Y1DA--Replace Outdated Transformer Project 630A4-26-412

The solicitation 36C24226B0043, titled “Replace Outdated Transformer Project 630A4-26-412,” is a firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bid issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 2 in Albany, NY, with performance at the St. Albans VA Medical Center in Queens, NY. The project requires the complete replacement of five pad-mounted transformers—comprising 1000 kVA and 500 kVA units—including demolition of existing units, installation of new equipment, and full restoration of all disturbed infrastructure. Work must be conducted in phases to maintain continuous operations, coordinate with backup generator systems, and adhere to strict VA infection control and safety protocols. Deliverables include UL- and DOE 2016-compliant transformers, certified test reports, as-built shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranty tags bearing specific required data elements. All work must comply with VA TIL Master Construction Specifications, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA standards, and applicable federal regulations. The contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts. Offerors must verify their SDVOSB status in SBA’s certification database and submit a signed Certificate of Compliance affirming adherence to the 85% subcontracting limitation for construction, excluding material costs. The period of performance is 52 weeks from the Notice to Proceed, and all work must be completed at the government site. Offerors are required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds, maintain a formal Security Plan, and ensure all personnel have site access badges and comply with VA security procedures. All abandoned utilities must be properly sealed or removed, and any new defects discovered must be reported immediately. A Pre-Warranty Conference is required 30 days prior to warranty commencement, and final as-built drawings must be submitted electronically within 15 days of each phase and final acceptance. The Bid Opening Date has been extended to May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with proposals due no later than 9:00 AM EST on that date. Proposals must be submitted via email to Torell Camp, Contract Specialist, at torell.camp@va.gov, and must include