C222--NRM A/E - 528A7-25-170 Arc Flash Study 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 awarded a firm-fixed-price contract, number 36C24226R0007, to Watson Engineering, PC for a comprehensive Arc Flash Study at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The total award amount is $180,958.80. This project, designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, requires the contractor to bring the facility's electrical systems into compliance with NFPA 70E standards. The scope of work includes performing short circuit, coordination, and voltage drop analyses for all normal and emergency electrical systems across multiple buildings and offsite facilities. Key deliverables include updated one-line diagrams, hazard-risk tables, protective device settings, and the installation of specific adhesive-backed vinyl arc flash warning labels. The contractor is required to utilize SKM PowerTools software for all modeling and analysis, with final reports stamped and signed by a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer. Performance must be completed within 120 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with a draft report due 30 days prior to the final deadline. Evaluation for the award was based on a trade-off process focusing on professional qualifications, specialized experience in healthcare electrical systems, capacity, past performance, and geographical proximity to the Syracuse site. The contract is administered by Michael Spivack, who serves as the primary point of contact for deliverables and coordination.