Expand Emergency Power to HVAC Systems (Phoenix VA Hospital)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified firms capable of expanding emergency power to HVAC systems at the Carl T. Hayden Medical Center, Phoenix VA Hospital in AZ. This notice is for preliminary planning purposes only. Responses are due May 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project aims to provide 100% emergency backup power for the VA's HVAC system, including heating and cooling for outpatient clinics and administration areas, in the event of a power outage. Key scopes include:
- Providing backup generator power to the campus, automatic transfer switch (ATS), and paralleling switchgear at the 12,470 Volt main power distribution.
- Placing HVAC equipment on the Emergency Equipment power branch as required by code.
- Removing and strengthening walls to be blast resistant against a GP2 blast load at a W2 design level threat.
- Performing selective demolition and ensuring all upgrades fit within existing space constraints.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Firm Fixed-Price contract anticipated for future award)
- Estimated Construction Price: $5M - $10M
- Anticipated Performance Period: 700+ days
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on responses to this notice.
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, at 06:59 AM AZ time.
- Published: May 2, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a capability statement (maximum four pages) demonstrating ability to perform the work. Submissions should include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Business size/classification (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), NAICS codes).
- Bonding capability (single contract and aggregate levels, current available capacity).
- Past experience: Up to three projects (completed or 50% complete within six years) of similar scope and magnitude, with a construction value >$4,000,000. Projects on military or VA installations are highly relevant. Details must include project title, location, description, offeror's role, contract value/type, client contact, and self-performed vs. subcontracted percentages.
- Joint Venture (JV) information, if applicable.
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Information only; no proposal or contract will be awarded from this notice. The government will not reimburse costs for responding.