Y1DA--Project # 596A4-24-101 - Construction to Replace Main Electrical Distribution Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 seeks construction to replace main electrical distribution equipment at the Lexington VA Medical Center, with the solicitation cancelled as of September 16, 2026 (Amendment 0005). The procurement was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business sole source, valued between $5 million and $10 million, with a mandatory performance period of 540 calendar days.

Place of performance is Lexington, Kentucky at the Troy Bowling Campus. The project involved replacement of medium-voltage switchgear in the Tower Building, transformer primary disconnects, emergency distribution switchboards with automatic transfer switches, and associated electrical infrastructure. Work required maintaining continuous medical center operations with minimal outages by preserving two independent and reliable electrical power sources throughout construction. The contractor was responsible for developing a detailed phasing plan and project schedule prior to commencing work, with all planned outages sequenced for nights and weekends coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer Representative.

The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC code is Y1DA, Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries. Evaluation was to be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis assessing Relevant Construction Experience, Key Personnel Experience, and Past Performance. A bid bond equal to 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million (whichever is less) was required; Performance and Payment Bonds were due within 10 calendar days of award. The solicitation incorporated Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for Fayette County, Kentucky, with wage rates effective May 18, 2026, and required E-Verify enrollment within 30 days of award. Joint ventures were required to submit proof of SBA Dynamic Small Business Search or SDVOSB certification. While this requirement is being cancelled, the contracting officer indicated it may be pursued in the near future.