Z2DA--CON 648-20-116 Correct Electrical FCA Deficiencies Bldgs./Site (Vancouver)

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to issue Solicitation Number 36C26026R0040 in December 2025 for project 648-20-116, aimed at correcting electrical fault current analyzer (FCA) deficiencies at the Vancouver VA Medical Center. This construction contract, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), encompasses replacing, modifying, or upgrading existing electrical power distribution equipment in multiple facilities, including the replacement of switchgear in Buildings 1 and 11 as well as the Building 11/Community Living Center generator. Upon completion of these power system upgrades, the contractor is required to perform a comprehensive facility-wide arc-flash hazard risk assessment with detailed reporting and labeling in accordance with electrical safety standards. The anticipated contract term is approximately 445 calendar days after the notice to proceed, with an estimated contract value ranging between $5 million and $10 million. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work in compliance with the Statement of Work, detailed specifications, and applicable electrical safety codes and manufacturer installation instructions. Work will adhere to prevailing wage determinations for Clark and Skamania Counties, Washington, covering multiple trades, reflecting federal labor standards including paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. Extensive technical documentation—including architectural and electrical drawings and detailed construction specifications—will be provided as attachments to the solicitation. The procurement will be conducted as a best value trade-off, emphasizing the importance of technical experience, past performance, and price, with technical experience rated most heavily. Evaluation criteria focus on similar past projects involving electrical power upgrades and arc-flash hazard assessments, with firm-fixed-price bids required upon solicitation release. Additional contract requirements include rigorous quality control through designated personnel, OSHA training mandates, on-site security compliance, and strict packaging and labeling standards for equipment and materials. The contract administration will be managed by the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, WA, with formal inspection and acceptance procedures conducted on-site, certifying compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements before final acceptance.