Lakemont & Viera Contract Replacement of Eaton Electrical Cabinets

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace electrical cabinets at the Lakemont and Viera VA facilities in Orlando, Florida. The solicitation requires a contractor to replace and install Eaton electrical panels and enclosures, matching existing configurations and conducting necessary cleaning, sealing, Arc Flash labeling, and coordination studies. Critical technical requirements include working primarily during non-standard hours such as weekends, holidays, evenings, or nights, with a mandatory 14-day advance notice for utility shutdowns. The VA will make a Best Value Determination based on submitted quotes, with an anticipated award in early to mid-May. The solicitation (36C24825Q0566) has a proposal response deadline of April 30, 2025, and potential contractors must carefully review the attached technical specifications and Brand Name or Equal clause.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business contractors in the Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors category (NAICS 238210). The project has a 60-day performance period, with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) expected around the third week of May. Work will be concentrated at two VA facilities in Orlando, Florida (zip code 32814), focusing on panel replacement in multiple switchboards at the Lakemont facility and a complete panel replacement at the Viera facility. The solicitation explicitly excludes electrical components, conduits, and feeders, concentrating solely on panel and enclosure replacement. VA point of contact Scott Reed will oversee the project coordination, and the contracting officer Stephen Mancuso has signed the amendment providing additional technical documentation and clarifications for potential bidders.