508-26-152 | Bus Duct Replacement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the Emergency Replacement of a Faulted Electrical Bus Duct Section at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract, 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The project involves selective demolition and replacement-in-kind of approximately 300 linear feet of electrical bus duct. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This critical project addresses a major electrical fault, aiming to restore power reliability and ensure patient care safety. Key requirements include:
- Removal and replacement of approximately 300 linear feet (±10%) of 2000A/4000A, 480V, 3-phase, 4-wire electrical bus duct.
- Work in a confined, unimproved crawlspace with dirt flooring and asbestos-labeled materials, requiring strict safety protocols (OSHA, NFPA 70E, confined space entry, asbestos work practices).
- Installation of new, modern equivalent equipment compatible with existing systems.
- Comprehensive submittals including Site-Specific Safety Plan, ICRA, ILSM, Confined Space Entry Permit, Asbestos Work Practice Plan, Quality Control Plan, Construction Schedule, Site Access Plan, and Final Tie-In and Energization Plan.
- Acceptance testing (continuity, insulation resistance, ground fault, operational, infrared scan) and site restoration.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction.
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 252 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.
- Response Date: March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Site Visit: March 3, 2026 (crawlspace entry not permitted during group visit; photographic documentation provided).
- RFIs Due: March 9, 2026.
- Published Date: February 23, 2026.
Evaluation & Eligibility
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance (significantly more important than price) and Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission. Compliance with VAAR Clause 852.219-73 and 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required. NAICS Code: 238210 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $19.0 million.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted via email only to Ryan.Crispin@va.gov, CC: Joseph.Osborn@va.gov. Key attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Form, and an Itemized Cost Breakdown spreadsheet. The EMR form is critical, as an EMR greater than 1.0 may disqualify the offeror. Bidders must also adhere to the provided DBA Wage Determination for DeKalb County, GA, and utilize the Tungsten Network for electronic invoicing if awarded.