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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 22, 2016 FBO #5173
DOCUMENT

J -- ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE TESTING - 619 - Attachment

Notice Date

1/20/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Central Alabama Veterans Health Care;2400 Hospital Road;Tuskegee, AL
 

Solicitation Number

VA24716R0230
 

Response Due

1/20/2016
 

Archive Date

2/4/2016
 

Point of Contact

Department of Veterans Affairs
 

E-Mail Address

ospital
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Vendor Questions and Responses: 619-16-1-5243-0006 / 619-16-R-0230 / ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE TESTING 1. Generators. a. What type of test are to be performed on the ten (10) generators at the Tuskegee facility? Minimum of 4 hour load test (dynamic or static) that is at least 30% of the nameplate rating of the generator per Joint Commission EC.02.05.07 EP8 b. Are the generators to be "Load Bank Tested"? Yes 2. High Voltage Switchgear a. Besides the normal testing, "Load test high voltage equipment" is asked for. Can this statement be clarified? The testing should follow the guidance laid out by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as stated in VHA Directive 1028. 3. Will equal certifications to NETA be acceptable such as Professional Engineer and degreed engineer with more than 30 years experience? Section 2 sub paragraph (a) of the SOW states that Contractors shall be certified IAW NETA, if the professional or degreed engineer is NETA certified, then yes, otherwise no. 4. Is VHA Directive 2014-1028 a part of this contract? This directive specifies load bank testing of generators (not listed in the specifications) Section 1 sub para (b)- " Supplies and services: Professional testing and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Furnish all labor, equipment and supplies necessary to provide electrical analysis to include specialized testing, inspecting, cleaning, adjusting and appraising of electrical distribution system and apparatus to assure their reliable operation. Testing shall be performed in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and applicable NEMA, NEC, ANSI, ASTM, ASA, and VA standards." 5. VHA Directive 2014-1028 states that circuit breakers 250 amps and above must be tested. Breakers below 250 amps must be exercised. See response to question 4
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MoVAMC/VACAHCS/VA24716R0230/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA247-16-R-0230 VA247-16-R-0230_3.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2514978&FileName=VA247-16-R-0230-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2514978&FileName=VA247-16-R-0230-001.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Central Alabama Veterans Health Care;2400 Hospital Road;Tuskegee, AL

Zip Code: 36083
 

Record

SN03996568-W 20160122/160120234818-e78600e4bcd21f86f5062924c3b168ee (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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