DOI Electrical Distribution Maintenance
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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 Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Facilities and Administrative Services (OFAS), is seeking proposals for Electrical Distribution Maintenance services at the Stewart Lee Udall Building in Washington, D.C. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial services. The Government intends to award one Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by 10 AM Eastern Time on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and services for Annual, Quarterly, and Triennial Preventive Maintenance (PM), testing, inspection, calibration, adjustments, repairs, and replacement of switchgear and downstream electrical distribution equipment. This includes all Emergency Services and PEPCO Support calls. Maintenance must adhere to DOI requirements, manufacturer specifications, and referenced standards (ANSI, NFPA 70B, GSA PBS Interim Core Building Standards). Specific tasks include thermography (IR Scanning) and, for triennial services, the mobilization of two temporary 5-ton cooling units for the critical server room.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: A base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) with four one-year options and an optional 52.217-8 extension (up to September 30, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (No Set-Asides)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS) with a $19M size standard.
- PSC: H159 (QUALITY CONTROL- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS)
- Place of Performance: Stewart Lee Udall Building, 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240.
- Questions Due: Friday, February 13, 2026, by 10 AM ET via email to Nicholas_Lewicki@ibc.doi.gov.
- Site Visit: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. RSVP required via email to Nicholas_Lewicki@ibc.doi.gov.
- Quotes Due: Friday, March 6, 2026, by 10 AM ET.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Nicholas_Lewicki@ibc.doi.gov with the subject line "Quote for RFQ 140D0426Q0175." The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is technically acceptable and provides the lowest evaluated price. Technical acceptability will be determined by the offeror's ability to meet requirements, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, with no trade-offs between price and non-price factors.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Technicians must meet specific qualification requirements (e.g., ETT Certified Level 3 or NICET equivalent). The contractor must develop a Management Plan and a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The solicitation includes a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 35) for the specified geographic area, which is crucial for pricing labor costs.