Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Testing & Imaging

The VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to perform annual Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) testing and thermal imaging services at the Jamaica Plain Division located at 150 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. The scope of work requires full responsibility for all labor, materials, tools, and specialized equipment necessary to conduct the testing in strict compliance with NFPA standards, including NFPA-70, NFPA-70B, NFPA-70E, NFPA-99, NFPA-101, NFPA-110, and ANSI/NETA-MTS, with specific requirements for a 30-minute dwell time in emergency position and the submission of color photographs and thermal imaging reports. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with a base year and four one-year option periods, allowing for a potential total performance duration of five years, with options exercisable subject to 60-day prior notice. The solicitation is a Veteran Set Aside under NAICS code 238210, requiring offerors to be verified as Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in the SBA’s VetCert database. The contractor must comply with a range of federal, VA, and environmental regulations, including the Service Contract Act, EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, USDA BioPreferred Program, and VA Handbook 6500.6 for information security. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize price, past performance with three verified references detailing similar work, and technical capability including corporate experience, technician qualifications, current licensing, and disclosure of any subcontractors. Subcontracting is strictly limited: no more than 50% of the total cost (excluding materials) may be paid to non-certified VOSBs or SDVOSBs, with higher caps applying under general or special trade construction categories. The contract mandates indemnification for patent or copyright infringement, adherence to Prompt Payment Act requirements, and compliance with equal opportunity provisions for workers with disabilities. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the VA’s designated system, with payments processed via Electronic Funds Transfer upon service acceptance, and the Contracting Officer at VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton, MA, holds final authority for acceptance and payment. There is no named Contracting Officer’s Representative, and no packaging, labeling, or barcoding specifications are provided beyond general operational responsibilities. All offerors must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in SAM.gov.