Defense Supply Center Richmond B46 Generator Tie In
Overview
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its DCSO Richmond Division #1, has issued Solicitation SP4703-26-B-0001 for a Firm-Fixed Price construction project: Defense Supply Center Richmond B46 Generator Tie In. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside seeks qualified contractors to upgrade the electrical infrastructure at Building 46 in Richmond, VA, enabling generators to power the entire building. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids are due May 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of a generator tie-in at Building 46, Defense Supply Center Richmond. The primary goal is to upgrade the existing electrical system to allow generators to power the entire building's electrical load, moving beyond the current capacity to power only select systems. The detailed technical specifications cover:
- General Requirements: Summary of work, work restrictions, project schedule, submittal procedures, and government safety requirements.
- Construction Elements: Demolition, miscellaneous cast-in-place concrete, post-installed concrete and masonry anchors, miscellaneous metal fabrications, joint sealants, and paints and coatings.
- Electrical Systems: Power system studies, interior distribution system, automatic transfer switches, by-pass/isolation switches, underground electrical distribution, and cybersecurity for facility-related control systems.
- Temporary Controls: Temporary construction facilities, temporary environmental controls, and construction waste management.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Solicitation Number: SP4703-26-B-0001
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors), Size Standard: $19M
- Period of Performance: 365 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per calendar day of delay.
- Wage Determination: Subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision VA20260007 01/02/2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- Location Requirement: Contractors must have a physical office within 120 miles of Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to award.
- Site Visit: May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. DBIDS enrollment must be completed five days prior. A visual aid for the muster point is provided in Attachment 4.
- Questions Due: May 15, 2026, end of day, via email to Brandon.Jump@dla.mil.
- Bids Due: May 26, 2026, 11:59 PM. Bids must be delivered via DOD SAFE; interested parties must contact the Contract Specialist by 12:00 PM ET one day prior to receive a "Drop Off Request."
- Bid Guarantee: A bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3 million) is required. A physical copy with a raised seal must be submitted within 72 hours upon request from the apparent low bidder.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder based on the total bid price. A pre-award survey will assess the bidder's capital and experience.
- Electronic Bid Opening: May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET via teleconference.