2330--5-Cable Substation Recovery Trailer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Charles George VAMC in Asheville, NC, has a requirement for a 5-Cable Substation Recovery Trailer. This is a Pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming Firm-Fixed-Price contract, which will be a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The tentative solicitation release is May 1, 2026, with offers due by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide one (1) enclosed trailer with motorized spools designed to store and transport 4000' of 4/0 type W cable. Key technical specifications include:
- Motorized spools with generator power and a solar battery charger.
- Aluminum or galvanized steel frame and cover.
- 2 axles, 4 wheels, 4 tires, 9,000 lb. weight capacity, and electric brakes.
- Five (5) independently operated, electrically retractable cord reels, each holding 1000' of 3/0 type W copper cable.
- Gasoline-powered portable generator, deep cycle battery, and solar charger.
- Pendant forward/reverse controller, pintle hitch with swivel jack, and DOT compliant lighting. The contractor must adhere to industry standards, all current CODE requirements (Life Safety, NFPA, Electrical, Building), and applicable VA, Federal, and State regulations. Compliance with records management laws, NARA policies, and the Privacy Act is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One year from award (tentatively June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027)
- NAICS Code: 336212 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code: 2330 - Trailers
- Tentative Solicitation Release: May 1, 2026
- Technical Questions Due: May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Offer Due Date: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Interested parties must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and certified as an SDVOSB in SBA (sba.gov) prior to submitting a quote and at the time of award.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Harold.McQuillia@va.gov. Submissions should include:
- Section A: Quote Form (SF 1449)
- Section B: Pricing
- Section C: Offeror's Representations and Certifications (including SAM and SDVOSB verification)
- Section D: Technical/Management Approach (max 25 pages)
- Section E: Past Performance (3 similar references) Evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical and Past Performance factors combined are considered more important than Price. No site visit will be conducted.
Key Contact
All correspondence and responses should be emailed to Harold McQuillia at harold.mcquillia@va.gov.