J059--Newington Replacement Breakers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking a vendor to test, inspect, and replace electrical breaker equipment at the VA Medical Center in Newington, Connecticut through solicitation number 36C24125Q0602. The procurement specifically requires replacing one molded case breaker and refurbishing one breaker trip unit, both manufactured by Eaton with catalog number MDN4083XEA0552N, Frame Type K600-AR-600NM, and 800 Frame Size. Critical requirements include providing a temporary unit to prevent downtime to the hospital's CT scanners, as the equipment supports essential medical operations where downtime is not acceptable. Vendors must have experience with industrial breaker repair, maintain a supply network, and have field service representatives within 200 miles of the facility, while complying with safety standards including NFPA 70E, The Joint Commission, and VHA Directive 1028. The award will be based on comparative evaluation of price and technical capabilities, with quotes due by August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) competition under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 million. The contract period of performance runs from July 21, 2025 to October 20, 2025, providing a three-month window for completion of the electrical work. The scope involves transportation, parts, labor, and technical expertise to remove defective equipment, install temporary and permanent breakers, and generate secondary injection testing reports to verify equipment functionality. Work will be performed at the VA Medical Center located at 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, Connecticut 06111. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement falls under the PSC category J059 for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.