J059--Albany Transformer Testing & Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 seeks inspecting and testing of medium voltage electrical transformers at Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York, with offers due October 9, 2026, and questions due October 5, 2026. This acquisition is set-aside 100 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Place of performance is Albany, New York. The work scope is limited exclusively to medium voltage transformers and includes inspection, infrared scanning, and oil sampling (with dissolved gas analysis and PCB testing); no corrective maintenance, repairs, or electrical testing are included. The 20 liquid-filled transformers constitute the primary focus. A Qualified Registered Professional Engineer must provide oversight of field work; contractors must provide PE credentials and field engineer certifications (NETA or NICET) at quote submission. All contractor personnel must hold NETA Electrical Test Technologist certification. Work must be performed in accordance with NFPA 70B and VHA directive 1028.

Performance runs November 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with work to commence within 45 calendar days of award and be completed within 14 calendar days of start date. This is a one-time lump-sum service event with no option years.

The estimated value is $19 million. The Service Contract Act applies, with prevailing wage rates established for New York counties including Albany County. The limitations on subcontracting clause (VAAR 852.219-75) restricts payments to non-SDVOSB firms to 50 percent of government payments for services contracts. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability, Experience/Past Performance, and Price, conducted without discussions unless deemed necessary by the government. The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors; PSC J059.