PM Transfer Switch

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a contractor to perform annual preventative maintenance on transfer switches at the San Diego Healthcare System. The solicitation requires maintenance services for seventeen automatic transfer switches and one manual transfer switch throughout the facility, with work to be performed following manufacturer-recommended procedures for Russelectric and Generac equipment. Contractors must demonstrate specialized experience in transfer switch maintenance and comply with strict safety requirements while minimizing disruption to medical services. The procurement process has undergone multiple amendments, with the final offer submission deadline extended to October 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST. The government has provided detailed electrical diagrams and Q&A responses to support potential offerors in preparing their proposals, and contractors were required to submit questions by September 17, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The contract structure includes a firm-fixed-price base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030, creating a potential five-year total contract duration. Work will be performed at the San Diego VA Healthcare System in San Diego, California, with maintenance activities expected to occur after hours or on weekends to avoid disrupting medical operations. The solicitation indicates contractors should plan to complete at least four automatic transfer switches per day and should estimate for potential weekend and overtime work requirements. Emergency power infrastructure diagrams reveal the facility operates with a total connected load of approximately 3,077 KVA across multiple buildings, including a main hospital, power plant, and SCI building.