J061--ELECTRICAL TESTING (SOLICITATION)
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for electrical testing services. This falls under NAICS code 238210, "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors," which covers work involving the installation, servicing, and repair of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Electrical testing is a standard component of this trade, encompassing activities such as verification of system integrity, safety testing, performance testing of electrical installations, and compliance checks against the National Electrical Code and other applicable standards.
Given the VA's role in operating medical centers, clinics, and administrative facilities, this electrical testing likely supports facility maintenance, renovation, or construction projects—though the specific scope, testing protocols, and facility details would need to be confirmed in the solicitation document.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24627Q0081 |
| NAICS | 238210 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Hampton, VA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. Only qualified small businesses registered in SAM.gov may compete. Your business must meet the size standard for NAICS 238210, which is $16.5 million in average annual receipts. You must also be registered as a small business in your SAM.gov profile and have any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes listed.
Electrical testing work typically requires or benefits from specific qualifications: licensed electricians on staff, testing equipment calibrated to NIST standards, and familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards. Veterans Affairs facilities often require contractor personnel to meet security or background check requirements; see the solicitation for any such provisions.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the testing scope. Electrical testing can range from simple continuity and insulation resistance tests to comprehensive power quality analysis, arc flash hazard studies, or predictive maintenance using thermal imaging. The solicitation should specify required testing types, voltage levels, and applicable standards (potentially NETA, IEEE, or UFC criteria for federal facilities).
Price labor and equipment carefully. Electrical testing is equipment-intensive; factor calibration costs, specialized instrument depreciation, and technician training into your loaded labor rates. If the work is at an active VA medical facility, anticipate after-hours or coordinated shutdown pricing to minimize patient disruption.
Highlight relevant experience. Federal facility experience is valuable, particularly VA or DoD healthcare facility work. Document your team's certifications—NETA technician credentials, state electrical licenses, or OSHA 10/30 training—and any past performance on similar testing contracts.
Address safety explicitly. Electrical testing involves inherent hazards; a strong technical proposal will detail your lockout/tagout procedures, energized work policies, and incident history.
Review the evaluation criteria. The solicitation will state whether award is lowest price technically acceptable or best value; tailor your proposal depth accordingly.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation 36C24627Q0081 on SAM.gov to understand the full statement of work, evaluation factors, and any amendments. Submit your offer before the deadline of November 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration and any required certifications if you are not currently registered.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →