J059--AMENDMENT 0001 UPLOAD REPORT AND DRAWING ELECTRICAL TESTING SERVICE SWITCHGEARS BALTIMORE VAMC 36C24526Q0229

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for NETA Maintenance Testing and Inspection Services on GE PowerVac 15KV Switchgear Lineup at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, test instruments, and equipment necessary to perform the work.

• Perform NETA Maintenance Testing and inspection services on GE PowerVac 15KV Switchgear Lineup.

• Testing must be performed de-energized and coordinated with the VA.

• Adhere to the latest edition of ANSI/NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS), applicable ANSI, IEEE, NFPA standards, and manufacturer's recommendations.

• Specific testing includes Switchgear and Bus Testing, Circuit Breaker Testing, Protective Relay Testing, PT/CT and Metering Testing, and Additional Functional Testing.

• Deliverables include Field Test Data Sheets, Calibration Reports, Summary Report, Deficiency List, and a Final Comprehensive Test Report.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base contract period is from 02-04-2026 to 02-03-2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million is provided.

• Site Visit: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

• Request for Information (RFI) Due Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

• Quotes Due Date: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to billie.pratt@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance are equal to Price.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238210.

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Offerors must review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Section E.2 Supplemental Instructions to Quoters.

• All personnel must be OSHA 10 Certified.

• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the required payment method.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to understand their labor cost obligations.

• Geographic Area: Maryland Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Queen Anne's.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid vacation and holiday policies.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments).
• Special Provisions: Details specific conditions for certain occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers (night pay & Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials).
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for classifying service employees not listed in the wage determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. It helps bidders determine if they can competitively meet the labor cost requirements for the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for NETA Maintenance and Testing Services for GE PowerVac 15KV Switchgear at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.

• NETA Maintenance and Testing Services for GE PowerVac 15KV Switchgear.

• The solicitation references attached documents: WAGE DETERMINATION_Service Contract Act WD, VHA Directive1028 Facility Electrical Power Systems, and the main solicitation document (36C24526Q0229).

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-02-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• The contracting office is VISN 5 Contracting Satellite office, located at 361 Boiler House RD, 21902.

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration).

• NAICS Code: 238210.

• Product Service Code: J059.

• Contracting Office's Zip Code: 21902.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore MD, 21201, USA.

• Point of Contact: Bill Pratt, Contracting Officer, billie.pratt@va.gov, 410-642-2411.

Other / Unclassified

This document is VHA Directive 1028, "Facility Electrical Power Systems," dated February 24, 2020. It establishes policy for the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of Facility Electrical Power Systems at VA medical facilities and affiliate sites. It rescinds VHA Directive 1028 from July 25, 2014.

This directive outlines the comprehensive policies, responsibilities, and standards for maintaining safe and reliable electrical power systems within VA medical facilities. It references numerous national codes and standards (NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, UL) and details specific requirements for hazard analysis, electrical safety training, installation, testing, and maintenance. For potential bidders, this document establishes the regulatory and operational framework within which any work related to facility electrical power systems must be performed. It highlights the importance of compliance with safety standards, proper documentation, and the roles and responsibilities of various personnel and offices involved in managing these systems.