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6110--689-26-3-4807-0126: Replace Variable Frequency Drive Units (VA-26-00053945)
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This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 238220 for the replacement of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut, with performance limited to Buildings 1 and 2. The contract is structured as a professional services acquisition, explicitly excluding construction or construction management requirements, meaning no site superintendent, safety supervisor (SSHO), or QA/QC manager roles are mandated as distinct full-time positions. Personnel performing certified labor, particularly during equipment startup and verification, must meet OSHA standards and possess appropriate qualifications for the specific equipment being handled. The contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing ABB ACH580 VFDs or equivalent units, coordinating schedules with the VA for BMS integration (which the VA will handle), and removing existing units while ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEMA, ISO, and VA-specific policies including ISO 13849 for Safe Torque Off functionality. Work must be performed within normal business hours without requiring off-hours shutdowns, and the contractor must coordinate with the government to determine ICRA levels on a location-by-location basis prior to commencing work in each mechanical space. The contract duration is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Yolanda Rankin by the revised deadline of June 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Offerors are required to complete and submit Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) and Attachment 2 (Past Performance Worksheet with one to three similar references), and must be registered in SAM and VISTA systems to qualify for award. Labor charges must be billed hourly, with unused hours credited back on the next invoice, and payment requests must be submitted electronically per clause 852.232-72, accompanied by service reports detailing completed tasks and dates. All personnel must sign in at Building 15, obtain temporary VA badges, and comply with VAAR 852.204-70 for identity verification. Safety is governed by VAAR 852.223-71 and requires adherence to NFPA, OSHA, and VA Design Guides, including obtaining hot work permits and submitting all applicable permits and inspection reports from local and state authorities. The evaluation will be conducted under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures, prioritizing price, past performance
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$92,000NAICS
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven VA Medical Center, West Haven, ME, 06516Set-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Purpose of Amendment The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted regarding the solicitation. As a result of these questions and responses, the response due date will be extended to June 23, 2026 at 10am. Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.   Question: If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.   Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.   Question: If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? Answer: Personnel performing startup of equipment should be those with the qualifications necessary to the specific equipment. Please submit appropriate installation report(s) as required along with equipment warranties. Question: Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.  Â
Question: Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal? Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.   Question: Advise what is the ICRA Level required for the areas of the VFDs. Answer: This question has been addressed previously. The contractor is responsible for determining any applicable tax obligations, incorporating into proposals as necessary. The VA cannot provide tax advice or make tax determinations on behalf of the contractor. Question: Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements? Answer: The VFD's are in multiple mechanical spaces throughout the facility. There's no single ICRA level that applies to all locations. The Contractor shall coordinate with the government prior to commencing work in each area as the ICRA requirements will be determined based on the specific location, adjacent patient care activities, and scope of work. Question: Confirm project work hours. Can work be completed during normal work hours? Answer: The acceptability of temporary containment systems. Cannot be determined generically for this project. Requirements will vary based on specific work location activities and ICRA requirements. Question: Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends? Answer: Normal business hours no off time schedule is required. Question: Description of Services line 4 states to coordinate with FMS for BMS controls connections to VFDs. Advise if BMS controls connections, programming setup, and integration to BMS are by the VA. Is the contractor to only coordinate schedule and activities? Answer: Connection is to be made by contractor. Programming setup, and integration to BMS are by the VA.  The contractor to only coordinate schedule and activities with VA.
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