J061--Triennial Electrical Inspection for VA Wilkes-Barre

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued an amendment (36C24426Q0250) for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside solicitation for Triennial Electrical Inspections at the VA Wilkes-Barre Medical Center. The original solicitation, for product service code J061 and NAICS code 238210, had a response date of March 6, 2026. This amendment specifically extends the Request for Quote (RFQ) due date to March 13, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA. Allan Tabliago is the contract specialist. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

This government Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Services 2 (36C244), solicits bids for Triennial Electrical Inspection services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The acquisition is a 100% certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with NAICS code 238210 and a size standard of $19 Million. Key services include maintenance, inspection, testing, and calibration of the electrical power distribution system, with specific requirements for contractor qualifications (NETA certification, OSHA training), safety, and adherence to various codes and directives. The scope of work details system function tests, infra-red scanning (including a second scan for verification), a mandatory 4-hour power outage test, and generator load bank testing. All testing is primarily scheduled for weekends to minimize disruption, and a comprehensive written report is required within seven days of completion. The RFP also outlines contract administration data, invoicing procedures, and incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations regarding subcontracting, security, and records management.

The ANSI/NETA MTS-2023 standard, developed by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and approved by ANSI, outlines comprehensive field tests and inspections for electrical power distribution equipment and systems. This standard aims to ensure operational suitability, proper maintenance, and reliability of existing electrical systems, minimizing downtime and maximizing life expectancy. It details qualifications for testing organizations and personnel, emphasizing unbiased, third-party evaluations by certified technicians. The document also delineates responsibilities between the owner's representative and the testing organization, covering areas like safety, test equipment suitability, and calibration. Furthermore, it specifies detailed inspection and test procedures for various electrical components such as switchgear, transformers, cables, and busways, including visual, mechanical, and electrical tests, and provides tables for acceptable test values and required safety precautions. The standard is a crucial guide for maintaining safe and reliable electrical power systems.

This government file outlines a Request for Services for electrical testing. The services must adhere to the Statement of Work and meet the requirements of VHA Directive 1028. The principal NAICS Code for this request is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), and the Product/Service Code is H259 (Equipment and Materials Testing - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). The document includes an itemized price/cost schedule for a single unit of electrical testing services, with spaces for unit price and total amount to be filled. This is a solicitation for bids for electrical testing services for a federal agency.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C24426Q0250) for Triennial Electrical Inspection services for VA Wilkes-Barre. This procurement is a 100% certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with NAICS code 238210 and PSC J061. The deadline for questions is March 3, 2025, and quotes are due by March 6, 2025, both by 15:00 ET. The award will be made to the most advantageous response to the Government. All communications must be directed to Contract Specialist Allan Tabliago via email. Several attachments provide detailed specifications for the required services.

This amendment to solicitation 36C24426Q0250 for a Triennial Electrical Inspection at VA Wilkes-Barre extends the Request for Quote (RFQ) due date to April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate responses to Offeror questions (RFIs) and adjust key project parameters. Significant changes include an extension of the performance period from 6 to 12 months from the contract award, and a change in the NAICS Code to 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The amendment clarifies details regarding electrical drawings, previous contract information, the scope of work for electrical services, IR scanning procedures, generator testing, and contractor certification requirements. It also specifies that power and lighting will be available in substations during de-energized testing and confirms that the VA will provide escorts but not remove electrical covers for IR scanning. The amendment addresses the setting adjustments for protective devices based on a previous electrical study.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for a Triennial Electrical Inspection at the VA Wilkes-Barre Medical Center. This solicitation, 36C24426Q0250, is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The original response deadline of March 20, 2026, has been extended via amendment 0003 to March 27, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, PA, and the point of contact is Allan Tabliago. This amendment's purpose is solely to extend the due date for offers.

The document outlines the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (VAAR 852.219-75 DEVIATION). It requires offerors to certify compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract. For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Similar limitations apply to general construction (85%) and special trade construction (75%), with material costs excluded. The certification is subject to federal law (18 U.S.C. 1001), and false certifications can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. Non-compliant SDVOSBs/VOSBs may face referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, and prosecution. Contractors must provide documentation to VA upon request to demonstrate compliance. Failure to provide documents may result in remedial action. Offerors must complete, sign, and return the certification with their bid, or their offer will be deemed ineligible.

This government file is a wage determination (No. 2015-4239, Revision No. 31) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for Service Contract Act contracts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous occupations, categorized under administrative, automotive, food service, maintenance, health, information technology, instructional, and other services. The document outlines health and welfare benefits, vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years), and twelve paid holidays annually. It also includes specific notes regarding Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), detailing their applicability and requirements. Hazardous pay differentials for ordnance-related work (8% and 4%) and uniform allowance policies are also provided. The file concludes with the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing the use of the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" for classification and wage rate determinations.

The provided documents,

This government file details existing and proposed settings for Medium Voltage (MV) Fuses, MV Relays, and Low Voltage (LV) Fuses and Static Trip Breakers. The document provides a comprehensive overview of electrical protection devices, including their voltage, manufacturer, type, description, cartridge size, and trip settings. For MV fuses, various Cooper, Bussmann, GE, and Cutler-Hammer models are listed with their respective 12,470V ratings and trip currents. MV relays, primarily Eaton EDR-3000 and EDR-5000 models, specify phase and ground protection functions with detailed settings for current transformer ratios, and multiple segments for 50P/51P and 50G/51G elements. The LV fuse section includes numerous Bussmann, Gould Shawmut, and Littelfuse models at 208V and 480V, outlining their cartridge sizes and trip ratings. Finally, LV static trip breakers from Challenger, Westinghouse, GE, and Square D are presented with their voltage, sensor ratings, and settings for long-time pickup (LTPU), long-time delay (LTD), short-time pickup (STPU), short-time delay (STD), instantaneous (INST), ground fault pickup (GFPU), and ground fault delay (GFD). The document highlights specific proposed setting changes for some devices, indicating a planned update or modification to the electrical protection scheme.

The ANSI/NETA MTS-2023 standard outlines comprehensive maintenance testing specifications for electrical power equipment and systems. Developed by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA), it serves to ensure the continued operational suitability, reliability, and safety of existing electrical infrastructure. The document details qualifications for testing organizations and personnel, emphasizing independence and certified technicians. It also delineates responsibilities between the owner's representative and the testing organization, covering aspects like providing technical documentation and delivering test reports. The standard includes general safety precautions, requirements for test equipment suitability and calibration traceable to NIST, and mandates detailed test reports and color-coded decals indicating equipment maintenance status. A significant portion of the document is dedicated to inspection and test procedures for a wide array of electrical components, including switchgear, transformers, cables, circuit breakers, and rotating machinery. It also covers power system studies, thermographic surveys, and electromagnetic field surveys. Numerous tables provide specific test values and limits for insulation resistance, withstand voltages, fluid properties, vibration, and bolt torque for various electrical apparatus. This standard is crucial for maintaining electrical system integrity, minimizing downtime, and maximizing equipment lifespan within federal, state, and local government contexts, serving as a guideline for RFPs and grants related to electrical system maintenance.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued an amendment (36C24426Q0250) to extend the due date for offers for the Triennial Electrical Inspection for VA Wilkes-Barre. The original solicitation, with a NAICS code of 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and a Set-Aside for SDVOSBC, sought bids for electrical inspection services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This amendment changes the response date from April 10, 2026, at 15:00 EST to April 17, 2026, at 15:00 EDT. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The point of contact for this solicitation is Allan Tabliago.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C24426Q0250, for a Triennial Electrical Inspection for the VA Wilkes-Barre. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date. The new response date is April 10, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA, changed from the original April 3, 2026. The solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with NAICS code 238210. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 in Philadelphia, PA, and the point of contact is Allan Tabliago. The place of performance is the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center requires comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and testing for its electrical power distribution system. This extensive inventory details critical components, including 14 switchgear and switchboard assemblies ranging from 15KV-1200A to 4000A. The system incorporates 22 dry-type, air-cooled, low-voltage transformers of various KVA ratings, alongside 5 larger dry-type and 2 liquid-filled transformers. The facility utilizes metal-enclosed busways, totaling over 530 linear feet across multiple risers in various buildings, including emergency and normal power applications. The inventory also lists 2 low-voltage and 13 medium-voltage air switches, along with 80 insulated-case/molded-case circuit breakers and 46 low-voltage power circuit breakers. Medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers number 14, and there are 20 protective relays. Seven low-voltage motor control centers are detailed, including specifications for circuit breakers and starter sizes. Emergency power is provided by three diesel-fueled generators (1000KW, 800KW, 750KW). The system features 30 transfer switches from ASCO, Zenith, Eaton, and Metron, with capacities up to 10,000A. Grounding systems are mandated for all switchgear, switchboard assemblies, and emergency generators, with ground-fault protection specified for the Bldg 27 Switchboard MDS.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0250 for a Triennial Electrical Inspection for VA Wilkes-Barre. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date. The new response date and time for offers is April 24, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by one of the specified methods to ensure their offer is not rejected. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Services 2, located in Philadelphia, PA.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0250 for a Triennial Electrical Inspection for the VA Wilkes-Barre. The primary purpose of this amendment, designated as 0002, is to extend the Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date. The new response date for offers is March 20, 2026, at 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA, changed from the original March 13, 2026. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, located in Philadelphia, PA, with Allan Tabliago as the point of contact. The place of performance is the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0250 for a Triennial Electrical Inspection at the VA Wilkes-Barre Medical Center. This is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The original Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date was extended from May 1, 2026, to May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, PA, and the point of contact is Allan Tabliago. The place of performance is Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued an amendment (36C24426Q0250) for the Triennial Electrical Inspection at the VA Wilkes-Barre. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date. The new deadline for offer submissions is May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS Code 238210. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to be considered.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0250 for a Triennial Electrical Inspection for the VA Wilkes-Barre Medical Center. This solicitation, a Request for Quote (RFQ), is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The original response date of May 8, 2026, at 15:00 EST has been extended via amendment to May 15, 2026, at 15:00 EASTERN TIME, New York, USA. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, PA, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist Allan Tabliago. The place of performance is the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This amendment specifically extends the deadline for offer submissions.