Sources Sought: IRVHAFL Autoclave Install Electrical Prep Work

Project ID: HFP-2026-133044 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Food and Drug Administration
Deadline	03/04/26
Posted	02/26/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Irvine, CA United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Project Title

IRVHAFL Autoclave Install Electrical Prep Work Irvine, CA 1. Notice Type

Sources Sought Small Business Market Research

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only. The Government is seeking information from qualified small businesses to assess industry capability, availability, and interest in the autoclave specialty electrical work at the FDA Irvine location. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. No contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice. 2. Project Background The FDA Irvine Human and Animal Food Laboratory (IRVHAFL) is replacing four aging built-in autoclaves. The newly procured units have different electrical requirements than the existing units and require electrical infrastructure modifications prior to installation. The required work includes electrical panel capacity upgrades, new conduit and wiring installations, breaker installation, disconnect installation, panel schedule updates, and associated electrical modifications across first and second floor laboratory wings. Performance location: IRVHAFL 19701 Fairchild Rd. Irvine, CA 92612 3. Scope Summary The contractor must be properly licensed (C-10 Electrical Contractor or equivalent) and capable of performing work including, but not limited to: - De-energizing existing autoclaves and implementing LOTO procedures - Removal and replacement of conduit and wiring - Installation of 150-amp 3-phase circuits - Installation of reconditioned Siemens breakers - Installation of fused disconnects - Installation of 120V and 208V support circuits - Panel upgrades and schedule updates - Labeling and documentation - Work in active laboratory and federal facility environments The contractor must provide service completion records upon completion. Period of performance begins upon award execution. 4. Small Business Participation FDA is seeking responses from Small Businesses. Respondents must indicate business size status under the identified NAICS code. 5. Submission Requirements Interested small businesses shall respond ONLY by completing and submitting the provided Vendor Questionnaire in xlsx format. No capability statements, brochures, or supplemental marketing materials are requested or will be evaluated. The questionnaire requires vendors to address: - Years of commercial/industrial electrical experience - Experience in laboratory/federal facilities - Experience with 150-amp or greater 3-phase circuits - Experience with panel upgrades and breaker installations - Licensing confirmation (C-10) - Relevant project references. Incomplete questionnaires may not be considered. 6. Response Instructions All responses are to be electronically provided via the xlsx format to Sr Contractor Contract Specialist, Sheneil Green, at Sheneil.green@fda.hhs.gov.

Subject Line

FDA IRV Autoclave Electrical Work Sources Sought Response [Company Name] No phone calls will be accepted regarding this notice. 7. Disclaimer This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The FDA Irvine Human and Animal Food Laboratory (IRVHAFL) is replacing four aging built-in autoclaves. The newly procured units have different electrical requirements than the existing units and require electrical infrastructure modifications prior to installation. This project aims to ensure that the facility can accommodate the new autoclaves by upgrading the electrical systems accordingly. Work Details The contractor must be properly licensed (C-10 Electrical Contractor or equivalent) and capable of performing work including, but not limited to: - De-energizing existing autoclaves and implementing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; - Removal and replacement of conduit and wiring; - Installation of 150-amp 3-phase circuits; - Installation of reconditioned Siemens breakers; - Installation of fused disconnects; - Installation of 120V and 208V support circuits; - Panel upgrades and schedule updates; - Labeling and documentation; - Work in active laboratory and federal facility environments. Specific tasks include: For the two autoclaves on the first floor, wing 2: De-energize and install LOTO on old autoclaves, remove existing conduit and wire, install new conduit, wire, and supports for power connections, supply various circuits for equipment controls, provide updated panel schedules. For the two autoclaves on the second floor, wing 3: Similar tasks including de-energizing old units, installing EMT conduit for new circuits, furnishing Siemens breakers, installing fused disconnects, supplying necessary circuits for each new autoclave, labeling new disconnects and breakers with panel numbers. Period of Performance The period of performance will start upon award execution. The contractor shall immediately begin performance of the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements as immediate operation is desired. Place of Performance IRVHAFL, 19701 Fairchild Rd., Irvine, CA 92612

Contacts