The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair contract for critical electrical distribution systems, photovoltaic solar systems, and emergency restoration services at the El Paso Veterans Healthcare System (EPVAHCS) and its associated facilities. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with services covering annual maintenance of electrical distribution equipment, solar panel systems, and diesel engine generators, along with additional preventative maintenance requirements every three and five years. Key requirements include NETA-certified technicians, OSHA safety training, and a one-hour emergency response time. Proposals are due by January 27, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with a site visit scheduled for January 13, 2026.

This government file provides an inventory of critical and non-critical electrical equipment. The listed equipment includes Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Bus Duct Disconnects, Circuit Breakers, Distribution Panels, Electrical Panels, Generators, Main Breakers, Main Panels, Motor Control devices, a Paralleling Unit, Stepdown Transformers, Surge Suppressors, Switchgear, and a Tap Box/Bus Duct. Each entry details the equipment type, tag, primary voltage, manufacturer, model number, serial number, capacity, units, poles, category (critical or non-critical), room number, and room name. The majority of the equipment is categorized as critical, indicating its essential role in the electrical infrastructure. The inventory primarily focuses on electrical rooms and mechanical rooms, with some equipment located in a generator room, dry storage, and penthouse equipment rooms. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the electrical assets, including their specifications and operational importance.