586-Switchgear and ATS Investigation and Repair Service (VA-27-00015294)
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Solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6), 4 days left.
| Title as posted | J061--586-Switchgear and ATS Investigation and Repair Service (VA-27-00015294) |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C25627Q0085 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310) |
| Product or service code | J061 |
| Posted | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6) (4 days left) |
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Description
Q1: Under page 6 para 4.4, the SOW requires: "Generator/AS Integration Testing (as needed)..." What are the Makes, Models, S/Ns, and years of manufacture of the CAT generators (or other generators, that connect to these ATSs or associated equipment), so we can conduct the load banking as requested?" The CAT gens are 650 kw and 2250 kw.
Load banking would only be needed if during the process it is needed for investigative purposes or to prove out repairs. Q2: "Does the government want CAT to accomplish or aid in the accomplishment of task 1 under para 4.4 "Remove/reconnect bias signals during generator tuning (if required)?"
The use of CAT to carry out any tasks would be at the vendors discretion. Q3: "Does the government want CAT to accomplish or aid in the accomplishment of task 2 under para 4.4 "Remove/reconnect bias signals during generator tuning (if required)?" The use of CAT to carry out any tasks would be at the vendors discretion.
Q4: If we are an authorized CAT generator service company, can we complete the tasks under para 4.4 without bringing in CAT? Yes Q5: The SOW states, "The solicitation requests, "Recommendations for future reliability improvement." (page 6, para 4.5)," and the main task is "repair services for facility switchgear and ATS systems that are malfunctioning." What will the government allow under this solicitation if the work required to accomplish the main task is outside the scope of the SOW.
That is, will the government modify an award if more substantial repairs are required? Under this contract, the government is looking for the vendor to establish what the issues with the system are and to repair those issues to have a fully operational system. The recommendations for improvement if directly associated to bring the system back to operational status would be considered part of repairs.
Any recommendations that would assist in the future that are not required at this time to make the system functional would be submitted to the government for future contractual consideration. What are the total quantities and types of breakers, and what are their amperage ratings and trip-unit manufacturers/models? The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required.
GE/ABB/ASCO. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. What breaker testing methods are expected, including whether primary- or secondary-injection testing is required?
No expectations. Testing will be accomplished IAW NFPA 70 B and E. What are the quantities and types/models of protective relays requiring inspection or testing? The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required.
Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. What types and quantities of switches are included in the scope? The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required.
Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. Is any gear located on mezzanines? Is there suitable access and space near the electrical rooms to stage a generator and test equipment?
No equipment is on mezzanine. Room is available. Are equipment photos or an equipment schedule available?
The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. What are the total quantities and types of breakers, and what are their amperage ratings and trip-unit manufacturers/models?
The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required. GE/ABB/ASCO. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance.
What breaker testing methods are expected, including whether primary- or secondary-injection testing is required? No expectations. Testing will be accomplished IAW NFPA 70 B and E. What are the quantities and types/models of protective relays requiring inspection or testing?
The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. What types and quantities of switches are included in the scope?
The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance. Is any gear located on mezzanines?
Is there suitable access and space near the electrical rooms to stage a generator and test equipment? No equipment is on mezzanine. Room is available.
Are equipment photos or an equipment schedule available? The purpose of the site visit was for the vendor to get the information required. Contract is investigative/repair and vendor will acquire information during performance.
Contracting contact
- Vanessa A Williams (Contractor) · Contract Specialist · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 811310, a business counts as small if it has no more than $12.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Nov 2, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6)
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