Campus Arc Flash Assessment, Ames, Iowa

The solicitation for the Campus Arc Flash Assessment in Ames, Iowa, under number 1232SA26Q0763, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services issued in accordance with FAR Part 12, with offers due by July 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, following a prior extension from the original June 17, 2026 deadline. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19.0 million, and is restricted to small business concerns. The work requires an updated Arc Flash Hazard Assessment across 91 buildings containing 663 electrical panels, building upon the 2022 study by validating protective device settings, recalculating incident energy values using IEEE 1584 standards, updating SKM model data, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and NEC 110.16 for labeling. Key deliverables include an updated SKM model, digital and print-ready labels, one-line diagrams, field verification documentation, a comprehensive report, and full panel datasets. Performance is governed by a Firm Fixed Price contract and evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as pass/fail gates before price is considered. The contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan and Company Safety Policy within ten days of award, and must ensure all personnel possess OSHA 1910 Subpart S training, documented experience with SKM PowerTools and NFPA 70E/IEEE 1584, and OSHA 30-hour certification for the job superintendent. All work occurs on a secured USDA facility requiring strict access controls, adherence to security directives, and compliance with homeland security protocols; no weapons, firearms, or animals are permitted. Labels must be compliant, clearly formatted, and submitted in both digital and print-ready formats. The contractor must also comply with numerous FAR clauses including whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, cybersecurity safeguards, and DEI compliance under agency-specific provisions. Site visits require advance coordination with Brandon Keith, and all questions must be submitted to Erin Riffey by June 12, 2026. The government will administer the contract through a designated Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, with payment processed by code and invoice submission governed by the contract form’s