J061--Arc Flash Breaker Adjustment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to enter into sole-source procurement negotiations with Electrical Systems Management, LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The notice pertains to an Arc Flash Breaker Adjustment contract for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located in Chicago, Illinois. The procurement is being conducted under Statutory Authority Public Law 109 Sec. 502 and VAAR 819.7008, which provides specific contracting provisions for veteran-owned businesses. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J061. The Special Notice was posted on February 11, 2025, with a response deadline of February 17, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to leverage statutory provisions that allow the VA to utilize non-competitive procurement procedures for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses under the simplified acquisition threshold. Specifically, the VA is exercising its authority under 38 U.S.C 8127(b) to negotiate directly with Electrical Systems Management, LLC for the required services. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive quotes, and no determination is required to prove that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement. Eligible contractors for such opportunities must be verified as service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with this specific notice targeting electrical system maintenance and repair services. The initiative supports broader federal objectives of providing contracting opportunities to veteran-owned businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans, by streamlining procurement processes and reducing barriers to government contract participation.