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Tri-Annual Electrical Testing for the Poplar Bluff, MO VAMC

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information ... THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification. OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement to complete the maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all of its components at the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: The Contractor shall supply all labor, travel, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, any and all incidentals to complete The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center requires tri-annual electrical testing of numerous electrical items at both campuses. These include, but are not limited to, approximately 200 electrical panels, 20 transformers, 100 fused/non-fused switches, 3 Generators and 11 Automatic Transfer Switches. The contractor is responsible for verifying total quantities and completeness. A full list is given in table 1 of this Statement of Work (SoW). This testing will be in accordance with International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications, 2019 ed., particularly chapter 7 (See attachment A; NETA/ MTS 2019 excerpt as a partial reference for Switchgear, Switchboard and Panelboard testing requirements). Adherence to all applicable codes, such as the latest version of the NEC, is expected. Because of the function of the Hospital, Clinics and many of the buildings operations, much of the work will need to be done after hours, at night and/ or on weekends. Also, coordination of the power outages associated with this testing will require 4-week notice to the VA COR responsible for managing this project. Basis for this work is given in VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System, dated Feb. 24, 2020. QUALIFICATIONS: Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors that regularly engages in the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems and electrical equipment devices. Contractors shall have permanent staff that shall be properly trained, certified and licensed to perform the proposed work. Contractors shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent certifying organization as Certified Technicians with each having completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. NETA certification level shall be at the appropriate level for accomplishing the varies maintenance, inspection and testing requirements identified in this SOW. Contractors shall have technical training and demonstrable track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Electrical components on which the Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage); low voltage controls; emergency and standby generators; automatic transfer switches, wiring, transformers, meters, and other electrical appurtenances. On site field work shall be supervised directly by a Supervising Field Service Engineer. The Supervising Field Engineer must be accredited as a Certified Electrical Testing Technologist by the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologists (NICET) or NETA and have a minimum of 5 years experience on similar testing projects of the scope identified in this SOW. Contractor to submit name of Supervising Field Engineer along with 3 examples of work completed within the last 5 years. Supervising Field Service Engineer that has a BS or higher degree in electrical engineering need not be accredited, or certified, provided that they can demonstrate the required specialized knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in testing, inspection and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and components. On site field technicians assigned to the project must be certified by NICET, NETA, or have equivalent qualification certification. Contractors shall have safety training either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S Electrical, and the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to award of the service contract. All on-site field technicians and supervisors shall submit certification documentation to the Contracting Officer with their proposal, indicating compliance with all qualifications described here-in. Additional staff hired after award of contract shall submit certification documentation 14 calendar days prior to being permitted on site. Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references while conducting the testing and maintenance of the electrical distribution system: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications. Operating/Maintenance manuals and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents are maintained by the VHA Health Care System, or by the equipment manufacturers. VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System. Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate. The Contractor shall supply their own portable generators, lights, dewatering equipment, etc., as needed to accomplish work during power shutdowns. The VA will not furnish materials, labor, or equipment for the contractor s use. The contractor shall provide sample test sheets used to document testing of each component type with their proposal. The term type is defined as equipment identified in ANSI/NETA MTS-2019, Standards for Maintenance Testing Specifications, Chapter 7. INSPECTIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES. SPECIFIC RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: Please provide a name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company; A short description of your company s capability of furnishing the services listed above; Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. Submit your response via email to laura.ferguson@va.gov;