1. NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 7

2. Who We Are NCO 7
The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7 Network Contracting Office 7 (NCO 7) is part of the VISN 7 Office which is physically located in Duluth, GA.  VISN 7 is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Southeast Network. 
The VA Southeast Network consists of VA Medical Centers, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Nursing Home Care Units, and Domiciliary in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. 
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3. VISN 7 Medical Centers
Atlanta VA Health Care System (Decatur, GA) Birmingham VA Medical Center (Birmingham, AL) Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (Dublin, GA) Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System East/West Campus (Tuskegee and Montgomery, AL) Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (Augusta, GA) Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston, SC) Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (Tuscaloosa, AL) Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (Columbia, SC)
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4. How NCO 7 VA Procures Construction
OPEN MARKET SDVSB SET ASIDE (FBO)
VISN 7 MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT – SDVOSB SET ASIDE
SDVOSB Sole Source as authorized by Public Law

5. CONSTRUCTION SDVOSB/VOSB AWARDEE REQUIREMENTS
SDVOSB/VOSB Awardee Requirements SDVOSB/VOSB awardees must perform as follows, in the case of contracts for:
General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern’s employees or the employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB concerns; or
Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB concerns.

6. VA Hierarchy of Small Business Programs
(Open Market Acquisitions)
Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses*
Veteran-owned small businesses*
HUBZones, WOSBs and 8(a) SBs
All others (including general small business)
*P.L

7. Proposed FY19 Budget for NRM
FY18/FY19 (Two Yr.): Total Budget for FY19 projects: $31,565,240
FY19 BASE (VERA) Budget: $76,942,253 Oversubscribed Budget $100,024,929
FY19 Plus Up Budget: $3,534,900
Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA)

8. Opportunities Forecast
All federal government agencies with budgets of $50M or greater to publish an annual forecast of contracting opportunities (FCO).
All acquisitions expected to be $25K or greater should be reported to FCO.
At VA, FCO reporting requirements are enforced by the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).
Federal Business Opportunities list active federal opportunities for all federal agencies.

9. Forecast of Opportunities - NRM Plus UpsFY
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
Construction
Birmingham
Replace Fire Alarm System, Bldg 1
5M – 10M
Tuskegee
Correct Access, Life Safety, and Electrical Deficiencies, Bldg 120
1M – 2M
Columbia
Replace Emergency Generator Deficiencies, Bldgs 8, 22, and 103
Atlanta
Correct Electrical and Nurse Call System Deficiencies, Bldg 1
Augusta
Correct AHU Deficiencies, Bldg 110
2M – 5M
Dublin
Correct Building Access Control and Site Security Deficiencies
Charleston
Correct Site Security Deficiencies
Tuscaloosa
Correct Access Control and Site Security Deficiencies
Correct Main Tower Window Deficiencies, Bldg 1
Correct FCA - Roof Deficiencies, Bldgs 1 and T13
Correct Roof &Lightning Protection Deficiencies, Main Hospital, & Myrtle Beach CBOC
Correct and Replace Roofing Deficiencies (Uptown Division)
Correct FCA Life Safety Deficiencies, Bldgs 100 and 22

10. Forecast of Opportunities - FY 19 BASE
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
A/E Design
Atlanta
Correct Critical Elevator Deficiencies, Building 1
5M – 10M
Implement Parking Deck Suicide Prevention Measures and Correct Critical FCA Deficiencies
2M – 5M
Correct Accessibility Deficiencies, Bldg. 1
Construction
Renovate and Expand Geriatric Medical/Surgical Inpatient Services on 5th Floor Building 1C Nursing Tower
Correct Emergency Care Deficiencies
Design-Build
Augusta
Cath Lab HVAC
1M – 2M
SPECT CT
Vascular IR Suite
Replace/Upgrade Air Handling Units and Critical Mechanical Deficiencies, Bldg. 801
Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies - Uptown
Correct Critical Fire Alarm & Life Safety Conditions - Downtown
Renovate and Upgrade Operating Rooms, Phase 1
Upgrade Downtown Emergency Generator System
Tuscaloosa
Correct FCA Mechanical AHU Deficiencies B137
Improve Site Conditions
Replace Generator and Fuel Tank B139

11. Forecast of Opportunities - FY 19 BASE
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
A/E Design
Augusta
Correct Critical FCA Site Deficiencies to Improve Safety, Parking, and Roadways
5M – 10M
Birmingham
Replace Chiller Plant
1M – 2M
Expand / Replace Direct Digital Control
2M – 5M
Construction
Improve Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks and Site Drainage
Replace Information Technology Cabling Infrastructure
Install New Interior Finishes - Blind Rehabilitation Center
Improve Life Safety Code Compliance
500K - 1M
Charleston
Correct Utility Infrastructure Distribution and Collection Systems
Correct Air Handling Unit Deficiencies in Building 1
Remove ACM throughout VAMC
Overhaul/Replace Elevators
Cath Lab Site Prep
Tuscaloosa
Geriatric Psy. Unit B137

12. Forecast of Opportunities - FY 19 BASE
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
Construction
Columbia
Replace Building 106 Roofs
1M – 2M
A/E Design
CAVHC
Correct Critical Electrical, Plumbing, and Architectural Deficiencies in Building 129
2M – 5M
Replace Elevator Deficiencies in Buildings 2, 4A, 5, 68, and 129
Repair/Replace Mechanical HVAC and AHU Deficiencies in Buildings 120 and 129
Correct Electrical Distribution System Deficiencies in Buildings 2, 3, 3A, 4, 4A
Correct Bldg 120 Elevator Def
Correct Security, Safety, FCA Issues Outpatient Pharmacy
Design-Build
Improve FCA Assessment Findings on Failing Plumbing Conditions (Legionella)
5M – 10M
CAVHCS
Replace Refrigeration Equipment for Building #120 and #97
Renovate Inpatient Medicine Unit for privacy - Building 1, floor 4.
Correct Critical FCA Life Safety and Patient Care Deficiencies on campus
Tuscaloosa
Replace Generator and Fuel Tank B61

13. Forecast of Opportunities - FY 19 BASE
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
Construction
CAVHCS
Replace Air Handling Equipment and Add Generator Bldg. 1
1M – 2M
Dublin
Upgrade and Refurbish Hydraulic Elevators
2M – 5M
Correct Air Handling Unit (AHU) and Heating System Deficiencies in Building 16
A/E Design
HCHT Site Prep - Gamma Camera
5M – 10M
HCHT Site Prep - SPECT-CT
HCHT Site Prep - MRI
Correct Safety, Compliance, and FCA Deficiencies in Building 2 with Kitchen, Canteen and Food Service Renovation
Correct Critical Fire Alarm System Deficiencies, Phase I
Tuscaloosa
Correct Critical Infrastructure, ADA compliance, and Patient Safety Deficiencies in Building 4
Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies to Building 61
Correct Failing Roof and Window Deficiencies on Campus
Replace HVAC Systems
Chiller Plant Upgrades B138

14. Forecast of Opportunities - FY19 Base
Business Standard
Acquisition Strategy
Location
Project Title
Project MAGNITUDE 19
SDVOSB
Construction
Charleston
Correct/Repair External Architectural Barriers and Structures
5M – 10M
Augusta
Replace Emergency Generator Systems Uptown
2M – 5M
Tuscaloosa
Correct Boiler Deficiencies B3
Birmingham
Renovate Pharmacy Intravenous and Chemotherapy Areas for U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention 800 Compliance
1M – 2M
Replace Air Handling Units - Phase IV

15. ISSUES/CONCERNS SDVOSB PASS THROUGH
Report suspected pass throughs to VA OIG
Gov’t imposes fines, jail terms, and other penalties
PAYING PREMIUM PRICES TO AWARD TO SDVOSB CONCERNS
Compete requirements

16. Important Web Sites VA OSDBU: www.va.gov/OSDBU ***
Watch (FedBizOpps) for Specific Opportunities
FedBid: for Specific Opportunities
CVE:
Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO)
SAM :
Procurement Technical Assistance Office:
Small Business Administration:
Briefly review some or all of these important websites

17. Contact Information
Prudence Howard, Director of Contracting Robert Holbrook, Construction Supervisor Janice Ellison, Small Business Liaison
This is the information on your Small Business Liaison

18. Questions
Questions should be either pre-selected before the end of requirement session or Frequently Asked Questions you consistently receive. ONLY A FEW MINUTES TO GO OVER QUESTIONS