Switch Repair and Replacement RFIs and Responses Final.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0683
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) and associated responses regarding a medium voltage electrical switch replacement at the Northampton VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts. The solicitation (36C24125Q0683) seeks a contractor to replace a failed Switch 14, a 2013 S&C PME-9 switch, with a new solid state switch (S&C Vista Cat# 924222-E9-P1-C1-F2-G1-G2-L2-M4-O or equivalent). The project requires the contractor to handle shutdown, lockout/tagout, switch removal, conduit and cable inspection, new switch installation, programming, and associated tasks such as conduit sealing and debris removal.
Key procurement details include a site visit scheduled for 30 July 2025, quote submissions due by 04 August 2025 at 12:00 PM EST via email, and a 365-calendar-day performance period. The solicitation is an open market procurement with no set-aside, associated with NAICS code 238210 and a small business size standard of $19.0 million. Evaluation criteria include price, past performance, technical capabilities, and SAM registration. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the offeror determined to provide the best value to the government, with the contracting activity being the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration.
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Switch Replacement
· Are the switches directly utility-fed, or can they be de-energized using existing VA-owned equipment? They can be de-energized using existing VA-owned equipment.
· What is the type and size of the cables currently installed in each switch, and how many sets are terminated at each? 3 sets of 3 cables are terminated at SW14. All are 200A load break elbows.
· For SW14, has the VA verified that the specified replacement switch (Vista Cat# 924222-E9-P1-C1-F2-G1-G2-L2-M4-O or equal) is dimensionally compatible with the existing foundation and conduit layout? We have to the best of our ability. It will need to be field verified by the contractor.
· Are there any existing electrical one-line diagrams, switchgear layout drawings, or pad? One-line is available and can be provided.
· Are you providing the new S&C switch or do we have to furnish and deliver that? Contractor needs to furnish, deliver, and install the new switch, programming the switch may also be required.
· What specific failure occurred with the old switch that has prompted its replacement? S&C inspected the switch and found the top cover was leaking. The water tracked across the insulators and flashed over several time. S&C recommended the replacement.
· What is the voltage rating of the existing switch? 15KV
· Who is the utility company serving the VA Medical Center? National grid. This switch is part of the VA owned and operated primary loop around campus.
· Is the existing switch installed on a concrete pad? If so, what are the pad’s dimensions (length, width, and thickness if available)? The switch is mounted over a vault. 7’x9’x8”
· Will new line or load cables be required for the switch installation? If the existing cables are to be reused, will new terminations be necessary? No terminations are expected to be replaced. Currently 3 sets of 3 cables are terminated at SW14. All are 200A load break elbows.
· Are the existing cables known or suspected to be damaged? No damage is suspected.
· What type of inspection is required for the conduits and cables? Visual inspected. Cables were recently tested and passed.
· If a camera inspection of the inside of conduits is requested, please be aware that this is extremely difficult when cables are present. No camera testing is expected.
· Are you requesting electrical testing of the cables (e.g., insulation resistance, high-potential, or VLF)? No cable testing is expected.
· Could you please provide current photos of the existing switch and the surrounding area? See photos below.
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