J061--Electrical Generator Maintenance Services
ID: 36C24725Q0408Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/33fcd488060447159032276f2b622e8e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Electrical Generator Maintenance Services at the Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC). The contractor will be responsible for labor, materials, and transportation to ensure the maintenance and repair of government-owned generators, including conducting preventive maintenance tasks and compliance inspections for on-site underground storage tanks. This service is critical for maintaining operational reliability and regulatory compliance of essential hospital equipment, with a contract duration of one base year and four one-year option periods. Interested vendors should submit capability statements demonstrating relevant experience to Contracting Officer Don Grier at Don.Grier@va.gov or by phone at 404-414-6921, following the specified instructions and deadlines outlined in the RFP.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Don GrierContracting Officer
    (404) 414-6921
    Don.Grier@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0408.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for Electrical Generator Maintenance Services at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The notice outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for Caterpillar Generators and related systems, emphasizing the necessity for CAT certification. The scope includes preventive maintenance inspections, operational checks, and compliance inspections for the underground storage tank as per federal and state regulations. The contract has a base year and four additional option years, starting from May 11, 2025, and potentially extending to May 10, 2031. The work is to be scheduled with consideration for patient sensitivity, meaning many tasks may need to be conducted after normal business hours. Additional responsibilities include compliance reporting, waste removal, and ensuring the functionality of control systems. The document highlights the VA's need for reliable maintenance services to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence of critical infrastructure serving veterans.
    RFI description.docx
    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electrical Generator Maintenance Services at the Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC). The contractor will be responsible for labor, materials, and transportation to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of various government-owned generators and controls. This includes three operational and one annual inspection each year over a base period of one year, with four one-year option periods following. The contractor must be CAT certified and conduct preventive maintenance tasks on the generators, including inspections of fuel, lubrication, cooling, exhaust, and control systems. In addition to generator maintenance, tasks also involve compliance inspections for on-site underground storage tanks according to environmental regulations, requiring detailed reporting to the state. Some work must occur after normal business hours due to patient care considerations, and the contractor must properly manage debris removal during service. The document invites interested vendors to submit capability statements that demonstrate relevant experience, following specific instructions for response format and deadlines. Overall, this RFP emphasizes ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and high service standards in maintaining essential hospital equipment.
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