J059--Panel Maintenance & Survey

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is soliciting services for a triennial electrical panel maintenance and survey under solicitation number 36C25226Q0359, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The work will be performed at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with a base performance period from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, and two optional one-year extension periods through May 31, 2029. The contract requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, and materials to conduct comprehensive electrical panel surveys across approximately 248 panels, plus an additional 10 designated panels, including circuit tracing, breaker labeling, power source identification, and investigation of abandoned infrastructure. In addition, the contractor must perform triennial preventive maintenance including infrared thermographic scanning to detect hot spots, inspection of loose lugs and discolored terminals, visual checks for damaged wiring, and removal of debris. Deliverables include a detailed panel location report, a deficiency report distinguishing corrected and open issues, and thermographic documentation with infrared photographs and written reports for each piece of equipment. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, Life Safety Code, JCAHO standards, NETA, ANSI, MTS, VA regulations, and manufacturer specifications. The solicitation utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5 and requires submissions via email to Derrick Paquette at Derrick.Paquette@va.gov, with a deadline of June 10, 2026, and a maximum email attachment size of seven megabytes. Offerors must complete SF 1449 with specific blocks filled in, provide a certified price schedule, demonstrate technical capability through a quality control and safety plan, and submit documented past performance within the last five years for similar services. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, recent relevant experience, and price, with award going to the most advantageous offer considering both cost and non-price factors, even if not the lowest bid. The Government retains the right to accept higher-priced proposals if they offer superior experience or added benefit. Contract administration is centralized under the Contracting Officer, and all communications must be directed to this office. Invoicing is required quarterly in arrears via the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center using electronic funds transfer, with