J061--Tri-Annual Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking contractors to provide tri-annual maintenance, inspection, and testing services for electrical power distribution systems at VA medical facilities. This comprehensive solicitation requires contractors to perform extensive electrical system maintenance including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, generators, transfer switches, and ground resistance testing across multiple system types. Contractors must be NETA Certified, have completed OSHA 10-hour construction safety training, and possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in electrical system maintenance. The contract will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with contractors required to submit detailed documentation including past performance records, credentials, and proposed shutdown schedules. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on August 25, 2025 at 10:00am EDT, questions due by August 26, 2025 at 10:00am EDT, and proposal submission deadline of August 29, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to qualified SDVOSB contractors only. The services will be performed at two Alabama locations: the Central Alabama VA Medical Center's Montgomery campus and Tuskegee campus, requiring contractors to provide labor, equipment, supplies, and qualified technicians at both sites. The performance period is established at 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, indicating an urgent need for these critical electrical system maintenance services. The solicitation follows VHA Directive 1028 requirements, which mandates regular inspections and testing of electrical equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with national codes including NFPA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission standards. No incumbent contractor information or specific contract value ranges are disclosed in the available documentation.