J061--Generator Maint
ID: 36C26326Q0018Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (J061)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e9f6d6ea08964240ab9d3394cce77c18/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Caterpillar Generator Maintenance services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The procurement requires qualified contractors to provide preventative maintenance for nine Caterpillar generators, including comprehensive inspections and the use of OEM parts, with services to be performed by certified Caterpillar technicians. This total Small Business set-aside contract spans a base year from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with two option years available, and emphasizes compliance with various FAR and VAAR clauses. Interested parties must submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Robert Bennett by 1:00 PM CST on January 13, 2026, following a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert BennettContract Specialist
    (319) 339-7079
    robert.bennett8@va.gov
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    36C26326Q0018 0001.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Caterpillar Generator Service at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System. This amendment addresses vendor questions, extends the offer receipt deadline to January 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, and announces a mandatory site visit on January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The Statement of Work details preventative maintenance services for nine Caterpillar generators, including Level 1, 2, 3, and 6 inspections at specified intervals from 2026 to 2028. Contractors must provide certified Caterpillar technicians, use OEM parts, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Deliverables include comprehensive service reports. Safety protocols and security requirements for contractor personnel are also outlined.
    36C26326Q0018_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for Caterpillar Generator Maintenance Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This Sources Sought Notice (36C26326Q0018) outlines requirements for preventative maintenance on various Caterpillar generators from 2026-2028, including specific inspection levels, oil changes, cooling system maintenance, and valve adjustments. Contractors must provide certified Caterpillar technicians, use OEM parts, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with deliverables including comprehensive service reports. Firms must submit capability statements by October 10, 2025, detailing their experience, agreements with manufacturers, and subcontracting percentages. The NAICS code is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
    36C26326Q0018_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for Caterpillar Generator Maintenance services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This presolicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 36C26326Q0018, is a total Small Business set-aside conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The NAICS code is 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 Million. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price award for a base year period of performance from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Technical questions are due by December 16, 2025, and quotes must be emailed to robert.bennett8@va.gov by December 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time.
    36C26326Q0018.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for Caterpillar Generator Service at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a total Small Business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 811310 and a size standard of $12.5 Million. The contract includes a base year (February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027) and two option years, requiring preventative maintenance, OEM parts, and certified Caterpillar technicians. Services include comprehensive inspections, oil and filter changes, cooling system maintenance, and valve train adjustments. Offerors must submit quotes and questions via email by specified dates in December 2025. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various FAR and VAAR clauses, including limitations on subcontracting for services (not more than 50% to non-SDVOSBs/VOSBs).
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