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

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 20, is soliciting proposals for New Triannual Electrical Testing services at the Boise VA Medical Center. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract, valued at an estimated $19 Million, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The purpose is to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facility's electrical infrastructure through comprehensive testing, inspection, calibration, and reporting. Proposals are due January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform tri-annual testing, inspection, calibration, and reporting on the electrical distribution system. Key tasks include:

• Testing, inspecting, and calibrating all breakers and relays in the 15KV switchgear (Building 83).
• Visual inspection and infrared testing of 15KV switchgear, 41 pad-mount transformers, 10 vault-mounted VFI switches, 3 sectionalizers, and main building distribution panels.
• Testing the GFI trip rating of each GFI breaker.
• Obtaining and analyzing oil samples from 41 pad-mount transformers.
• Infrared testing and vacuuming out 14 automatic transfer switches.
• Providing a comprehensive written report detailing work performed, problems noted, oil analysis results, infrared images, and cost estimates for corrective actions.
• The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, with NETA and NICET certified personnel on-site, and NRTL certification.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Estimated Value: $19 Million (estimate/ceiling)
• Period of Performance: From date of award to August 31, 2026.
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified in the SBA database.
• Limitations on Subcontracting: As a Services contract, the prime contractor must not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Bidders must complete VAAR 852.219-75, marking the "Services" option.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
• Submission Method: Submit responses to alan.perez@va.gov and helen.woods@va.gov.
• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance combined are equal in weight to Price.

Key Clarifications & Notes

• The government will provide one-line drawings for MV breakers/relays and total quantities for LV breakers/GFI breakers.
• Past electrical testing reports should be referenced for specifying primary or secondary injection testing for low-voltage circuit breakers.
• Electrical drawings and past studies will be provided; no existing arc flash study is available.
• No site visit or pre-bid walkthrough will be scheduled.
• Work causing power disruption must be performed outside normal hours, with weekends being optimal.
• A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5571, Revision No. 26) for Jackson County, Oregon, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Bidders must factor these into cost proposals.
• Bidders are reminded to acknowledge all amendments.