Z2DA--564-23-503 Upgrade Switchgear Electronic Components (VA-25-00020686)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking to upgrade switchgear electronic components at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Specifically, the project involves replacing the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Control System for Medium Voltage Generator Paralleling Switchgear in Building 27 and Low Voltage Generator Paralleling Switchgear in Building 29. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures, with proposals due on February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm CST. Potential bidders must submit questions by February 7, 2025, and attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 4, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on a comprehensive Past and Present Performance Questionnaire that covers 24 performance criteria, including project management, quality control, and schedule adherence.

The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 238210 with a small business size standard of $19M. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a total performance period of 485 calendar days after notice to proceed. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3M, whichever is less. The project requires strict safety protocols, including TB screening, influenza shots, and OSHA 10 certification for personnel. The work will be performed at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with critical requirements to maintain continuous medical center operations throughout the upgrade process. Contractors must also adhere to Davis-Bacon wage determinations and provide comprehensive documentation of safety performance and past project experiences.