SAM #36C24726Q0453

Electrical Power Distribution System Maintenance and Testing at Central Alabama VA Medical Centers

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors for comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and testing of electrical power distribution systems at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center campuses in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 - Scope of Work: - Maintenance, inspection, and testing of: - Switchgear equipment - Medium and low voltage circuit breakers - Infrared panels - Pad mount switches and transformers - Protective relays - Transfer switches (ATS) - Double-ended switchboards - Generator switchboards - Ground resistance testing of the entire facility's grounding system - Professional testing, cleaning, adjustment, and calibration to ensure reliable operation - Work to be performed after normal working hours with scheduled electrical system shutdowns - Energized work only permitted with proper risk assessment and permits per NFPA 70E and OSHA - Equipment Quantities (by campus): - Montgomery: - 4 generators - 10 transformers - 10 protective relays - 50 low voltage breakers - 10 medium voltage breakers - 13 transfer switches - Tuskegee: - 9 generators - 21 transformers - 12 protective relays - 67 low voltage breakers - 120 medium voltage breakers - 20 transfer switches - Compliance Requirements: - All work must comply with VA Directive 1028 and relevant NEMA, NEC, ANSI, ASTM, ASA, and VA standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified providers - Unique Requirements: - Strict adherence to safety protocols for energized work - Scheduled shutdowns coordinated in advance - Place of Performance: - Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery, AL - Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Tuskegee, AL - Period of Performance: - 90 days from the Notice to Proceed

Description

Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System

Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide equipment, supplies and labor for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all its components for the Montgomery and Tuskegee Campuses..

Place of Performance: Central Alabama VA Medical Center Tuskegee 2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee, AL 36083

Central Alabama VA Medical Center Montgomery 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

Basic Requirements: Maintenance and Testing Requirements:

a. Service to provide electrical testing of medium voltage, and low voltage system panels, breakers, disconnects, and all other listed items. The electrical distribution system is located at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Center System (CAVHCS), 215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109, and at the Tuskegee Campus at 2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, AL 36083. Work is to be performed after normal working hours. Shutdowns should be coordinated at least three weeks in advance. Upon contract award, a shutdown schedule should be provided detailing the areas to be shut down, the dates and durations of the shutdowns.

b. Supplies and services: Professional testing and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Provide all necessary labor, equipment, and supplies to conduct electrical analysis, including specialized testing, inspection, cleaning, adjustment, and appraisal of electrical distribution systems and apparatus to ensure their reliable operation. Testing shall adhere to manufacturer s recommendations and applicable NEMA, NEC, ANSI, ASTM, ASA, and VA standards outlined in VA Directive 1028. All work shall comply with VHA Directive 1028, Facility Electrical Power Systems, including the requirement that planned electrical system shutdowns are the standard method for maintenance and repair; energized work is permitted only when justified under NFPA 70E and OSHA, with a documented risk assessment and energized work permit approved in accordance with VHA Directive 1028

Scope: Professional testing and maintenance of the following electrical systems and equipment at the Montgomery Campus:

• Switchgear equipment
• Medium voltage circuit breakers
• Infrared panels
• 13KV pad mount switches
• 13 KV pad mount transformers
• Protective relays primary disconnects
• Transformers
• Low voltage circuit breakers and generators
• transfer switches
• double-ended switchboards
• generator switchboard
• 13 KV double-ended switchboard with 1200 amp. breakers in an Automatic Transfer Scheme. The Automatic Transfer Scheme function testing shall be witnessed by an Engineer. Infrared scanning and any other energized inspections must follow NFPA 70E safe work practices (arc flash assessment, PPE, approach boundaries, and energized work permitting where applicable) Equipment Montgomery Tuskegee Generators 4 9 Transformers 10 21 Protective Relays 10 12 Low Voltage Breakers 50 67 Medium Voltage Breakers 10 120 Transfer Switches (ATS) 13 20

Scope: Ground resistance testing of the entire facility s grounding system at both campuses.

Period of Performance: 90 days from the Notice to Proceed.

All interested vendors are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought including commercial market information. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a Source s Sought synopsis only. Questions should be submitted by email to Don.Grier@va.gov. Provide only the requested information below. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, FSS/GSA contract schedule holders, and/or large business) relative to NAICS 221122. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:

1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and UEI Number. 2) Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing this type of service. 3) Submit Capability Statements via email to don.grier@va.gov by April 20, 2026. Responses should be received no later than 9:00 AM EDT. NO CAPABILITY STATEMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AFTER APRIL 20, 2026. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION). A FUTURE NOTICE WILL BE POSTED WHEN THE SOLICITATION WILL BE RELEASED.

4) Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. (5) No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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