RFI - MSHA - B1 F3-MCC Motor Control Electrical Buckets

Statement of Work (SOW)

The primary objective is to replace the Motor Control Center (MCC) 2 & 3 in Building 1, Floor 3 of the MSHA Approval and Certification Center (A&CC) with state-of-the-art Digital Buckets.

• Furnish and install replacement Eaton gear or equivalent for MCC 2&3.

• The replacements must be state-of-the-art Digital Buckets.

• Electrical schematics of the existing MCC Electrical Buckets will be provided.

• The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services.

• Work must be performed to the standards outlined in the contract.

• Contractor is responsible for quality control to ensure services comply with SOW requirements.

• Period of Performance: To be completed within 30 days of the start of work.

• Place of Performance: MSHA’s Approval & Certification Center, 765 Technology Drive, Triadelphia WV 26059.

• Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Saturday through Monday (including a 3-day Monday holiday weekend due to power shutdown). Work must be completed by 6:00 p.m. on the Monday holiday.

• Contract Type: Anticipated firm-fixed price.

• Key Personnel: Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager must be designated and available.

• Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government property and securing facilities at the close of each work period.

• Utilities: Contractor must instruct employees in conservation practices and avoid waste.

• Holidays: Contractor must be aware of Government-observed holidays.

• Government Remedies: FAR 52.212-4 or FAR 52.246-4 apply for failure to perform satisfactory services.

• Publications: Compliance with National Building Code (Motor Control Center Installation/Testing) and CFR 29 – OSHA Safety Standards (construction/electrical safety) is mandatory.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to gather industry feedback on a requirement to replace Motor Control Center (MCC) 2 & 3 in MSHA's Approval & Certification Center's B-1 F-3 Mechanical Suite in Triadelphia, WV. The goal is to obtain industry input on the anticipated scope of work, potential costs, and performance risks.

• Replacement of Motor Control Center (MCC) 2 & 3.

• Services are required to maintain physical facilities where mining products and materials are tested and certified per 30 CFR.

• Security requirements are detailed in an attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• This is an RFI only; it is not a Request for Quotes/Proposals and does not constitute a solicitation.

• Responses are due by May 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Submissions should be emailed to jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov and whiddon.michael.v@dol.gov.

• Responses should address the "Industry Feedback" section of the document.

• No page limitations for responses.

Respondents are asked to provide:

• Technical comments on vague requirements.

• Description of relevant company experience.

• Recommendations on contract structure.

• Identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies.

• Key cost drivers and estimated performance schedule.

• Suggestions for alternative NAICS codes (current NAICS is 238210).

• Details on potential joint ventures, teaming arrangements, or strategic alliances.

• Information on anticipated subcontracting efforts.

• Identification of tasks subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards.

• Innovative and cost-saving recommendations.

• Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for each project.

• Identification of any actions restricting competition.

• Bidders are asked to indicate their business classification (Small Business or Other Than Small Business) and relevant socio-economic categories (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)).

• The estimated time of award is within 30 days of starting work.

• All submissions become Government property.

• This RFI is for informational purposes only; no funds are available to pay for preparation of responses.