H961--Inspection & Testing of Electrical Power Distribution System

Sources Sought Notice

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) is issuing this synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the capability to provide Inspection, Testing and Calibration of Electrical Power Distribution Systems at various Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) facilities.

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, services, materials, supplies, facilities, transportation, and general and specialized equipment necessary to perform inspection, testing (Infrared Thermographic & Arc Flash included), calibration, and documentation of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems. Equipment includes:

Equipment Count by Type

Lake Nona

Lake Baldwin

Viera

Lakemont

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

61

8

4

3

ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR

186

4

2

2

TRANSFORMER

232

20

28

3

ELECTRICAL PANEL

899

167

82

26

Motor Control Centers (MCC)

15

7

-

1

ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKER

221

-

-

-

Contractors shall have technical training and evident track records of working experience in Maintenance and Testing of electrical power distribution systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, or commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) years. Electrical components on which Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage), low voltage controls, oil filled disconnects, medium voltage distribution sub-stations, dry & oil filled transformers (medium voltage), switchgear circuit breakers (medium voltage), motor control centers, infrared thermographic inspections, arch flash testing, battery & battery charger inspections, ventilation inspections, external & internal enclosure inspections, calibration & functional checks, dielectric tests of oil, and other electrical appurtenances.

Contractors shall be certified by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent certifying organization as certified technicians, with each having completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour Construction Outreach Training or General Industry Outreach Training.

The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 238210 with a small business size standard is $19,000,000.00.

Responses will be considered only from those who are regularly established in the business called for and, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer are financially responsible and able to show evidence of their reliability, ability, experience, equipment, facilities, and personnel directly employed or supervised by them to render prompt and satisfactory service. The Government is NOT seeking project management services.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

Organization name, address, telephone number, point of contact & email.

SAM UEI # number.

Federal Supply Schedule #, if applicable.

Socioeconomic status for NAICS: 238210 (SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, SB, Other, etc..).

Web site address (if applicable).

Narrative that addresses the organization s qualification and ability to perform services as a prime contractor.

List any accreditations your company holds.

Do you employ Level 3 or 4 NETA Certified Technicians?

If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations shall address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements in their response.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, SOLE SOURCED, OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 11:00 AM (EST) on December 29, 2023. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed using subject line Electrical Power Distribution Systems to Kurt.Kramer@va.gov.