Z2DA--Upgrade UPS System at Telecommunication Room

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is soliciting construction services to upgrade the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system at the Telecommunication Room at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The project involves expanding Telecommunication Room A-20, installing new electrical feeders, performing electrical/mechanical/fire protection upgrades, adding new lighting fixtures, replacing interior finishes, and extending fire suppression systems, with the primary scope being replacement of an existing UPS with a new 40kW Schneider Electric Galaxy VS UPS system. Offerors must submit comprehensive documentation including technical and price proposals, safety records, specialized experience forms, and past performance information. The contract will be awarded on a tradeoff basis evaluating technical approach, specialized experience, and past performance with equal importance. The original proposal deadline was July 25, 2025, but has been extended to August 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM through Amendment 0001, with a site visit scheduled for July 9, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring offerors to be certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification system and registered in SAM. The contract has an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000 with a 730-calendar day performance period from October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2027. The work will be performed at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, specifically in Telecommunication Room A-20. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The project includes strict safety and environmental requirements, including asbestos abatement inspection and certification protocols, and contractors must maintain specific safety performance metrics and Experience Modification Rates (EMR) below 1.0 or provide explanations for higher rates. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications covering electrical systems, grounding, bonding, wiring devices, and low-voltage conductors to ensure compliance with national electrical codes and healthcare facility standards.