Electrical system repair, Switchgear replacement. Supervisor's Office.

The contract solicitation 127EAW26Q0025 is for the electrical system repair and switchgear replacement at the Supervisor’s Office within the San Bernardino National Forest in California, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. It is a total small business set-aside with a North American Industry Classification System code of 238210 and a size standard of $19 million, limiting eligible offerors to small business concerns. The scope involves removing an existing 5kV outdoor switchgear and installing new, modern, arc-resistant switchgear assemblies featuring digital thermal sensors, optical detection, and predictive analytics for fault monitoring. The work requires comprehensive engineering studies including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard analysis, load-flow assessments, and ground-grid verification, all to be performed under the responsible charge of a California-licensed Professional Electrical Engineer. Coordination with Southern California Edison and the U.S. Forest Service is mandatory, along with securing permits and ensuring full compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and Southern California Edison’s ESR 2025. All inspections and final acceptance occur on-site following installation, testing, and documentation submission. Performance is to be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, estimated for June 1, 2026, with all work executed at the designated site. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is determined fair and reasonable and whose past performance is rated acceptable or neutral, with no tradeoffs or lowest price technically acceptable approach. Offerors must submit four electronic documents including a signed SF1442, Schedule of Items, technical approach limited to five pages, and a bid guarantee if applicable, all emailed to Tanya Torres by 11:00 AM Pacific Time on May 21, 2026. Mandatory site visit occurred on May 8, 2026, and failure to inspect the site precludes any claims post-award. Special requirements include designated key personnel, an on-site fluent representative during all working hours, subcontracting capped at 75%, provision of utilities by the contractor, and certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contractor is responsible for hazardous material abatement, site restoration, and maintaining arc