J059--657-25-104, Conduct 3-Year Electrical Test, Maintenance and Repairs Report

TITLE OF PROJECT: 657-25-104 - Conduct 3-Year Electrical Test, Maintenance and Repairs Report

Solicitation 36C25525R0019

Scope of work:

The General Description: The VA St Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS), John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions, St Louis, MO, requires a contractor to conduct a 3-Year Electrical Testing, Maintenance and Repairs Report of numerous electrical items at both campuses. These include, but are not limited to, approximately 700+ electrical panels, 90 transformers, 60 fused switches, 15 Generators and 60 Automatic Transfer Switches. A full list will be given in table 1 of the Statement of Work (SOW). This testing will be in accordance with International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications, 2019 ed., particularly chapter 7. Adherence to all applicable codes, such as the latest version of the NEC, is expected. Because of the function of the Hospital, Clinics, and many of the buildings on both campuses, much of the work will need to be done after hours, at night and/ or on weekends. Also, coordination of the power outages associated with this testing will require 4-week notice to the VA COR responsible for managing this project. Upon completion of testing, provide a comprehensive report of existing conditions and findings with clear recommendations for a course of action to correct identified deficiencies to VASTLHCS Facility Engineering Service. Basis for this work is given in VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System, dated Feb. 24, 2020.

Period of Performance for all work is 365 calendar days. The facility location is the St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions, St. Louis, Missouri.

Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, this procurement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

The estimated cost magnitude is between $250,000 - $500,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238210 - Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The duration of the project is estimated to be 365 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. This completion period includes final inspection and clean-up. Award will be made utilizing the Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from the System of Award Management (SAM) Business Opportunities (https://sam.gov/) website, which may be issued to this pre-solicitation.

In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75(a)(1)(ii), in the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in VAAR 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in VAAR 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, registration in SAM is required and in accordance with FAR 2.101, prospective contractors must be registered in SAM under the applicable NAICS code. Additionally, in accordance with the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7003, only businesses verified under the applicable NAICS and listed in the small business administration (SBA) registry https://veterans.certify.sba.gov, shall be considered. Firms may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and VIP information at Veteran Small Business Certification at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or before December 16, 2024, and the proposal due date will be on or about January 23, 2025. An organized site visit will be scheduled, and the information will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to lucia.cowsert@va.gov, Contract Specialist and arnold.payne@va.gov, Contracting Officer. Please make sure that the subject line reads, Project: 657-25-104 - Conduct 3-Year Electrical Test, Maintenance and Repairs Report.

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