Harwood Warehouse Electrical Repair
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation for Harwood Warehouse Electrical Repair in Providence, Rhode Island. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and involves comprehensive electrical repairs due to fire damage. The response date is January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for commercial construction involving electrical repairs at the Harwood Maintenance Building. Key tasks include:
- Removal and installation of a 100amp fused disconnect.
- Installation of a 42-circuit panel board, new circuit breakers, LED lighting fixtures, receptacles, and sump pump conduits/conductors.
- Installation of junction boxes for overhead doors.
- Running conduits, making terminations, and labeling components.
- Contractors must provide their own utilities, maintain site safety, clean the site daily, and arrange for limited storage.
- Implementation of an interim life safety and fire protection plan is required.
- Painting must follow manufacturer's guidelines.
- All work must be performed by licensed Rhode Island electricians and comply with OSHA standards.
- A one-year warranty is required per FAR clause 52.246-21.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (commercial construction)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0196
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
- Response Date: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: January 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Harwood Research Center, 385 Niagara Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Eligibility
This opportunity is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). All work must be performed by licensed Rhode Island electricians.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must email Ronald Fantasia (ronald.fantasia@va.gov) to receive a copy of the solicitation. Requests for the solicitation must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice; the full solicitation will be provided upon request to eligible and interested vendors.