Sources Sought: IRVHAFL Autoclave Install Electrical Prep Work
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified Small Businesses for electrical preparation work related to new autoclave installations at the IRVHAFL facility in Irvine, CA. This work involves significant electrical infrastructure modifications. Responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Purpose
The FDA Irvine Human and Animal Food Laboratory (IRVHAFL) is replacing four aging autoclaves. The new units require electrical infrastructure modifications, including panel capacity upgrades, new conduit and wiring, breaker and disconnect installations, and panel schedule updates. This Sources Sought notice aims to assess industry capability and interest from licensed small businesses.
Scope of Work
The required work, detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), includes, but is not limited to:
- De-energizing existing autoclaves and implementing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Removal and replacement of existing conduit and wiring.
- Installation of new conduit, wiring, and supports for 150-amp 3-phase circuits.
- Installation of reconditioned Siemens 3-pole 150-amp breakers and 208-volt 200-amp fused disconnects.
- Installation of 120V and 208V support circuits for equipment power, vacuum pumps, and RO water systems.
- Electrical panel upgrades and updates to panel schedules.
- Labeling of new disconnects and breakers.
- Work must be performed in active laboratory and federal facility environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Small Business (seeking responses from Small Businesses)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Period of Performance: Begins upon award execution; immediate performance is desired.
- Place of Performance: IRVHAFL, 19701 Fairchild Rd., Irvine, CA 92612.
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses must respond ONLY by completing and submitting the provided Vendor Questionnaire in .xlsx format. No capability statements, brochures, or supplemental marketing materials will be evaluated. The questionnaire requires vendors to address:
- Years of commercial/industrial, laboratory, and federal electrical experience.
- Specific experience with 150-amp or greater 3-phase circuits and panel upgrades.
- Confirmation of a C-10 Electrical Contractor license (or equivalent).
- Relevant project references.
Responses are to be electronically submitted to Sr. Contractor Contract Specialist, Sheneil Green, at Sheneil.green@fda.hhs.gov. The subject line must be: FDA IRV Autoclave Electrical Work Sources Sought Response – [Company Name].
Disclaimer
This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for information submitted and reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.