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resistance and insulation resistance testing. Perform vacuum bottle integrity testing. Conduct primary current injection testing to verify trip operation. Perform mechanical timing and operation testing. 4.3 Protective Relay Testing (Electromechanical Relays) The contractor shall: Calibrate and functionally test all 51, 50/51, 51GS, 27, 27X, 60, 62, 86, and 87B relays per manufacturer tolerances. Verify control circuit continuity, wiring integrity, and tripping path functionality. 4.4 PT/CT and Metering Testing The contractor shall: Perform ratio, polarity, and insulation resistance testing. Perform burden and excitation testing where applicable. 4.5 Grounding Verification The contractor shall: Perform visual inspection of all grounding buses, connections, and hardware. Verify ground continuity and ground resistance. 4.6 Additional Functional Testing The contractor shall: Functionally test all mechanical and electrical interlocks and safety devices. Verify trip coordination as found and as left. 5.0 DELIVERABLES The contractor shall submit the following deliverables: Field Test Data Sheets for all tested equipment. Calibration Reports for all relays and devices. Summary Report indicating pass/fail status against NETA criteria. Deficiency List of any equipment not meeting performance standards. Final Comprehensive Test Report in both PDF and hard copy format. All reports shall include test values, instrument serial numbers, calibration dates, and technician signatures. 6.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Task Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Perform testing per NETA MTS and manufacturer standards 100% compliance No deviations Submit completed test report within 10 business days of testing 100% on time No late submissions Provide qualified NETA-certified technicians 100% compliance No unqualified personnel Maintain safety compliance (NFPA 70E/OSHA) 100% compliance No safety violations 7.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The VA Hospital shall: Provide access to the equipment and ensure system de-energization during testing. Coordinate and schedule required electrical outages. Provide existing drawings, single-line diagrams, and relay settings where available. 8.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES The contractor shall: Provide all necessary test equipment, tools, and safety gear. Ensure all instruments are calibrated and traceable to NIST standards. Provide qualified NETA-certified or equivalent personnel to perform testing. Comply with all facility safety and security procedures. 9.0 EXCLUSIONS The following items are specifically excluded from the scope of this contract: Repairs or replacement of defective components. Changes to relay settings or updates to coordination studies. Temporary power generation or load bank services. Energized infrared thermography. Cleaning beyond standard wipe-down. Civil, structural, or rigging work related to equipment access. 10.0 SAFETY All work shall comply with applicable VA safety regulations, OSHA standards, and NFPA 70E. Personnel shall wear appropriate arc flash PPE, and all lockout/tagout procedures shall be followed before testing begins. SCHEDULE The contractor shall coordinate the testing schedule with VA Engineering and Facilities Management staff. A proposed testing plan and timeline shall be submitted for approval no later than 10 business days prior to mobilization. QUALITY ASSURANCE All test procedures and data shall conform to the NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications. The contractor s Quality Control Representative shall verify that all results are reviewed, signed, and certified prior to submission.