WVA Electrical Switching Station
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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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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking market research responses for the construction of the Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The project aims to enhance the existing electrical infrastructure by installing a switching station capable of feeding 4,000 kW of power, along with the procurement and installation of four 2MW generators and associated facilities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring backup power during long-term outages, thereby increasing the Arsenal's power generation capacity from 4MW to 8MW. Interested businesses, particularly small businesses including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms, must submit their qualifications and relevant experience by April 22, 2025, with an anticipated contract value between $25 million and $100 million and a project duration of approximately 1,081 days. For inquiries, contact Orlando Nieves at orlando.nieves@usace.army.mil.

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