USMEPCOM Low Voltage Cable Removal
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 the Army is soliciting quotes for Low Voltage Cable Removal Services at Headquarters (HQ) USMEPCOM in North Chicago, IL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The purpose is to remove legacy low-voltage cabling from Building 3400 to eliminate safety risks, improve accessibility, and reduce fire load concerns. Quotes are due June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services focused on the safe identification, de-energization, removal, and disposal of unused and abandoned low-voltage cabling within Building 3400. Key tasks include:
- Identifying active versus inactive low-voltage cabling to prevent operational disruption.
- Safely de-energizing non-operational but energized cables using Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Removing all identified unused and abandoned low-voltage cabling.
- Ensuring remaining cabling is safe and does not obstruct operations.
- Performing minimal cleanup and proper disposal of removed materials in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Work is limited to safety-focused execution; no system reconfiguration, cable management, or documentation is required. Access will be ladder-based only.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code (PSC): J061 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment.
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).
- Period of Performance: July 6, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: HQ USMEPCOM, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
- Questions Due: June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Amy Gawarecki (amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil) and Adam Buchert (adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures to the responsible vendor with the lowest price that meets all requirements. Trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are not permitted. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best prices initially.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.
Special Requirements
- Personnel: Requires a project manager and certified electricians. Contractor personnel need a confidential background check and annual Cyber Awareness Training for Army installation access.
- Compliance: Adherence to NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and local environmental/building codes is mandatory.
- Deliverables: A comprehensive Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days of contract award and records of Annual Cyber Awareness Training.