Y1DZ--Brooklyn Upgrade Life Safety/Critical Branch Electrical Distribution Construction
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the PCAC (36C776) office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Brooklyn Upgrade Life Safety/Critical Branch Electrical Distribution Construction project at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, NY. This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine the appropriate procurement method and set-aside. Capability statements are due by April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Overview
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research to identify qualified contractors for an electrical distribution upgrade project. The VA seeks information to determine the procurement strategy, which may include an RFP (FAR Part 15) or IFB (FAR Part 14), and potential socio-economic set-asides. This is not a request for proposals.
Project Description
The project involves upgrading the electrical distribution system to comply with NFPA 70 and 90, and VA electrical design guides. Key tasks include installing new automatic transfer switches, separating emergency feeders into equipment, critical care, and life safety branches, and installing new conduit, panels, and feeders. Some excavation will be required. Emergency battery backup for egress lighting and exit signs will also be installed in specific buildings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type (Anticipated): Firm-fixed-price, using a design-bid-build approach.
- Procurement Method: To be determined (RFP or IFB) based on market research.
- Set-Aside: Determination pending market research results.
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard. (Note: NAICS 238210 - Building Equipment Contractors - is also listed for capability statement purposes).
- Project Duration: Estimated 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Planned Advertising: May 2026.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capability statement (maximum 8 pages, PDF, <4MB) by April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM ET, to sierra.tate@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Company information (UEI, address, Point of Contact).
- Business size and type (specifically related to NAICS 238210).
- A Statement of Interest.
- A bonding capacity letter.
- Up to three past performance examples (within the last 7 years) for similar projects, detailing scope, size, use, value, dates, and self-performed effort.
Important Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought Notice for market research; no proposals are being requested. The VA will not pay for information submitted. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.