GC KZ10A PHASE SHIFTER SERVICE TO INCLUDE OLTC INS

The contract pertains to the servicing of a KZ10A phase shifter at the Glen Canyon Substation in Page, Arizona, requiring a single Reinhausen RMV-II certified technician to perform a comprehensive inspection of two On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) units. The work includes an exploratory site visit, internal tap changer examination, stopping on position testing, electrical and mechanical limit verification, contact engagement checks, and validation of vacuum interrupter operation, all to be completed over two days with no disruption to substation functions. The contractor must supply all necessary tools, materials, and oil handling services and submit a WAPA-approved Safety and Health Program prior to commencement and a Quality Control Plan within ten days of award. The work must adhere to Reinhausen RMV-II standards, OSHA regulations, WAPA Construction Standards 2021, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety codes. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with no trade-offs between price and technical merit, and requires full compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and FAR 52.212-4 for acceptance. Delivery is FOB Destination to the WAPA DSW Glen Canyon Substation, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform—paper invoices are prohibited. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333613, requiring offerors to self-certify their size status and socioeconomic qualifications through SAM, including eligibility for SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone programs. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and comply with clause 52.219-28 for any size status changes. Personnel must meet stringent security requirements, including HSPD-12 identity verification, background investigations under WAPA procedures, and 45-day advance notice for foreign nationals, with site access contingent on approval and subject to unilateral denial without recourse. Insurance mandates include workers’ compensation, employer’s liability of $100,000, commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile coverage of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. Additional requirements include adherence to DOL wage determinations, sustainable acquisition practices, protection of antiquities and cultural resources, and compliance with federal holiday pay policies. The