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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 10, 2011 FBO #3393
DOCUMENT

61 -- Record and labeling of 15KV System located at Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) East Campus, Tuskegee, Alabama - Attachment

Notice Date

3/8/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity;501 Greene Street;Hatcher Building - Suite 2;Augusta GA 30901
 

ZIP Code

30901
 

Solicitation Number

VA24711RP0155
 

Archive Date

4/7/2011
 

Point of Contact

Juan A. Jusino
 

E-Mail Address

78-274-5771<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned, or small disadvantaged business concerns; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Small business concerns should be capable of furnishing all labor, supervision, and parts, to include all test equipment necessary to maintain the listed equipment in proper operational condition according to manufacturer's specifications. The contractor shall perform four (4) preventive maintenance (PM) inspections a year at three month intervals. The PM will be performed on the entire unit, excluding the generator which will be inspected one (1) time per year. The NAICS code is 541380 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: RECORD AND LABELING OF 15KV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LOCATED AT CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (CAVHCS) EAST CAMPUS, TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. The contractor shall provide: 1.Create draft Layout Drawing using Auto-Cad 10 or higher with new Man Hole/S&C switch label convention. 2.Create draft Single Line Diagram using Auto-Cad 10 with new cable/circuit convention. 3.Onsite Visit a.Locate underground 15kv distribution i.One circuit de-energized at a time. 1.Attach a tone generated cable locator to trace cables through duct banks. 2.Work to be performed after working hours/Weekday. 3.Attach temporary labels at all transformers and switches. ii.De-energizing all circuits located in individual manholes (this is done for safety of persons entering manholes). 1.Survey manhole recording entrances and exits of all cables. Attach temporary labels. 2.Work to be performed on weekend/daytime. 4.Produce As-Built Layout drawings and Single Line diagrams. 5.Perform Short Circuit/Coordination study. 6.Return onsite visit a.Attach arc flash labels. b.Set relays using Coordination Study. c.Attach all permanent labels to transformers, switches and cables. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS: A.Contractors shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technician, and completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. B.Contractors shall have technical trainings, and track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System and its components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of three (3) continuous years. C.Contractors shall have safety trainings - either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S - Electrical, and the NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. D.If no training certifications are available, the contractor shall submit written documentation that certifies that he/she has met these requirements, and supported with past performance references, and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer for evaluation and prior to work. E.Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references: 1)NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 2)NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. 3)NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. 4)NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. 5)OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. 6)International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) - Maintenance and Testing Specifications. 7)Operating /Maintenance manuals and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers. E.Contractors shall be equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Existing Electrical Components Tuskegee High Voltage Circuit Breakers/Switches have the following capacities: (3) 15 KV, Vacuum Breaker, "ABB", Model # 15VHK-X-500. (6) 15 KV, Air Circuit Breaker, "ITE", Model # 15HK. Tuskegee Protective Relays (3) Manufacturer "GE", Type ICR, Model 12ICR54B1A (7) Manufacturer "GE", Type IFC, Model 12IFC77B1A Tuskegee Transformers (1) "VANTRAN", 100 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (2) "VANTRAN", 750 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "CUTLER HAMMER", 750 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "COOPER", 1500 KVA, Secondary 4160 Volts, Oil (4) "VANTRAN", 112.5 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (3) "VANTRAN", 225 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "FL TRANSFORM", 300 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, Oil (1) "VANTRAN", 300 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, Oil (1) "VANTRAN", 300 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "WESTINGHOUSE", 300 KVA, Secondary 480/277 Volts, Oil (1) "VANTRAN", 400 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "Square D", 500 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, (1) "VANTRAN", 500 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, Oil (1) "VANTRAN", 500 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (2) "VANTRAN", 750 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, Oil (6) "VANTRAN", 75 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "Square D", 300 KVA, Secondary 120/208 Volts, Oil (1) "GENERAL ELECTRIC", 1000 KVA, Secondary 480 Volts, Oil Tuskegee Low Voltage Circuit Breakers have the following capacities: (5) 1600 (8) 600 Amps, (17) 400 Amps, (7) 800, (23) 250 Amps, (1) 1200 Amps, (12) 225 Amps, (2) 2000 Amps, (5) 100 Amps, (6) 200 Amps and (1) 1000 Amps. Tuskegee Panels have the following capacities : (2) 2000 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (1) 1600 Amps, 480 Volts, (1) 2000 Amps, 480 Volts, (1) 1200 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (1) 1200 Amps, 480 Volts, (1) 1000 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (2) 800 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (2) 600 Amps, 480 Volts, (1) 400 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (4) 400 Amps, 480 Volts, (9) 250 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (4) 250 Amps, 480 Volts, (51) 225 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (7) 225 Amps, 480 Volts, (1) 200 Amps, 480 Volts, (3) 175 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (6) 150 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (4) 125 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (94) 100 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (14) 100 Amps, 480 Volts, (2) 60 Amps, 480 Volts, (2) 60 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (7) 50 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (4) 30 Amps, 480 Volts, (4) 30 Amps, 120/208 Volts, (1) 12 Amps, 120/208 Volts, Tuskegee Generators: rated at (1) 125 KW, (2) 300 KW, (2) 350 KW, (2) 400 KW, (1) 450 KW, (2) 600 KW. Tuskegee Automatic Transfer Switches (1) 208/120 Volts, 260 Amps, "ASCO" (2) 480 Volts, 260 Amps, "KOHLER" (3) 480 Volts, 104 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 1000 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 600 Amps, "ASCO" (3) 480 Volts, 260 Amps, "ASCO" (1) 480 Volts, 800 Amps, "GE" (2) 480 Volts, 800 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 1200 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 400 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 100 Amps, "EATON" (1) 480 Volts, 600 Amps, "KOHLER" (1) 480 Volts, 150 Amps, "ASCO" (1) 480 Volts, 400 Amps, "ASCO" (1) 480 Volts, 600 Amps, "ASCO" (1) 480 Volts, 400 Amps, "GE" (1) 12470 Volts, 600 Amps, Continuous Current Auto-Cad "AutoCAD, or Computer Aided Design, is a 2D and 3D design program that is commonly used for design and drafting. As-Built Layouts "Drawings deemed "as-built" are thus drawings that show the EXISTING conditions as they are or "as-is" - these are the actual existing conditions as opposed to designs or proposed conditions. Arc Flash Labels "Labels that display specific information such as available energy, approach distances, or required Personal Protective Equipment. Cable Locator "Typically consisted of two parts--a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter puts an electrical signal onto the cable being traced, while the receiver picks up that signal, allowing the locator operator to trace the signal`s path and follow the cable being located. Duct Banks "Protects electrical lines that are beneath the ground from accidental breakage. They consist of electrical cables within round ducts (typically PVC pipe) encased in reinforced concrete. De-energize "To deprive of electrical energy or exhaust the electrical energy Layout Drawings "Layout drawings make use of standard symbols which indicate the direction of flow. In electrical diagrams, convey graphically the ideas and information necessary for the analysis of a system(s). Label Convention "Used with AutoCAD to enable its automation features to work; electrical-smart symbols. (Example HSP1001.dwg translates "Horizontal Splice #1") (Example VSP1001.dwg translates "Vertical Splice #1") (Example HSP1001.dwg translates "Horizontal Splice #3") Manhole "A manhole (alternatively utility hole, maintenance hole or access chamber) is the top opening to an underground utility vault used to house an access point for making connections or performing maintenance on underground and buried utility (electrical). Relays "An electrical relay, or simply a relay, is a switch that enables an electrical signal to control the flow of current through another such signal. A relay enables a small signal to control current flow through a larger signal by switching on or off. Short Circuit/Coordination Study "The primary purpose of a coordination study is to determine satisfactory ratings and settings for the electric system protection devices. Switch "An electrical switch is a device that stops, allows or manipulates the flow of current inside a circuit. It does this with the use of a set of contacts. When the contacts touch, the switch is closed, and current can flow. When the contacts do not touch, the switch is open, and current is prevented from flowing. Single Line Diagram "A Single Line Diagram of an Electrical System is the Line Diagram of the Electrical System which includes all the required ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT connection sequence from the point of entrance of Power up to the end of the scope of the mentioned work. Transformers "A transformer is a device for changing the voltage of electricity. Transformer steps high voltage electricity down to the level necessary for domestic use. Underground Distribution "An electrical supply system employing underground structures, cables, and other equipment located under designated areas. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS Number. 2) Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing this type of service. Please include the following: (a) staff expertise including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3) Submit Capability Statements by March 14, 2011 to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Southeast Network - VISN 7 ATTN: Juan A. Jusino, Augusta, GA 30901. Responses should be received no later than 2:00 PM EST. Submissions must be made via email to: juan.jusino@va.gov or FAX: (478) 274-5771. NO CAPABILITY STATEMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AFTER MARCH 14, 2011. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION). A FUTURE NOTICE WILL BE POSTED WHEN THE SOLICITATION WILL BE RELEASED. 4) Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. (5) No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s.)
 

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