FY26 Equipment Inspection QA Responses.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Fiscal Year 2026 Equipment Inspection, providing detailed responses to contractor inquiries about electrical equipment testing. The document confirms testing will be conducted in accordance with NETA MTS 2023 standards, with optional tests required, and specifies that secondary injection testing is acceptable for 480V circuit breakers. Work is to be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm) with some potential exceptions, and the contractor will be responsible for racking circuit breakers in and out, while GPO Power Branch Technicians will handle opening and closing of breakers.
Key details include that breaker testing is conducted every three years, with the last testing completed in January 2023, and no transformer testing or switchgear cleaning is required. Contractors are directed to refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details on circuit breaker model numbers, amperage ratings, and protective relay information. The document emphasizes that the contractor cannot open or close circuit breakers, which will be managed by the GPO Power Branch Technicians, and work will be limited to specific testing and breaker racking activities.
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FY26 Equipment Inspection Q&A Responses
1. Will all testing be in accordance with the NETA MTS 2023? If so, please confirm whether the optional test will be required or not. Yes, in accordance with the NETA MTS 2023.
Optional test will be required.
2. For 480V circuit breakers, primary injection testing is recommended by the NETA MTS.
Please confirm whether your team wants primary injection. If this is requested, access to 480V (~250A) service is required to power the test set for larger breakers. Primary injection is not required; secondary injection is acceptable.
3. Is there a more detailed list that breaks out the model numbers or at minimum the amperage rating of each 480V circuit breaker? Refer to the SOW.
4. In addition to testing the circuit breakers, industry standards are to clean and test the switchgear that they are mounted in. Is that being handled under another project, or would your team want to add that scope of work to this RFP? Cleaning is not required.
5. Your document mentions transformers, but I don't see any transformers on this list. Is that something your team would want to add to this scope of work? No transformers are listed as deliverables or in the SOW.
6. Can you provide any model numbers or other details on the protective relays? Refer to the SOW.
7. Has all equipment been maintained consistently, or has there been any long gap since the last maintenance service? Breaker testing is conducted every three (3) years. Last breaker testing was completed in January 2023.
8. Can any other documentation be provided like single lines, photos, nameplates, relay information, coordination/AF study, etc. Refer to SOW.
9. Can you confirm if the breaker testing is going to be primary current injection or secondary? Primary injection is not required, secondary injection is acceptable.
10. Is the intention to perform this work during nights, weekends, or will the contractor be racking breakers out for testing?
1) The work shall be performed during normal business hours - Monday through Friday from 7am through 3pm (some exceptions may apply).
2) The contractor shall be responsible for racking in/out Circuit Breakers. The contractor will not be permitted to open or close circuit breakers, and this will be performed by the GPO Power Branch Technicians.
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