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The U.S. Air Force is seeking information from qualified contractors capable of performing Very Low Frequency (VLF) testing on medium voltage power lines at the 911th Air Force Reserve Base in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This request is strictly for market research purposes to assess industry capability and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a guarantee of contract award. The project requires testing approximately 75 locations across the base to evaluate the integrity and insulation strength of power lines in compliance with IEEE 400.2 and IEEE 43 standards. Work must include site surveys, Lockout/Tagout procedures, VLF testing within the 0.01 Hz to 0.1 Hz range, insulation resistance measurements, defect identification, and repairs or replacements as needed. A comprehensive digital report detailing all test results, leakage currents, defect records, and pass/fail determinations is required. The anticipated performance period is 300 days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must ensure all personnel are properly certified in VLF and medium voltage testing, and must adhere to applicable DoD Unified Facility Criteria, Air Force Engineering Technical Letters, NFPA-70, NFPA-70B, NETA standards, and OSHA regulations. Compliance with base access protocols including background checks and commercial vehicle inspections is mandatory. Interested parties are required to submit a capability statement including company profile with CAGE Code and UEI, socio-economic status such as small business classifications, technical capability to complete all 75 sites within 300 days, confirmation of certified personnel, and relevant past performance examples, preferably on military or large commercial facilities. All submissions must be emailed to [email hidden] and [email hidden] by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 6, 2026, with a specified subject line format. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided on submissions. The procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 541380.

General Info

911th Air Force Reserve seeks small businesses for VLF testing on 75 power lines per IEEE/NFPA standards within 300 days.

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Department Of Defense → FA6712 911 Aw Lgc

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

PA, 15108, USA

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Revised Statement of Work for VLF Testing of 911th Air Force Reserve Base Power Lines

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Sources Sought Notice for VLF Testing of Medium Voltage Power Lines

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PostedJul 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 6

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Submission Closed

08/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA6712 911 Aw Lgc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108-4495, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA6712 911 Aw Lgc

Office AddressCORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108-4495, USA

Contacts

Ryan Scott

Crystal Spurlin

Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Project Title: VLF Testing of Medium Voltage Power Lines
Location: 911th Air Force Reserve Base / Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station (ARS)
Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

1. Introduction

This Sources Sought notice is being posted in accordance with Request for Offers (RFO) procedures and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, requirements.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of qualified businesses to provide the required services. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.

2. Project Description

The 911th Air Force Reserve Base (Pittsburgh ARS) is seeking capable and qualified contractors to provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform Very Low Frequency (VLF) Testing of Medium Voltage Power Lines. The primary objective is to verify the integrity and insulation strength of the designated power lines to ensure safe and reliable operation.

There are an estimated 75 locations that will need to be tested on base.

Key work elements include, but are not limited to:

Developing and executing a comprehensive VLF testing plan demonstrating that the system meets or exceeds IEEE 400.2 standards.
Conducting site surveys, equipment preparation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Performing VLF testing (0.01 Hz to 0.1 Hz) and insulation resistance testing (IAW IEEE 43).
Isolating circuits, identifying potential insulation weaknesses, and resolving defects (repair or replace damaged equipment).
Providing a comprehensive report in digital spreadsheet format outlining test results, leakage current readings, defect records, and definitive Pass/Fail determinations.

The anticipated Period of Performance is 300 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Contractor must follow these Requirements

All installation, testing, and materials must be completed by qualified personnel certified in VLF testing and medium voltage cable testing. Work must be performed in accordance with the latest versions of applicable standards, including:

DoD Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) (that we can provide)
Air Force Engineering Technical Letters (that we can provide)
National Fire Protection (NFPA-70, NFPA-70B)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE 400.2, 400-2012, IEEE 43)
International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
State and Federal OSHA regulations

Contractors must also comply with base access requirements, including background checks for passes and Commercial Vehicle Inspections.

4. Requested Information (Capability Statement)

Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement addressing the following:

Company Profile: Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone number, email, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Socio-Economic Status: Specify any applicable small business classifications (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned).
Technical Capability: A brief statement detailing your company's ability to perform the VLF testing as described, including the capability to service the estimated 75 locations within the 300-day performance period.
Certifications: Confirmation that personnel are properly trained and hold necessary VLF and medium voltage testing certifications.
Past Performance: Brief examples of similar work performed in the past three (3) years, preferably on military installations or large commercial facilities.

5. Submission Instructions

All responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Office via email at contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov no later than 12:00 PM on 08/6/2026. Please include "Sources Sought Response: VLF Testing - Company Name and CAGE CODE" in the subject line.

Disclaimer: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.