C1DA--NRM-A/E 630-10-104 -Upgrade High Voltage Switchgears Replace 4160V (VA-25-00011778)
ID: 36C24225R0027Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0619c81e0c4847198c130d8069910c41/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to STV Inc. for the upgrade of high voltage switchgears, specifically to replace the 4160V switchgear as part of Project 630-10-104. The objective is to update and finalize existing design drawings and specifications that were initially created by STV in 2017, which have become outdated due to delays from an unrelated electrical project and the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement is critical as it ensures compliance with current VA standards and applicable codes, while also providing significant cost and time savings by leveraging STV's familiarity with the original design. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, but if no viable responses are received, the VA will proceed with STV Inc. for a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period of 30 calendar days from the award notice. For further inquiries, contact Charlie Augustin, Contracting Officer, at Charlie.Augustin@va.gov or by phone at 718-836-6600 Ext: 5522.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charlie AugustinContracting Officer
    718-836-6600 Ext:5522
    Charlie.Augustin@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a sole source contract to STV Inc. for the upgrade of high voltage switchgears, as outlined in solicitation number 36C24225R0027. The existing design created by STV in 2017 needs updating due to delays caused by an unrelated electrical project and the COVID-19 pandemic. The VA intends to finalize drawings and specifications in preparation for upcoming construction funding, and STV is deemed the only capable source to meet the agency's requirements. This decision is based on their familiarity with the original design, which will save time and costs compared to sourcing another firm. Interested parties can submit a capabilities statement by December 30, 2024, but the contract will proceed solely with STV if no competitive responses are deemed valid. The contract is expected to have a period of performance of 30 calendar days from the award notification. The contracting officer is Charlie Augustin. This notice serves to inform potential vendors of the intent to sole source and not to solicit competitive quotes.
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