Z1DA--NRM| 503-21-102 Correct FCA Electrical Deficiencies Phase 1 (VA-26-00004932)

SOL #: 36C24426R0017Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z1DA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a6c055582edd42ea8ce600d3e3ca3eab/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 31, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 16, 2026, 9:30 AM

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 VISN 04 Contracting Office / Altoona VAMC, is soliciting proposals for Construction Services to correct electrical deficiencies under Project 503-21-102, "Correct FCA Electrical Deficiencies Phase 1." This Firm Fixed-Price contract, valued between $5 million and $10 million, requires a contractor to provide all necessary resources for a comprehensive electrical system upgrade and new construction. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The project at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA, involves addressing numerous electrical deficiencies. Key tasks include:

Construction of a new switchgear building.
Replacement of the campus 15KV switchgear.
Segregation of the Building 1 essential electrical system.
Rectifying distribution equipment with inadequate short circuit withstand ratings and working clearances. The contractor is responsible for all tools, labor, materials, permits, licenses, and supervision, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and VA standards.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
Period of Performance: 18 months from Notice to Proceed.
Set-Aside: Small Business (NAICS 236220, $45M annual receipts size standard).
Proposal Due: February 20, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
Published: February 17, 2026.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Bidders must adhere to specific requirements, including:

Sole Source Items: Integration of existing proprietary systems such as SALTO wireless door hardware, Honeywell Notifier fire alarm system (installed by Bettwy Systems), Trane Tracer Ensemble BAS controls, Wattstopper DLM lighting control system, Avigilon security cameras, and Inpro Contego space signage. "Equal" products will not be considered for these.
Bonds: A bid guarantee (20% of bid price, max $3M) and performance/payment bonds are required.
Liquidated Damages: $582.98 per calendar day for inexcusable delays.
Personnel: The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must be three separate individuals.
Compliance: Buy American Act (BABA) for construction materials and VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) certification.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a Best Value Tradeoff solicitation. Technical Capability (Subfactors: Qualifications, Key Subcontractors, Project Execution) and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. Proposals must be emailed to Kaitlyn.Szlachta@va.gov and elijah.mcintosh@va.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov; CVE verification is not required for this Small Business set-aside. All amendments must be acknowledged.