Z1DA--Replace Electrical Primary Distribution 515-15-117

This solicitation, numbered 36C25025B0047 and titled Replace Electrical Primary Distribution 515-15-117, is a total set-aside under NAICS code 238210 exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), requiring bidders to be certified in the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search database and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The work involves replacing the primary electrical distribution system at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, and includes comprehensive construction activities such as excavation for duct banks, installation of conduit, switchgear, and transformers, demolition of existing electrical infrastructure, removal of vegetation, and exterior restoration, all to be completed in multiple phases as detailed in the drawings and specifications. The project requires strict adherence to technical standards including electrical, firestopping, joint sealants, painting, and earthwork specifications, and mandates the submission of a preliminary commissioning plan as part of the technical documentation. All materials must be delivered in original sealed packaging with detailed labeling identifying manufacturer, type, color, production run, batch number, manufacture date, instructions, and safety precautions along with supplemental Federal Specification and coat type labels. Compliance with stringent federal and VA-specific contract clauses is mandatory, including the contractor code of business ethics, whistleblower protections, anti-kickback procedures, and prohibitions on contingent fees and improper payments. The contractor must provide a signed VAAR 852.219-75 certification confirming compliance with limitations on subcontracting and submit a completed Contractor EMR Certification Form to demonstrate safety program compliance. Financial obligations include submitting a bid bond of at least 20% of the bid price, not exceeding $3 million, using SF 24 with original wet ink signatures; if awarded, payment and performance bonds (SF 25A and SF 25) are required for contracts over $35,000 and $150,000 respectively, also with wet ink signatures, due within 10 days of award. Performance is governed by a detailed schedule requiring submittal of a PDF project schedule within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, monthly schedule updates submitted three work days in advance of review meetings, and advance two-week notification of work commencement in each area. Monthly payment requests must be submitted electronically via the VA’s EIPP system or compliant X12 EDI format