Z1MG--Solar Inverter Repair and Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for a firm fixed-price contract to repair and replace solar inverters at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, specifically at the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center. The project involves restoring approximately 1 MW of lost solar generation capacity due to the failure of two Satcon 500 kW inverters. The contractor will be required to salvage usable parts from one inverter to repair the other, decommission the non-repairable unit, and install replacement SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 or equivalent inverters to restore full capacity. The work scope includes diagnostic inspection, electrical integration, system testing, commissioning, and restoration of monitoring and documentation. The contract performance period is 120 days, and the project site is located at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center in California. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210. Offerors must submit quotes using a specified enclosure form by April 3, 2026, and meet special responsibility standards including possession of a C-46 Solar Contractor license, completion of a 30-hour OSHA construction safety course, and documented experience with Satcon inverter troubleshooting and repair. The award selection is based solely on the lowest price meeting all stipulated requirements and funding limits. Contractor compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations is mandatory, along with insurance coverage for workers’ compensation, general liability, and automobile liability. Coordination with VA personnel for scheduling power shutdowns and maintaining site safety and security is required throughout the project.