H961--Triennial Electrical Contract
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for Triennial Electrical Power Distribution System Testing Services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, AL. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Quotes are due by February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive triennial inspection, testing, and maintenance services for the facility's Electrical Power Distribution System. Key requirements include:
- Triennial inspection and testing of electrical distribution equipment.
- Compliance with applicable NFPA, NETA, OSHA, and VA requirements.
- System testing, reporting, and documentation.
- Coordination with VA Engineering staff and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Performance of infra-red scanning/thermographic surveys.
- System function tests, including a 4-hour power outage test for the Essential Electrical System (EES). The contractor is not required to provide load banks for generator testing.
- Deliverables include a comprehensive written report within 7 days of work completion.
- Detailed technical information on the MV/LV electrical distribution systems, transformers, and emergency generators is available for bidder understanding.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified in the VA VetCert database and registered in SAM.gov.
- NAICS Code: 541350 (Building Inspection Services).
- Place of Performance: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, USA.
- Period of Performance: The Statement of Work indicates a 90-day contract duration from the award date.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission: Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.
- Questions: The period for questions has closed, with responses provided in amendments.
- Contact: Jessica Cummings, Contract Specialist, Jessica.Cummings3@va.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. Amendment 0005 removed the requirement for contractors to provide load banks for generator testing. Amendment 0004 clarified that the requirement is for services (not construction) and confirmed the applicability of VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting), requiring the "Services (except construction)" option and a completed certification.