Electrical Switch/Breaker Maintenance Services

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NIH A&E Construction office, has issued a pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number 75N99021R00025 for a five-year periodic test, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution switchgear. This project is designated as an SBA set-aside and is categorized under NAICS 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and PSC H959, Other QC/Test/Inspect- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components. The contractor must provide all technical supervision, equipment, labor, and materials necessary to perform testing and required maintenance on existing electrical switchgear, switchboards, distribution panelboards, primary oil-filled transformers, primary switches, and underground primary cabling systems.

Work is located in Hamilton, Montana, and must be performed in accordance with the latest editions of various standards, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes 70, 70B, 70E, 99, and 101, as well as IEEE 242-2001. Performance includes complete testing and inspection protocols for the campus electrical infrastructure. Jim Parr serves as the point of contact for this requirement.

The response deadline for this opportunity is July 28, 2021. Documentation supporting the solicitation includes 10 attachments, such as project requirements, equipment schedules, testing requirements, NETA tables, and an amendment. These materials provide the detailed scope of work for the RML campus electrical maintenance and testing activities.