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Z1DA--NRM| 460-26-007 Electrical Distribution Inspection Repairs | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00057558)

Department of Veterans Affairs · 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
36C24427B0002
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
236220
Product service code
Z1DA
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-10-16
Response deadline
Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Wilmington
Contracting contact
vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. Project Title: Electrical Distribution Inspection Repairs THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. The following information is provided to conduct market research to determine the availability of contractors that can perform the work for this project at the Wilmington, Delaware VA Medical Center (WVAMC). Work to be Performed: This project is to repair all inspection findings as a result of failures in WVAMC s electrical inspection and testing report. The project consists of: o Review and validation of inspection results o Procurement and installation of circuit breakers and racking mechanisms o Repair old racking mechanisms and provide VAMC as future spares o Repair old circuit breakers and provide VAMC as future spares o Evaluation of failed circuit breakers o Repair of all deficiencies listed on Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Test and Inspection Deficiency Summary. This project must provide complete and functional systems in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements, industry standards and all applicable code requirements. This applies to each system and every system which is affected by this project, even if only partially modified. The systems and equipment must maximize energy efficiency to an extent practical. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and supervision as necessary to accomplish the work. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract, Specifications and Drawings, and shall follow all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and standards. All work shall be completed within 365 days of Notice to Proceed. The Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Contractors that have the ability to perform the work for this project are requested to respond as follows: 1. Statement of interest 2. Capability Statement 3. Pricing for completed projects of similar scope. 4. Address if you would perform the work as a prime contractor, joint venture, VA Mentor-Protégé Program, or potential teaming partners 5. Include company name, address, Point of Contact, UEI (SAM) number. 6. Provide business type and size standard based on NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Submit responses by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST to vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov. No hard copy submissions. All information received in response to this RFU that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Include the name, phone number, and email address of the point of contact from your organization.

Contact

Point of contact
Vanessa Chmielewski
Role
the contract specialist
Email
vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov
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