Z1DA--Project No. 583-22-106- Replace Electrical Panels & Expand Distribution.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 10 on behalf of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, is soliciting electrical panel replacement and distribution expansion under Project No. 583-22-106, with a structured due date of December 2, 2026. A Justification and Approval for other-than-full-and-open competition cites the "Only One Responsible Source" authority under 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 for Eaton VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers, stating that all interested and capable vendors bidding will be able to provide the brand-name product. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." The solicitation summary gives a bid deadline of December 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with public bid opening one hour later, so confirm the date against the solicitation before planning.

Place of performance is 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2803. The contracting office is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The scope replaces three existing unit substations with a single-ended unit substation, modifies medium-voltage feeders, installs new underground duct banks, and expands generator paralleling switchgear. It also includes HVAC modifications in the main electrical room, PLC and HMI electrical controls integration, fire alarm modifications, and temporary power to maintain continuous medical center operations. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a period of performance of 730 calendar days from notice to proceed, comprising 571 days for submittal approvals and material lead times and 159 days for installation and longest-lead equipment.

Offers require SF 1442 pages, a base bid plus six individually priced deduct alternates, SF 24 bid bonds, and FAR representations and certifications at 52.209-13, 52.219-1, 52.229-11, and 52.219-28. The bid guarantee is 20 percent, not to exceed $3.0 million. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 days of award. The work requires compliance with DOL General Decision IN20260002 prevailing wages and Buy American construction materials requirements, and CPARS registration applies to contracts exceeding $350,000. The NAICS code is 238210 with a $19.0 million size standard. The J&A lists an estimated cost of $42,500.

An organized site visit is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions must reference the specific specification, solicitation section, or drawing number, and unreferenced questions will not be answered. Responses will issue as solicitation amendments. Direct all questions and correspondence to Luke A. Turner at Luke.Turner@va.gov.