Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Power Phase I (Tower C), Project Control Number (PCN): 99300

NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center is procuring comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Tower C through RFP 80KSC025R009, titled "Revitalize Power Systems at the VAB Tower C." The project involves replacing obsolete substations 804, 874 (10th floor), and 875 (32nd floor) along with all associated 480V sub-fed panels located inside Tower C with new code-compliant electrical substations and downstream equipment to significantly increase facility safety and power system reliability. Contractors must demonstrate technical experience through past performance questionnaires evaluated on project management, labor resources, engineering capabilities, schedule adherence, electrical work during outages, and safety performance using a 1-5 rating scale. The solicitation requires comprehensive proposal submissions including Price Volume, Project Execution Plan (10-page limit), Technical Experience Summary (2 pages per project), and Past Performance documentation. The original proposal submission deadline is September 8, 2025, with multiple amendments issued addressing contractor questions and providing clarifications on technical specifications, wage determinations, and site access requirements.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) with a size standard of $45,000,000. The estimated award value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 with a contract performance period of 800 calendar days. The project timeline includes a 420-day pre-construction phase for hazmat abatement planning, shop drawings, and equipment procurement, followed by a 255-day field construction phase for equipment removal and installation activities. Work will be performed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, specifically within the Vehicle Assembly Building Tower C facility. The contractor must assign a full-time superintendent with OSHA 40-hour Construction Course certification and comply with extensive KSC-specific requirements including utility outage permits, electrical work permits with complex lockout/tag-out procedures, and coordination with ongoing VAB operations.