Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive five‑year Arc Flash Hazard Study at the Iron Mountain VAMC. The work must follow NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 (NEC), and IEEE 1584 standards, covering all major electrical distribution equipment from utility service to 208 V systems. The contractor will collect field data, develop or verify single‑line diagrams, conduct short‑circuit, protective‑device coordination, and arc‑flash analyses, and produce a bound report with executive summary, detailed calculations, recommendations, and arc‑flash labels. All work must be completed within 180 days after notice to proceed, and the final deliverables include electronic AutoCAD/PDF files and SKM‑compatible import data. The solicitation is being issued as a sole‑source modification to an existing contract, but other firms may submit a capability statement by the response deadline.
• Scope: Data gathering, field verification, short‑circuit study, protective‑device coordination, arc‑flash analysis, labeling, and final reporting.
• Requirements: Certified PE supervision (minimum 5 years experience), use of approved arc‑flash calculation software, on‑site work during normal hours, coordination for any power outages.
• Timeline: Posting 28 Oct 2026, response deadline 2 Nov 2026 08:00 CST, work to be completed within 180 days of award.