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J059--Albany Transformer Testing & Service

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) · Response deadline: Fri, 09 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for transformer testing and electrical servicing work at its Albany facility. Based on the title and NAICS code, this involves electrical contracting services—specifically the maintenance, testing, and potential repair of transformers that support VA healthcare infrastructure. Transformer testing typically includes diagnostic assessments such as oil analysis, winding resistance tests, turns ratio testing, and insulation power factor measurements to ensure reliable power distribution for critical medical facilities. See the solicitation for the specific scope of work, equipment involved, and service frequency requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted, full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any qualified contractor—large or small—may submit a bid. Your firm must be registered in SAM.gov and hold applicable electrical contracting licenses for New York State and any required municipal jurisdictions. Given the transformer-specific nature of this work, demonstrated experience with medium- to high-voltage electrical equipment in healthcare or institutional settings will be critical. Firms should also verify they carry appropriate insurance levels, bonding capacity, and any certifications relevant to transformer testing standards (such as NETA or equivalent). If you are a small business, you will compete directly against larger, established electrical contractors with VA or federal healthcare experience.

How to put together a competitive bid

Demonstrate technical qualifications explicitly. Transformer testing requires specialized expertise beyond general electrical contracting. Detail your technicians' certifications, your firm's NETA accreditation or equivalent, and specific experience with oil-filled and dry-type transformers in the relevant kVA ranges. See the solicitation for exact specifications.

Emphasize healthcare facility experience. VA medical centers cannot tolerate extended power interruptions. Highlight your record working in live or critical-load environments, your after-hours/emergency response capabilities, and protocols for maintaining continuity of care during servicing.

Address safety comprehensively. Federal healthcare facilities have stringent safety requirements. Your proposal should detail lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash compliance (NFPA 70E), confined space protocols if applicable, and your OSHA incident rates.

Structure pricing for transparency. Electrical service contracts often involve both scheduled maintenance and emergency call-out rates. Present clear line-item pricing for routine testing, remediation work, and potential parts replacement. See the solicitation for the specific pricing structure required.

Reference past performance rigorously. Include relevant VA, DOD, or other federal healthcare contracts, with points of contact and contract numbers. If you lack federal experience, emphasize comparable institutional work with measurable reliability outcomes.

Submit on time. The response window is extremely short—approximately three days from posting to deadline. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active, submit early to avoid technical issues, and verify submission method (likely via SAM.gov or specified electronic system).

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24226Q0928_1—the brief response window leaves no margin for delay.
2. Note the deadline: October 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
3. Verify place of performance and any site visit requirements in the solicitation documents.
4. Confirm your SAM.gov registration and any required New York State or local licenses are current.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →