The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for triennial electrical inspections at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), covering both the University Drive and Heinz Campuses. The solicitation, number 36C24426Q0055, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The response deadline is January 8, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time. The inspections will cover a wide range of electrical equipment, including panels, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and grounding systems. Critical care areas at VAPHS require significant advanced planning for any service interruptions. Attachments include drawings, equipment lists, and previous inspection reports to aid bidders in preparing their proposals.

This amendment (36C24426Q0055) is for the VAPHS Triennial Electrical Inspections, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It incorporates the UD and Heinz 2020 Reports, which are provided as attachments (Atch 4, 5, 6, and 7). The solicitation response date is January 8, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time. This is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, PA, and the place of performance is VA Pittsburgh HCS in Pittsburgh, PA. The amendment modifies the original solicitation by adding these reports, with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged.

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a triennial electrical inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration of the electrical power distribution system at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), specifically at the University Drive (UD) and H. John Heinz III (HZ) campuses. The solicitation, identified as 36C24426Q0055, is a 100% certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract period is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029. Key requirements include comprehensive inspections, updating electrical equipment lists and panel schedules, performing thermographic surveys, and conducting ground fault protection device tests. All work must comply with NETA, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA codes and standards. The contractor is responsible for providing detailed reports, prioritizing deficiencies with cost estimates, and adhering to strict scheduling, especially for critical care areas, with work performed outside normal business hours. Qualified Electrical Contract Professionals (QECP) must be NETA Certified Technicians with OSHA safety training. The RFP also includes various FAR and VAAR clauses, notably security prohibitions and exclusions related to foreign-produced equipment and services, as well as limitations on subcontracting.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Services 2, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C24426Q0055) for Triennial Electrical Inspections at the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System. This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with NAICS code 811210 and a size standard of $34.0M. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. Questions regarding the notice are due by January 5, 2026, at 15:00 ET, and quotes must be submitted by January 8, 2026, at 15:00 ET. All communications should be directed to Contract Specialist Allan Tabliago at allan.tabliago@va.gov.

Toland Mizell Molnar, LLC (TMM) conducted a comprehensive power system study for the H.J. Heinz III VAMC campus in Pittsburgh, PA, encompassing short circuit, protective device coordination, voltage drop, and arc flash hazard analyses, along with an equipment condition assessment. The study, detailed in the May 3, 2023, Final Submittal, identified several underrated low-voltage protective devices requiring replacement across multiple buildings, including circuit breakers and non-fused disconnect switches. While medium voltage equipment was deemed appropriately rated, the low-voltage system requires upgrades totaling $1,922,750. The analysis utilized SKM Power*Tools software and evaluated various operating scenarios to ensure system reliability and safety. Arc flash labels will be installed post-acceptance of the final submittal. The overall purpose of the study is to enhance electrical safety and system integrity at the VAMC campus.

Toland Mizell Molnar, LLC (TMM) conducted a comprehensive power system study for the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System's University Drive campus. The study included a short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, voltage drop analysis, arc flash hazard analysis, and equipment condition assessment. Key findings include underrated low-voltage equipment and protective devices requiring replacement, and recommendations for improved coordination in both medium- and low-voltage systems. While voltage drops were acceptable, the analysis determined necessary personal protective equipment for energized work. The project identified deficiencies totaling $1,597,650 in corrections. The report details the campus's medium and low voltage distribution systems, calculation methods, and study assumptions, utilizing SKM Power*Tools software for modeling and analysis.

The document details equipment listings across various rooms and buildings within the UD 29 campus. The file repeatedly lists equipment codes like SSA, SSB, LDB, QDPBE, QDB, CDB, QLPA, QDPB, QLPB, QH1A1, QL1A1, QLB, CLB, CH1A1, and CL1A1. These items are consistently found in Buildings GM105, GM104, 1M110, and 1M100. There is also a single mention of equipment CH2A1 in Building 2M288. The repetitive nature of the entries suggests an inventory or asset management document, likely for procurement, maintenance, or tracking purposes within a government or institutional context. The file lacks descriptive text, focusing solely on the identification and location of numerous pieces of equipment within specific campus facilities.

The ABM Electrical Power Solutions Field Personnel conducted electrical power equipment testing at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Center from August 2020 to July 2021. The testing adhered to the International Electrical Testing Association's Maintenance Testing Specifications and project requirements, with fluid analysis following IEEE Specifications. The scope included maintenance testing and cleaning of electrical power equipment. Several deficiencies were identified, including a damaged oil port gate valve on the B32IT Transformer, main breakers failing to trip in various locations, a trip unit needing replacement in MS2, and excessive corrosion in PNL 2-LCA. Additionally, lug sizes were incorrect for conductors in MDPY, and trip coils would not reset in CRDS and EQDS. All other test results were acceptable per NETA-MTS Standards, and equipment was left in satisfactory operational condition. This report certifies compliance with recognized standards and regulations, with equipment traceable to NIST.

ABM Electrical Power Solutions conducted maintenance testing of electrical power equipment at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Center in April 2020. The testing followed International Electrical Testing Association's Maintenance Testing Specifications and IEEE Specifications for fluid analysis. While most equipment passed, several deficiencies were identified across various buildings. Issues included power factor test results below Doble Standards for a transformer in Building #63-68, recommending its replacement. In Building #69, two spare positions in MSB had open contacts on the B-Phase. Building #70 had issues with circuit breakers in PNL-NH1A1 and ATS-LA, including no operation on long-time and short-time functions, and a cracked plastic finger cluster divider. Building #71 also had a circuit breaker with no trip on long-time and instantaneous functions. All other tested equipment was found in satisfactory operational condition.

ABM Electrical Power Solutions conducted maintenance testing and cleaning of electrical power equipment at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Center (Heinz) in May 2020. The testing adhered to International Electrical Testing Association’s Maintenance Testing Specifications and project guidelines. While most results were acceptable, deficiencies were identified in Building #50, where a B-Phase, Line side Cable lug was found defective with signs of heating and melted insulation. Additionally, a breaker in Building #50 (GA140, MSB, Distribution Panels: GAPA/1APA) failed to trip during tests, and the long and short time functions in Building #52 (BA107, MSG) would not trip. The report certifies that all tested equipment, with the noted exceptions, was left in satisfactory operational condition, complying with recognized standards and federal regulations.

ABM Electrical Power Solutions conducted electrical power equipment testing at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare (Heinz) in June and July 2020. The testing, performed in accordance with International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and IEEE specifications, identified several deficiencies across Building #51 and Building #55. Issues included circuit breakers not tripping on certain functions, circuit breakers replaced due to high contact resistance and heat damage, a stripped C-Phase lug needing replacement, and a burned-up charging motor in a spare cubicle. Despite these issues, fluid analysis showed satisfactory results for continued usage, and all other test results met NETA-MTS Standards. All equipment was left in satisfactory operational condition, and the report certifies compliance with recognized standards and regulations.

This document outlines the VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting, a certification for services and construction contracts. It mandates that offerors comply with subcontracting limits: 50% for services, 85% for general construction, and 75% for special trade construction, restricting payments to non-certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated certified firms counts towards these limits, with specific exclusions for direct costs or materials. The certification emphasizes the serious legal consequences of false statements, including criminal prosecution and administrative penalties. Contractors must provide documentation to VA to demonstrate compliance, with failure to do so potentially leading to remedial action. The certification must be completed, signed, and submitted with the offer, as incomplete submissions will render bids ineligible for award.

This government file is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act for Pennsylvania, specifically covering Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. It lists prevailing wage rates for numerous occupations across various categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also details fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. Furthermore, it outlines specific conditions for computer employees, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is thoroughly explained, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.