6110--36C260-26-AP-0562 | 531-26-1-5410-0001 New Triannual Electrical Testing

Amendment 0001 for Solicitation Number 36C26026Q0078, issued by the Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, extends the deadline for offers. The original solicitation, dated December 12, 2025, now has an extended due date of January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. This amendment primarily aims to provide offerors with additional time to submit their proposals. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5571 Revision No. 26, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Jackson County, Oregon, effective July 8, 2025. It details hourly rates for numerous occupations across various fields, emphasizing compliance with Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts awarded before or after January 30, 2022. The determination also specifies health and welfare benefits, including paid sick leave under EO 13706, vacation accrual, and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions address computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. It also provides a conformance process for unlisted job classifications.

This government file summarizes responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding electrical system testing at a VA Medical Center in Boise, ID, along with a statement of work and a past test report from Eaton. Key inquiries addressed the inventory of MV and LV breakers and relays, preferred testing methods (primary vs. secondary injection), and the availability of electrical drawings and past arc flash studies. The government confirmed an extended deadline of 01/20/2026 and a performance period until 08/31/2026. Testing must comply with VHA Directive 1028 and NETA-MTS standards, with specific guidance for circuit breakers. Work disrupting power to Building 85 must occur outside normal hours, ideally on weekends or after 5 PM on weekdays. The contractor must perform triannual inspection, testing, cleaning, and calibration of the electrical distribution system, including 15 kV switchgear, 41 pad-mounted transformers, 10 VFI switches, 3 sectionalizers, and main distribution panels. Reporting requirements include a summary of work, detailed test results, infrared images, oil analysis reports, and recommendations with cost estimates. Contractors need five years of experience in medium-voltage electrical distribution system maintenance in critical facilities.

VAAR 852.219-75 outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) certification requirements for contractors regarding limitations on subcontracting, as mandated by 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). This clause, applicable to federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs, requires offerors to certify their compliance with specific subcontracting limits based on the contract's predominant NAICS code. For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% to non-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). General construction has an 85% limit, and special trade construction has a 75% limit for non-certified firms. The certification acknowledges legal consequences for false statements and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, and prosecution. Contractors must provide documentation to VA upon request to verify compliance, and failure to do so can result in remedial action. A formal, signed certification must be submitted with the offer; otherwise, the offer will be deemed ineligible.

This amendment clarifies that the solicitation 36C26026Q0078, dated December 12, 2025, is for a Services contract, not a Special Trades contract, under VAAR 852.219-75. All previous versions referencing Special Trades are now obsolete. Offerors must complete and return the attached VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION, specifically marking the 'Services' section. The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to January 23, 2026, at 10 AM PST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment was issued by the Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, on January 21, 2026.

This government file, an amendment to solicitation number 36C26026Q0078, primarily serves to extend the deadline for the receipt of offers. The original solicitation, issued by Network Contracting Office 20, had an initial offer due date of December 12, 2025. With this modification, the new deadline for submitting quotes is extended to January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. The amendment explicitly states that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors are reminded to acknowledge all amendments and ensure that VAAR 852.219-75 is fully completed. The purpose of this modification is solely to adjust the submission timeframe, ensuring that interested parties have additional time to prepare and submit their proposals.

This document is Amendment 0003 to Solicitation 36C26026Q0078, issued by Network Contracting Office 20. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to industry questions (RFIs) and an updated Statement of Work. It also extends the due date for quotes to January 20, 2026, at 10 AM PST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment is crucial for offerors, as it provides updated information and adjusts the submission deadline for the procurement process.

Amendment 0002 to solicitation 36C26026Q0078 extends the deadline for offers to January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. The purpose of this modification is to allow the VA to provide responses to industry questions prior to the new due date. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment emphasizes the importance of timely acknowledgment of receipt to avoid rejection of offers, and outlines methods for contractors to submit or modify their proposals in response to the extension.

This government solicitation, number 36C26026Q0078, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks qualified contractors for tri-annual testing, inspection, and calibration of the electrical distribution system at the Boise VA Medical Center. The contract, valued at $19 million, is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million. Key requirements include comprehensive testing of switchgear, transformers, and automatic transfer switches, oil analysis, and a detailed written report with recommendations and cost estimates. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience and possess NETA, NICET, and NRTL certifications. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to payment, disputes, security prohibitions (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, and FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems), and safeguarding contractor information systems. Quotes are due by December 23, 2025, at 10 AM PST, and must include a completed VAAR 852.219-75 form.

The Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO20), supporting Boise, Idaho VA Medical Center, is seeking sources for electrical system inspection, testing, and calibration services. This includes work on 15KV switchgear, pad-mount transformers, VFI switches, sectionalizers, and main distribution panels. The contractor must provide all materials, equipment, and labor, along with a written report detailing procedures, problems, oil analysis, infrared pictures, recommendations, and cost estimates. Work disrupting power must be scheduled in advance, with Building 85 disruptions occurring outside normal hours. Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience, with NETA and NICET certified personnel on-site, and the company must be NRTL certified. The project falls under NAICS Code 238210, with a size standard of $19 Million. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by October 18, 2025, detailing business information, experience, team make-up, and overall interest.