657-18-116JC, Upgrade and Replace Electrical Distribution (VA-19-00018222)

This modification to the Pre-Solicitation Notice changes the small business size standard stated in the Pre-Solicitation Notice of $36.5million to $15 million for the NAICS of 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)..

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 has a requirement that will upgrade and replace electrical distribution at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, John Cochran Division in St. Louis, MO 63106. This project will be replacing or upgrading the following electrical equipment within building 1 of the JC campus
Replace all panelboards dated prior to the 1980 s
Replace all existing cloth feeders
Replace the identified Motor Control Centers with new distribution panelboards
Upgrade the starters in identified Motor Control Centers
Provide seismic bracing to ensure equipment critical to facility emergency operations will not be loss during a seismic event
Due to the critical nature of this medical facility the replacement of the panelboards and cloth feeders will be phased to limit outages and in some cases temporary panelboards will be installed as part of this contract. This work will be conducted under the appropriate ICRA/ILSM guidelines. The majority of this work is expected to occur outside of the normal business hours of this hospital in a manner that minimize the impact to patient care.
The Estimated range to complete this work is $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 in Pursuant to 38 USC
8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and
Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project will be solicited as a Total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The North American
Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238210(Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with a small business size standard of $36.5 million. The duration of the project will be 330 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This completion period includes final inspection and cleanup of the premises. Award will be made utilizing the Best Value Lowest Price Technical Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the
solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions. The offeror is
responsible to monitor and download any amendments from the Federal Business Opportunities
(http://www.fedbizopps.gov) website, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance
with FAR 52.204-7, Required SAM and in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition
Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, VetBiz Registration, prospective contractors must be registered in
SAM and in the VetBiz databases under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain SAM
information at http://www.sam.gov and VetBiz information at http://vetbiz.gov.
The solicitation package with the specifications and drawings should be available for download
on or about February 5, 2019 and the proposal due date will be on or about March 7, 2019. An organized site visit will be scheduled and the information will be made available at
time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are
highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and
telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted.
Please email requests or questions to Jessica.Edwards7@va.gov and ensure that the subject
line reads "Upgrade and Replace Electrical Distribution, Project Number 657-18-116JC; Solicitation Number: 36C25519R0046.