Switch Repair and Replacement RFIs and Responses Final.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0621
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This document contains a Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) for a medium voltage electrical switch replacement at the Northampton VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts. The solicitation (Number 36C24125Q0621) 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 removing the existing switch, inspecting conduits and cables, installing the new switch with programming cable, reinstalling fault indicators, and completing associated preparatory and cleanup work.
The solicitation is an open market procurement with no set-aside, using NAICS code 238210 and a small business size standard of $19.0 million. Quotes are due by 14-July-2025 at 4:00 PM EST, to be submitted electronically to carissa.sarazin@va.gov. The evaluation will be based on price, past performance, and technical capabilities. The contract will be a firm-fixed price award with a 365-calendar day performance period. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate experience in performing similar electrical switch replacement services.
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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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