J059--SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - REPLACE EXISTING ELECTRICAL STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER - PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER 512-25-1-444-0006
ID: 36C24525Q0236Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide contractor services for the removal and replacement of an existing 4160V to 480V electrical step-down transformer rated at 750kVA output at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including supervision, labor, materials, and equipment, and must complete the work during a planned single 10-hour shutdown. This project is critical for maintaining the electrical infrastructure necessary for the medical center's operations, ensuring safety and compliance with federal and state regulations. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements and responses to subcontracting questions by 10:00 AM (ET) on January 30, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Bill Pratt, at Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

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    Contracting OfficerBill Pratt
    410-642-2411 ext. 22230
    Billie.Pratt@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of removing and replacing an existing 4160V to 480V electrical step-down transformer rated at 750kVA output at the Perry Point VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including providing supervision, labor, materials, and equipment. A planned single 10-hour shutdown is required for the replacement. The contractor must adhere to safety protocols, conduct a hazard analysis, and perform necessary testing before re-energizing the new transformer. Interested vendors must respond by January 30, 2025, with information regarding their capabilities, business status, and compliance with subcontracting limitations. This notice serves as market research for planning purposes and is not a solicitation for offers. The VA aims to establish an effective acquisition strategy based on the responses received.
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