Repair Transformer at Substation 1A2 at Watervliet Arsenal, NY

The contract solicitation W911PT26QA095 is for the repair of a leaking 13.2kV-480VAC substation transformer at Substation 1A2 within Watervliet Arsenal, New York, under Project Number 26PW036. This is a firm fixed price service contract set aside exclusively for small businesses, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, as defined under SBA regulations. The work scope requires the contractor to supply all tools, materials, equipment, labor, temporary utilities, and supervision necessary to complete the repair in strict accordance with federal, military, and industry standards including NEMA, NFPA 70, IEEE C57.13, and Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors. All materials must be new and certified free of asbestos, mercury, chromium/lead paint, Class I Freon, and PCBs, with manufacturer labeling clearly indicating compliance. Work must adhere to defined witness points for utility tagouts and cable, bushing, and gasket termination inspections, with all activities coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 72 hours in advance, and no re-energization permitted until witness points are fully verified. The contract requires full compliance with a broad array of federal acquisition regulations including prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, convict labor, foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, as well as requirements for paid sick leave, sustainable product procurement, and security exclusions. Contractors must submit a Safety Plan within ten days of award and comply with all environmental regulations under Army Regulation 200-1 and EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, prioritizing low-toxicity, recyclable, and resource-efficient materials. All invoices must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using designated DoDAACs and must include a separate line item for the 10% retainage, which will be withheld until COR approval of all witness points, commissioning, punchlist completion, and test results. Performers must register in SAM.gov with a UEI, CAGE code, and TIN, and be enrolled in WAWF to receive payments. Performance is scheduled between July 1 and August 31, 2026, with work commencing within seven days of notice to proceed and completion required within sixty calendar days. Daily notification to the COR is mandatory upon arrival and exit from the installation,