Z1NZ--Connect Emergency Generators to Campus Grid - 657A5-23-111
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contract Office 15, has issued a Presolicitation for Project 657A5-23-111, titled "Connect Emergency Generators to Campus Grid" at the Marion VAMC hospital in Illinois. This project involves the engineering and construction required to connect emergency generators to the campus grid with minimal downtime. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation package and drawings are expected to be available on or about March 27, 2026, with proposals due on or about April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires a prime contractor to connect emergency generators to the Marion VAMC campus grid. This includes all necessary engineering and construction work, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime during implementation. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 25 percent of the Electrical Contractors labor for NAICS Code 238210.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation 36C25526R0082_1 to follow)
- Award Type: Award will be made utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process.
- Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is exclusively set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- Subcontracting Requirements: In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75(a)(1)(ii), for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs (cost of materials excluded).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM under the applicable NAICS and, if SDVOSB/VOSB, registered in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Release: On or about March 27, 2026.
- Organized Site Visit: April 8, 2026, at 0900am at the Marion IL VAMC Engineering Office.
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, at 10am.
- Proposal Due Date: On or about April 27, 2026.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission Method (for questions): Email requests or questions to timothy.parison@va.gov. Subject line must read: "Project 657A5-23-111 Connect Emergency Generators to Campus Grid, Marion." Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided. Offerors are responsible for monitoring beta.sam.gov for any amendments.