J059--Electrical Deficiencies and Breaker Repairs
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Electrical Deficiencies and Breaker Repairs at the West Haven CT VAMC. This is not a request for quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due by April 2, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing comprehensive electrical repair services, including the repair, replacement, and maintenance of existing electrical equipment, specifically various GE and Square D breaker models. Key tasks include inventory, deficiency identification, rebuilding/repairing specific breakers, furnishing and installing temporary breakers during repair activities, and performing post-installation inspections, testing, and certification. All work must comply with VHA Directive 1028, NFPA 70E, and The Joint Commission standards. A minimum one-year warranty on all parts, labor, workmanship, and equipment is required.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $16.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 90 days upon contract award (if a solicitation results).
Qualifications & Requirements
Potential bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of related experience in work, inspections, testing, and repair of breakers and commercial/industrial electrical distribution systems in accordance with NFPA 70E. All repairs must be completed by qualified/certified laborers holding current OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 certifications. Parts and materials must be OEM original or equivalent. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VISTA.
Set-Aside
Based on market research, this requirement may be set-aside for SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Businesses, or procured through full and open competition.
Submission & Deadlines
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, by 10 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Tnauri.woodbridge@va.gov.
- Response Format: Responses should not exceed 8 pages, must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, and include the completed Sources Sought Worksheet along with a capability statement.
- Mandatory Pre-bid Walkthrough: April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM, at the West Haven VAMC (meet at Building 15).
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. The government will not reimburse for response costs, nor will respondents be notified of evaluation results. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.