Asco 7000 Series Power Transfer Switch

The Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System is seeking to procure six ASCO 7000 Series Bypass Transfer Switches for the VA Mather facility, with a critical requirement that the switches be manufactured in the United States. The power transfer switches are essential for ensuring emergency power supply and maintaining continuity of patient care services during potential power outages. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26125Q0532 will evaluate three primary factors: technical specifications, delivery time, and price, with the government intending to award based on the most advantageous offer. Potential vendors must submit their quotes by May 27, 2025, at 15:00 PDT, with any questions to be submitted no later than May 21, 2025. The technical specifications mandate that the switches provide seamless power transfer between sources, include bypass-isolation functionality, have electrical ratings between 150-4000 amps, and incorporate mechanical interlocks for safety.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 Million. Santa Fe Professional Solutions Inc., a certified SDVOSB, has been identified as the sole source vendor after a comprehensive market research process that included a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov. The procurement will be executed as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under the statutory authority of 38 U.S.C 8127(c), which allows sole source contracts to certified SDVOSB/VOSB vendors. The switches will be delivered to the Sacramento VA Medical Center located in Mather, California, with the contract subject to an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) to ensure fair and reasonable pricing. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is targeted specifically at this single SDVOSB vendor to meet the VA Northern California Health Care System's critical power infrastructure needs.