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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2011 FBO #3375
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59 -- Testing and Maintenance Electrical Equipment Birmingham, AL - Attachment

Notice Date

2/18/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity;501 Greene Street;Hatcher Building - Suite 2;Augusta GA 30901
 

ZIP Code

30901
 

Solicitation Number

VA24711RP0142
 

Response Due

2/25/2011
 

Archive Date

3/27/2011
 

Point of Contact

Juan A. Jusino
 

E-Mail Address

78-274-5771<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned, or small disadvantaged business concerns; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Small businesses concerns shall be capable of provide the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish service in the volume required for all the items under this contract. Contractor shall meet all requirements of Federal, State or City codes regarding operations of this type of service. The NAICS code is 541380 (Size Standard: $12 million) LOCATION: VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35233 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials and supplies for testing and maintenance of sixteen (16) 15KV breakers, five (5) double-ended 15KV substations, twenty (20) motor control centers and all associated ammeters, voltmeters, including associated switchgear. Perform infrared testing of 15KV switchgear, 15KV substations, motor control centers, distribution transformers (dry and oil-filled) and generator switchgear. QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR Contractors shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technician, and completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. Contractors shall have technical trainings, and track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System and its components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Contractors shall have safety trainings - 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 certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor' Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing, and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references: 1)NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 2)NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. 3)NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. 4)NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. 5)OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. 6)InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) - Maintenance and Testing Specifications. 7)Operating /Maintenance manuals and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers. Contractors shall be equipped with 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. Work items, definitions, and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA - Maintenance Testing Specifications. Below is a list of electrical equipment that shall be maintained, and tested: A.Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies. B.Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small. C.Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large. D.Transformers, Liquid-Filled. E.Metal-Enclosed Busways. F.Switches, Air, Low-Voltage. G.Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed. H.Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case. I.Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power. J.Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage. K.Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State. L.Protective Relays, Microprocessor Based. M.Grounding Systems. N.Ground-fault Protection Systems. O.Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage. P.Emergency Systems, Engine Generators. Q.Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches. R.Infra-Red Scanning: This work item must be done while the Electrical Power Distribution System is energized. Appropriate safety precautions must be taken before, during and after scanning the system. Use an infra-red scanning camera to detect hot spots in the Electrical Power Distribution System. Objective of this work is to detect any loose, broken, or corroded connections in the system. Problem connections shall be replaced with new connectors, and/or tightened with torque wrench to meet the equipment manufacturers' specifications. A. Medium Voltage 1)Conduct harmonic reading on 15kV Main Bus. 2)Test all 15kV cables for continuity. 3)Partial discharge measurement on 15kV switchgear and 15kV cable. 4)Infra-red Imaging on 15kV switchgear. 5)Check the integrity of the horizontal break air breaker by high-pot test or as recommended by the manufacturer. B. Liquid Immersed Transformers 1)Verify that there are no leaks. Examine all gaskets - no fluid oozing 2)No abnormal noise of vibration 3)Check insulation fluid for dielectric strength 4)Test for dissolved gases, moisture and solids. Gas Chromatograph is taken to establish a bench mark and compare with future samples. 5)Measure power factor of the insulating fluid, the power factor should generally be less than 0.5% at 25 degrees C. 6)Recondition insulating fluid, as required 7)Measure and record the insulation resistance of the windings. Use 1000 volt megger and compare with the values recommended by the manufacturer. 8)Record position of no-load tap changer 9)Read and record liquid temperature gauge 10)Check liquid level gauge 11)Test and operate radiator fans 12)Visually check all connections for discoloration 13)Check vacuum pressure gauge 14)Visually check bushings, and surge arresters if provided 15)Check transformer tank ground 16)Check radiator fins and fans and clean any debris 17)Check all valves and flanges 18)Verify all control connections for tightness. Watch for any signs of discoloration C. Dry Type Transformers 1)Temperature measurements and record of temperature 2)Operation of ventilating fans 3)Cleaning all the ventilation louvers and external metal work 4)Thermographs 5)Insulation resistance of windings 6)Insulation resistance of all bus work 7)No load taps changer position and operation 8)Test all open switches 9)Infra-red testing 10)Vacuum the windings D. Low Voltage Switchgear 1)Conduct harmonic reading on all substations 2)Look for dirt, grease, or other foreign material on all breaker parts 3)Check insulating surfaces for conditions that could degrade the insulating properties, i.e., cracks, signs of overheating, tracking, black soot deposits that are indicative of arching 4)Check for loose control wiring 5)Thermograph and infra red testing 6)Check and lubricate primary disconnects. Inspect secondary disconnects 7)Take and record current readings 8)Check draw out mechanism for smooth operation. Adjust according to manufacturer's instructions 9)Operate the circuit breaker with charging handle and note its operation 10)Close and trip operation of the breaker. Operation of the charging motor for electrically operated breakers 11)During the operation observe and record that all safety interlocks are working properly 12)Inspect arc chutes and contacts for excessive burning or breakage. Check the amount of contact depression or wipe when the breaker is closed. Measure contact resistance when closed with an ohmmeter. Compare with manufacturer's recommended values 13)Check remote close operation of the breaker, for electrically operated breakers, if provided 14)Examine the bus area, and cable connections for any signs of overheating or discoloration 15)Check operation of space heaters, if provided 16)Check grounding connections 17)Verify that all accessories are working properly 18)Slow close the breaker, while observing the action of the mechanism and contacts to judge the correctness of mechanical and contact relationships 19)Maintain and recondition the breaker contacts. After a sever fault clearance, this inspection may be necessary 20)High current testing on all breakers E. Low Voltage MCC 1)Infra-red imaging on all MCC F. Final Report Provide complete written report of the work. Information shown in the report shall be as following: 1)Company's name, address, telephone & FAX numbers. 2)Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. 3)VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. 4)Date and Time of work. 5)Copies of contractors' valid licenses, professional and training certificates. 6)Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. 7)Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. 8)Descriptions of work items. 9)Test data. 10)Reference materials such as equipment manufacturer's specifications, coordination study, etc. 11)Remarks on conditions of electrical equipment. List all deficiencies, if any. 12)Recommended corrective actions, if any. G.Submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report to VA Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days of visit. H.Submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report and one (1) CD-Rom of the electronic version of the report in Microsoft Word format to the Chief of Engineering Service within seven (7) calendar days of visit. All reference materials shall be included in the electronic version of the report, either through scanning or other means of electronic text import methods. I.Contractors shall report deficiencies that are deemed critical or catastrophic immediately to the Contracting Officer, and Chief of Engineering Service for immediate actions. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS Number. 2) Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing this type of service. Please include the following: (a) staff expertise including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3) Submit Capability Statements by February 25, 2011 to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity ATTN: Juan A. Jusino, Augusta, GA 30904-6285. Responses should be received no later than 2:00 PM EST. Submissions must be made via email to: juan.jusino@va.gov or FAX: (478) 274-5771. NO CAPABILITY STATEMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AFTER February 25, 2011. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION). A FUTURE NOTICE WILL BE POSTED WHEN THE SOLICITATION WILL BE RELEASED. 4) Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. (5) No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s.)
 

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