Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Switchgear Replacement and Upgrades Project for BLDG 49

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Location: Bethesda, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 23 days (Aug 10, 2026)
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 236220

What this contract is for

The purpose of this solicitation is to replace the existing emergency equipment in electrical vault, which currently contains 1500kW diesel generator, day tanks and switchgear, switchboard, distribution panels, transfer switch, etc. that are outdated and no longer meet present-day standards for capacity, efficiency, and reliability. (see the attached statement of work for additional details) A site visit will be scheduled for 20 JUL @1:00 pm. To be put on the list please email [email protected] with the vendor name and individuals that will be attending (due date is 17 JUL COB). Request for Information (RFI) is due by COB 22 JUL, the answers will be posted the following week through an amendment. When submitting the proposal, send to the Contracting Officer @[email protected]. Please see the solicitation document attached to the posting regarding instructions on the proposal submission.

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