J061--Triennial Electrical Inspection for VA Wilkes-Barre

This contract pertains to the J061 Triennial Electrical Inspection for the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026. The contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, and the primary point of contact for this opportunity is Allan Tabliago, Contract Specialist. The contract requires the contractor to perform a comprehensive electrical inspection every three years, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. A recent amendment to this contract incorporates a new clause, RFO 52.222-90, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination by federal contractors. This clause prohibits racially discriminatory DEI activities by the contractor or subcontractors in recruitment, employment, contracting, and program participation. It mandates full cooperation with the Contracting Officer for compliance verification, including providing access to books and records. Noncompliance may result in contract termination and ineligibility for future government contracts. Additionally, the contractor is required to report any subcontractor violations and ensure the clause’s applicability is flowed down through subcontracts performed within the United States. The amendment highlights the government’s emphasis on maintaining equitable treatment and accountability within its contracting processes.