J061--Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Electrical Power

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time.

Market Research is being conducted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business or HUBZone interests.

The Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is trying to determine whether to set aside a acquisition to provide Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC.

The scope of the acquisition includes but is not limited to: Perform maintenance and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System, and all of its components at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC.

Qualifications of Contractors:

Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors, having properly trained and licensed permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. Electrical Contracting (i.e. the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems) shall be the primary interest/specialty of the Contractor s business.

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 safety training.

Contractors shall have technical training and demonstrable track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Electrical components on which the Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage); low voltage controls; emergency and standby generators; automatic transfer switches, wiring, transformers, meters, and other electrical appurtenances.

Contractors shall have safety trainings either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S Electrical, and the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing, and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work.

Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references:

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System.

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S.

InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications.

Operating/Maintenance manuals, and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers.

VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System

E. Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate.

If your company is interested in performing these services, please notify our office of your intent.

In response, please include the following: (a) a positive statement of your intent to submit a bid as a prime contractor (capability statement); (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers; (c) past performance references with points of contact and phone numbers. At least two (2) references are requested, but more are desirable. Responses to this notice should also identify whether or not the firm falls into any of the socioeconomic categories listed above. Your response is required by: 9 Aug 2023

All capable Service Disabled Veteran Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited.

All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail via email to: Warren A Pennil warren.pennil@va.gov