J065--TRANSFORMER ANNUAL TESTING & INSPECTION l WICHITA VAMC
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25525Q0409
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking annual transformer testing and inspection services at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The contract requires comprehensive inspection of liquid-filled transformers according to IEEE C57 standards, NFPA 70B, and VA regulations, including visual inspections for physical damage and corrosion, oil sampling and chromatographic analysis, and detailed documentation of findings. The procurement is structured as a base year contract with four option years, with contractors required to provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for facility-wide transformer inspections. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance considered significantly more important than price. The original solicitation deadline was July 10, 2025, but has been extended to July 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CDT, with questions required to be submitted by July 8, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with no other set-aside classifications mentioned. The contract involves inspection services for 16 to 20 liquid-filled transformers (there is a discrepancy in the document count) ranging from 225KVA to 1000KVA across 12 buildings at the medical center. The transformers operate at various voltage configurations including 12.5kV primary with secondary voltages of 208V, 240V, 280V, and 480V. Work must be performed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with contractors required to coordinate scheduling with facility maintenance personnel. The contract period spans from July 22, 2025, to July 21, 2026, for the base year, with four additional one-year option periods extending through July 21, 2030. All work will be performed at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center located at 5500 E. Kellogg Ave. Wichita, Kansas 67218.
Notice text
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS_ANNUAL TRANSFORMER TESTING & INSPECTION
Can you please advise what item numbers 0001AB Critical Pac and 0001AC Natural Ester Pac are for?
Critical Pac & Natural Ester Pac represent the bottles required for Transformer Oil Sampling.
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D.1 Statement of Work
This statement of work is for the annual inspection and testing of our facility's liquid-filled transformers at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center located at 5500 E. Kellogg Ave. Wichita, Kansas 67218. All Inspections shall be done according to IEEE C57 standards and other specifications that may apply, such as NFPA 70B, the Life Safety Code, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and VA Regulations.
The contractor shall provide (Base with four option years) all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform a facility-wide annual transformer inspection.
1. Description of Work
Visual Inspection: Conduct a thorough visual inspection for signs of physical damage, leaks, and corrosion. Visually inspect the transformer grounding.
Oil Sampling and Analysis: Obtain oil samples for chromatographic analysis to assess the oil condition and identify problems.
Record Keeping: Document inspection findings, including test results of the chromatographic analysis.
Contractor will provide one digital copy of the inspection and findings, and one paper copy 3-ringed bound.
2. Requirements
The contractor shall provide all materials, tools, test equipment, and incidentals (travel expenses and transportation charges) necessary to inspect the facility's liquid-filled transformers.
Hours: Work must be performed within the facility's regular work hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST). Scheduling shall be coordinated with the facility maintenance point of contact and will be designated once it is awarded. Services will be confirmed and approved by the facility maintenance Point of Contact or their designated representative. The contractor must report to the Engineering Office, building 20, each day, where he/she will sign in and out at the beginning and end of each day.
Property Damage: The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any Government property and will notify the contracting officer representative or POC immediately if damages occur. The Contracting Officer will authorize the contractor to remedy the situation in one of the following: be assessed current replacement costs for damaged property, replace damaged property in a timely manner, or correct the damages with like materials at no additional cost.
Identification, Parking, Smoking, and VA Regulations: The contractor's employees shall obtain a contractor's badge from the Engineering office in Building 20. The contractor must always acquire a badge for each worker and ensure that the badge will be worn in a visible location on the worker while on the premises of the VA property. It s the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside the VA premises. Smoking is available off site or outside the boundaries of the VA premises. Possession of a firearm on the VA premises is prohibited. Enclosed containers, tool bags, or tool kits are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States District Court.
3. List of liquid filled Transformers on-site
Building 1:
(2) 500KVA 12.5kV/280V
(2) 750KVA 12.5kV/240V
(1) 750KVA 12.5kV/480V
Building 2:
(1) 500KVA 12.5kV/480V
Building 4:
(1) 300KVA 12.5kV/208V
Building 5:
(1) 500KVA 12.5kV/208V
Building 11:
(1) 225KVA 12.5kV/208V
(1) 300KVA 12.5kV/240V
Building 19:
(1) 500KVA 12.5kV/480V
Building 26:
(1) 750KVA 12.5kV/208V
(1) 750KVA 12.5kV/240V
(1) 750KVA 12.5kV/480
Building 34:
(1) 1000KVA 12.5kV/480V
Building 60:
(1) 500KVA 12.5kV/208V
(1) 500KVA 12.5kV/480V
Building 61:
(1) 1000KVA 12.5kV/480V
4. CERTIFICATION AND ACCEDITATION (C&A)
The C&A requirements do not apply to this acquisition. A Security Accreditation Package is not required.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25525Q0409 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25525Q0409 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25525Q0409_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| J065--TRANSFORMER ANNUAL TESTING & INSPECTION l WICHITA VAMC | Pre-Solicitation |
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