J061--Building 65 Switch 1 Repair at VAMC Central Western MA

Amendment No. 1 to Solicitation No. 36C24126Q0671 updates the requirements for the repair of Switch 1 (Model PM255-2-2-2-LF) at the Central Western Massachusetts VA Medical Center in Leeds, MA, by mandating that offerors include a photograph of the equipment nameplate as part of their submission. This change is the only modification to the original solicitation, with all other terms and conditions remaining in effect. The solicitation seeks commercial services under FAR 12.602 for the repair of a medium-voltage electrical switch, including installation of porcelain insulators and stainless-steel hardware, replacement of an S&C fuse holder assembly, cleaning and lubrication of internal mechanisms, and field testing for insulation and contact resistance, all in compliance with NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and VA Directive 1028. Work must be performed on-site by a contractor with at least five years of relevant experience, and all activities—including lockout/tagout procedures, safety planning, and shutdown coordination—are the contractor’s responsibility. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 3, 2026, to the Contract Specialist at juliette.buchanan@va.gov and must include four volumes: a Technical Proposal detailing OEM certifications, project management approach, emergency response, and safety plans; a Past Performance section with at least three similar contracts; a completed Price Proposal; and proof of active SAM registration with completed representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. The award will be made on a trade-off basis, prioritizing Technical merit and Past Performance over Price, with no Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process used. The contract has a 90-day performance period from award date, and payment will be processed electronically via VISTA, though no specific payment office, accounting codes, or funding levels are provided. No packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, and bar-coding or military standards like MIL-STD-129 are not mandated. The solicitation does not include price values, option quantities, or a defined contract type, and no special contract requirements such as security clearances, key personnel designations, or OCI provisions are stated. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and no small business set-aside or socioeconomic preference applies to this acquisition. A VA-specific subcontracting clause (85