Z1DA--632-15-101 replace primary electrical distro, PH 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to replace the primary electrical distribution system at the Northport VA Medical Center located in Northport, NY. The project involves developing a new switchgear building, constructing a roadway, installing new 15 kV medium voltage switchgear and equipment, creating an underground concrete-encased ductbank for optical fiber cabling, and demolishing existing 15 kV switchgears. The solicitation will be posted on beta.sam.gov on or about February 11, 2024, with proposals due by March 11, 2025. A site visit will be scheduled and detailed in the forthcoming solicitation, and the point of contact for the project is Jean M. Paul, who can be reached at jean.paul@va.gov. Contractors will need to submit a 20% bid bond with their proposal and carefully review all specifications and contract forms.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237130, which has a small business size standard of $45 million. The project's total value is estimated between $10 million and $20 million, representing a significant infrastructure upgrade for the medical center. Potential contractors must be classified as SDVOSB and meet the specific qualifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The project will involve complex electrical infrastructure work, including new equipment installation, ductbank development, and existing system demolition. All solicitation materials, including Information for Proposal Details, Specifications, Drawings, and Contract Forms, will be available electronically on beta.sam.gov, requiring interested contractors to carefully review and prepare comprehensive proposals that meet the VA's technical and compliance requirements.