J061--Emergency Generator Preventive Maintenance and Testing
ID: 36C25626Q0268Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ffac6a1a49ad4843b90ab047a2fa5ac4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Emergency Generator Preventive Maintenance and Testing services at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, along with 13 surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The scope of work includes comprehensive preventive maintenance, load bank testing, fuel tank cleaning, and emergency repair services for a total of 18 generators, which consist of 16 diesel, 1 dual fuel, and 1 natural gas unit. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the operational reliability of emergency power systems, and interested contractors must have OEM training, a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and be located within 100 miles of Houston. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice are due by January 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov.

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    Eugene JacksonContract Specialist
    (713) 350-2938
    eugene.jackson2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C25626Q0268) for Emergency Generator Preventive Maintenance and Testing services at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, and 13 surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics. This RFI seeks to identify qualified contractors for market research purposes and potential set-aside opportunities. The scope of work includes comprehensive preventive maintenance, load bank testing, fuel tank cleaning, and emergency repair services for 18 generators (16 diesel, 1 dual fuel, 1 natural gas). Contractors must be OEM trained, have a minimum of five years' experience, and be located within 100 miles of Houston. Responses are due by January 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
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