Sources Sought: IRVHAFL Autoclave Install Electrical Prep Work

Location: California
Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Due: Mar 4, 2026
Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No: HFP-2026-133044
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Sources Sought: IRVHAFL Autoclave Install Electrical Prep Work
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Notice ID
HFP-2026-133044
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Office
FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 26, 2026 04:24 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 04, 2026 01:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
  • Place of Performance:
    Irvine , CA
    USA
Description

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.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 11601 Landsdown St Floor 13
  • Rockville , MD 20852
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Feb 26, 2026 04:24 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)
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