SOURCES SOUGHT 541 Electrical Power Distribution Equipment Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Independence, Ohio is issuing a Sources Sought notice for electrical power distribution equipment testing, inspection, and maintenance services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, with responses due June 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; the VA will not pay for or reimburse respondent costs.

The scope encompasses tri-annual testing and maintenance of substations, transformers (500 kVA and larger), switchgear assemblies, circuit breakers (400 amps and above), vacuum and air switches at low and medium voltages, motor control centers, busways, ground resistance testing, infrared imagery inspections, medium voltage relay testing, transformer oil testing, and participation in tri-annual four-hour power outage tests of the essential electrical system. Over 200 specific inspection line items are required throughout the facility. All testing reports must be submitted within seven calendar days of completion.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five continuous years of successful experience maintaining, inspecting, and testing electrical power distribution systems in healthcare, industrial, educational, or commercial facilities. All personnel must hold NETA certification or equivalent and current OSHA 10-hour construction safety training; all technicians must be designated as Qualified Persons per NFPA 70E. Work must comply with NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, and VHA Directive standards. Contractors must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision.

The prospective contract period runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with four additional option years through October 31, 2031. NAICS code 238210 applies with a small business size standard of $19 million. Pre-bid facility inspection at the Cleveland VA Medical Center is mandatory prior to bid submission. Responses must be submitted via email to Christopher A. Callihan at christopher.callihan@va.gov.