Z2DA--589A7-21-132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 seeks design and construction of a centralized emergency power system at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, with proposals due August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole-source procurement, foreclosing competition outside that pool.

Place of performance is Wichita, Kansas. The scope encompasses a new blast-rated generator building (approximately 5,100 gross square feet) housing three paralleled 3MW diesel generators at 12,470 volts, replacement of nine existing building-level generators (65kW to 800kW) with pad-mounted stepdown transformers, underground concrete-encased ductbanks for medium-voltage distribution, approximately 70,000 gallons of underground fuel storage (two 40,000-gallon double-wall fiberglass tanks), fire suppression and alarm systems, HVAC, security fencing with dual-authentication gate, parking rerouting, and stormwater management. The system must deliver emergency power within the 10-second Code interval and back up main utility services for the existing campus and future 150,000-square-foot expansions. Total period of performance is 1,460 calendar days across two phases: 730 days for long-lead submittals and equipment procurement, followed by 730 days for general construction. The estimated construction magnitude is between $20 million and $50 million on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

All contractor personnel and joint ventures must be certified in SBA VetCert and registered in SAM.gov through award. Mandatory site visit is July 29, 2026. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, plus performance and payment bonds are required. Evaluation applies a best value tradeoff with non-price factors weighted more heavily than price. Technical evaluation emphasizes relevant experience of the prime contractor with critical large-scale centralized emergency power systems (minimum $10 million project value), large-scale utility projects in high-traffic occupied areas (minimum $1 million), electrical subcontractor technical experience over seven years, key personnel qualifications (Project Manager, QC Manager, Safety Officer, On-Site Superintendent), equipment decommissioning and commissioning experience, and a comprehensive master safety plan. Past performance must be documented using PPIRS evaluations or Past Performance Questionnaires. NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC is Z2DA, Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries.