Z1DA--Repair T5 Transformer 539-25-503
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded J & G SOLUTIONS LLC a Firm Fixed-Price contract valued at $105,000.00 for the Repair of the T5 Transformer (Project 539-25-503) at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. This opportunity was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project encompassed the replacement of the three-phase pad mount 150 KVA T5 transformer located outside Building 8. The scope included the purchase and complete installation of the new transformer, all associated cabling and terminations, rigging for removal of the existing unit, and its proper disposal. The new transformer was required to meet specific technical requirements, such as 6) 200 Amp Dead Front Wells & 15kV inserts for primary bushings, 4-Hole Spades for secondary bushings, bayonet fusing, and a 2-position T blade load break switch. The work also involved replacing/re-running primary cabling from the PPSU to the new transformer's primary bushings, connecting existing feeders, and providing arc flash labels for new equipment. Work was to be completed on a weekend to minimize PPSU downtime.
Key clarifications from the RFI process indicated the re-use of existing 4" conduit (requiring mandrel testing), re-use of the existing grounding system, and working around a metal railing that could not be disassembled. The contractor was responsible for completing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures after VA staff turned off the PPSU breaker.
Contract Details
- Awardee: J & G SOLUTIONS LLC (UEI: T439GC531N53)
- Award Number: 36C25026C0070
- Award Amount: $105,000.00
- Award Date: March 10, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Period of Performance: 550 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Place of Performance: Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Key Requirements & Compliance
The project required adherence to detailed technical specifications for medium-voltage cables and transformers, grounding, and overcurrent protective device coordination. Construction drawings provided specifics on demolition, new installation, and electrical system configuration. Bidders were required to submit a Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form (EMR Form) including OSHA 300 data and DART rates. Compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting (85% for general construction, excluding materials) was mandatory. Contractor personnel were also subject to annual influenza vaccination requirements as per VHA Directive 1192.01.