Replace Switchgears at FRCE, Phase 1

Solicitation N400857545551 is a small business set-aside request for proposal issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, for the replacement of electrical switchgears at Fleet Readiness Center East, located at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The project involves the removal of existing switchgear, primarily those using drawout breakers, and the installation of new molded case circuit breaker switchgear across Buildings 137 and 138. Specifically, the scope includes the replacement of switchgears FA, FB, FJ, FK, and FI in Building 137, and switchgears EB and ED in Building 138. The estimated cost for this IDIQ contract ranges between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars, with a total performance period of 720 calendar days after award. This procurement is restricted to General MACC contractors listed on the RFP cover letter, and the award will be based on the lowest price. Key operational requirements include maintaining full operation of the FRCE throughout the construction period and limiting power outages for each switchboard replacement to 72 hours, which must be scheduled over a day holiday weekend. The contractor is required to provide a qualified Superintendent and a Quality Control Manager/Safety and Health Officer, with all work adhering to EM 385-1-1 (2024) safety standards. Technical compliance requires field acceptance testing in accordance with NETA ATS and adherence to Buy American requirements. For proposals exceeding 150,000 dollars, a bid bond must be submitted with the proposal, followed by payment and performance bonds upon award. Invoicing is processed via Wide-Area Workflow, and the contractor must provide detailed documentation, including certified payrolls and updated construction progress schedules, to receive payment.