Notice of intent to Sole Source - Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal
ID: W912DS25S0038Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW YORKNEW YORK, NY, 10278-0004, USA

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5820de452b374d96b2f06c34ee62ddde/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, intends to solicit a sole source construction contract for the Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal, scheduled for FY26/Q2. The project aims to construct a generator connection terminal to enhance backup power capabilities, including the installation of electric manholes, switchgear, and a complete Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System, while increasing the existing switching station capacity from 4MW to 8MW. This initiative is critical for ensuring reliable power supply during emergencies and maintaining operational integrity at the Arsenal. Interested vendors who can provide equivalent components to the specified brand names must respond within 15 business days to the primary contact, Orlando Nieves, at orlando.nieves@usace.army.mil, or the secondary contact, Matthew Lubiak, at matthew.e.lubiak@usace.army.mil.

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