J061--Building 65 Switch 1 Repair VA-26

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603, as supplemented by the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2026 01) and the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business concerns in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 Total small business set-asides and FAR 52.219 6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. Offerors must qualify as Small Business concerns under the applicable NAICS code at the time of quote submission and at the time of award. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238210, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The FSC/PSC is J061. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center located at 421 North Main St. in Leeds, MA 01053 is seeking to purchase services for electrical repairs as outlined in the Performance Work Statement: 04/08/2026 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT VA Medical Center Leeds, MA B65 Switch 1 Repair Electrical Repair Service, VACWM, Leeds, MA GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide electrical repairs and service. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, lockout/ tagout, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform electrical repairs and service as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. All shutdowns and deenergizing of equipment shall be the contractor s responsibility. The contractor shall meet the standards in this contract. The contractor shall show a minimum of 5 years of successfully completed experience in fixing and repairing medium voltage equipment, testing medium voltage equipment, and medium voltage LOTO. Installing new medium voltage equipment will not be considered as repair experience. Background: The Leeds campus has experienced a failed medium voltage electrical switch. This requires repair under the NFPA 70B and VA 1028 directive to have a safe and maintained electrical system. Objectives: Switch 1 requires internal insulators to be replaced and tested. Switch 1 is a park switch model number PM255-2-2-2-LF. Scope: After award, but prior to the start of any field work, the contractor shall contact the Project Engineer/Manager (i.e. COR) to review proposed methods and plans for completion of work and to review infection control procedures, interim life safety procedures, and hot permits, schedule and shutdown requirements. Please review all documents prior to this meeting. The contractor is responsible for shutting down, making safe, LOTO, and testing all energized parts IAW NFPA 70E. Some off-hours may be required. The scope of this work is to furnish and install all new porcelain insulators and new stainless-steel hardware within switch 1 (SW1). Furnish and install one new S&C fuse holder assembly. Clean and lubricate all mechanisms within the switch (2 sets of 3) IAW NFPA 70B and the manufacturers recommended service. Field test insulation resistance and contact resistance within the switch IAW NFPA 70B and the manufacturers recommended service. All work plans and material must be submitted to the COR for approval 21 calendar days in advance of planned installation. The COR shall be notified of all on-site work 7 calendar days in advance. Past Performance: The contractor must show a minimum of 5 years of similar work experience in repairing medium voltage switches, testing, and LOTO. If subcontractors are intended to be used a history of at least 2 previously successfully completed repairs working together. The subcontractor must also have a minimum of 5 years of similar work experience in repairing medium voltage switches, testing, and LOTO. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 90 calendar days from contract award date. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (Attached) END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT The purchase order/contract period of performance is 90 calendar days from contract award date. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Central Western Massachusetts VA Medical Center 421 North Main St Leeds, MA Postal Code: 01053 Country: UNITED STATES The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services [In accordance with FAR 12.301(c) when the use of evaluation factors is appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services (see 12.602); or (2) Include a similar provision containing all evaluation factors required by 13.106, subpart 14.2 or subpart 15.3, as an addendum (see 12.302(d)).] FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. As prescribed in 852.102(a), insert the following provision: Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer. [Contracting officer shall list all FAR and 48 CFR Chapter 8 (VAAR) provisions and clauses incorporated by reference that must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.] (End of provision) 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) As prescribed in 819.7011(c), insert the following clause. The contracting officer shall tailor the clause in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) as appropriate: (iii) The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee: Printed Title of Signee: Signature: Date: Company Name and Address: (End of clause) Parent topic: Subpart 852.2 - Text of Provisions and Clauses 6. FAR 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources. (b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities; (2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause; (3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or…