C1DA--Replace Unsupported Switch Gear for Generators, 657A5-26-107

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services to replace unsupported switch gear and transformers at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The project involves the replacement of eleven automatic transfer switches (ATS) and two aging transformers that are critical to the medical center's power distribution system. Qualified firms must submit Standard Form 330 qualification packages demonstrating their capability to deliver comprehensive design services, construction period services, and final construction documents. The solicitation will be evaluated based on the submitted qualifications under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services), with firms expected to incorporate deductive alternate bid items that could reduce costs by up to 20 percent. The response deadline is December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award by February 28, 2026.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms under the small business size standard of $25.5 Million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The total construction budget for the project is $2,041,200, and the selected A/E firm will be required to deliver final construction documents within 180 days of contract award. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 4, 2025, allowing potential bidders time to prepare their qualification submissions before the December 23 deadline. This engagement represents a significant opportunity for eligible SDVOSBs with expertise in medical facility infrastructure improvements and electrical systems design.