J059--Facilities Maintenance | Generators | Load Bank Testing and Annual Preventative Maintenance | 529
ID: 36C24425Q0256Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedFeb 12, 2025
$62K$61,954
AwardeeBAMAJACK, LLC LAKE CITY 49651
Award #:36C24425D0037
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/44413a9b99a843c6a4bdab1914021a9f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for facilities maintenance services, specifically focusing on generators, load bank testing, and annual preventative maintenance at the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The procurement aims to ensure the operational readiness of critical emergency generators through a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes comprehensive maintenance and testing services. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining reliable power systems essential for veteran healthcare operations while supporting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Interested parties must submit their quotes electronically by 12 PM EST on January 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Loretta Payne at loretta.payne@va.gov or by phone at 412-860-7204.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Loretta PayneContracting Officer
    (412) 860-7204
    loretta.payne@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24425Q0256_1.docx
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center. It requests quotes for generator load bank testing and annual preventative maintenance services. The solicitation number is 36C24425Q0256, and it is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The anticipated contract will be a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed-price task orders. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 12 PM EST on January 22, 2025, along with specific administrative, regulatory, and pricing sections. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various requirements outlined in the solicitation, including certifications and past experience related to generator maintenance. The evaluation will follow a lowest price technically acceptable process, focusing on price and qualifications as stated in the Statement of Work. Overall, this solicitation aims to secure reliable maintenance and testing services for generators critical to veteran healthcare operations, reiterating the government's commitment to supporting service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
    36C24425Q0256.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for maintenance services for emergency generators at the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center. The scope includes performing annual preventive maintenance inspections and load bank testing on multiple generators, with the contract spanning five years from March 2025 to March 2030. Key tasks include load bank testing, full preventive maintenance on seven generators, and providing remedial or emergency repair services as needed. The contractor must adhere to industry standards and provide a detailed report after each maintenance session. The contract emphasizes compliance with legal and ethical guidelines, particularly regarding small businesses, with a focus on awarding to certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Payment processes are clarified, stressing electronic invoicing and specific provisions for invoicing and payment requests. Additionally, the document includes various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses relevant to the execution of the contract. Overall, this RFP reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining operational readiness of critical emergency equipment while supporting veteran-owned businesses.
    36C24425Q0256 0001_1.docx
    The document is an amendment to a combined solicitation concerning facilities maintenance, specifically for generators, load bank testing, and annual preventative maintenance at the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center. It indicates the solicitation number 36C24425Q0256 and establishes a response deadline of January 22, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contracting Office 4), based in Butler, PA, with Loretta Payne designated as the contracting officer for inquiries. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and is classified under the Product Service Code J059 and NAICS Code 811310. The document implies that no Recovery Act funds are involved, and additional information is referenced as attachments that provide further details on the scope of work required. This solicitation reflects the government's ongoing commitment to maintain its facilities through targeted contracts to eligible small business providers.
    36C24425Q0256 0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 4. It serves to update the Request for Proposal (RFP) by adding additional information, specifically generator serial numbers, for Schedule A. The amendment specifies the importance of acknowledging receipt prior to the submission deadline for offers, which remains set for January 22, 2025. The document emphasizes that all original terms and conditions noted in the solicitation and contract remain unchanged except for the updates specified in the amendment. The contracting officer, Loretta Payne, signs off on the document, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. This amendment is part of the wider process of ensuring detailed communication and adherence to established guidelines in federal procurement activities.
    Attachment A.pdf
    The document outlines a detailed equipment list pertaining to multiple generators housed within various buildings. It includes identifiers such as model numbers, serial numbers, and power capacities for each generator. Notable entries include a Cummins generator with a capacity of 400 kW located in building #31, a Kohler generator rated at 100 kW in building #21, and a Caterpillar generator sized at 500 kW in building #99. The listing serves as part of federal grants and RFP processes, likely aimed at assessing the existing equipment for maintenance, upgrades, or replacements. This information may be critical for contractors or entities responding to RFPs focused on energy infrastructure or facility management, highlighting the specifications that must be considered during proposal submissions.
    Schedule A with Pictures.pdf
    The document is an equipment list detailing various generators utilized in different buildings, primarily focusing on their specifications. It includes models, serial numbers, and power sizes for a range of generators, indicating their application in specific buildings designated for power support. Notable entries include a 500kW Caterpillar generator in building #99 and several Cummins generators ranging from 33.5kW to 400kW across other buildings. The central purpose of this list appears to be for reference in federal grants and local RFPs related to energy infrastructure, maintenance, or upgrades of these power systems. The structured presentation of equipment details aids in identifying the capabilities of each generator, crucial for future planning and resource allocation in government projects. This information is essential for compliance with operational standards and optimizing energy resource management within government facilities.
    WD 2015-4235 Rev. 27 dtd. 22JUL2024.pdf
    The "Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act" mandates that contractors in Pennsylvania must pay workers a minimum wage of at least $17.20 per hour if contracts are awarded or extended after January 30, 2022, or $12.90 for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. It includes detailed wage rates for various occupations and outlines benefits and provisions under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which enforce minimum wage and paid sick leave policies for federal contractors. The document also announces procedures for classifying unlisted jobs not covered in the wage determination.
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