J061--Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Testing and Imaging

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Networking Contracting Office (NCO 01) located in VAMC Boston, West Roxbury intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Russelectric, a Siemens Business for the testing and imaging of automatic transfer switches at the Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Division. The contractor will perform annual testing and imaging, including infrared thermal imaging, and provide test reports. The contractor must be NETA certified and have a minimum of 20 years of experience. • The contract will be for a one-base year with four one-year options. • The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and special equipment required to perform the work. • All transfer switch testing shall occur during off hours (10:00 PM–7:00 AM). • The contractor must comply with various standards, including NFPA-70, NFPA-70B, and NFPA-99. • The contractor must provide bypass to normal and bypass to emergency operations with isolation option for each switch. • The contractor must verify that all blocking interlocks are operating correctly and that all auxiliary and B/I engine start contacts are properly energized.