Z1DA -- Upgrade Facility Generator Controls Construction 585 - 25 - 103

2026-11-03

Sources Sought / Intent to Sole SourceCummins ’ productsFor the Upgrade Facility Generator Control Construction Project 585 - 23 - 103 at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center325 East H Street , Iron Mountain , MI 4980136C25226B0003SCOPE OF WORKPART 1 – General Scope of Work : This project includes upgrading the control system for three ( 3 ) Cummins 1250kW diesel powered generators . This entails installing modernized PCC3 . 3 Controllers at each generator , replacing the legacy Digital Master Controller ( DMC ) with Cummins ’ modern DMC 8000 , and installing new control wiring to the MV switchgear . A temporary 480V generator ( 1000kW minimum ) and 480V / 13 . 8kV step up transformer will be needed to maintain backup power availability to the Facility . Additionally , to complete the upgrade to the DMC8000 V3 . 3 software , fifteen ( 15 ) communication cards in existing facility ATS units will need to be upgraded and programmed for operation . Period of Performance will be 430 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed ( NTP ) PART 2 – SOURCES SOUGHT GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Oscar G . Johnson VAMC is requesting sole - source approval for materials to replace existing generator controls utilizing components and software provided by Cummins . The Facility is currently at risk as the generator controls system for the Facility ’ s three ( 3 ) Cummins generator sets are no longer supported by Cummins . These controls are required not only to monitor and measure power , but they are also integral for Emergency Electrical reporting required by the Joint Commission . Cummins components and programming are proprietary to the Facility electrical distribution , control , and monitoring . It is critical that this system perform flawlessly as it is part of the EPSS ( Emergency Power Standby System ) that provides emergency power to the medical center and produces Joint Commission reports . Our existing Cummins generators were installed between 12 and 15 years ago as a multi - million - dollar project in which Cummins was selected as part of a competitive bid . The Cummins equipment needed to complete this controls upgrade would include but not necessarily limited to a new Cummins Power Group – Digital Master Control 8000 enclosure with associated hardware , Cummins DMC 8000 Version 3 . 3 system network controls software , Cummins DMC 8000 Version 3 . 3 generator controllers with cabinets , and Cummins Automatic Transfer Switch network communication cards . To maintain proper operation of the generators and remain in compliance with the requirements set forth in NFPAs 99 and 110 , it is in the best interest of the Government to acquire the proprietary equipment from Cummins to support the completion of the controls upgrade . Work is assigned toNAICS 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors . This industry includes businesses primarily engaged in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring , equipment , and systems . It encompasses activities related to new work , additions , alterations , maintenance , or repairs of electrical systems . The small business size - standard for NAICS 238210 is $ 19 million . Should the solicitation be set - aside for an SBA Verified VOSB , in accordance with VAAR 852 . 219 - 73 https :// www . va . gov / oal / library / vaar / vaar852 . asp # 85221973 :( d ) ( 3 ) General Construction . In the case of a contract for general construction , the VOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85 % of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance , excluding the cost of materials , to firms that are not certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database .( d )( 5 ) Subcontracting . An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated . Any work that a first tier VIP - listed VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded . For supply or construction contracts , the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted . When a contract includes both services and supplies , the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based . For information and more specific requirements , refer to 13 CFR 125 . 6 .( e ) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period . VOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows : ___ By the end of the base term of the contract or order , and then by the end of each subsequent option period ; or___ - By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract .( f ) Joint ventures . A joint venture may be considered eligible as an VOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128 . 402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph ( c ) of this clause . A joint venture agrees that , in the performance of the contract , the applicable percentage specified in paragraph ( d ) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants . Part 3 – INTERESTED SOURCES SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING : Company name , address , point of contact , phone number , SAM UEI number , and business status . Indicate the primary nature of your business , any teaming agreements or arrangements , planned self - performance and subcontracting program . Provide detailed construction background related to extensive experience in hospital electrical and wiring installation . This information should include a description of the overall project , AND specifically what work your company performed on the contract . Include overall project costs as well as the cost assigned to your portion of the project . Provide details on the size of your business from the following types of specialized construction small businesses : Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses ( SDVOSB ), Veteran Owned Small Businesses ( VOSB ) Women Owned Small Businesses ( WOSB ) 8 ( a ) BusinessesHUBZone BusinessesSmall Businesses ( SB ), andLarge Businesses . If your intent is to complete this potential contract as one of the small business types listed above , include specific details as to how your company will fulfill the 25 % small business - type requirement . If your company will not be self - performing the upgrade generators ’ controls , provide qualifications listed above for the subcontractor . Total submittal shall be no longer than ( 8 ) eight pages in one . pdf file or word document . Responses are required to be sent via email toDonita . grace @ va . govno later than Thursday , December 18 , 2025 . THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS . It is a market research tool utilized to determine the availability of potential qualified contractors before determining the method of acquisition . In addition , this Sources Sought is not to be construed as a commitment by the government , nor will the government pay for any information solicited or delivered .

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