36C24426Q0055 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

VAPHS Triennial Electrical Inspections

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 3900 Woodland Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Allan Tabliago allan.tablilago@va.gov 732-978-0110

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

University Drive C

Pittsburgh PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority)

THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-06-2026 646-26-1-5079-0004 None 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 3900 Woodland Ave.

Philadelphia PA 19104 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 3900 Woodland Ave.

Philadelphia PA 19104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426Q0055

X X X See CONTINUATION Page

1. The purpose of this amendment is to post RFI responses.

2. RFI responses may be found on page of this document.

Stephanie Luniewski Contracting Officer Page 1 of

Amendment 0001 36C24426Q0055 Triennial Electrical Inspections 1/6/2026

1. We would like to inquire if there are any drawings available?

RESPONSE:

See attachments.

2. We would need a little more information to be able to provide pricing, could you provide a quantity list of breakers/devices to be tested?

RESPONSE:

See attachment for detailed information.

1. List of electrical equipment that shall be maintained and tested:

1.1. Panels or disconnects over 100 amps.

1.2. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies.

1.3. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small.

1.4. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large.

1.5. Transformers, Liquid-Filled.

1.6. Metal–Enclosed Busways.

1.7. Switches, Air, Low-Voltage.

1.8. Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed.

1.9. Switches, Oil, Medium-Voltage.

1.10. Switches, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage.

1.11. Switches, SF6, Medium-Voltage.

1.12. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case.

1.13. Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power.

1.14. Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage.

1.15. Circuit Breakers, Oil, Medium and High-Voltage.

1.16. Circuit Breakers, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage.

1.17. Circuit Breakers, SF6.

1.18. Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State.

1.19. Protective Relays, Microprocessor Based.

1.20. Grounding Systems.

1.21. Ground-fault Protection Systems.

1.22. Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage.

1.23. Motor Control, Motor Starter, Medium-Voltage.

1.24. Emergency Systems, Engine Generators.

1.25. Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches.

2. Critical Services at VAPHS and Essential Outage Planning by the Contractor

2.1. List of VAPHS critical care areas indicated where shutdowns due to testing will require significant advanced planning with contractor and VAPHS to ensure hospital operations are not negatively impacted. These areas serve the medical center 24/7 so advanced planning is essential to ensure safety of the veterans and continuity of services.

2.1.1. University Drive Campus (Bldg. 1)

2.1.1.1. 2nd Floor Lab

2.1.1.2. 3E Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

2.1.1.3. 4E ICU

2.1.1.4. 3rd Floor Surgery Suite and Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

2.1.1.5. 4th Floor Cardiac Cath Surgery Suite

2.1.1.6. Inpatient Pharmacy (Ground Floor)

2.1.1.7. Outpatient Pharmacy (1st Floor)

2.1.1.8. Sterile Processing Services (Ground Floor)

2.1.1.9. Emergency Department – 1st floor

2.1.1.10. Police Department – 1st floor

2.1.1.11. 5th Floor Server Room

2.1.1.12. Bed Tower Inpatient Units (4W – 6W)

2.1.1.13. Elevators in Bldgs. 1, Bed tower and Bldg. 29

2.1.2. Heinz Campus

2.1.2.1. Bldg. 32 Telecom Bldg.

2.1.2.2. Bldg. 50 Inpatient Units

2.1.2.3. Bldg. 51 Inpatient Units

3. Regarding solicitation 36C24426Q0055 VAPHS Triennial Electrical Inspections, please confirm the due date is January 8, 2026, at 15:00ET. There is a discrepancy between the Solicitation document and sam.gov listing?

RESPONSE:

The due date is January 8, 2026, at 15:00 ET.

4. Could you please advise whether the Q&A will be posted prior to the deadline?

RESPONSE:

It will be posted on SAM.gov prior to January 8, 2026, at 15:00 ET

5. No equipment list or inventory was provided. Could you please inform me which and how many devices need to be tested?

RESPONSE:

See Excel Equipment List and Report from 2020, though additional new equipment may exist.

6. Could you please provide the one-line drawing?

RESPONSE:

See distributed Single Line Drawings from UD and Heinz Campuses.

7. Could you please provide the last test report?

RESPONSE:

2020 Reports from Heinz and UD added for distribution.

8. Please provide the number of the last contract for this same service.

RESPONSE:

2020 Reports from Heinz and UD added for distribution.

9. Testing circuit breakers by primary injection takes longer and is more expensive compared to secondary injection. Please inform how many of the circuit breakers to be tested are of the thermomagnetic type (i.e., require primary injection). You can also provide this in terms of percentage, for example: 70% static trip breakers & 30% thermal-magnetic breakers.

RESPONSE:

See 2020 Reports from Heinz and UD added for distribution for tests on the different types of breakers.

10. Please provide the last Arc Flash study report.

RESPONSE:

Latest ARC Flash Study Report will be distributed.

11. Can MV Liquid Filled Transformers testing be limited to oil sampling, and inspection?

RESPONSE:

No, perform as below, see last 2020 Breaker Testing Report.

12. If the answer to the previous question is no, should we perform tests for Polarization Index, Excitation Current, Turns Ratio, Insulation and Winding Resistance on the MV Transformers?

RESPONSE:

See Response 10.

13. We would need a little more information to be able to provide pricing, could you provide a quantity list of breakers/devices to be tested?

RESPONSE:

See Response 5.

End of Document See attached document: Atch 1.HZ Elect and Arc Flash study 2023 reduced.

See attached document: Atch 2.UD Elect and Arc Flash Study.

See attached document: Atch 3.Equipment List - Breaker Testing List UD- April 2015.