6110--36C260-26-AP-0562 | 531-26-1-5410-0001 New Triannual Electrical Testing

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING" clause, specifically VAAR 852.219-75, for services and construction contracts. It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services Contracts: The contractor must not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• Construction Contracts: Specific limitations apply to general construction (85%) and special trade construction (75%) regarding payments to non-certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs.
• Certification Requirement: Offerors must complete, sign, and return this certification with their bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to do so will render the offer ineligible for award.
• Penalties: False certifications are subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Non-compliance may lead to referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, or prosecution.
• Compliance Verification: Offerors may be required to provide documentation (invoices, subcontracts) to demonstrate compliance at any time during contract performance and upon completion.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and acknowledge the subcontracting limitations applicable to the opportunity. Bidders must accurately complete and submit this certification with their offer to ensure eligibility for award. It outlines the percentage of work that must be performed by the prime contractor or by certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors, depending on the contract type.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment clarifies that the solicitation is for a Services contract, not a Special Trades contract under VAAR 852.219-75. All previous versions referencing Special Trades are now obsolete.

• VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) is now applicable, with the "Services" option to be marked.

• Bidders are instructed to completely fill out the attached VAAR 852.219-75 form, ensuring the "Services" section is marked.

• The quote due date and time remain unchanged: January 23, 2026, at 10 AM PST.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in effect.

Amendment / Modification

• The deadline for the receipt of offers has been extended.

• The new due date and time for quotes is January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

• The "HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers" section has been updated.

• Bidders are reminded to acknowledge all amendments.

• VAAR 852.219-75 must be completely filled out.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to a Request for Information (RFI) and includes a revised Statement of Work (SOW) for the opportunity.

• Inventory/Quantity: The government will provide one-line drawings for quantities of MV breakers and relays, and specifies total quantities for LV breakers/GFI breakers in main building distribution panels.

• Testing Method: Past electrical testing reports should be referenced for specifying primary or secondary injection testing for low-voltage circuit breakers.

• Documentation: Electrical drawings (single-line diagrams) and past studies will be provided.

• Existing Data: No existing arc flash study or raw data file is available; the effort will begin from scratch.

• Site Visit: No site visit or pre-bid walkthrough will be scheduled.

• Working Hours: Work causing power disruption will be performed outside normal hours, with weekends being optimal. Weekday power outages require coordination and approval.

• Proposal Due Date: The offer due date is January 20, 2026, as per Amendment 0002.

• Period of Performance: The period of performance is from the date of award to August 31, 2026.

• The document clarifies requirements related to testing, documentation, and submission deadlines. The proposal due date has been extended to January 20, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves to post answers to industry questions and provides an updated Statement of Work (SOW).

• Answers to RFIs (Request for Information)

• Technical documents

• Updated Statement of Work (SOW)

• The due date for quotes has been extended to January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this amendment (0002) is to extend the deadline for the receipt of offers.

• The original deadline for offers has been extended.

• The VA anticipates providing responses to industry questions prior to the new deadline.

• The "HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers" has been extended.

• The new date and time for receipt of offers is January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C26026Q0078 extends the deadline for the receipt of offers.

• The "HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers" has been extended.

• The new date and time for the receipt of offers is January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5571, Revision No. 26) for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) in Jackson County, Oregon. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It specifies:

• Minimum Wage Rates: Lists hourly rates for numerous occupations, ranging from administrative support to technical and transportation roles. It also notes that higher rates may apply under Executive Order 14026 ($17.75/hour) or Executive Order 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts entered into or extended after January 30, 2022.
• Fringe Benefits: Mandates specific health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour under EO 13706), paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years), and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Special Pay Differentials: Includes provisions for hazardous pay (8% or 4% differential) for work with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials, and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance ($3.35/week).
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure (using Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, which must be initiated by the contractor prior to performance.

Bidders must factor these wage and benefit requirements into their cost proposals to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the testing, inspection, calibration, and reporting on the electrical distribution system at the Boise VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires this service tri-annually to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facility's electrical infrastructure.

• Test, inspect, and calibrate all breakers and relays in the 15KV switchgear (Building 83).

• Visually inspect and perform infrared testing on 15KV switchgear, 41 pad-mount transformers, 10 vault-mounted VFI switches, 3 sectionalizers, and main building distribution panels across various locations.

• Test the GFI trip rating of each GFI breaker.

• Obtain and analyze oil samples from the 41 pad-mount transformers for various properties (dissolved gases, moisture, dielectric breakdown voltage, etc.).

• Infrared test and vacuum out 14 automatic transfer switches.

• Provide a comprehensive written report detailing work performed, procedures followed, problems noted, oil analysis results, infrared images of problem areas, and cost estimates for recommended corrective actions.

• The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar work, with NETA and NICET certified personnel on-site, and NRTL certification.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Value: $19 Million (This is likely an estimate or ceiling, not a guaranteed award amount).

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Invoicing: Upon completion and acceptance of work.

• Offer Due Date: December 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST.

• Submission Method: Submit responses to alan.perez@va.gov and helen.woods@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Price is a factor. Technical and past performance are also considered, with their combined weight being equal to price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.

• Specific limitations on subcontracting apply based on contract type (75% for special trade contractors).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with 52.212-5 attached.

• VAAR 852.219-75 (Jan 2023) is required and no other versions shall be accepted.