5950--KVA Transformer Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking sources for KVA transformers on a brand name or equal basis for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System's Carl T. Hayden Medical Center. This is a Source Sought Notice (SSN 36C26226Q0551) issued for market research and planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), and responses cannot form a binding contract. The transformers must feature copper windings, three-phase configuration, 480-volt primary voltage, 208 Y/120V secondary voltage, NEMA Class ANN dry type construction, and NEMA Type K rating. Prospective vendors must demonstrate they are OEM-authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers with appropriate authorization documentation, and must provide information regarding business size classification, manufacturing or distributor status, Buy American Act compliance, and general pricing data for market research purposes. The response deadline is April 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time, with inquiries to be directed to Contracting Officer Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov or 562-766-2284.

This acquisition is not designated as a set-aside, though the Government is conducting market research to determine whether to set this acquisition aside for Veteran-owned businesses if two or more certified vendors can fulfill the requirement, or for small business concerns. The procurement requires four units of 75 KVA transformers, six units of 45 KVA transformers, and six units of 30 KVA transformers to replace 16 antiquated transformers operating at elevated temperatures and at risk of failure throughout building one. The contract period of performance is 90 days from the award date, with a target award date of March 23, 2026. All contractor personnel performing services at VA facilities for two or more consecutive days must complete VA Privacy Training annually. The Contracting Officer's Representative is Robert Buchanan (602-277-5551 ext. 7106), and final invoices must be submitted through the TUNGSTEN NETWORK system at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.