H961--Triennial Electrical Power Distribution System Testing Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24726Q0147
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541350 Building Inspection Services
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jessica Cummings jessica.cummings3@va.gov (803) 776-4000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is soliciting quotes for Triennial Electrical Power Distribution System Testing Services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance services on the facility's electrical distribution equipment in accordance with NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements, including infrared thermographic surveys, system function tests, and a mandatory four-hour Essential Electrical System outage test. Contractors must hold NETA or equivalent certification, possess a minimum of five years' continuous experience with electrical power distribution systems in healthcare, industrial, or commercial facilities, complete OSHA 10-hour construction safety training and NFPA 70E Qualified Person certification, and provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical acceptability, past performance with a minimum of two relevant references from the last three years, and price fairness and reasonableness. The solicitation deadline is February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with multiple amendments extending the original closing date to allow vendor questions and clarifications.
This procurement is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with only firms verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Small Business Certification database at the time of quote submission and award eligible for consideration. The previous contract was held by Slocum & Associates under contract number 36C24722P0492, with no changes in scope from the prior testing cycle. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a 90-day duration from the award date, with work to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center located at 3701 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404. The facility operates a medium voltage distribution system with 41 exterior pad-mounted transformers and ten generators providing backup emergency power across a 125-acre campus with 25 major buildings. Deliverables include a comprehensive written report documenting all work performed, test data, equipment information, and recommended corrective actions, to be submitted within seven calendar days following completion of on-site services in both hard copy and electronic format.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation. This procurement is being conducted as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Only firms verified as SDVOSBs in the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of quote submission and at the time of award are eligible for award. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Triennial Electrical Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services for the facility s Electrical Power Distribution System, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services include, but are not limited to: Triennial inspection and testing of electrical distribution equipment Compliance with applicable NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements System testing, reporting, and documentation Coordination with VA Engineering staff and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) Participation in site visits, if applicable All work shall be performed in strict accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work. TERMS This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of applicable clauses may be accessed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaars Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation, including the SOW, applicable provisions and clauses, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria prior to submitting a quote. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in VetCert and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission. QUESTIONS All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer no later than January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the email to ensure timely review and response. Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Responses to questions, if any, will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates and amendments. DEADLINE Quotes must be submitted electronically in a single email and received no later than January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Telephone submissions will not be accepted. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The place of performance is the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Award will be made in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion.
In accordance with FAR 19.303(a), the NAICS code was updated to 541350 (Building Inspection Services) via solicitation amendment. The requirement remains a SDVOSB set-aside.
Update #3 ·
DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation. This procurement is being conducted as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Only firms verified as SDVOSBs in the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of quote submission and at the time of award are eligible for award. The associated NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Triennial Electrical Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services for the facility s Electrical Power Distribution System, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services include, but are not limited to: Triennial inspection and testing of electrical distribution equipment Compliance with applicable NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements System testing, reporting, and documentation Coordination with VA Engineering staff and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) Participation in site visits, if applicable All work shall be performed in strict accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work. TERMS This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of applicable clauses may be accessed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaars Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation, including the SOW, applicable provisions and clauses, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria prior to submitting a quote. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in VetCert and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission. QUESTIONS All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer no later than January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the email to ensure timely review and response. Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Responses to questions, if any, will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates and amendments. DEADLINE Quotes must be submitted electronically in a single email and received no later than January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Telephone submissions will not be accepted. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The place of performance is the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Award will be made in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion.
In accordance with FAR 19.303(a), the NAICS code was updated to 541350 (Building Inspection Services) via solicitation amendment. The requirement remains a SDVOSB set-aside.
Update #2 ·
DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation. This procurement is being conducted as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Only firms verified as SDVOSBs in the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of quote submission and at the time of award are eligible for award. The associated NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Triennial Electrical Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services for the facility s Electrical Power Distribution System, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services include, but are not limited to: Triennial inspection and testing of electrical distribution equipment Compliance with applicable NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements System testing, reporting, and documentation Coordination with VA Engineering staff and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) Participation in site visits, if applicable All work shall be performed in strict accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work. TERMS This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of applicable clauses may be accessed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaars Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation, including the SOW, applicable provisions and clauses, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria prior to submitting a quote. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in VetCert and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission. QUESTIONS All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer no later than January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the email to ensure timely review and response. Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Responses to questions, if any, will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates and amendments. DEADLINE Quotes must be submitted electronically in a single email and received no later than January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Telephone submissions will not be accepted. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The place of performance is the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Award will be made in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion.
Update #1 ·
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.
This procurement is being conducted as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Only firms verified as SDVOSBs in the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of quote submission and at the time of award are eligible for award.
The associated NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Triennial Electrical Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services for the facility s Electrical Power Distribution System, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Services include, but are not limited to:
Triennial inspection and testing of electrical distribution equipment
Compliance with applicable NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements
System testing, reporting, and documentation
Coordination with VA Engineering staff and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR)
Participation in site visits, if applicable
All work shall be performed in strict accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work.
TERMS
This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of applicable clauses may be accessed at:
https://www.acquisition.gov/far
https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaars
Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation, including the SOW, applicable provisions and clauses, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria prior to submitting a quote.
Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in VetCert and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission.
QUESTIONS
All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer no later than January 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the email to ensure timely review and response.
Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Responses to questions, if any, will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates and amendments.
DEADLINE
Quotes must be submitted electronically in a single email and received no later than January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Telephone submissions will not be accepted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The place of performance is the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Award will be made in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S06 Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0005 Triennial Electrical.pdf | ||
| SOW Clarification.docx | DOCX document | |
| S06 Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0004 Triennial Electrical Contract.pdf | ||
| S06 Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0003.pdf | ||
| Combined Report.pdf | ||
| S06 Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0002 Triennial Electrical Contract.pdf | ||
| Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0001 Triennial Electrical Contract.pdf | ||
| Amendment 36C24726Q0147 0001 Triennial Electrical Contract.pdf | ||
| 36C24726Q0147_2.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| H961--Triennial Electrical Power Distribution System Testing Services | Solicitation | |
| H961--Triennial Electrical Contract | Pre-Solicitation |
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