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VA Direct Access Program - Schneider Electric Virtual Business Opportunity Session

VA - Direct Access Program Schneider Electric Virtual Business Opportunity Session

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Time: 1:30 P.M. ET

Location: Virtual Session Powered by GoToWebinar

Please see below the recording link from the live session.

Recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4280502530519034625

Schneider Electric in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Direct Access Program, is participating in a virtual information session. Schneider Electric is seeking small businesses with capabilities falling under the following sectors of transportation and logistics: Commercial, Industrial, Military Installations, Defense, Security, Justice; Federal Health, Civil Government and State & Local/Higher Education, to prime and subcontract to its clients.

Company Opportunities

The Schneider Electric Energy Performance Contracting Team seeks to establish relationships with Small Businesses who have a proven track record of Federal project subcontracting experience and following characteristics:

Business Sectors

· Schools

· State & Local/Higher Education

· Municipalities

· Civil Government

· Military Installations

· Defense, Security & Justice

· Federal Health

· Commercial & Industrial

Applicable NAICS

NAICS Description

213112 Support activities for Oil and Gas operations

236115 New single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders)

236116 New multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders)

236210 Industrial Building Construction

236220 Commercial and Institutional building construction

237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction

237120 Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction

237130 Power and communication line and related structures construction

237310 Highway, street, and bridge construction

237990 Other heavy and Civil Engineering construction

238120 Structural Steel and Precast concrete Contractors

238210 Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors

238910 Site Preparation Contractors

238990 All other specialty trade contractors

424710 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals

541330 Engineering Services

541512 Computer systems design services

541519 Other computer related services

541620 Environmental Consulting services

541712 Research and Development in the physical, engineering, life sciences (except biotech)

561210 Facilities Support services

562910 Remediation Services

Capabilities

The following trades are of interest to Schneider Electric:

· Mechanical

· Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

· Plumbing

· Electrical

· Building Envelope

· Commissioning

· Advanced Metering Systems

· Lighting

· Solar PV

· BAS/Controls

· Water and Waste Water

· Renewable Energy and Resiliency

· Cyber Security

Agencies

· Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

· U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

· United States Army

· Dept. of Health Human Services (HHS)

· General Services Administration (GSA)

· Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

· Department of Transportation (DOT)

· Small Business Administration (SBA)

· Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

· Defense Security Service (DSS)

· U.S. Department of Education

· U.S. Department of Energy

· United States Air Force

· United States Navy

Contract Vehicles

· DOE IDIQ – Generation 2

· DOE IDIQ – Generation 3

· USACE MATOC

Desired Federal Socio-Economic Classifications

· Small Business (SB)

· Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

· Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

· HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB)

· Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

· Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

· Minority Institutions (MIs)

Desired State & Local/Higher Education Socio-Economic Classifications:

· SBE - Small Business Enterprise

· DBE - Disadvantage Business Enterprise

· SDBE - Small Disadvantage Business Enterprise

· MBE - Minority Business Enterprise

· WBE - Women Business Enterprise

· MWBE - Minority - Woman Business Enterprise

· GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender

About Schneider Electric

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We make process and energy safe and reliable, efficient and sustainable, open and connected. We are a people company. We privilege partners and partnership in everything we do.

Company Profile

Schneider Electric’s Energy and Sustainability Services - Energy Performance

Contracting

What is energy performance contracting?

Energy performance contracting is an innovative funding method in which an energy service company (ESCO) partners with clients to take on a long-term project that tackles maintenance backlogs and facility improvements with energy efficient solutions, using the energy savings generated to pay for the larger project scope.

Once an ESCO performs an energy audit, they make recommendations on where and how to improve operational and energy efficiency. The projected energy savings are guaranteed by the ESCO for the length of the project and the funds can be applied to further infrastructure updates, implementing state-of-the-art technology, and enriching the lives of those who live, work, learn, and play in your community.

Schneider Electric is an ESCO committed to helping schools, universities, military installations and municipalities reach big ambitions through energy savings performance contracts (ESPC).

These types projects offer many long-term benefits such as improved facility efficiency, occupant comfort, sustainability, financial management and environmental protection. Over the past 26 years, Schneider Electric has successfully implemented more than 750 ESPC projects across the nation, saving its clients more than $2.5 billion.

Schneider Electric Performance Contracting

Three Phases of an ESPC

· Development – Schneider Electric partners with subject matter experts for design and engineering of projects

· Implementation – Schneider Electric seeks trusted subcontracting partners to install the recommended energy conservation measures (ECMs) associated with the ESPC

· Performance – Schneider Electric seeks subcontracting partners for long-term OMR&R (operations, maintenance, repair and replacement) of installed systems and equipment for the life of the performance period. (upwards of 20+ years)

If you have questions about the event, please contact the Direct Access Program by e-mail at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at 202-461-4694.

Please check the events page for updates on future events hosted by Schneider Electric.

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