R--BATAVIA C WARD AE SERVICES PART II & III

The Department of Veterans Affairs Integrated Service Network (VISN) 2 anticipates awarding a sole source contract to Cannon Design Inc. for the following: The VA is proposing to award a sole source contract to Cannon Design Inc. for the procurement of Part II and Part III services as a firm fixed priced contract to support the construction phase in the renovation for Ward C at the Batavia NY VA Medical Center, Project #528-A4-353. The NAICS Code is 541330 with a size standard of $15.0 Million. These services are required to support an already completed design, for which the designer, Cannon Design Inc. remains professionally responsible/liable. As such, they are professionally liable for the completeness and accuracy of design. The Government believes Cannon Design Inc. is the only firm that can answer requests for information with respect to their design (Part II Services), be responsible for any design deficiencies discovered at no cost to the Government, and conduct site visits to ensure the construction is being performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications of their designed (Part III Services). This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes, solicitation announcement, request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. However, if any firm believes that it possesses the capability of providing the services and will accept the professional liability of Cannon Design Inc. may give email notification no later than Thursday August 18, 2016 at 10am EST. Send capability to: [email protected] Telephone requests/inquiries will not be honored. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this announcement. Responses received will be evaluated and determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with a sole source award with Cannon Design Inc..