J059--MCC & Panelboards Replacement

The contract covers the replacement of two existing Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and two panelboards and cabinets at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, with three new consolidated panelboards. The two MCCs in the NW electrical equipment room will be replaced with free-standing panelboards and circuit breakers, while the two existing panelboards and cabinets in room C-B019 will be consolidated into a single panelboard. All new equipment must be manufactured by Eaton, rated at 480V, 3 phase, 3 wire, and include a main disconnect with four spare locations for 100-amp circuit breakers. The installation must comply with stringent technical requirements, including UL listing under listing 67, adherence to NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, and OSHA standards such as 29 CFR 1910.147 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K, with the more stringent requirement prevailing in case of conflict. New panel directories reflecting as-built conditions must be provided, and the contractor must certify suitability and compliance with all applicable codes and standards prior to installation. The solicitation, numbered 36C25026Q0628 and titled J059–MCC & Panelboards Replacement, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 238210. Responses are due by July 22, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Jeffrey Rozema. Offerors are required to complete annual representations in SAM.gov, submit a formal Certificate of Compliance regarding limitations on subcontracting, and include a statement affirming acceptance of the solicitation’s terms without modification, or explicitly listing any exceptions. The contractor must employ a Project Supervisor with at least 10 years in electrical construction, five years specifically in MCC or switchgear installation, completion of three comparable projects, and an OSHA 30-hour certification. All electricians must be qualified persons per NFPA 70E, licensed journeyman or equivalent, with five years’ experience in 480 VAC systems, and all personnel must have current NFPA 70E training, arc flash awareness, and Lockout/Tagout competency