Triennial Electrical Testing and Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is seeking a small business contractor to perform Triennial Electrical Testing and Maintenance services at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The solicitation (No. 36C25525Q0290) requires comprehensive electrical system testing and maintenance, with a focus on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, cables, and grounding systems. Potential offerors must demonstrate at least three years of prior experience in electrical testing and provide detailed technical capabilities. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with strict qualification requirements for field service engineers, including NICET or NETA certification or equivalent professional experience. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 10:00 CST, and the original proposal submission deadline of May 2, 2025, was extended to June 1, 2025, at 10:00 CDT.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses within the Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing NAICS category (335313), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The service period is scheduled from September 1, 2025, to November 15, 2025, covering a three-month timeframe for electrical infrastructure maintenance. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation involves comprehensive testing of a complex 15 kilovolt electrical distribution system at the VA medical facility. The place of performance is precisely located in Wichita, Kansas, with the zip code 67218. Contractors will be required to conduct detailed electrical system assessments, including comprehensive testing of various electrical components and infrastructure, with a focus on ensuring the reliability and safety of the medical center's electrical systems.