Campus Arc Flash Assessment Update

The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking an updated Arc Flash Hazard Assessment for 91 buildings at their Ames, Iowa campus, set aside for small businesses.

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE


General
Open (active)
1232SA26Q0763
Jun 17, 2026 06:00 PM
Jun 10, 2026 04:32 PM
15 years
Small Business
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Federal
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Erin Riffey
erin.riffey@usda.gov
+19706312294
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

This solicitation seeks an update to an existing Arc Flash Hazard Assessment for the electrical distribution system across 91 buildings (totaling 663 electrical panels) at the United States Department of Agriculture's National Centers for Animal Health campus in Ames, Iowa. The work involves incorporating current data, confirming protective device settings, and recalculating incident energy values according to the latest applicable standards, building upon a 2022 study. The contractor will be responsible for reviewing existing documentation, performing limited field spot verification, updating the SKM model, conducting system analysis including short-circuit and arc flash calculations, providing updated NFPA 70E and NEC 110.16 compliant labels, and submitting a comprehensive report with recommended mitigations. The government will provide the 2022 SKM Power Tools project file, electrical one-line diagrams, and facility access.

Classification Codes
NAICS238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSCJ061Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
Smart Codes
arc flash assessmentelectrical system analysisfacility electrical maintenance
Specifications
Service Only
Requirements
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