Tri-Annual Electrical Inspection James H. Quillen VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) to perform a tri-annual electrical inspection and testing at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The solicitation requires a comprehensive electrical system assessment across 37 buildings, involving inspection and testing of low and medium voltage distribution equipment including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, breakers, relays, emergency power systems, and generators. Contractors must be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and have technicians with minimum 5 years experience in electrical power distribution systems, OSHA safety training, and NFPA 70E energized electrical work certification. The evaluation criteria will focus on price, contractor experience, and past performance, with quotes due by January 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time. Contractors must provide a detailed report documenting all procedures, tests, deficiencies, and recommendations.
The contract is specifically set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with a 50% limitation on subcontracting. The scope of work includes testing approximately 1,330 main and feeder breakers, 630 panelboards/load centers, 200 dry-type transformers, 23 oil-filled transformers, 31 automatic transfer switches, and 11 emergency generators. The period of performance is 180 calendar days, with proposed dates from February 15, 2025, through August 14, 2025. Most work must be performed after hours and scheduled around hospital operations to minimize disruption to medical center activities. The place of performance is located in Johnson City, Tennessee 37604, and the contract falls under the Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors NAICS category (238210). While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the inspection suggests a significant scope of work for the selected contractor.
36C24925Q0097 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
1/19/25, 3:38 PM Tri-Annual Electrical Inspection James H. Quillen VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, is seeking electrical inspection services for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center located in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a comprehensive tri-annual electrical inspection of low and medium voltage distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, transfer switches, breakers, relays, emergency power systems, generators, and associated components. Contractors will be required to provide a detailed report documenting all inspection procedures, test results, equipment deficiencies, and recommendations for components not meeting required standards or codes. Potential bidders must be verified in the SBA's VetCert system prior to proposal submission and will be evaluated based on their ability to thoroughly conduct electrical infrastructure assessments. The anticipated Request for Quotation (RFQ) is scheduled to be posted on January 19, 2025, with specific details about evaluation criteria to be further outlined in the full solicitation document.
The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors under NAICS code 238210, which has a size standard of $19 million. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the electrical inspection suggests a significant scope of work. The inspection will cover multiple electrical systems and components across the VA medical center, indicating a complex and detailed service requirement. Contractors should anticipate providing comprehensive documentation and potentially recommending upgrades or repairs based on their findings. The tri-annual nature of the inspection implies a potential multi-year engagement or contract with periodic service requirements, though the exact duration is not specified in the current pre-solicitation notice.
36C24925Q0097 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
1/19/25, 3:27 PM