Electrical Switching Station North, Watervliet Arsenal, New York
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District (NAN), plans to procure an Electrical Switching Station North at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. This project involves constructing a new switching station to provide backup power, capable of feeding 4000 kW into the existing south switch station. The acquisition strategy is unrestricted and requires a subcontracting plan. The estimated cost is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The RFP is anticipated on or about March 15, 2026, with proposals due approximately 45 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
This project entails the construction of an electrical switching station to ensure backup power during long-term outages from the facility's Main Substation. Key components include:
- Procurement and installation of four (4) 2MW generators.
- Construction of a dedicated facility for the generators.
- Installation of electrical infrastructure: manholes, duct bank, grounding cable, fencing, switchgear, transfer switches, cables, splices, and connections.
- Associated site work: paving, walks, curbs, and gutters.
- Utilities testing and commissioning.
- Necessary utility interconnections for fuel and connecting the new station to the existing system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Acquisition Strategy: Best Value Trade Off via Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, requires a subcontracting plan.
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction).
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 1081 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- RFP Anticipated: On or about March 15, 2026.
- Proposals Due: Approximately 45 days after RFP posting.
- Published Date: February 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Trade Off strategy, considering Source Selection Criteria. Award will be made to the responsible firm whose proposal conforms to all terms and conditions, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government.
Additional Notes
All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. The solicitation and any amendments will be posted electronically on SAM.gov. Hard copies will not be available. Direct contracting questions to Orlando Nieves (Orlando.Nieves@usace.army.mil) or Nicholas P. Emanuel (Nicholas.P.Emanuel@usace.army.mil).