C1DA--Project No. 526-23-110 ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT PHASE 1 - CPS
ID: 36C24225R0029Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8833602798dc47cb94af5080f112332a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the Electrical Switchgear Replacement Phase 1 project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, to Watson Engineering. This contract will focus on providing construction period services, requiring a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical switchgear systems to assist in tasks such as modeling circuit breaker settings, reviewing submissions, and coordinating inspections. The project is critical for modernizing the facility's electrical infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency in medical services, and is expected to be completed within 365 days, with key milestones set throughout 2025. Interested parties may express their interest by submitting a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Akkil Kurian at Akkil.Kurian@va.gov by January 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

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    Akkil KurianContract Specialist
    (718) 584-9000
    Akkil.Kurian@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a sole-source contract for the Electrical Switchgear Replacement Phase 1 project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The contract will be awarded to Watson Engineering, with a focus on providing construction period services, specifically in engineering support for the electrical system upgrades related to the project. A licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical switchgear systems is required to assist in tasks such as modeling circuit breaker settings, reviewing submissions, and coordinating inspections. The project anticipates completion within 365 days, with significant milestones set throughout 2025. Contractors must utilize the VA's Autodesk Build Construction Management platform for all project communications and submissions, ensuring adherence to specific CAD standards and training requirements. This project underscores the VA's commitment to modernizing facility infrastructure and ensuring continued operational efficiency in medical services.
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