Triennial Electrical Testing and Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking a small business contractor to perform Triennial Electrical Testing and Maintenance at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The solicitation (36C25525Q0290) requires a comprehensive electrical systems testing service with strict professional qualifications. A Registered Professional Engineer must supervise the project, and all testing technicians must possess specific certifications from NFPA, NICET, NETA, or equivalent professional organizations. The contract will involve testing, assessing, evaluating, and servicing electrical power distribution systems to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards including NFPA 99, NFPA 70B, NEMA, NETA, ANSI, ASTM, and VA Standards. Interested contractors must submit their responses by May 2, 2025, at 10:00 Central Time, with the evaluation likely focusing on technical expertise, certification credentials, and compliance with specified professional standards.

The procurement is fully set aside for total small business participation, using NAICS code 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) and Product Service Code H261 (Equipment and Materials Testing for Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment). While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract appears to be a targeted maintenance and testing service for critical electrical infrastructure. The supervising Service Engineer must have a minimum of five years of experience and hold either NICET or NETA certification. Technicians will be required to perform detailed electrical system assessments, potentially involving multiple pieces of equipment and comprehensive testing protocols. The project timeline suggests a triennial (three-year) cycle of electrical system evaluation and maintenance, indicating a potential multi-year engagement for the selected contractor.