submission of the SF 330 Statement of Qualifications: Submit one (1) SF 330 Statement of Qualifications to Contract Specialist Kenneth Winfield at Kenneth.Winfield@va.gov and NCO20AESF330@va.gov . This must include Parts I and II and any applicable attachments. The submission must include the SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (form is available online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp or https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF330-21.pdf . The SF 330 submission is due by 2:00 PM (MST) May 2, 2024. The SF 330 must be submitted in one email and have a file size no larger than 5 MB. No hard copies will be accepted. The subject line of the email must read: SF 330 Submission 36C26024R0046 A-E Project 531-24-106 Replace AHU-2, Building 85, VAMC, Boise, ID . The SF 330 submission must not exceed a total of 50 pages. This includes title page, table of contents, and any other relevant information. Any pages submitted by an offeror that exceed the limit will not be considered during the evaluation. Each page must be in Arial Size 11 Font , single spaced. Part II of the SF 330 and any CPARs or PPQs will NOT count toward the page limitation. A PPQ obtained for another SF 330 submission may be submitted for this project. However, if significant portions of the project have been completed since the PPQ was filled out, a new PPQ should be submitted to accurately assess the project. Firms must include the following information in section B of the SF 330 submission: SAM Unique Entity Identifier Tax ID number Cage code Primary point of contact s email address and phone number All questions must be submitted to Kenneth.Winfield@va.gov with the subject line SF 330 Questions - 36C26024R0046 A-E Project 531-24-106 Replace AHU-2, Building 85, VAMC, Boise, ID . The cutoff for question submission is 2:00 PM (MST) April 12, 2024. Questions will be answered through amendment to the notice posted to Contract Opportunities at www.SAM.gov . This procurement is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. Offers received from other than SDVOSBs will not be considered. Offerors must be certified as SDVOSBs by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and visible in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the time of SF 330 submission, written response submission, and award. Failure to be certified in the VetCert database at these times will result in the offeror being deemed ineligible for award. All joint ventures must be SBA certified at the time of SF 330 submission, written response submission, and award and must submit agreements that comply with 13 CFR 128.402 prior to contract award. All prime firms must meet the NAICS code requirement specified in this notice. The Contracting Officer will verify the NAICS code in VetCert. Failure to meet the NAICS code requirement may result in the rejection of the SF 330 submission. SF 330 submissions received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Late proposal rules per FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. Firms not providing the required information may not be evaluated. All information must be included in the SF 330 submission package. It is the offeror s responsibility to check the Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov for any revisions to this announcement prior to submitting their SF 330. A-E SELECTION PROCESS Firms who timely submit SF 330s in response to this announcement, and in accordance with submission requirements, will be considered for evaluation. The selection will be made as follows: SF 330s will be evaluated in accordance with the primary selection criteria as stated in this notice. These evaluations will determine the most highly qualified firms for this particular requirement. In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), at least three of the most highly qualified firms will then be notified of the Government s intent to hold discussions. Firms that were not selected for discussions will be notified at this time. In accordance with FAR 36.607(b), any requested debriefings of successful and unsuccessful firms will be held after final selection has taken place and will be conducted, to the extent practicable, in accordance with 15.503, 15.506(b) through (f), and 15.507(c). Note that 15.506(d)(2) through (d)(5) do not apply to architect-engineer contracts. Discussions will be held with top three firms in the form of written responses. The firms invited to participate in discussions will be notified by Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer by email with detailed instructions that will include questions or topics to address. Following the completion of discussions, the firms will be evaluated and ranked based on the primary and (if necessary) secondary selection criteria. The final evaluation and ranking will consider the SF 330 submission for each firm, as well as additional information obtained via discussions. The highest rated firm will be selected to receive the solicitation and engage in negotiations. The solicitation will be issued to the highest rated firm as a Request for Fee Proposal (RFP). All SOW attachments and site-specific documentation will be provided to the highest rated firm with the RFP. A site visit may be authorized during the negotiation process. An award will then be made as long as the negotiation of rates and hours leads to a fair, balanced, and reasonable determination of the final contract price. If negotiations with the highest rated firm are unsuccessful, the firm will be notified that negotiations have been terminated. Negotiations will then be initiated with the next highest rated firm, and so on until award can be made or this announcement is cancelled. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA: Firms responding to this notice will be evaluated and ranked using the primary and secondary selection criteria listed below. The factors are listed in descending order of importance. The evaluation will consider how each factor is addressed and how it is formatted to coincide with the selection criteria. Selection Criteria 1, Professional Qualifications (Sections C through E): The evaluation will consider the professional qualification necessary for satisfactory performance of required service. The evaluation shall consider the specific experience (minimum of five years) and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm as full-time employees) 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. The A-E shall demonstrate they are able to sign and stamp each drawing by individuals licensed in any state in the United States for the key positions listed below. Provide Professional License numbers and/or proof of Licensure. A resume for each of these key positions must be provided via Section E of the SF330. Key positions and disciplines required for this project may include among others: Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Electrical Engineer Structural Engineer Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance on the cover page when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement: I [signatory authority] ___________________, [company or Joint Venture] __________________, certify that the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs by the Small Business Association s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) in compliance of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-75. The information provided in sections C through E of the SF 330 will be used to evaluate this evaluation factor. Do not include this information in section H, unless it is pertinent to support the information listed in the other sections. Selection Criteria 2, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (sections F, G, and H): The evaluation will consider specialized experience and technical competence in design and construction period services for A-E Project 531-24-106 Replace AHU-2, Building 85, VAMC, located in Boise, Idaho. Provide information for example projects which best illustrate the proposed team s experience and competencies for this contract. A-E shall provide a complete design to install an energy recovery air handling unit and a VRF heating and cooling system for the Biomed shop in the basement of Building 27. Submissions shall include information regarding experience and competence in: Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Safety and Security Fire Protection Systems HVAC Systems Submissions shall include the following information for example projects: Project title, location and detailed narrative describing the scope of services provided including the type of work performed by the offeror and its role in the project i.e., prime contract, Teaming Partner, or subcontractor. Project Owner, owner s point of contact including telephone number and email address. Services & Deliverables provided under the contract or task order. Period of Performance, including start and completion dates Total dollar value of the project Contract number associated with the project. Submissions shall include no more than five (5) and no less than three (3) recent and relevant, Government and private experience, example projects, similar in size, scope, construction features and complexity, which clearly illustrate experience and competencies listed above and in other portions of this solicitation. Recent is defined as services provided in the five (5) years prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Relevant is defined as projects, within the United States, its territories, or possessions, requiring tasks identified in this solicitation. Similar complexity is considered projects of an operational, construction, or design likeness to the work covered in this solicitation. Three (3) of the five (5) example projects must have construction completed or construction substantially (50%+) complete. Submit example project information in Section F of the SF 330. Section G of the SF 330 will be used to evaluate the prior experience of the prime firm and any key subcontractors working together on the provided example projects. The evaluation will also consider narratives addressing the following topics for the Offeror, and key consultants, in Section H of the SF 330: The management s approach. The coordination of disciplines and subcontractors Quality control procedures, and Familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications, and other applicable standards. The narratives should clearly illustrate how each of the topics were addressed. Re-stating or reiterating this list or the Scope of Work in Section H will not be sufficient. Narratives submitted in Section H of the 330, shall not exceed one (1) page in length for the Offeror and each key consultant. The narrative submissions shall not exceed ten (10) pages total for this criterion. Selection Criteria 3, Capacity (Section H) The evaluation will consider the team s plan and the evaluation will consider the firm s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of key disciplines to perform the work in the required time. Provide the available capacity of key disciplines by providing current project workload, inclusive of all projects awarded during the previous 12 months and the full potential value of any current indefinite delivery contracts. Offeror shall clearly state their available capacity presenting workload percentages for the key disciplines and/or team members. Also, the offeror must provide the completion percentages and expected completion date for projects awarded in the previous 12 months. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Please ensure the capacity applies toward the team/personnel provided in the SF 330. Selection Criteria 4, Past performance (section H) The evaluation will consider the firm s past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Past performance will be evaluated for all projects provided in Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) database will be reviewed to evaluate the projects that have a CPARS entry. CPARS are not required to be submitted with the SF330 submission. The contract number for the project must be submitted with each project in Section F so CPARS can be reviewed in the database. For any project that does NOT have CPARS data available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is required to be submitted with the SF330. The PPQ should be rated and signed by the evaluator. In the event that a firm does not receive a requested complete PPQ from an evaluator prior to the time for submission, the firm shall submit the partially completed PPQ with Section 1 and the Evaluator Information in Section 2 completed. Ensure a POC is listed with the project title/contract number. The VA will make reasonable attempts to contact the POC upon submission for PPQ completion. Evaluations may also include additional performance related from the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS. The Government reserves the right to contact any POC listed on a CPARS report or PPQ. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers may result in a firm being considered less qualified. All projects provided in the SF 330 must be completed by the office/branch/individual team member performing the work under this contract. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. For PPQs, please utilize the attached PPQ document only. Completed PPQs should be incorporated into the SF 330 directly. PPQs should not be submitted separately to NCO20 directly. Any PPQs will not be counted towards the page limitations for this submission. However, any narratives provided for past performance in Section H shall not exceed two (2) pages in length and will be counted toward the total submission page limit. Selection Criteria 5, Knowledge of the locality (Section H), The evaluation will consider the knowledge of the locality, including specific knowledge of local conditions or project site features, such as geological features, climatic conditions, working with and local construction methods or local laws and regulations of the area of Boise, Idaho. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Note that the intent of this factor is to showcase a firm s understanding of the project site and locality, and NOT where the firm is located, how far away the firm/branch office is from the site, and how they would travel to the site. Information related to the firm s location shall be provided in Section H under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See below. Selection Criteria 6, Experience in Construction Period Services, (Section H) The evaluation will consider experience in Construction Period Services (CPS) necessary for performance of this contract. Submissions shall provide information which clearly illustrates CPS experience in the following: Solicitation support services Professional field inspections during the construction period, both scheduled and emergent Coordination with commissioning requirements/commissioning services Review of construction submittals for design conformance, variance, and applicable code/standard compliance Support in answering requests for information (RFI) during the construction period. Support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work and cost estimates. Maintaining a comprehensive submittal log inclusive of material data, shop drawings, certifications, etc. Providing timely and complete responses to requests for information Providing supporting documentation (statements of work, cost estimates, technical reports, etc.) for construction modifications Providing record drawing documentation Process for correcting design errors/omissions identified during construction. Attendance at pre-bid, post-award, and commissioning kick off construction project conferences. Providing minutes of weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction Site visits during construction both scheduled and emergent Ensuring compliance with the design drawings and specifications Preparation of site visit reports Generation of punch-list reports Review of construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability Attendance and participation during the final acceptance inspection Preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contactor s as-built drawings. Maintenance of RFI logs Attendance at weekly conference calls Providing minutes of meetings between the AE, VA, and contractors Pre-final inspection site visits Production of as-built documentation The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. The Boise VA Medical Center (BVAMC) is a campus of historic significance with multiple contributing buildings and structures, as designated by the Idaho State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). Building 85 is a non-contributing structure and therefore, the design will not require coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or other similar entity. However, in order to fulfill a campus intent for the visual cohesiveness of the buildings exteriors this project shall incorporate a design harmony with the existing structures. Secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic location. Location of the firm, as measured by the driving distance (miles) between the Offeror s principal business location and the Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W Fort St, Boise, Idaho 83702. Determination of the mileage will be based on Google Maps. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). *The secondary selection criterion is used as a tiebreaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm s SF 330 submission highly qualified or not highly qualified.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.  The Government intends to solicit with Instruments, Inc. for refurbishment, evaluation and repair of one L40 and L20 power amplifiers. The NAICS code is 811210 and the Small Business Standard is $34 millions of dollars.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20241010.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00 PM EST of 03 December 2024.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes.  However, all responses received by 12:00 PM EST of 03 December 2024 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 12:00 PM EST of 03 December 2024 by email at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Michael Brodie, 757-600-8579, michael.s.broide7.civ@us.navy.mil.

Unlocking Operational Efficiency in Nuclear Power Plants with DIAMOND

In the complex operational environment of nuclear power plants, where data is traditionally stored in isolated systems, the DIAMOND software emerges as a pivotal solution. By integrating disparate data sources into a cohesive data warehouse, DIAMOND streamlines processes, fosters productivity, and paves the way for advanced analytics and machine learning applications.

Historically, the nuclear industry has grappled with the challenge of managing vast amounts of data scattered across various applications and systems, each with its unique structure and tools. This fragmentation has led to inefficient manual data integration efforts, preventing the realization of potential cost savings and operational improvements. The absence of a standardized model for data exchange has underscored the need for an innovative solution.

DIAMOND addresses this critical industry challenge head-on by introducing an ontology-based data model specifically designed for the nuclear domain. This model, structured in XML format, encompasses a comprehensive taxonomy of nuclear plant objects, their properties, and interrelationships. It offers a standardized framework for data exchange, enabling seamless application integration. This approach facilitates data aggregation across single or multiple nuclear power plants and ensures compatibility across different programming languages, simplifying the integration process.

Advantages:

• Significant Cost Savings: Streamlined data integration processes eliminate the need for costly manual efforts and point-to-point integrations.
• Increased Productivity: Unified data sources allow for smoother operations and quicker decision-making.
• Reduced Errors and Enhanced Process Control: A clear understanding of data flows and relationships minimizes mistakes and improves processes' management.
• Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning: Integrated data sets are ripe for analysis, offering insights that drive efficiency and innovation.

Applications:

• Operational Efficiency: Enhancing day-to-day operations through streamlined data management.
• Cost Reduction: Lowering operational expenses by eliminating inefficient data integration practices.
• Analytics and Decision Support: Integrating data for predictive analytics and informed decision-making.
• Machine Learning and AI: Leveraging unified data to develop AI-driven tools for predictive maintenance and operational optimization.

Transform your nuclear power plant's data management landscape with DIAMOND. Visit our website to learn more about how our innovative solution can drive your operation's efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock the potential of your data. Download DIAMOND today and take the first step towards operational excellence.

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Open Source Software: EMV Scoring Application: Tailored Cybersecurity Threat Evaluation

In the digital age, cybersecurity threats pose significant risks to critical infrastructures. The Exploit, Malware, and Vulnerability (EMV) Scoring Application emerges as a crucial tool for organizations aiming to fortify their defenses by enabling precise, configuration-specific threat assessment.

Traditional vulnerability scoring systems, like the National Vulnerability Database's CVE scores, often lack the nuance needed to assess threats against specific configurations, leading to inefficient allocation of resources. Recognizing this gap, the collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Southern California Edison under the CES-21 Program birthed the EMV Scoring Application. It was designed to allow users to apply their scoring schema against various configurations, thereby identifying the actual applicability of cyber threats to their unique environments.

The EMV Scoring Application is a highly customizable and user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies scoring cyber threats according to user-defined criteria. It integrates seamlessly with STIX objects, offering the flexibility to export scored objects for further analysis. By enabling users to create their scoring schema, the application provides a dynamic solution for evaluating the relevance and impact of exploits, malware, and vulnerabilities on specific configurations.

Advantages

• Customizable Scoring: Tailor the scoring process to fit specific operational configurations and security needs.
• Efficient Resource Allocation: Focus security efforts on truly applicable threats, avoiding unnecessary expenditure on low-impact or irrelevant issues.
• Streamlined Evaluation Process: Simplify the assessment of cyber threats with a user-friendly GUI, making complex scoring accessible to all users.
• Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture: Identify and prioritize threats based on detailed, configuration-specific evaluations, strengthening defenses against targeted attacks.
• Agile Response Capabilities: Leverage scored threat data to inform automated response technologies, enabling quick and effective action against cyber attacks.

Applications

• Critical Infrastructure Protection: Tailor threat assessments to safeguard essential services like electricity, water, and transportation.
• Corporate Security: Customize cybersecurity measures for corporate networks, ensuring protection against targeted exploits and malware.
• Government Defense: Apply specific scoring schemas for national security assets, optimizing defense strategies against sophisticated cyber threats.
• Healthcare Data Security: Protect sensitive healthcare information by focusing on vulnerabilities relevant to medical infrastructure.

Secure your organization's cyber defenses with the EMV Scoring Application. Download now and start customizing your cybersecurity threat assessment today.

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Unlocking Economic Insights into Nuclear-Renewable Integrated Energy Systems with HYBRID

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of energy production, the HYBRID simulation framework emerges as a pivotal tool for the economic assessment of Nuclear-Renewable Integrated Energy Systems (N-R IES). It uniquely combines stochastic analysis, probabilistic optimization, and high-fidelity physical modeling to provide unparalleled insights into the economic performance of these complex systems.

Background

The integration of variable renewable energy sources into the electric grid introduces significant challenges for traditional energy dispatch and capacity planning. The limitations of existing software, relying on deterministic linear programming, fall short in capturing the intricate dynamics and uncertainties inherent in N-R IES. This gap necessitates a more sophisticated approach to accurately evaluate economic viability, especially under stochastic conditions such as fluctuating electricity demand and renewable energy availability.

Software Description

HYBRID leverages the Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) RAVEN framework, its CashFlow plugin, and the Modelica language to offer a robust toolset. It enables users to generate stochastic time series, apply probabilistic analysis, and optimize N-R IES operations and planning. The toolset includes a comprehensive library of Modelica models and RAVEN workflows that map physical performance to economic outcomes, allowing for the assembly and evaluation of various energy system configurations under stochastic conditions.

Advantages

• Accurate Economic Viability Assessment: Incorporates stochastic elements and high-fidelity physical simulations for precise economic analysis.
• Comprehensive Toolset: Offers a complete suite of tools for generating stochastic time series, probabilistic analysis, and optimization.
• Flexible System Modeling: Allows for the integration of diverse energy sources and systems, including nuclear, renewables, and storage.
• Open Source Collaboration: Facilitates broad access and collaborative development across national laboratories, academia, and industry.
• Time and Resource Efficiency: Reduces the need for developing ad-hoc solutions, saving valuable time and resources.

Applications

• Capacity Planning and Dispatch Optimization: Enables energy providers to optimize N-R IES configurations for cost-effective energy dispatch and capacity planning.
• Economic Analysis in Academia and Research: Supports universities and research institutions in conducting economic analyses of N-R IES.
• Policy and Decision Support: Aids policymakers and energy planners in understanding the economic implications of integrating renewable and nuclear energy sources.

Discover how HYBRID can transform your approach to the economic assessment of Nuclear-Renewable Integrated Energy Systems. Visit our website to explore the toolset, access resources, and join the community of innovators advancing the future of integrated energy solutions.

This software is open source and available at no cost. Download now by visiting the product's GitHub page.

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Open Source Software: Maximizing Advanced Manufacturing Simulations with MALAMUTE

Precision and innovation are paramount in the rapidly evolving field of advanced manufacturing. MALAMUTE emerges as a groundbreaking software solution, seamlessly blending the robust MOOSE module functionalities with state-of-the-art materials and geometrical modeling. This fusion elevates the accuracy of simulations in laser melting, welding, and electric-field-assisted sintering and accelerates the development of advanced manufacturing technologies.

The complexity of multiphysics simulations in advanced manufacturing has long presented a formidable challenge. Traditional software often struggles to accurately model the intricate interactions between different physical processes, especially when dealing with arbitrary-Eulerian-Lagrangian (ALE) and level-set-based techniques. This gap in capability has hindered progress in the field, necessitating a solution that can handle the sophisticated demands of these applications.

MALAMUTE addresses these challenges head-on by leveraging the MOOSE framework's native parallelism and partial differential equation (PDE) implementations. Incorporating realistic material models and geometries offers users a comprehensive toolkit for tackling advanced manufacturing modeling and simulation. MALAMUTE stands out by providing access to sophisticated finite element, finite volume, and nonlinear solver technology, facilitating accurate and efficient simulations across various applications, including laser melting, welding, and electric-field assisted sintering.

Advantages:

• Precision Modeling: Advanced algorithms for ALE, level-set laser processes, and EFAS applications.
• Integrated Material Models: Realistic material and geometric modeling enhances simulation accuracy.
• Multiphysics Capability: Leverages MOOSE's robust multiphysics platform for comprehensive PDE solving.
• Advanced Solver Technology: Access to sophisticated finite element, volume, and nonlinear solvers.
• Native Parallelism: Optimized for high-performance computing environments, ensuring scalability and speed.

Applications:

• Laser Melting & Welding: For precise fabrication and assembly in aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries.
• Electric-Field Assisted Sintering: Ideal for creating complex geometries in ceramics and metal alloys.
• Research & Development: Accelerates prototyping and testing in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Quality Assurance: Enhances the reliability and durability of manufactured components through accurate simulations.

Discover the future of advanced manufacturing simulations. Elevate your modeling and simulation capabilities with MALAMUTE today. Download now and start transforming your manufacturing processes with precision and efficiency.

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Open-Source Software: Transforming Integrated Energy Systems Analysis with FORCE

FORCE revolutionizes the way we analyze integrated energy systems (IES), offering a unified, user-friendly platform for comprehensive technoeconomic evaluations. This encompasses everything from macro analysis to transient process modeling, fueling smarter, sustainable energy solutions. With the surge in demand for variable renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, the U.S. energy market is evolving. This shift necessitates innovative solutions to efficiently and economically integrate diverse energy sources into the grid. Developed under the Integrated Energy Systems program, FORCE emerges as an open-source ecosystem designed to streamline the technical and economic viability analysis of various IES configurations.

A collaborative effort of experts from national laboratories, universities, and the industry has led to the creation of FORCE. This platform embodies the convergence of multiple open-source toolsets, including HERON, HYBRID, RAVEN, TEAL, and FARM. It aggregates comprehensive datasets and models, simplifies the complexity of IES analysis through automation, and offers a unified interface, marking a significant advancement from the disjointed and error-prone processes of the past.

Key Advantages Include:

• A unified analysis platform that integrates diverse toolsets into a single interface, eliminating the need for ad-hoc solutions and reducing errors.
• Flexibility and comprehensiveness in handling a wide range of analysis needs with precision.
• An open-source, user-friendly interface that broadens accessibility and potential impact.
• A modular design that ensures the platform remains at the forefront of IES analysis technology.

FORCE is the ideal tool for a wide range of stakeholders, including companies, universities, and national laboratories. It supports thorough analysis and implementation of IES configurations for initial scoping, economic feasibility studies, detailed coupling, control strategies, and deployment planning. By providing a holistic view of the IES landscape, FORCE enables informed decision-making, optimization of resource use, and advancement toward sustainable energy solutions.

Empower your energy analysis with FORCE, the comprehensive platform designed to simplify the complex landscape of integrated energy systems. Offering a seamless blend of technical precision and economic insight, FORCE positions itself as an indispensable tool in the quest for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Dive into the future of energy analysis today by downloading FORCE from its GitHub repository and transform your approach to IES evaluation and implementation.

Target Audiences:

Primary:

• Technical experts and decision-makers in renewable energy and integrated energy systems seeking comprehensive analysis tools.
• Decision-makers in energy companies, national laboratories, and academic institutions looking for data-driven insights into energy system integration and optimization.

Secondary:

• Policymakers and economic analysts focused on the economic viability and sustainability of renewable energy sources.
• Software developers and data scientists in the energy sector interested in an open-source platform for analytical expansion.

FORCE revolutionizes the analysis of integrated energy systems (IES) by offering a unified, user-friendly platform for comprehensive technoeconomic evaluations, from macro analysis to transient process modeling, fueling smarter, sustainable energy solutions.

This software is open source and available at no cost. Download now by visiting the product's GitHub page

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• Amendment 0008- The soliictation closing date has been extended to 16 December 2024, 2:30PM Est.
• Amendment 0007- The soliictation closing date has been extended to 2 December 2024, 2:30PM Est.
• Amendment 0006- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 22 November 2024, 2:30Pm EST.
•  Amendment 0005- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 15 November 2024, 2:30Pm EST.
• Amendment 0004- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 31 October 2024, 2:30Pm EST.
• Amendment 0003- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 04 October 2024, 2:30Pm EST.
• Amendment 0002- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 13 September 2024, 2:30Pm EST.
• Amendment 0001- The solicitation closing date has been extended to 30 August 2024, 2:30Pm EST.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03824QB0000375 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 effective 22 May 2024.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190.  The small business size standard is $40 million.  This is a Sole Source Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract to Western Aerospace Inc of Kuna, ID on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) for the services/supplies of tail rotor draft shaft for the MH-65 Aircraft. The tail rotor draft shafts will be serviced via issuance of individually funded Task Orders.  Western Aerospace Inc (Cage Code 1YSJ8) is the only known North American vendor capable of providing the required repair/overhaul services for the components in the Schedule. The contract will consist of a one-year Base Period and four (4) one-year Option Periods.

See the following attachments titled:

Attachment 1: “Schedule of Supplies/Services – 70Z03824QB0000375”

Attachment 2: “Statement of Work - 70Z03824QB0000375”

Attachment 3: “Provisions, Clauses, and Terms and Conditions – 70Z03824QB0000375”

Attachment 4: “Redacted J&A – 70Z03824QB0000375”, and

Attachment 5: “Wage Determination ID – 2015-5503 Rev 22, State of Idaho"

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is July 30, 2024 at 2:30 pm EST. Any proposal received after the closing date and time specified are considered late.  E-mailed quotations are required and shall be sent to Gabrielle.M.Berry2@uscg.mil.  Please indicate 70Z03824QB0000375 in subject line.

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance.  Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman.  The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program.

Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the government.  The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d)(2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed.  To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e).  Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. 

****AMENDMENT 0002**** (See attached SF30)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide notice that a subsequent amendment is forthcoming that will provide Questions and Answers as well as an extension to the RFP deadline.

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****AMENDMENT 0001**** (See attached SF30)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided for upgrading selected components of the existing electrical system of the site. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings and specifications contained in this document. The project is located at USDA, ARS, Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Laboratory (NWISRL) at 3793 N 3600 E Kimberly, ID 83341-5076.

SITE VISIT: Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time. See Section L.4 for more information and RSVP instructions. 

OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSING OPPORTUNITY

RAVEN: Comprehensive Uncertainty Quantification and Optimization for Complex Systems

RAVEN is a versatile framework designed for uncertainty quantification, risk assessment, and optimization of complex systems, integrating advanced statistical, data analysis, and AI techniques for enhanced system understanding and performance.

Overview: Developed in 2012 under the Risk Informed Safety Margin Characterization (RISMC) pathway of the Light Water Reactor Sustainability (LWRS) program, RAVEN (Risk Analysis and Virtual ENvironment) addresses the need for modern risk evaluation in complex systems like nuclear power plants. It caters to the increasing demand for sophisticated tools to analyze systems' responses under varied conditions, especially considering the uncertainties inherent in these systems. RAVEN's design philosophy aims to be user-friendly for engineers and scientists while offering a modular structure for easy expansion by developers. This balance makes RAVEN a powerful tool for a wide range of applications in different sectors.

Description: RAVEN operates by perturbing system responses using various strategies (Monte-Carlo, Latin Hypercube, etc.) and analyzing the data through classical and advanced data mining approaches. It works in tandem with other INL software (like RELAP5-3D, MAAP5, BISON) to model complex physical systems. RAVEN's strength lies in its ability to manage parallel dispatching of simulations and its use of AI algorithms to create surrogate models for complex analysis tasks. This multifaceted approach allows for thorough uncertainty quantification, reliability analysis, and parametric studies, making it a comprehensive tool for risk assessment and optimization in complex environments.

Benefits:          

• Versatile Analysis Capabilities: Supports various analysis methods, including regression, risk assessment, and data mining.
• Integration with Third-party Software: Enhances existing physical models with advanced analytical capabilities.
• Advanced AI Utilization: Employs AI for surrogate modeling and complex system analysis.
• Parallel Computing Support: Efficiently manages computational resources for large-scale analyses.
• Customizable Workflow: Offers flexibility in analysis flow construction to suit specific project needs.

Applications:    

• Risk assessment and safety margin characterization in nuclear power plants.
• System response analysis in multi-physics environments.
• Optimization and data analysis in engineering and scientific research.
• Uncertainty quantification in complex physical and engineering systems.
• Advanced modeling and simulation in various industries, including energy, manufacturing, and research.

Access: https://github.com/idaholab/raven  

IP Status: Copyright asserted on software titled “Risk Analysis and Virtual ENvironment: RAVEN,” BEA Docket No. CW-14-01.

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36C26024R0042 This is not a request for proposal. This is a request for Standard Form (SF) 330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications packages only. All information needed to submit SF 330 documents is contained herein. No solicitation package, technical information, or bidder/plan holder list will be issued. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. GENERAL INFORMATION Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) is seeking sources and intends to award a firm fixed price design contract for Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the development of complete construction documents, which include working drawings, specifications, and reports, and construction period services for A-E Project 531-24-107 Install New HVAC System for Biomed, Building 27, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Boise, ID. The A-E Services contract that is anticipated to be awarded will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute [formerly known as the Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 36.6 Architectural and Engineering Services, VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6, and VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) 836.6 Architect-Engineer Services. In accordance with FAR 36.209, Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms, no contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative. PROJECT INFORMATION This project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services and the SBA Size Standard is $25.5 million annual revenue. A full design team is required to complete this project. The VA expects to award the anticipated A-E contract in June 2024. The anticipated period of performance for completion of design is 140-Calendar Days after notice of award (NOA). The magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000. Please note that the 120-Calendar Day period of performance for the design completion begins with the issuance of the NOA and that a notice to proceed (NTP) will not be issued for the completion of a design project. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The below information contains the instructions and format that must be followed for the submission of the SF 330 Statement of Qualifications: Submit one (1) SF 330 Statement of Qualifications to Contract Specialist Kenneth Winfield at Kenneth.Winfield@va.gov and NCO20AESF330@va.gov . This must include Parts I and II and any applicable attachments. The submission must include the SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (form is available online at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp or https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF330-21.pdf . The SF 330 submission is due by 2:00 PM (MST) April 29, 2024. The SF 330 must be submitted in one email and have a file size no larger than 5 MB. No hard copies will be accepted. The subject line of the email must read: SF 330 Submission 36C26024R0042 A-E Project 531-24-107 Install New HVAC System for Biomed, VAMC, Boise, ID . The SF 330 submission must not exceed a total of 50 pages. This includes title page, table of contents, and any other relevant information. Any pages submitted by an offeror that exceed the limit will not be considered during the evaluation. Each page must be in Arial Size 11 Font , single spaced. Part II of the SF 330 and any CPARs or PPQs will NOT count toward the page limitation. A PPQ obtained for another SF 330 submission may be submitted for this project. However, if significant portions of the project have been completed since the PPQ was filled out, a new PPQ should be submitted to accurately assess the project. Firms must include the following information in section B of the SF 330 submission: SAM Unique Entity Identifier Tax ID number Cage code Primary point of contact s email address and phone number All questions must be submitted to Kenneth.Winfield@va.gov with the subject line SF 330 Questions -36C26024R0042 A/E Project 531-24-107 Install New HVAC System for Biomed, Building 27, VAMC, Boise, ID . The cutoff for question submission is 2:00 PM (MST) April 5, 2024. Questions will be answered through amendment to the notice posted to Contract Opportunities at www.SAM.gov . This procurement is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. Offers received from other than SDVOSBs will not be considered. Offerors must be certified as SDVOSBs by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and visible in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the time of SF 330 submission, written response submission, and award. Failure to be certified in the VetCert database at these times will result in the offeror being deemed ineligible for award. All joint ventures must be SBA certified at the time of SF 330 submission, written response submission, and award and must submit agreements that comply with 13 CFR 128.402 prior to contract award. All prime firms must meet the NAICS code requirement specified in this notice. The Contracting Officer will verify the NAICS code in VetCert. Failure to meet the NAICS code requirement may result in the rejection of the SF 330 submission. SF 330 submissions received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Late proposal rules per FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. Firms not providing the required information may not be evaluated. All information must be included in the SF 330 submission package. It is the offeror s responsibility to check the Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov for any revisions to this announcement prior to submitting their SF 330. A-E SELECTION PROCESS Firms who timely submit SF 330s in response to this announcement, and in accordance with submission requirements, will be considered for evaluation. The selection will be made as follows: SF 330s will be evaluated in accordance with the primary selection criteria as stated in this notice. These evaluations will determine the most highly qualified firms for this particular requirement. In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), at least three of the most highly qualified firms will then be notified of the Government s intent to hold discussions. Firms that were not selected for discussions will be notified at this time. In accordance with FAR 36.607(b), any requested debriefings of successful and unsuccessful firms will be held after final selection has taken place and will be conducted, to the extent practicable, in accordance with 15.503, 15.506(b) through (f), and 15.507(c). Note that 15.506(d)(2) through (d)(5) do not apply to architect-engineer contracts. Discussions will be held with top three firms in the form of written responses. The firms invited to participate in discussions will be notified by Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer by email with detailed instructions that will include questions or topics to address. Following the completion of discussions, the firms will be evaluated and ranked based on the primary and (if necessary) secondary selection criteria. The final evaluation and ranking will consider the SF 330 submission for each firm, as well as additional information obtained via discussions. The highest rated firm will be selected to receive the solicitation and engage in negotiations. The solicitation will be issued to the highest rated firm as a Request for Fee Proposal (RFP). All SOW attachments and site-specific documentation will be provided to the highest rated firm with the RFP. A site visit may be authorized during the negotiation process. An award will then be made as long as the negotiation of rates and hours leads to a fair, balanced, and reasonable determination of the final contract price. If negotiations with the highest rated firm are unsuccessful, the firm will be notified that negotiations have been terminated. Negotiations will then be initiated with the next highest rated firm, and so on until award can be made or this announcement is cancelled. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA: Firms responding to this notice will be evaluated and ranked using the primary and secondary selection criteria listed below. The factors are listed in descending order of importance. The evaluation will consider how each factor is addressed and how it is formatted to coincide with the selection criteria. Selection Criteria 1, Professional Qualifications (Sections C through E): The evaluation will consider the professional qualification necessary for satisfactory performance of required service. The evaluation shall consider the specific experience (minimum of five years) and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm as full-time employees) 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. The A-E shall demonstrate they are able to sign and stamp each drawing by individuals licensed in any state in the United States for the key positions listed below. Provide Professional License numbers and/or proof of Licensure. A resume for each of these key positions must be provided via Section E of the SF330. Key positions and disciplines required for this project may include among others: Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance on the cover page when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement: I [signatory authority] ___________________, [company or Joint Venture] __________________, certify that the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs by the Small Business Association s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) in compliance of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-75. The information provided in sections C through E of the SF 330 will be used to evaluate this evaluation factor. Do not include this information in section H, unless it is pertinent to support the information listed in the other sections. Selection Criteria 2, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (sections F, G, and H): The evaluation will consider specialized experience and technical competence in design and construction period services for A-E Project 531-24-107 Install New HVAC System for Biomed in Basement Building 27, located in Boise, Idaho. Provide information for example projects which best illustrate the proposed team s experience and competencies for this contract. A-E shall provide a complete design to install an energy recovery air handling unit and a VRF heating and cooling system for the Biomed shop in the basement of Building 27. Submissions shall include information regarding experience and competence in: Architectural, Structural, plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection Systems HVAC Systems Submissions shall include the following information for example projects: Project title, location and detailed narrative describing the scope of services provided including the type of work performed by the offeror and its role in the project i.e., prime contract, Teaming Partner, or subcontractor. Project Owner, owner s point of contact including telephone number and email address. Services & Deliverables provided under the contract or task order. Period of Performance, including start and completion dates Total dollar value of the project Contract number associated with the project. Submissions shall include no more than five (5) and no less than three (3) recent and relevant, Government and private experience, example projects, similar in size, scope, construction features and complexity, which clearly illustrate experience and competencies listed above and in other portions of this solicitation. Recent is defined as services provided in the five (5) years prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Relevant is defined as projects, within the United States, its territories, or possessions, requiring tasks identified in this solicitation. Similar complexity is considered projects of an operational, construction, or design likeness to the work covered in this solicitation. Three (3) of the five (5) example projects must have construction completed or construction substantially (50%+) complete. Submit example project information in Section F of the SF 330. Section G of the SF 330 will be used to evaluate the prior experience of the prime firm and any key subcontractors working together on the provided example projects. The evaluation will also consider narratives addressing the following topics for the Offeror, and key consultants, in Section H of the SF 330: The management s approach. The coordination of disciplines and subcontractors Quality control procedures, and Familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications, and other applicable standards. The narratives should clearly illustrate how each of the topics were addressed. Re-stating or reiterating this list or the Scope of Work in Section H will not be sufficient. Narratives submitted in Section H of the 330, shall not exceed one (1) page in length for the Offeror and each key consultant. The narrative submissions shall not exceed ten (10) pages total for this criterion. Selection Criteria 3, Capacity (Section H) The evaluation will consider the team s plan and the evaluation will consider the firm s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of key disciplines to perform the work in the required time. Provide the available capacity of key disciplines by providing current project workload, inclusive of all projects awarded during the previous 12 months and the full potential value of any current indefinite delivery contracts. Offeror shall clearly state their available capacity presenting workload percentages for the key disciplines and/or team members. Also, the offeror must provide the completion percentages and expected completion date for projects awarded in the previous 12 months. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Please ensure the capacity applies toward the team/personnel provided in the SF 330. Selection Criteria 4, Past performance (section H) The evaluation will consider the firm s past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Past performance will be evaluated for all projects provided in Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) database will be reviewed to evaluate the projects that have a CPARS entry. CPARS are not required to be submitted with the SF330 submission. The contract number for the project must be submitted with each project in Section F so CPARS can be reviewed in the database. For any project that does NOT have CPARS data available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is required to be submitted with the SF330. The PPQ should be rated and signed by the evaluator. In the event that a firm does not receive a requested complete PPQ from an evaluator prior to the time for submission, the firm shall submit the partially completed PPQ with Section 1 and the Evaluator Information in Section 2 completed. Ensure a POC is listed with the project title/contract number. The VA will make reasonable attempts to contact the POC upon submission for PPQ completion. Evaluations may also include additional performance related from the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS. The Government reserves the right to contact any POC listed on a CPARS report or PPQ. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers may result in a firm being considered less qualified. All projects provided in the SF 330 must be completed by the office/branch/individual team member performing the work under this contract. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. For PPQs, please utilize the attached PPQ document only. Completed PPQs should be incorporated into the SF 330 directly. PPQs should not be submitted separately to NCO20 directly. Any PPQs will not be counted towards the page limitations for this submission. However, any narratives provided for past performance in Section H shall not exceed two (2) pages in length and will be counted toward the total submission page limit. Selection Criteria 5, Knowledge of the locality (Section H), The evaluation will consider the knowledge of the locality, including specific knowledge of local conditions or project site features, such as geological features, climatic conditions, working with and local construction methods or local laws and regulations of the area of Boise, Idaho. The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Note that the intent of this factor is to showcase a firm s understanding of the project site and locality, and NOT where the firm is located, how far away the firm/branch office is from the site, and how they would travel to the site. Information related to the firm s location shall be provided in Section H under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See below. Selection Criteria 6, Experience in Construction Period Services, (Section H) The evaluation will consider experience in Construction Period Services (CPS) necessary for performance of this contract. Submissions shall provide information which clearly illustrates CPS experience in the following: Solicitation support services Professional field inspections during the construction period, both scheduled and emergent Coordination with commissioning requirements/commissioning services Review of construction submittals for design conformance, variance, and applicable code/standard compliance Support in answering requests for information (RFI) during the construction period. Support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work and cost estimates. Maintaining a comprehensive submittal log inclusive of material data, shop drawings, certifications, etc. Providing timely and complete responses to requests for information Providing supporting documentation (statements of work, cost estimates, technical reports, etc.) for construction modifications Providing record drawing documentation Process for correcting design errors/omissions identified during construction. Attendance at pre-bid, post-award, and commissioning kick off construction project conferences. Providing minutes of weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction Site visits during construction both scheduled and emergent Ensuring compliance with the design drawings and specifications Preparation of site visit reports Generation of punch-list reports Review of construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability Attendance and participation during the final acceptance inspection Preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contactor s as-built drawings. Maintenance of RFI logs Attendance at weekly conference calls Providing minutes of meetings between the AE, VA, and contractors Pre-final inspection site visits Production of as-built documentation The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. The Boise VA Medical Center (BVAMC) is a campus of historic significance with multiple contributing buildings and structures, as designated by the Idaho State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). Building 27 is a non-contributing structure and therefore, the design will not require coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or other similar entity. However, in order to fulfill a campus intent for the visual cohesiveness of the buildings exteriors this project shall incorporate a design harmony with the existing structures. Secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic location. Location of the firm, as measured by the driving distance (miles) between the Offeror s principal business location and the Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W Fort St, Boise, Idaho 83702. Determination of the mileage will be based on Google Maps. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). *The secondary selection criterion is used as a tiebreaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm s SF 330 submission highly qualified or not highly qualified.

The United States Forest Service is seeking office space in Weiser Idaho.  Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, seismic, accessibility, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year flood plain. Space Details: Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  The building must provide 6000-8000 rsf of office space. The maximum term is for 240 months. Parking requirements will be to the local code.