K061--Test and Replace Medium Voltage Feeders at the VAMC Central Western Massachusetts
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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), specifically the Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center, is soliciting quotes for services to test and replace Medium Voltage (13,800 Volt) feeders at its Leeds, MA facility. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an RFQ, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The project aims to ensure the reliability and safety of the facility's electrical infrastructure. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Performing VLF Insulation Resistance testing on existing cables in accordance with IEEE 400.
- Site preparation, including demolition, removal, and offsite disposal of existing cables and associated electrical components.
- Replacing MV feeders from the main utility feed to the Switch Gear in Building 65.
- Ensuring alternate circuits remain fully functional during operations, with coordination for any required shutdowns.
- Verifying all measurements and coordinating with utilities and local government.
- Conducting initial site investigations and attending pre-installation meetings with the Integrated Project Team (IPT).
- Mobilization and demobilization of the project site, including obtaining necessary permits and insurance.
- Testing new cables prior to installation and existing cables after installation but before connection.
- Maintaining phase rotation.
- Providing as-built drawings, testing information, and other project documents on a compact disk upon completion.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors, $19.0 million size standard)
- PSC Code: K061 (Modification Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Place of Performance: VA Central Western MA Medical Center, 421 North Main St, Leeds, MA 01053
- Period of Performance: 60 days after Notice to Proceed.
- Applicable Codes: International Building Code (IBC), OSHA, Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), IEEE, NFPA (70, 99, 101).
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-6115 applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Email to Juliette.Buchanan@va.gov. Hand deliveries are not accepted.
- Questions Deadline: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (written questions only).
- Required Attachments: Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) and Attachment 2 (Past Performance Worksheet).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Price, Past Performance (1-3 references for similar work), and Technical qualifications (corporate experience, approach, technician qualifications).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and VISTA (VA).
Eligibility & Important Notes
This opportunity is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Offerors must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale. All applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as VA policies, must be met.