J059--Facilities Maintenance | Generators | Load Bank Testing and Annual Preventative Maintenance | 529
ID: 36C24425Q0220Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f8ff74c8e514736a6e685b22c9d022f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide facilities maintenance services for generators, specifically focusing on load bank testing and annual preventative maintenance at the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center in Butler, Pennsylvania. The procurement aims to ensure the operational reliability of emergency generator equipment through comprehensive maintenance tasks, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs, adhering to the National Electrical Code and other relevant standards. This initiative is critical for maintaining the functionality of emergency power systems across various facilities, ensuring readiness in case of power outages. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought notice by January 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, 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
    36C24425Q0220.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically from Network Contracting Office 4, calling for vendors to provide facilities maintenance services concerning generators, including load bank testing and annual preventive maintenance. The notice is designated under solicitation number 36C24425Q0220, with a response deadline set for January 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The work is to be performed at the Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center in Butler, Pennsylvania. The point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Loretta Payne, who can be reached via the provided email. The document requests interested parties to complete the attached Sources Sought document and submit it back to the specified email address. This notice is part of the federal government's procurement process, aimed at identifying potential service providers for essential maintenance tasks.
    Sources Sought Notice - Load Bank Testing and Prevenative Maintenance.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the preventive maintenance, testing, and emergency servicing of emergency generator equipment across several facilities. The RFI details tasks and deliverables including annual preventive maintenance inspections, load bank testing, and remedial repair services, following National Electrical Code and other relevant guidelines. Contractors are to provide necessary equipment, parts, and labor, with operations scheduled for specific timelines between 2025 and 2029. Key points include thorough inspections of fuel, lubrication, exhaust, battery, electrical systems, and generators, with a reporting obligation to document maintenance performed and condition assessments. Responses to the RFI should include company size status, relevant capabilities, potential subcontracting plans, and general pricing, assisting the VA in identifying potential sources for future solicitations. No solicitation will follow this RFI, and responses must be submitted by January 3, 2025, emphasizing that participation does not guarantee contract awards.
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