Inactive

1. Q. Will the VA provide a working copy of the SKM file from the previous study, or will the contractor be required for generating a new SKM model from scratch? A. The VA does not have a copy of the ... 1. Q. Will the VA provide a working copy of the SKM file from the previous study, or will the contractor be required for generating a new SKM model from scratch? A. The VA does not have a copy of the previous report. 2. Q. Is a copy of the previous Arc Flash report and drawings available? A. No they cannot be found. 3. Q. Will the VA permit opening equipment while energized, or will all equipment be required to be de-energized before removing panel covers, etc. for data collection/verification? A. Contractor can work panels live with proper PPE. 4. Q. Will the VA provide a qualified electrical person to assist with locating equipment and data collection? A. Yes 5. Q. Will badging be required for access to the facility, or will contractor personnel need to be escorted at all times? A. Will be escorted at all times. 6. Q. Are copies of existing single line diagrams available? Our engineers are saying they do not have any one line drawings. A. No diagrams are available. 7. Q. In paragraph 2.t on page 10 of 58 the solicitation reads shall provide a minimum of eight (2) hours of annual refresher Please clarify if the requirement is for eight 2 hour classes, or a single 8 hr course. Typically, initial Arc Flash/Electrical safety training is a 4hr course, and refresher training is a 2hr course. A. Single 2 hour class for eight people. 8. Q. Please provide an approximate number of attendees for the refresher training to account for any training materials. A. 8 Attendees 9. Q. Please provide the previous Arc Flash Study to support quote preparation. A. The VA does not have a copy. 10. Q. Is the previous SKM model available? A. No 11. Q. This will impact pricing. A. No 12. Q. In order to quote this properly, can the Veterans Affairs provide the facilities electrical oneline s rather than just an equipment list of names. A. Please refer to the Equipment Arc Flash Study that was posted 31Jan23 in SAM.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

This requirement will be an SDVOSB set aside with an estimated release date of 11/10/2022. Here is a brief description of the SOW: The Contractor shall perform a complete ARC Flash Hazard Analysis tha... This requirement will be an SDVOSB set aside with an estimated release date of 11/10/2022. Here is a brief description of the SOW: The Contractor shall perform a complete ARC Flash Hazard Analysis that includes a Short Circuit Study, a Coordination Study, and Annual Arc Flash training as indicated in all parts of this statement of work for the complete electrical distribution system at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Nashville Campus, 1310 24th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37212