Z2DA--589A7-21-132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify qualified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms for a potential set-aside construction project. The project involves constructing a Centralized Emergency Power System at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Its primary goal is to conduct market research to locate interested, experienced, and qualified construction firms capable of completing this project, specifically targeting VOSBs for a potential set-aside.
Scope of Work
The project, titled "Construct Centralized Emergency Power System" (Project #589A7-21-132), will replace multiple distributed generators with a single, state-of-the-art, medium voltage power generation and distribution facility. This upgrade will support the current facility and future campus expansion of up to 150,000 additional square feet. The scope includes:
- Electrical: Installation of three new paralleled 3MW, 12.47kV diesel generators, associated switchgear, new underground duct banks, pad-mounted transformers, decommissioning existing generators, and integrating system controls.
- Mechanical: Furnishing and installing dedicated HVAC systems for generators and switchgear, ventilation systems, and two 40,000-gallon double-wall fiberglass underground fuel oil storage tanks.
- Civil & Site: Construction of a new, blast-rated generator building (approx. 5,100 GSF), extension/rerouting of campus utilities, new site security fencing, blast protection walls, security gates, and site restoration.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: All architectural, structural, communications, and security system work required to support the new electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with VA requirements.
All work must conform to the latest VA, federal, state, and local codes and standards, including NFPA and the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought - Market Research
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Business Size Standard: $45.0 million
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000
- Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Submission Requirements
Interested VOSB firms must submit a Capability Statement (limited to 10 pages) via email to Jennifer.Hill@va.gov. The statement must include:
- Offeror's contact information and interest in bidding.
- Capability to perform similar projects (1-3 examples from the past 5 years, including description, customer, timeliness, satisfaction, and dollar value).
- CVE certification (if applicable).
- Socio-economic status for NAICS 236220 and percentage of self-performed labor.
- Joint Venture information (if applicable).
- Bonding Capability letter from Surety (per contract and aggregate).
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due Date: May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- Point of Contact: Jennifer Hill, Jennifer.Hill@va.gov, 913-758-9925
Important Notes
This is not a request for proposals, and the government will not pay for any costs associated with responding. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and VOSBs must be registered with the SBA at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/.