SAM #W91QF526QA004

Switchboard and MCC Panel Replacement and Integration at ALTESS Data Center, Radford Army Ammunition Plant

The U.S. Army is seeking qualified contractors for the removal, installation, and integration of switchboards and Motor Control Center (MCC) panels at the ALTESS Data Center within the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Lee, ALTESS Data Center, Radford Army Ammunition Plant - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Westinghouse (existing switchboard/MCC panel) - General Electric (GE) (existing switchboard/MCC panel) - Eaton (or equal) (new switchboard/MCC panel) - Trane (Building Automation System integration, certified technician required) - Schneider Electric (StruxureWare monitoring system) - Johnson Controls (control panel feed) - Square-D (referenced as comparable equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of one Westinghouse switchboard and MCC panel (Room 241) - Removal of one GE switchboard and MCC panel (Room 119) - Installation of two customized Eaton (or equal) switchboards and MCC panels (Rooms 119 and 241) - Each panel includes motor starter buckets and feeder buckets for lighting panel feeds, Johnson Control Panel feed, and future equipment - Integration with Trane Building Automation System and Schneider Electric StruxureWare - Functional testing and recommissioning by certified Trane Authorized Controls technician - After-hours and weekend repowering of lighting panels - Arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies for the entire facility - Proper disposal of all removed equipment and debris at approved sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with existing Trane BAS and Schneider Electric StruxureWare systems is mandatory - Functional testing must be performed by a certified Trane technician - After-hours/weekend work required for repowering to minimize operational disruption - Strict security and background check requirements for access to Radford Army Ammunition Plant - All studies and installations must comply with federal, state, and local regulations - All removed equipment must be disposed of at approved disposal sites

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Title: Switchboard and Motor Control Center (MCC) Panel Replacement Service Location: ALTESS Data Center, Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA

1.0 Introduction and Purpose

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a contract, nor will the Government pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identify qualified and capable sources (including Small Businesses, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses) that can provide the required removal, installation, and integration services for switchboards and Motor Control Center (MCC) panels at the ALTESS data center.

2.0 Background and Scope Summary

The Contractor shall provide removal of one (1) Westinghouse switchboard and Motor Control Center (MCC) panel located in RM 241, and one (1) GE switchboard to include associated Motor Control Center (MCC) panel located in RM 119, and provide customized installation of one (1) Eaton (or equal) switchboard and Motor Control Center (MCC) panels located in RM 241 and RM 119 within the ALTESS data center in Radford, VA 24141-1061.

Specific Tasks:

GE Fused Switchboard and Motor Control Center (MCC): GE fused switchboard and motor control center (MCC) panel replacement service shall include:

Room 119 Equipment Removal & Installation Services:

Removal of existing GE Fused Switchboard and MCC panel and all associated components. Disconnect two (2) hot water pumps from GE MCC during removal. Hot water pumps must be temporarily powered via an alternate source until the new MCC panel is operational. Hot water pumps will be reconnected to the new MCC and functionally tested. Enclosed starters must be provided (if applicable). Removal of all feeder circuits from GE switchboard to GE MCC. Through circuits identified during demolition shall be rerouted to maintain operation of assigned equipment. One (1) circuit feeding the Air Handler Unit (AHU)-1, and its associated CTs and Trane controls integration components shall be moved. All old unused control circuits within MCC shall be removed back to their origination points. Identified control circuits will be going to the existing Powers Controls hand-off-auto (HOA) board in RM 119. All controls wiring, current transformers (CTs), and components supporting Trane Building Automation System (BAS) and/or Schneider Electric StruxureWare monitoring systems shall be kept intact and reinstalled into the new MCC panel. All work tied to the BAS system shall only be verified and recommissioned by a certified Trane Authorized Controls technician, including full functional testing. All Schneider Electric StruxureWare monitoring systems metering components shall be verified and functionally tested prior to project completion and installation of the new MCC. Removal of all HOAs from the Powers Controls HOA board in RM 119. Installation of a new (1) customized Eaton (or equal) Switchboard and MCC Panels. Install new HOAs into new MCC doors of associated buckets. Installation of a new MCC panel: Panel to include sufficient motor starter buckets (approximately 11 current active). Panel to supply all current loads, and additional feeder buckets to refeed six (6) existing lighting panel feeds from the GE Switchboard (five (5) existing 200A feeds and one (1) existing 100A feed), and provision for future equipment. Refeed new MCC overhead from 800A breaker to existing 208V Square-D panel in RM 119. Disconnect and reroute six (6) existing lighting panel feeds using the GE switchboard as a junction box to reconnect to the new MCC panel. Upon reconnection, the old GE switchboard shall be covered by sheet metal. All work and re-powering of the six (6) existing panels from the new MCC shall be done after hours, on weekends when the facility is not occupied.

Westinghouse Fused Switchboard and Motor Control Center (MCC): Westinghouse fused switchboard and motor control center (MCC) panel replacement service shall include:

Room 241 Equipment Removal & Installation Services:

Removal of existing Westinghouse Fused Switchboard and MCC panel and all associated components. Disconnect two (2) hot water pumps and two (2) sewer ejection compressors from the existing Westinghouse fused switchboard MCC panel during removal. Hot water pumps and sewer ejection compressors must be temporarily powered via an alternate source until the new MCC panel is operational. Hot water pumps will be reconnected to the new MCC and functionally tested. Enclosed starters must be provided (if applicable). Removal of all feeder circuits between the Westinghouse switchboard and MCC. Through circuits identified during demolition shall be rerouted to maintain operation of assigned equipment. All controls wiring, CTs, and components supporting Trane Building Automation System (BAS) and/or Schneider Electric StruxureWare monitoring systems shall be kept intact and reinstalled into the new MCC panel. All work tied to the BAS system shall only be verified and recommissioned by a certified Trane Authorized Controls technician, including full functional testing. All Schneider Electric StruxureWare monitoring systems metering components shall be verified and functionally tested prior to project completion and installation of the new MCC. Most HOAs controlling equipment within the MCC tie back to Johnson Control HOAs in RM 241. Installation of a new (1) customized Eaton (or equal) Switchboard and MCC Panels. Installation of a new MCC panel: Panel to include sufficient motor starter buckets (approximately fourteen (14) current active). Panel to supply all current loads, and additional feeder buckets to refeed four (4) existing lighting panel feeds and Johnson Control Panel feed from Westinghouse Switchboard (four (4) existing 200A feeds and one (1) existing 50A feed), and provision for future equipment. All HOAs shall remain in Johnson Controls HOA panel in RM 241 and wired back to the associated equipment MCC buckets that currently exist. All controls and wiring associated with the Trane Building Automation System (BAS) shall be kept intact and reinstalled into the new MCC panel. All related work shall only be verified and recommissioned by a certified Trane Authorized Controls technician, including full functional testing upon completion of service. Refeed new MCC overhead from 800A breaker to existing 208V Square-D panel in RM 119. Disconnect and reroute four (4) existing lighting panel feeds from the Westinghouse Switchboard (four (4) existing 200A feeds) with the feeder buckets into the new MCC. Upon reconnection, the old Westinghouse switchboard shall be removed and properly disposed of. All work and re-powering of the four (4) existing panels from the new MCC shall be done after hours, on weekends when the facility is not occupied.

Contractor shall provide arc flash, short circuit, and coordination study for the entire ALTESS facility including new equipment provided within this service. Disposal: All GE and Westinghouse fused switchboards, panels, wiring, and harnesses to include any associated debris and parts shall be removed and disposed of at an approved offsite federal, state, and local disposal site by the contractor. Anticipated Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

3.0 Requested Capability Statement

Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to perform the services described in the SOW. Please provide the following information structured in your response:

Requirement Category Specific Information Requested

Company Profile Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Point of Contact Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address of the primary representative. Business Size & Socio-Economic Status Specify your business size under the applicable NAICS code (238210 - Electrical Contractors) and any applicable socio-economic categories (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone). Technical Capability Detailed narrative demonstrating the capability to provide, install, and customize Eaton (or equal) switchboards/MCCs. Must explicitly address the ability to provide a certified Trane Authorized Controls technician and integrate with Schneider Electric StruxureWare. Logistics & Security Statement of ability to conduct required after-hours/weekend repowering work and comply with Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) security and background check requirements. Past Performance Briefly describe up to three (3) similar projects completed within the last five (5) years involving data center power infrastructure replacement, BAS integration, and secure facility operations.

4.0 Submission Instructions

Responses should be concise and focused on the capability to meet the Government's requirements.

Submission Detail Instruction Page Limit Maximum of ten (10) pages. Document Format PDF or Microsoft Word format. Submission Email KO heather.b.jarratt.civ@army.mil, CS kenneth.r.lancaster11.civ@army.mil, and CC: sharon.e.bane.civ@army.mil (COR) Response Deadline Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST Subject Line Sources Sought Response: ALTESS Switchboard & MCC Replacement

Disclaimer: Information received in response to this notice will be used solely for market research and acquisition strategy planning. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.

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