Tri-Annual Electrical Inspection James H. Quillen VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) to perform a tri-annual electrical inspection and testing at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The solicitation requires a comprehensive electrical system assessment across 37 buildings, involving inspection and testing of low and medium voltage distribution equipment including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, breakers, relays, emergency power systems, and generators. Contractors must be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and have technicians with minimum 5 years experience in electrical power distribution systems, OSHA safety training, and NFPA 70E energized electrical work certification. The evaluation criteria will focus on price, contractor experience, and past performance, with quotes due by January 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time. Contractors must provide a detailed report documenting all procedures, tests, deficiencies, and recommendations.

The contract is specifically set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with a 50% limitation on subcontracting. The scope of work includes testing approximately 1,330 main and feeder breakers, 630 panelboards/load centers, 200 dry-type transformers, 23 oil-filled transformers, 31 automatic transfer switches, and 11 emergency generators. The period of performance is 180 calendar days, with proposed dates from February 15, 2025, through August 14, 2025. Most work must be performed after hours and scheduled around hospital operations to minimize disruption to medical center activities. The place of performance is located in Johnson City, Tennessee 37604, and the contract falls under the Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors NAICS category (238210). While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the inspection suggests a significant scope of work for the selected contractor.