DSCR Generator Tie In

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking contractors to tie in additional generators and electrical systems to Building 46 at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) in Norfolk, Virginia. The procurement encompasses comprehensive structural and electrical modifications, including concrete demolition, equipment pad extensions, reinforced concrete work, power distribution components, automatic transfer switches, busway systems, and generator connection cabinets. Contractors must demonstrate Professional Engineer certifications for specified sections, provide detailed shop drawings and product data, conduct system coordination studies including fault current analysis and arc flash hazard assessments, and implement DoD cybersecurity standards for IP networks. The requirement will likely proceed as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under existing contract FA8903-21-D-0007, with evaluation based on past performance capabilities and technical qualifications. Interested contractors must submit expressions of interest with specific past performance and capabilities statements to Contracting Officer Brandon Jump at brandon.jump@dla.mil by April 7, 2026.

This pre-solicitation notice involves no set-aside designation and does not identify a specific incumbent contractor. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage rates established under General Decision VA20260007, effective January 2, 2026, with hourly rates ranging from $37.95 for electricians to $55.00 for pipefitters, plus fringe benefits varying from approximately 20 percent to 38 percent. Contractors must adhere to design standards including UFC 1-200-01, IBC 2024, ASCE 7-22, and ACI 318-19, and comply with NFPA 70, IEEE standards, and EM 385-1-1 safety protocols throughout construction. The solicitation document references existing generators as the starting point for the scope, extending through new equipment to the first existing piece of equipment in relevant distribution scenarios. No specific contract value or timeline for service completion is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, though the architectural and engineering documentation indicates a complex, multi-phase construction project requiring substantial coordination and specialized technical expertise.