ELECTRICAL SWITCHING STATION NORTH, WATERVLIET ARSENAL, NEW YORK
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (NAN), is soliciting proposals for the Electrical Switching Station North project at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. This project involves constructing a new electrical switching station to provide 4000 kW of backup power. The acquisition will be an unrestricted, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract awarded via a Best Value Trade Off strategy. Proposals are due June 03, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST.
Scope of Work
The project's primary goal is to install a new electrical switching station capable of feeding 4000 kW of power into the existing south switch station, ensuring backup power during long-term outages. Key components include:
- Procurement and installation of four (4) 2MW generators.
- Construction of a dedicated facility for the generators.
- Installation of electrical infrastructure: manholes, duct bank, grounding cable, fencing, switchgear, transfer switches, cables, splices, and connections.
- Associated site work: paving, walks, curbs, gutters, and utilities testing/commissioning.
- Necessary utility interconnections for fuel supply and integration with the existing switching station.
- Provision for CCTV, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and a complete Card Access Control (CAC) system.
- Turnover of electronic and printed O/M manuals and "as-built" drawings.
Specific brand-name components are required for electrical equipment (Schneider Square D), CAC/IDS (HID, Honeywell, Trine, Assa Abloy), and the Fire Alarm System (Simplex) to ensure compatibility with existing arsenal infrastructure.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Acquisition Strategy: Best Value Trade Off via Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with a Hubzone preference.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction).
- Magnitude: Estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 1081 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Key Dates
- RFP Posting (Anticipated): On or about March 15, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: June 03, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST.
- RFI Cutoff: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via PDF. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award and acknowledge all amendments. A bid guarantee (20% of bid or $3M, whichever is less) is required. Proposals must be valid for 120 calendar days.
Evaluation will follow a Best Value Trade Off approach, where technical factors combined are approximately equal to price. Key evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Past Performance (most important).
- Factor 2: Proposed Contract Duration, Phasing and Summary Schedule.
- Factor 3: Technical Approach (Factors 2 and 3 are equally important).
- Factor 4: Small Business Participation Plan and Past Utilization of Small Business (less important). The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer.
Important Notes
Bidders must adhere to strict safety regulations (EM 385-1-1), implement a Construction Waste Management Program (66% diversion), and an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Construction Management Plan. Specific requirements include obtaining a "Dig Safe" permit 30 days prior to excavation, conducting a UXO survey, and completing the 3Rs Explosive Safety Education Program training. Work within Building 130 requires escorts and single mobilization.