H161--Generator Load Banking
ID: 36C24825Q0498Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (H161)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a6857c248a04431abe12a0f6a397039/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified service providers for a Generator Load Banking project at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. The procurement involves conducting annual load bank tests on eight generator units, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards, and requires contractors to have at least five years of relevant experience and safety training. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the reliability of power supply to essential medical services, with a potential firm-fixed price contract lasting five years, starting June 28, 2025. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, must respond by March 14, 2025, and direct inquiries to Contract Specialist William Penhallegon at william.penhallegon@va.gov or 727-398-6661 Ext 10082.

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    William PenhallegonContract Specialist
    727-398-6661 Ext 10082
    william.penhallegon@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0498.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential service providers for a Generator Load Bank project at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. This Sources Sought Notice focuses on identifying qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for a potential firm-fixed price contract lasting five years, commencing on June 28, 2025. Organizations interested in this opportunity must respond by March 14, 2025, and provide relevant organizational details, including size, SAM status, and contact information. The information collected will assist the VA in determining the competitive procurement process, with the possibility of reserving the contract for SDVOSB/VOSB firms if sufficient qualified responses are received. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist, William Penhallegon, who will also handle all inquiries. This notice serves exclusively for market research and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or a commitment by the government. All submissions will be treated as proprietary information.
    P09 - SOW.docx
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for annual load banking of eight generator units at the CW Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The contractor is responsible for labor, equipment, and supervision to conduct a four-hour load bank test, complying with Joint Commission standards. Each generator must operate at varying percentages of its nameplate rating, with performance parameters including lube oil pressure and exhaust temperature recorded at 15-minute intervals. Safety protocols dictate a pre-run inspection and required cable connections, possibly necessitating barricades for safety. The work is scheduled during weekdays in June, avoiding disruptions to power supply. Contractors must possess at least five years of generator operation experience and relevant safety training, with documentation submitted to the VA contracting officer. The contractor is required to submit a comprehensive report post-testing, detailing generator specifications and operational data. This RFP serves to ensure ongoing maintenance and compliance with electrical safety standards, enhancing the reliability of essential medical center services.
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