Z2DA -- 589A7 - 21 - 132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System

2026-11-03

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of service disabled veteran owned small business ( SDVOSB ) firms for a possible small business category type set - aside for Construction Services project : This is a Sources Sought Notice that is issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government , implied or otherwise to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract .  An award will not be made on information received in response to this notice .  This notice is not a Request for Proposal ( RFP ); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing a Best Value type RFP . Title : 589A7 - 21 - 132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System Contract Opportunity Number : 36C25526Q0331 Contracting Office : Network Contracting Office 15 Contracting Office Location : 3450 S 4th Street Traffic way , Leavenworth , Kansas Type of Notice : Sources Sought - Market Research Posted Date : 4 / 15 / 2026 Response Date : 04 / 22 / 2026 at 2 : 00 PM Central Time Set Aside : Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Classification Code : Z1DA - Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings NAICS Code : 541310 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Point of Contact : Jennifer Hill Jennifer . Hill @ va . gov Request for information ( RFI ) 36C25526Q0331 , Title of Project : Construct Centralized Emergency Power System , Project # 589A7 - 21 - 132 . This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY . It is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) to award a contract . Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made to any parties responding to the sources sought announcement . The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to conduct market research to locate interested , experienced and potential qualified constructions firms capable of completing this project . Firm must identify their socio - economic status for NAICS Code 236220 , Commercial and Institutional Building Construction . The appropriate North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code for this acquisition is 236220 with the applicable business size of $ 45 . 0 million . GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK : This project will construct a new , centralized emergency power system to enhance the emergency power capabilities of the Robert J . Dole VA Medical Center . This upgrade will support the current facility and future campus expansion of up to 150 , 000 additional square feet . The project will replace multiple distributed generators with a single , state - of - the - art , medium voltage power generation and distribution facility designed for resilience , security , and operational efficiency . All work must be performed in full compliance with the complete set of bidding documents , including contract drawings , specifications , and design narratives that accompany this solicitation . The general contractor will be responsible for providing all labor , supervision , materials , tools , and equipment necessary to complete the tasks outlined herein . The work includes , but is not limited to , the following : Electrical Centralized Generation :  Install three new paralleled 3MW , 12 . 47kV diesel generators and associated paralleling switchgear to provide reliable N + 1 emergency backup power for the campus and future expansions . Distribution Networks :  Construct new underground , concrete - encased duct banks for both normal and emergency medium voltage power loops , including new pad - mounted stepdown transformers at each building . Campus Integration :  Decommission and remove existing localized life safety generators and fuel tanks , integrating all facilities into the new centralized emergency power system . System Controls and Testing :  Provide and connect load bank for generator testing , integrate start signals at all automatic transfer switches , and ensure system delivers emergency power within code - mandated timeframes . Low Voltage & Controls :  Install new dedicated low voltage ( including fiber optic as necessary ) communication duct banks for system controls and tie all security and monitoring equipment back to campus head - end systems . Mechanical Building HVAC :  Furnish and install dedicated HVAC systems for temperature regulation of generators , electrical switchgear , and support spaces , including steam heating and DX cooling per VA design standards . Ventilation :  Provide appropriately sized air intake / exhaust systems with impact - rated louvers , attenuators , and fans to maintain safe and efficient generator operation . Fuel Oil Storage & Handling :  Supply and install two 40 , 000 - gallon double - wall fiberglass underground storage tanks with leak detection , day tank , pump system , and all associated secondary containment piping and trenching to support continuous operation . Civil & Site New Generator Building :  Construct a new , blast - rated enclosure ( approx . 5 , 100 GSF ) including all utilities , foundations , and architectural finishes per historic and campus standards . Site Utilities :  Extend and reroute campus site utilities ( including natural gas , domestic water , and steam ) as necessary to support the new generator facility . Site Security & Access :  Implement new site security fencing , blast protection walls , security gates with dual - authentication entry , and reconfigure drive aisles and parking as required by the VA Physical Security Master Plan . Site Restoration & Stormwater :  Re - grade disturbed areas and address all required stormwater management in accordance with local and VA standards , returning the site to full operational capacity at project completion . Multidisciplinary Coordination Architectural and Structural :  The scope also requires all architectural and structural work needed to support the electrical and mechanical systems , including building finishes , protective construction , and integration of security features . Communications / Security Systems :  Deploy all systems in conformance with VA requirements and fully coordinate with campus - wide communications , fire alarm , and access control devices . General Requirements Standards & Compliance :  All work must conform to the latest VA , federal , state , and local codes and standards , including but not limited to NFPA , and the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual ( PSRDM ). Document Adherence :  The full scope of work is further defined in the bid set drawings , design narratives , and specifications released with this solicitation . All construction , materials , testing , and commissioning must comply with these documents . In the event of a conflict between this summary and the bid documents , the latter shall take precedence . Coordination & Phasing :  Construction sequencing must ensure no loss of critical campus emergency power at any stage . Temporary systems and phased changeovers are required as outlined in the bid documents . Contractor will provide turnkey construction of the Centralized Emergency Power System as detailed above and in the accompanying bid documents , fully tested and commissioned for VA acceptance . END OF SCOPE OF WORK . The Government is not obligated , nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request . This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the VA to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract , nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach . The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued .  If interested in this opportunity , please provide Capability Statement via email . The Capability Statement is designed to inform the Department of Veteran Affairs , of any prospective construction contractors ' project execution capabilities . The submission is limited to 10 pages which shall include the following information : 1 ) Offeror ' s name , address , point of contact , phone number , e - mail address , and DUNS number ; 2 ) Offeror ' s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued ; 3 ) Offeror ' s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 5 years - brief description of the project , customer name , timeliness of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of the project ) - provide at least 1 no more than 3 examples ; 4 ) Offeror ' s CVE certification if a Veteran owned business ; 5 ) Please provide Socio - economic status for NAICS code 236220 , General Construction and provide percentage of self - performed labor your company can perform for this type of project ; 6 ) Offeror ' s Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential ; 7 ) Offeror ' s Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety providing bonding level per contract and aggregate . Notice to Potential Offerors : All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM located on the web at www . sam . gov ). It is desirable that any Offeror have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application ( ORCA ). Additionally , all Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Association located at https :// search . certifications . sba . gov / Submittal Information : Responses shall indicate the RFI # 36C25526Q0331 , Project # 589A7 - 21 - 132 , Title : Construct Centralized Emergency Power System . Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned . All interested Offerors should submit information by e - mail to : Jennifer . Hill @ va . gov . All information submissions should be received no later than 2 : 00 pm CDT on Wednesday , April 22 , 2026 . END OF RFI .

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