C1DA--693-23-105 | A&E Perform Arc Flash Study

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is soliciting proposals from architecture and engineering firms to conduct an arc flash study at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Firms must have experience performing electrical system studies, short circuit analyses, coordination studies, voltage drop calculations, and arc flash hazard analyses to identify life safety risks and deficiencies. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, qualifications of assigned personnel, firm reputation, and claims history. Proposals must be submitted by April 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The solicitation is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Firms must have specialized experience with arc flash studies and technical competence in assessing electrical distribution equipment to determine appropriate personal protective equipment requirements. The selected contractor will be required to submit 60%, 90%, and final reports within 210 calendar days utilizing provided 2016 power study data and models. The main NAICS code for this requirement is 541310 and PSC code R425. The potential budget range for this contract is between $100,000-$500,000.