Y1DA--589A6-24-410, Replace MDP Panel Bld 89| EKH

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking qualified contractors to replace the Main Distribution Panel (MDP) in Building 89 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. This construction project involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades including replacement of switchboards, HVAC system integration, building automation system connections, demolition work, and potential architectural modifications across Buildings 88, 89, 90, and 91. Contractors must be licensed electrical or general construction professionals with demonstrated experience replacing MDP panels in active hospital settings and must self-perform at least 15% of the construction labor. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process based on four evaluation factors: relevant past performance, technical construction experience, technical qualifications of proposed staffing, and the contractor's safety plan. Critical deadlines include an additional site visit scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and a final proposal submission deadline of December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all proposals to be delivered to the NCO15 Contracting Office in Leavenworth, Kansas.

This solicitation (36C25526R0006) is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a NAICS code classification of 236220 (General Contractors - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and a small business size standard of $45.0 million. The estimated project value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 with a 310-calendar day performance period following notice to proceed. The solicitation includes a base bid (CLIN 0001) plus four alternate deduct options covering removal of refrigeration equipment, elimination of busway interconnections, emergency switchboard replacement decisions, and electrical room security upgrades, providing bidders flexibility in scope and cost proposals. Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds, comply with the Buy American Act and Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, and submit a 20% bid bond with their proposals. The work will be performed at the Leavenworth, Kansas facility, with particular attention required to minimize disruption to ongoing medical center operations and coordinate closely with VA Contracting Officer Representatives during all phases of the project.