The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for project 589A6-24-410, "Replace MDP Panel Bldg 89" at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth, Kansas. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves replacing aging main distribution panels with minimal downtime. The estimated cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a 365-day performance period. Award will be based on the Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. Contractors must perform at least 15% of the electrical labor and adhere to subcontracting limitations. Registration in SAM and VetCert is mandatory. The solicitation package is expected around October 20, 2025, with proposals due around November 22, 2025. A single organized site visit will be scheduled, and all communications should be via email to timothy.parison@va.gov.

The provided government file outlines the construction documents for the "REPLACE MDP PANEL BLDG 89" project at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. The project, identified by project number 589A6-24-410 and projected for completion by June 6, 2025, involves extensive architectural, mechanical, electrical, and security upgrades to Building 89. Key components include phasing plans, architectural demolition and new work plans for Level B-1, a detailed finish schedule, HVAC demolition and new work plans for Level B-1 and the rooftop, mechanical schedules, and HVAC design data. Additionally, the file details electronic safety and security new work plans, electrical demolition and new work plans for Level B-1 and the rooftop, lighting demolition and new work plans, and comprehensive electrical one-line diagrams and schedules. Northeast Infrastructure, LLC is listed as the Architect/Engineer of Record.

The project, "Replace MDP Panel Bld 89" (Project No. 589A6-24-410), at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS, involves replacing main distribution switchboards in Building 89 and renovating the associated electrical space. Managed by Northeast Infrastructure, LLC, this June 2025 initiative includes general construction, alterations, and equipment removal, with specific bid deduct options for refrigerator/freezer demolition, busway interconnection, emergency switchboard replacement, and security upgrades. The project emphasizes stringent safety, security, and coordination requirements, including adherence to VA security programs, controlled site access, vehicle restrictions, and meticulous documentation. It details protocols for utility services, construction phasing, waste management, and environmental protection, requiring comprehensive testing, commissioning plans, and a robust warranty management system to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C25526R0006, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The amendment, number 0002, was effective on November 13, 2025. It introduces three key changes: first, the NAICS code is revised to 236220 (General Contractors – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. Second, the proposal due date is extended to December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time for both electronic and hard copy submissions. Finally, all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered valid.

This government solicitation, RFP 36C25526R0006, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, seeks proposals for Project 589A6-24-410 to replace aging main distribution panels in Building 89 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The project, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, requires a firm-fixed-price contract with a 365-day performance period after the notice to proceed. Contractors must provide an engineered design to minimize downtime and are exempt from state sales tax. Key requirements include performance and payment bonds, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and specific insurance coverages. Proposals are due by November 20, 2025, with a mandatory site visit on October 28, 2025. Submissions must include technical and price information in two binders and on a CD. The NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with a size standard of $19.0 million.

This document is an amendment to solicitation 36C25526R0006 for the Department of Veterans Affairs project 589A6-24-410, "REPLACE MDP PANEL BLDG 89, LEAVENWORTH." The amendment announces a pre-proposal conference, sets new deadlines for questions (November 4, 2025, by 10:00 am CT), and specifies that hard copies of proposals are due on November 20, 2025, by 2:00 pm CT at the NCO15 Office. The project, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside, requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 15% of the construction labor. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offerors must provide a detailed breakdown of labor and material costs, a Contractor Safety Plan, and a pre-award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form. Failure to acknowledge amendments or provide requested information will result in proposal rejection. The project is subject to the Buy American Act and Davis-Bacon Act, requiring bid bonds (20%) and performance/payment bonds (100%) after award.

This government solicitation amendment (A0003) for project 589A6-24-410, "Replace MDP Panel Building 89, Leavenworth," addresses numerous questions from offerors/bidders. The amendment clarifies several aspects of the project, including ICRA levels (Level IV), painting requirements for floors and walls, signage details, wall guard and crash rail specifications, and wall construction. It also provides guidance on door hardware, HVAC controls integration with the existing Building Automation System (BAS), and the demolition of housekeeping pads. The document revises bid deduct options, confirms tax exemption, and states that no hazardous materials are present. It details requirements for conduit, data tap box relocation, PA system integration, and the replacement of electrical feeders. The amendment emphasizes coordination with the VA COR for various aspects, including dumpster location, ceiling heights, demolition schedules, and system outages. It also recommends modifying the NAICS code to include general construction due to the project's diverse scope beyond electrical work.

The document is a sign-in sheet for a project meeting occurring on October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM in MDP Building 89. It includes a list of attendees, their organizations, and email addresses, encompassing representatives from various companies, including Citadel Electric and SMS. Notable attendees include Juan de Leon, Andra Rhines, and William Lutz from the VA.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 36C225526R0006 for the "Replace MDP Panel Building 89, Leavenworth" project, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment revises the proposal due date to December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central time, and schedules an additional site visit for December 4, 2025. It also provides responses to 49 Requests for Information (RFIs) from potential offerors, clarifying various aspects of the project. Key clarifications include the ICRA level (Level IV), floor and wall painting requirements, signage details, wall guard materials, wall construction, door hardware, HVAC control system integration, demolition of housekeeping pads, and tax exemption status. The amendment also addresses hazardous materials, construction debris disposal, ceiling heights, heat pump integration, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, security system ownership, operating hours of adjacent services, and generator test schedules. Crucially, it clarifies the scope for replacing existing electrical feeders and conduit, emphasizing replacement over reuse unless approved for credit. The document also recommends modifying the NAICS code to include general construction due to the project's significant general construction components, not solely electrical contracting.

This amendment modifies solicitation 36C25526R0006 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The key changes include adding alternate deducts (CLINs 0002-0005) to the solicitation, scheduling an additional site visit for December 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central time at BLDG 88/89 Loading dock, and extending the proposal due date to December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central time. The base proposal (CLIN 0001) involves general construction for the demolition of electrical distribution equipment in Buildings 88, 89, 90, and 91, specifically replacing the MDP Panel in Building 89, with a performance period of 310 days. The alternate deducts offer options to remove specific components from the scope, such as the demolition of existing refrigerators and freezers (CLIN 0002), busway interconnecting switchboards (CLIN 0003), replacement of emergency distribution switchboard 89-EDPG1 (CLIN 0004), and security upgrades (CLIN 0005). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered.