656-22-341 Conduct Substation Upgrade   5

Background
The contract is issued by the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, aimed at conducting a substation upgrade under solicitation number 36C26326B0024. The project is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, in accordance with Public Law 109-461, which supports veteran-owned businesses.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this project ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Work Details
The scope of work includes the upgrade of the electrical substation at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Specific tasks involve replacing utility transformers and ensuring compliance with the specifications outlined in attachment 337300 Utility Transformer Spec.

Contractors are required to attend a pre-bid site visit to understand the project requirements fully. All proposals must include a bid bond and will require payment and performance bonds upon contract award.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is set for 870 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This solicitation appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract 36C26326C0010, awarded to Valhalla Engineering Group for “PROJECT 656-22-341 CONDUCT SUBSTATION UPGRADE” at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System (value $202,908; 10/27/25–02/09/27). The current opportunity’s title and described scope—conducting a substation upgrade at the same facility, including replacement of utility transformers and adherence to the provided transformer specifications—suggest it is a continuation or closely related effort to the earlier work.