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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 23, 2015 FBO #4898
DOCUMENT

V -- Electrical Power Distribution System Inspection, Testing and Calibration Service - Attachment

Notice Date

4/21/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23);2501 W. 22nd St.;Sioux Falls SD 57105
 

ZIP Code

57105
 

Solicitation Number

VA26315N0578
 

Response Due

5/7/2015
 

Archive Date

7/6/2015
 

Point of Contact

John Becker
 

E-Mail Address

3-6821<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING AND CALIBRATION SERVICE FOR THE SIOUX FALLS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1.This is a request for information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Department of Veterans Affairs is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents 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 party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. 2.Proprietary Information, if any, should be kept to a minimum and must be clearly marked. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. 3.Description of Services. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls VA Health Care System requires Electrical Power Distribution System Inspection, Testing and Calibration Service. a.Work items, definitions, and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA - Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS) and with the VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System.. [Below][Attached] is a list of electrical equipment that shall be maintained and tested: (1)Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies. (2)Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small. (3)Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large. (4)Transformers, Liquid-Filled. (5)Metal-Enclosed Busways. (6)Switches, Air, Low-Voltage. (7)Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed. (8)Switches, Oil, Medium-Voltage. (9)Switches, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. (10)Switches, SF6, Medium-Voltage. (11)Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case. (12)Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power. (13)Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage. (14)Circuit Breakers, Oil, Medium and High-Voltage. (15)Circuit Breakers, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. (16)Circuit Breakers, SF6 (17)Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State. (18)Protective Relays, Microprocessor Based. (19)Grounding Systems. (20)Ground-fault Protection Systems. (21)Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage. (22)Motor Control, Motor Starter, Medium-Voltage. (23)Emergency Systems, Engine Generators. (24)Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches. b.4-Hour Power Outage Test. The Contractor shall be present for and will participate in the VAHCS 4-hour test of the Essential Electrical System (EES). This test shall fulfill the requirements of VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System, NFPA 110 (e.g. Para. 8.4.9.) and The Joint Commission. This test will include opening of all utility service connections serving the VAHCS for a minimum of 4-hours. During the test period, verify operation of all EES components including the transfer to emergency power and return to normal service. The Contractor shall include in their bid proposal all costs associated with the services of the local utility company for the duration of the test. The estimated duration of the Contractor's involvement is between 8 - 12 hours. The Contractor shall assist the VAHCS staff with troubleshooting and correcting malfunctioning electrical equipment discovered during the test. Contractor shall make any required adjustments and/or re-calibrations to all equipment which has been otherwise maintained, inspected, and tested under this Scope of Work. c.Infra-Red Scanning/Thermographic Survey shall be performed on electrical equipment. (1)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. (2)Note that since 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. d.System Function Tests. Provide function test for all equipment listed in this Scope of Work. 4.Contractor Qualifications. a.Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors, having properly trained and licensed permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. Electrical Contracting (i.e. the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems) shall be the primary interest/specialty of the Contractor's business. b.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. c.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. d.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 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 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. e.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. (8)VHA Directive [2006-056][1028], Electrical Power Distribution System f.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. 5.NAICS/Size Standard: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, $15.0 Million 6.Summary. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify potential socioeconomic sources capable of providing the required service and whether or not the requirement can be set-aside for small business or a small business subset. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. 7.Submit the following Information via Email to john.becker3@va.gov: "Subject Line: RFI VA263-15-N-0578 Electrical Power Distribution System Inspection, Testing and Calibration "Company Name, SAM/DUNS Number "Point of Contact and Email Address "Socioeconomic Status as reported in the System for Award Management (SAM), Small Business Administration (SBA) and Veteran Information Pages (VIP) VetBiz, i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, etc. "GSA Contract Number (if applicable) DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-15-N-0578 VA263-15-N-0578.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1997694&FileName=VA263-15-N-0578-000.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Sioux Falls VA Health Care System;2501 W 22nd Street;Sioux Falls, SD

Zip Code: 57105
 

Record

SN03705749-W 20150423/150421234903-3bca79ad28ea6c885e08cd57b62cc422 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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