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642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 for Philadelphia VAMC

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Pennsylvania·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Nov 20, 2026·Posted Oct 27, 2026

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (Philadelphia VAMC) in Philadelphia, PA.
Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and the estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
The project will replace two existing 480/277V substations with new 1500 kVA transformer substations and install a temporary spare substation, with all work phased to maintain continuous medical center operations.
The contract period of performance is 1,000 calendar days from Notice to Proceed issuance.
This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside (SDVOSBC).
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov.
Requirement: The bidder must be a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) listed in VA's VIP database at the time of offer and award.
Requirement: The bidder must provide a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
Requirement: The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award.
Requirement: The contractor must provide proof of liability insurance within ten (10) days after award, in accordance with FAR 52.228-5 Insurance, Work on Government Installation.
Requirement: The contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act wage rates as specified in General Decision Number PA20260003, dated October 1, 2026.
Requirement: The contractor must submit a signed copy of VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance, with their proposal.

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Est. value: between $5,000,000…
Term: 1,000 calendar days from…
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Kevin A Rodgers

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288ca1f380b04ba5b424aa359047a8f8

36C24426R0088

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Solicitation

Duration

1,000 calendar days from Notice to Proceed issuance

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What this bid is asking for

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Replace existing Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer.
Install a temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer to maintain electrical service during construction, which will remain as a spare upon completion.
Perform all demolition, removal, and disposal of existing substation materials and affected mechanicals as defined in the bid documents.
Complete a full arc flash hazard analysis, load monitoring, and site assessment, and provide all necessary replacement feeders, transformers, and control systems.
Submit a baseline CPM construction schedule, comply with all ICRA and safety requirements, and coordinate all work to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center.

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Estimated value: between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

642-22-104, 36C24426R0088, Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1, PHL CMCVAMC

Proposal Due Date: 11/20/2026 at 4:00pm EST. Email proposals to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov.

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (CMC VAMC) requires replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 in order to increase electrical capacity to support future facility projects. The existing substations are approximately 29 years old and require replacement to support current and future electrical demands.

This project will replace Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer.

A temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer shall be installed to maintain electrical service to the facility during demolition and construction activities. Upon completion of construction, the temporary substation shall remain installed as a spare substation for the facility. All work shall be phased to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center. Defined and issued bid documents (drawings and specifications) will serve as the basis of this construction project.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor shall replace existing Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer. A temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer shall be installed to maintain electrical service during demolition and construction, and shall remain as a spare upon completion. Work includes demolition and removal of existing substation materials, replacement of feeders, transformers, and control systems, and installation of a new HVAC cooling system for the electrical room. The contractor must perform a complete arc flash hazard analysis, load monitoring, and site assessment. All work shall be phased to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center, with electrical shutdowns conducted during off-hours (8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.). The contractor must also provide and install a permanent manometer for negative pressure monitoring, comply with ICRA requirements, and submit a baseline CPM construction schedule.

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Questions & answers

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What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Where is the work to be performed?

The work is to be performed at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (Philadelphia VAMC) located at 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.

What is the estimated cost range for this project?

The magnitude of construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Is a bid bond required?

Yes, a bid guarantee is required in the amount of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

What is the set-aside status for this solicitation?

This solicitation is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

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Publish Date

Oct 27, 2026

Descriptions

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Description Text

642-22-104, 36C24426R0088, Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1, PHL CMCVAMC Proposal Due Date: 11/20/2026 at 4:00pm EST. Email proposals to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov. - Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (CMC VAMC) requires replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 in order to increase electrical capacity to support future facility projects. The existing substations are approximately 29 years old and require replacement to support current and future electrical demands. This project will replace Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer. - A temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer shall be installed to maintain electrical service to the facility during demolition and construction activities. Upon completion of construction, the temporary substation shall remain installed as a spare substation for the facility. All work shall be phased to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center. Defined and issued bid documents (drawings and specifications) will serve as the basis of this construction project.

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642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 for Philadelphia VAMC

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Pennsylvania·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Nov 20, 2026·Posted Oct 27, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (Philadelphia VAMC) in Philadelphia, PA.
Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and the estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
The project will replace two existing 480/277V substations with new 1500 kVA transformer substations and install a temporary spare substation, with all work phased to maintain continuous medical center operations.
The contract period of performance is 1,000 calendar days from Notice to Proceed issuance.
This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside (SDVOSBC).
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov.
Requirement: The bidder must be a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) listed in VA's VIP database at the time of offer and award.
Requirement: The bidder must provide a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
Requirement: The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award.
Requirement: The contractor must provide proof of liability insurance within ten (10) days after award, in accordance with FAR 52.228-5 Insurance, Work on Government Installation.
Requirement: The contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act wage rates as specified in General Decision Number PA20260003, dated October 1, 2026.
Requirement: The contractor must submit a signed copy of VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance, with their proposal.

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Est. value: between $5,000,000…
Term: 1,000 calendar days from…
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Kevin A Rodgers

kevin.rodgers2@va.govEmail 267-207-9835Phone

Location:

PA 19104

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Notice

288ca1f380b04ba5b424aa359047a8f8

36C24426R0088

Method

Solicitation

Duration

1,000 calendar days from Notice to Proceed issuance

Documents

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36C24426R0088 0003.pdfPDF

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Attachment 1 RFI 1 Upgrade Substation 642-22-104.docxDOCX

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Attachment 3 General Decision Number PA20260003 10012026.docxDOCX

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Attachment 2 P09 Final SOW Rev1 Building 2 Substation Phase 1 642-22-104 10202026.docxDOCX

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S04 Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet 36C24426R0088 - 642-22-104 - Upgrade Substation.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

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Replace existing Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer.
Install a temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer to maintain electrical service during construction, which will remain as a spare upon completion.
Perform all demolition, removal, and disposal of existing substation materials and affected mechanicals as defined in the bid documents.
Complete a full arc flash hazard analysis, load monitoring, and site assessment, and provide all necessary replacement feeders, transformers, and control systems.
Submit a baseline CPM construction schedule, comply with all ICRA and safety requirements, and coordinate all work to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center.

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Estimated value: between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

642-22-104, 36C24426R0088, Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1, PHL CMCVAMC

Proposal Due Date: 11/20/2026 at 4:00pm EST. Email proposals to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov.

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (CMC VAMC) requires replacement of Electrical Substations 1 and 2 in order to increase electrical capacity to support future facility projects. The existing substations are approximately 29 years old and require replacement to support current and future electrical demands.

This project will replace Electrical Substations 1 and 2 with new 480/277V substations each containing a 1500 kVA transformer.

A temporary 480/277V substation with a 1500 kVA transformer shall be installed to maintain electrical service to the facility during demolition and construction activities. Upon completion of construction, the temporary substation shall remain installed as a spare substation for the facility. All work shall be phased to minimize service outages and maintain continuous operation of the medical center. Defined and issued bid documents (drawings and specifications) will serve as the basis of this construction project.

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Questions & answers

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What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Where is the work to be performed?

The work is to be performed at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medical Center (Philadelphia VAMC) located at 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.

What is the estimated cost range for this project?

The magnitude of construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Is a bid bond required?

Yes, a bid guarantee is required in the amount of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

What is the set-aside status for this solicitation?

This solicitation is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

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Hit

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Type

Code: o
Value: Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

Z1DA--642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 for Philadelphia VAMC

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Oct 27, 2026

Descriptions

Content: 642-22-104, 36C24426R0088, Upgrade Substation Building 2, Phase 1, PHL CMCVAMC Proposal Due Date: 11/20/2026 at 4:00pm EST. Email proposals to Kevin Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov.  <ol> <li>Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Medica
Last Modified Date: Oct 27, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 27, 2026

Response Date

Nov 20, 2026

Modifications

Count: 6

Parent Notice Id

4f3f435dc1804eff91fc4bae6ad974d2

Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Nov 20, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C24426R0088

Organization Hierarchy

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100006568

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000214

Code

36C244

Name

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "15215"
City: "PITTSBURGH"
State: "PA"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "1010 DELAFIELD ROAD"

Organization Id

100163848

Type

Solicitation

Title

Z1DA--642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 for Philadelphia VAMC

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Award

Naics

Code: 236220
Type: primary

Title

Z1DA--642-22-104 | Upgrade Substation Building 2 Phase 1 for Philadelphia VAMC

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