Government Publishing Office FY26 Equipment Inspection
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Government Publishing Office (GPO), through its Acquisition Services, is soliciting proposals for FY26 Electrical Equipment Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services. This opportunity seeks a NETA certified vendor to maintain the safety and reliability of electrical power distribution across GPO's 1.5 million square foot campus in Washington, DC. The services specifically target Medium and Low Voltage Breakers and Relays. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm EST on December 15, 2025.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and repair services for critical electrical equipment. Key tasks include:
- Inspecting and testing control equipment, specifically 96 Low Voltage (LV) and 52 Medium Voltage (MV) Circuit Breakers (5kV & 15kV), and associated protective relays.
- Performing field repairs, with government approval required for major component replacements.
- Reporting on the status of existing equipment and updating one-line drawings as needed.
- Setting data points, checking/calibrating breaker trip settings, and restoring breakers to full service.
- Labeling each inspected breaker with a two-year inspection date certification sticker.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 14 weeks, implied to cover FY26.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol St. NW, Building C, Room 127, Washington, DC 20401.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Submission Method: Electronic mail only; paper submissions will not be accepted. Email attachments should not exceed 40MB per email.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on December 15, 2025.
- Questions Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on December 3, 2025. Responses will be posted on sam.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on two factors:
- Factor 1: Technical and Management Approach (rated Acceptable or Unacceptable).
- Factor 2: Past Performance (rated Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory).
- Offerors must hold prices for 90 days from the receipt of offers.
Special Requirements
- The contractor must possess NETA certification.
- The contractor is responsible for all travel and associated expenses.
- The contractor must be USA-based, with all data processing conducted within the U.S.
- Security protocols require federal or state identification for entry, and contractors will be escorted.