Z1DA--642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 | Kevin Rodgers | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00030476)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1 project at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, identified by solicitation number 36C24426R0088 and project number 642-22-104. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract, governed under NAICS code 236220 and PSC Z1DA, carries an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million and will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis using Best Value Trade-Off procedures. The work involves upgrading Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations, each featuring a 1500 kVA transformer, while installing a temporary 1500 kVA substation to maintain critical electrical service during construction, which will remain as a spare unit post-completion. All work must be meticulously phased to ensure continuous operation of the medical center and must fully comply with VA requirements, industry standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and emphasize maximum practical energy efficiency. The place of performance is 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, and solicitation documents and drawings are accessible via SAM.gov. To be eligible, offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and hold valid VETCERT SDVOSB certification under VAAR 819.7003, in addition to demonstrating compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Proposals must include a 20% bid guarantee and the ability to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. A pre-bid site visit is strongly encouraged but not mandatory, and individual site access requests will not be accommodated. All inquiries must be submitted electronically to Kevin A. Rodgers, Contract Specialist, at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov; phone, fax, or written requests are not accepted. Proposals are due by the stated deadline listed on SAM.gov, and offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for any amendments. Award is contingent upon the availability of FY26 funds, and while detailed evaluation factors, inspection protocols, and contract administration data are not provided, adherence to the mandatory pass/fail requirements is essential for consideration.