RFI - MSHA - B1 F3-MCC Motor Control Electrical Buckets

The Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), through its Approval & Certification Center in Triadelphia, West Virginia, is seeking industry input via a Request for Information (RFI) to replace Motor Control Centers (MCC) 2 and 3 in the B-1 F-3 Mechanical Suite. This facility plays a critical role in testing and certifying mining products and materials per 30 CFR to ensure miner safety and health. The scope involves removal of existing analog electrical buckets and installation of modern digital MCC buckets using provided electrical schematics. The contractor is expected to perform all work—including labor, material, supervision, and tools—within a tightly defined window of a three-day holiday weekend (Saturday through Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and complete the entire project within 30 days from the start of work. The work must comply with applicable standards including OSHA safety regulations, the National Building Code, and MSHA’s certification criteria, with emphasis on uninterrupted operations, safety, environmental compliance, and utility conservation. This RFI, issued under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors), serves to gather market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation or obligate funds. It references standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for contract terms and inspection of services under a firm-fixed-price contract model expected in the future. The Place of Performance and inspection/acceptance location is the MSHA Approval & Certification Center in Triadelphia. Contractors must designate key personnel such as Contract Manager and Alternate Manager, who are required to be available weekdays during business hours. While no pricing information or formal evaluation criteria are established, factors under consideration include contractor qualifications, quality assurance/control, timely performance, and workforce stability. Submissions must include company profiles, relevant business identifiers (such as DUNS number), and capability statements by the May 19, 2026 deadline via specified email addresses. The solicitation emphasizes government oversight through designated Contracting Officer’s Representatives and strict adherence to regulations on safety, security, and environmental standards to ensure the project supports MSHA’s critical certification mission.