Y1DA--NRM-CONST 630A4-17-433 Replace Boiler Plant Main Electrical Switchgear

The contract is for the replacement of the Boiler Plant Main Electrical Switchgear at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - St Albans Campus under solicitation number 36C24226B0042, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. It is a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract with a 730-calendar-day performance period, and all work must be performed at the specified site. The solicitation requires bidders to account for hazardous materials abatement via an open line item allowance, ensuring all offerors are evaluated under the same financial assumption since the full scope of asbestos or other regulated materials is unknown and has not been surveyed. Contractors must include allowances for all necessary environmental investigations, sampling, testing, and abatement activities in compliance with federal and local regulations. The contract mandates strict adherence to safety and quality protocols, including the implementation of a Contract Quality Control Plan aligned with FAR 52.246.12, submission of safety and health documentation, and compliance with OSHA 10- and 30-hour training requirements for all personnel, with a required Site Safety and Health Officer possessing documented experience and certification. Subcontracting is limited under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(k)(2), requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 15% of the work with its own forces, and prohibits payments to non-VA VIP-listed subcontractors from exceeding 85% of the total contract value, with certification of compliance mandatory. The procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring all offerors to be certified as such in SAM with an active Unique Entity ID. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email by the deadline, with no physical submissions accepted, and must include the SF 1442 form, bid bond, Buy American Certificate, and subcontracting compliance certification. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses governing payment, changes, inspection, warranties, and compliance, including requirements for VA-approved laboratories, environmental safety, equipment labeling with engraved brass or rigid plastic nameplates, and adherence to NFPA 70 and other applicable codes. Payment is processed exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system using X12 EDI format, with final acceptance conducted on-site by the Government’s authorized representative after verification of all systems and compliance with technical, safety,