656-22-341 Conduct Substation Upgrade

This contract solicitation, titled "656-22-341 Conduct Substation Upgrade," is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Network Contract Office 23 and is set aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The work is to be performed in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and falls under the NAICS code 238210, which covers electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a bid response deadline set for May 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Bid opening will occur earlier that day at 10:00 am and submissions are to be delivered to the primary point of contact, Dwayne Brauch. Key attachments provided with this solicitation include a Bid Questions form with responses, a site visit agenda and sign-in sheet, photos of nameplates for replacement, detailed specifications for a utility transformer, and an outage list for bidders. Additionally, the contract now incorporates the FAR Clause 52.222-90, which addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination by federal contractors. Bidders can participate in the bid opening via a Microsoft Teams meeting or phone, with provided details for both virtual attendance formats. The contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and all necessary contact and solicitation information is available through the SAM.gov workspace link provided.