Project Name: Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1
Project No: 642-22-104 -- Construction Phase
SET-ASiDE 100% FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS
Acquisition Information:
In accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, This opportunity is 100% set-aside for Service-
Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB) Contractors. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 36 & 15, Request for Proposal (RFP). Award will be based on Best Value Trade-Off selection procedures.
Work to be Performed:
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in Philadelphia, Pa requires replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 to increase electrical capacity to support future facility projects. The existing substations are approximately 29 years old and require replacement to support current and future electrical demands. This project will replace Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer.
A temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer shall be installed to maintain electrical service to the facility during demolition and construction activities. Upon completion of construction, the temporary substation shall remain installed as a spare substation for the facility. All work shall be phased to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center. Defined and issued bid documents (drawings and specifications) will serve as the basis of this construction project.
This project must provide complete and functional material and systems in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements, industry standards and all applicable code requirements. This applies to each system and every system, as a whole, which is affected by this project, even if only partially modified. The systems and equipment must maximize energy efficiency to the maximum extent practical.
All work shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings, and shall follow all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and standards. The maximum time for completion of the project is 365 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
The full detailed scope of work is included in the solicitation. The solicitation documents and drawings will be available for download from the website at SAM.GOV on or about June 15, 2026. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information and updates. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation package, drawings, and subsequent amendments, if any. Telephone, written, facsimile, or e-mail requests for solicitation will NOT be honored. Individual copies of the Bidder s Mailing List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation amendments issued to the IFB will be posted to the SAM.gov website and offerors are advised that it is their responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all amendments. Paper copies of amendments will NOT be individually mailed.
The solicitation will include information concerning the pre-bid organized site visit, due dates for requests for information, date and time bids are due and the bid opening location, date and time. Individual requests to visit the site shall not be honored.
While the walk-thru is not mandatory, all offerors, suppliers, and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend. All requests for information or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist: kevin.rodgers2@va.gov by the date specified in the solicitation. No telephone or fax requests will be honored.
Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects for this procurement is Between $5,000,000 and $10.000,000.00. The NAICS Code applicable is 236220 with a small business size standard of $45 million. All interested contractors must ensure that their firms have the ability to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds and a 20% Bid Guarantee.
The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. Award of this contract is subject to the availability of FY26 funds. To be considered for award, all prospective contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database at www.sam.gov , MUST be in compliance with VAAR 819.7003 and meet the VETCERT SDVOSB certification requirements per https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, and MUST meet OSHA/EPA requirements. For SDVOSB VETCERT certification guidelines, you may refer to https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. To register in SAM, you may go online at https://www.sam.gov. For OSHA information, you may refer to www.osha.gov.
