Electrical Panel Install
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is soliciting quotations for an Electrical Panel Installation at Building 41, USDA-ARS Poultry Research Unit, 606 Spring Street, MS State, Mississippi 39762. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the replacement of an original, outdated 800 Amp main electrical panel in Building 41 with a new, compliant panel. This includes providing all materials, labor, and equipment for the installation of a new 800 Amp service panel and NEMA enclosure, installing new breakers for existing branch circuits, and a new entry cable. The contractor will also be responsible for demolishing and disposing of the existing panel, coordinating service disruption, and cleaning up all debris. Work must be performed by a Mississippi Licensed Electrician, adhere to current building codes, and requires a Site Safety Specific Plan/Accident Prevention Plan. A mandatory site visit is required to submit a quote.
Key Clarifications (Amendment 0001 & Attachment 3)
Amendment 0001, effective April 24, 2026, provides Attachment 3 - RFI Questions and Answers. Key clarifications include:
- Fuse Sizes: Must match listed amperage on the panel (e.g., 200 amp fuse for a 200 amp bucket).
- Feeder Wire Sizes: Must be rated for the load carried.
- Breaker Ratings: Must match existing sizing (e.g., 200 amp breaker for a 200 amp present breaker).
- Breaker AIC Rating: Standard for the installation type per code and functionality.
- Breaker Replacement: The existing panel contains fuses, not breakers.
- Bus Bar Material: Copper is preferred, but must meet specifications and code.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
- Small Business Size Standard: $19M.
- Product/Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components) and Z2DB (REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS).
- Period of Performance: Completion within 90 calendar days from the date of award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to kelly.wright@usda.gov with subject line "RFQ 1232SA26Q0431".
- Evaluation Methodology: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers must meet all requirements, including submission of all referenced documents and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active registration.
Mandatory Site Visit & Questions
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Registration required by April 21, 2026, via email to kelly.wright@usda.gov and jason.k.johnson@usda.gov. Attendees must be employed by the prime contractor.
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, via email to kelly.wright@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses are incorporated by reference. Wage Determination MS20260045 applies, providing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Mississippi.