Lock out/tag out

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a comprehensive Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) program at the Marion Campus in Indiana. The solicitation seeks an electrical contractor to develop and implement a complete LOTO program that includes identifying and inventorying equipment requiring LOTO procedures, writing OSHA-compliant procedures, providing standardized lockout equipment, and conducting training for supervisors and employees. Interested contractors must submit five-page capability statements to samuel.galbreath@va.gov by January 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, demonstrating their ability to implement a sustainable LOTO program. The project will be evaluated based on company information, experience, and socioeconomic status, with the work to be performed across various campus areas including engineering, boiler plant, utility, healthcare, administrative spaces, and meeting rooms. The anticipated NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. The project scope requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary tools, supplies, materials, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, and project management to implement the LOTO program. The contract duration is anticipated to be one year from the notice-to-proceed, with work to be completed at the Marion VA Campus located at 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the NAICS size standard suggests potential for significant contract value. The solicitation is currently in the sources sought phase, which means no formal proposal submissions are being requested at this time, and the VA is primarily gathering market research to inform future procurement strategy. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the requirements and prepare comprehensive capability statements that highlight their technical expertise in LOTO program development and implementation.