J059--request for quotes - replace one existing transformer perry point VA medical center - 512-25-1-444-0006

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking a contractor to replace an existing 4160V to 480V electrical step-down transformer rated at 750kVA output located at the Perry Point VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment for the transformer replacement, with specific requirements including OSHA 10-hour training certification, general liability insurance, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Contractors must submit quotes by March 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for February 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST. Request for Information (RFI) submissions are due by February 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The contractor must complete NETA testing prior to re-energizing the transformer and perform the work during a single 10-hour shutdown period.

The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210 with a size standard of $19 million. The solicitation offers three pricing options: installation of contractor-provided copper wound transformer, installation of VA-provided aluminum wound transformer, or installation of a contractor-provided rental transformer for 12 months. The place of performance is 361 Boiler House Rd, Perry Point, MD 21902. Contractors must comply with the wage determination requiring minimum wages and benefits, including a minimum hourly rate of $17.75 for contracts entered into after January 30, 2022. The project involves specific electrical work at the VA Medical Center, with detailed requirements outlined in the VA electrical systems directive and accompanied by a facility map to assist contractors in understanding the site layout and specific installation location.