Defense Supply Center Richmond B46 Generator Tie In

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting construction services for the Defense Supply Center Richmond Building 46 Generator Tie-In project, which involves electrical installation and integration work to enable two 1,500 kW generators to power the entire facility. The scope includes installation of new 3,200-amp automatic transfer switches rated at 480/277 volts, busway and feeder systems, underground and overhead conductor runs, and associated structural modifications to support new equipment weighing up to 4,700 pounds. Prospective contractors must possess a physical office located within 120 miles of Defense Supply Center Richmond from which mobilization will occur, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number SP4703-26-B-0001, and the contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 15, 2026, with a deadline for questions or submissions of April 29, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, the IFB will employ standard competitive bidding procedures for construction services.

This acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract will have a firm-fixed-price structure with an expected period of performance of one year from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors performing work in Virginia will be subject to prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor, with rates varying by trade classification, including electricians at $37.95 per hour plus 25.95% fringe benefits. No incumbent contractor is identified in this pre-solicitation notice, as this appears to be a new acquisition. The design specifications and site plans have been prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc., and contractors will be required to comply with comprehensive technical specifications covering structural, electrical, cybersecurity, and safety requirements in accordance with standards including ACI 318, AISC, IEEE, NFPA 70, 70E, and NFPA 110.