Description
This solicitation requires a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to provide comprehensive testing, inspection, and preventive maintenance of the medium‑voltage (≈11 kV) electrical power‑distribution system at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The work includes testing and maintenance of 33 medium‑voltage switches, ~37 SEL protective relays, circuit breakers rated ≥ 400 A, a medium‑voltage battery backup system, transformer oil analysis and replacement, and annual infrared inspections of numerous power‑distribution components. The contractor must also support a scheduled four‑hour outage in 2029, provide on‑site technical expertise, and submit detailed reports within defined turnaround times. Subcontracting is allowed but the prime must perform a substantial portion of the work and comply with a 50 % services‑limit. The contract is a 100 % SBA set‑aside, with a base year starting 1 Nov 2026 and four one‑year options through 2031.
• Medium‑voltage (≈11 kV) switchgear, relays, breakers ≥ 400 A, and a battery system are in scope.
• Annual infrared inspections, transformer oil testing/replacement, and a 4‑hour outage support event are required.
• All work must be performed by NETA‑certified (or NICET‑equivalent) technicians with ≥ 5 years experience; subcontractors may be used but the prime must do a substantial portion.
• Reports are due > 30 days or 14 days per the Deliverables table; invoicing occurs after each testing event or monthly, whichever is earlier.