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

The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s Approval and Certification Center in Triadelphia, West Virginia, is seeking information through a Request for Information to replace Motor Control Center units 2 and 3 in the B-1 F-3 Mechanical Suite. The project involves removing outdated analog electrical buckets and installing new digital Eaton or equivalent units to support the testing and certification of mining products and materials under 30 CFR, which directly impacts miner safety. Work must be performed within a 30-day window following initiation, with execution scheduled over a holiday weekend to align with mandatory utility shutdowns, requiring continuous workforce availability from Saturday through Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The government will provide workspace, utilities, and infrastructure, but the contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and the safe removal and disposal of existing components. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with performance subject to inspection and acceptance at the place of performance under FAR 52.246-4, and compliance with the National Building Code and OSHA safety standards. Contractors must designate a Contract Manager and Alternate with full operational authority and be available during standard business hours. Security requirements include safeguarding government property, adherence to FISMA and the Privacy Act of 1974, and compliance with utilities conservation measures. Submissions must include a company capabilities statement, responses to the Market Research Questionnaire and DRAFT Requirements Document, along with business size, socioeconomic status, and DUNS number. While no formal evaluation factors, weights, or award basis are specified, the RFI seeks inputs on performance risks and cost drivers to inform future sourcing decisions. All responses are due by May 19, 2026, via email to the designated point of contacts, and no set-aside classifications or packaging requirements are currently defined.