SAM #381270GMK

Fermilab 15kV Feeder 37 & 46B Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade (Small Business Set-Aside)

This opportunity is for experienced electrical contractors to upgrade and replace medium-voltage electrical infrastructure at Fermilab, managed by the Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG), Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (DOE) - Key contacts: Randy Wielgos (Construction Management Office), Gina M. Kern (Procurement Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - S&C Electric Company (S&C PMH-10 air switches) - 3M (Cold Shrink QT III termination kits) - Elastimold (in-line splice kits, part number 650S-M0380-M0380) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 15kV, 4-bay air switch (S&C PMH-10), quantity: 4 - 500 kVA, 15kV to 480/277V pad mount transformer, quantity: 1 - 15kV, 750 MCM aluminum cable with jacketed concentric copper neutral, quantity: 890 feet (plus additional unspecified lengths) - #4/0 EPR jacketed concentric neutral cable, quantity: 175 feet - 480V I-Line panelboard and service, quantity: 1 - In-line splice kits (Elastimold 650S-M0380-M0380), quantity: 4 - Air switch termination kits, quantity: 12 - Transformer termination kits (3M Cold Shrink QT III), quantity: 3 - Terminal lugs and hardware - Concrete encased ductbanks and pads - Services Requested: - Complete removal and installation of 15kV cables, transformers, switchgear, panelboards, and associated equipment - Splicing, terminating, grounding, and testing of all new and replacement cables - Installation of concrete pads, duct systems, and firewrapping of cables in manholes - Miscellaneous 480V electrical service modifications - Quality control, safety, and environmental compliance per DOE and OSHA standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Small Business Set-aside (NAICS 238210) - Contractors must have at least five years of experience in medium voltage power distribution and underground cable installation - Key personnel must have OSHA training and relevant experience - All major equipment (air switches, transformers, cables, splice kits) is furnished by Fermilab; contractor provides installation and some materials - Project must be completed within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed - Evaluation is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

Description

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) is soliciting proposals providing 2026 15KV Feeder 37 and 46B Upgrades as defined in the Scope of Work.

The Subcontractor shall perform all work as described in the Statement of Work for the 2026 15KV Feeder 37 and 46B Upgrade and all exhibits.  All work shall include transportation, overhead, bonding costs, insurance, safety oversight, quality control oversight, and supervision as required to construct the project described in the scope of work and all exhibits.

A Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit are scheduled for 08:30 AM, Central Daylight Time, July 22, 2026.  Participants should meet (email ginakern@fnal.gov to receive Procurement Point of Contact) at the entrance to the Fermilab Bading Office formally known as Fermilab Welcome and Access Center (FWAC) before being escorted to 2026 15KV Feeder 37 and 46B Upgrade project site.  For Access to the National Lab, all subcontractors are required to submit their information at least 5 days prior to the date of the site visit for approval.  See RFP for detailed information.

Please review the requirements of the solicitation.

Questions Close on August 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm CDT.  All questions must be submitted in writing to ginakern@fnal.gov.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) CLOSES on August 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm CDT.  Please email your proposals with all required documents to ginakern@fnal.gov.

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