6110--Variable Frequency Drive Units VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven VA Medical Center
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven VA Medical Center is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units to service air handling equipment. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside Request for Quotation (RFQ). A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, and quotes are due by June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and disposal services to replace existing VFDs in Building 1 and Building 2. The project involves removing old units and installing new Industrial ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB) ACH580 VFDs or equivalent. Key technical requirements for the new VFDs include Bluetooth-enabled keypad displays, 6-pulse drives with 5% line reactors, standard network protocols (BACnet, N2, Modbus), programmable I/O, damper control, fireman's override, industrial heavy-duty rating (150% current for 60 seconds), Direct Torque Control, and safety features like Safe Torque Off. All equipment must meet IEEE, NEMA, and ISO standards. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with VA staff, complying with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and obtaining hot work permits.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 million size standard.
- PSC: 6110 (Electrical Control Equipment)
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.
- Warranty: Minimum two years on all parts, labor, workmanship, and equipment.
Eligibility & Requirements
Bidders must have a field service representative located within 200 miles of the West Haven Campus and personnel trained by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on the specific equipment. Proof of factory-certified training is required upon request. All personnel must obtain OSHA 10-hour construction certification, with the site competent person holding an OSHA 30-hour certification. Proof of required Tuberculosis testing is also mandatory. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VISTA.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated comparatively based on Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability. Offerors must complete Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) and Attachment 2 (Past Performance Worksheet), providing 1-3 references for similar work. Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale. Questions are due by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST via email. Responses must be submitted via email to Yolanda.Rankin@va.gov by the due date.
Key Dates
- Mandatory Pre-bid Walkthrough: June 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m. EST (Building 15, VA Medical Center West Haven)
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Contact Information
Contract Specialist: Yolanda Rankin (Yolanda.Rankin@va.gov)