SOURCES SOUGHT
Z -- Boise VAMC Electrical System Testing
- Notice Date
- 1/22/2020 1:42:34 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 238210
— Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Contracting Office
- 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98662 USA
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26020Q0123
- Response Due
- 1/29/2020 8:59:59 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/03/2020
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Roblesjennifer.robles1@va.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Jennifer.Robles1@va.gov
(Jennifer.Robles1@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services in support of the Boise VAMC Electrical Testing: Provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete the following inspection/testing work on the station electrical distribution system. Test, inspect, and calibrate all breakers and relays in the 15KV switchgear located in Building 83. Clean all relays before testing including, remove any metal filings from disks and magnets, clean/burnish contacts, and check contact wipe. Visually inspect and infrared test the15KV switchgear in Building 83, 40 pad-mount transformers, 10 pad mount switches, 3 sectionalizes, and the main building distribution panels in the following locations: G14-27, G05-46, G25-67, G02-77, 117-85, 133-88, 122-109, 201-109, 116-110, 115-114, 112-117, 102-120, GRNDS-121, GRNDS-122, 106-123, 200-123, and 127-124. Infrared test each breaker in the main distribution panels as described above. Test the GFI trip rating of each GFI breaker. Test and calibrate all relays in the main distribution panels. Obtain an oil sample from each of the 40 pad-mount transformers located throughout the campus grounds. Sample the oil for dissolved gases, moisture content, dielectric breakdown voltage, acid, color, visual, specific gravity, and interfacial tension. Use ASTM D1816 to test dielectric breakdown voltage. Check the pressure gage to assure the nitrogen blanket is still in tact. Check the oil level in each transformer. Clean any cobwebs and debris from each of the transformers. Check transformers to assure they are level. Infrared test and vacuum out 14 automatic transfer switches, 1 in B.46, 1 in B.27, 1 in B.77, 3 in B.67, 1 in B.88, and 7 in B.85. At the conclusion of the above testing, inspections, and calibration, provide a written report to the VA Medical Center outlining the work performed. Include a letter of explanation summarizing the procedures followed and any problems noted while conducting the work. Include in the report the oil analysis for each transformer. Include infrared pictures of any problem areas identified. Indicate all areas of concern with written recommendations on how to maintain the electrical system and how to correct all problems identified. Include a cost estimate for each recommendation. Any work that requires a disruption to the Medical Center power will have to be scheduled in advance. Work which causes a disruption of power to building 85 will have to be accomplished at other than normal hours, when Surgery is not in operation. The contractor selected to perform this work must perform this type of work on a regular and recurring basis and have done so for a minimum of 5 years. The contractor must have a person on site who is NETA certified and NICET certified, and the company must be NRTL certified per federal OSHA. Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov no later than January 29, 2020, 9 AM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; whether services are presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 238210 is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Jennifer Robles via e-mail. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought 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. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought 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. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Boise VAMC;500 W. Fort Street;Boise, ID 83702
- Zip Code: 83702
- Zip Code: 83702
- Record
- SN05540964-F 20200124/200122230154 (samdaily.us)
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