The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26126Q0269) to gather information from contractors capable of providing Emergency Power Supply Systems services for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). This is not a solicitation, and all information is preliminary and subject to modification. The NAICS code is 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million. Interested contractors must respond via email to Kulvinder.Brar@va.gov by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. PST. Responses must include socioeconomic status, company legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM), primary point of contact, a capabilities statement, experience with similar services, a list of similar projects, details on subcontracting limitations, GSA contract number (if applicable), and a price estimate for the base year plus four option years. Failure to provide all requested information will result in non-consideration. Contractors must also have current SAM registration, and SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be registered and verified with the Small Business Administration.
The document provides an inventory of generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS) along with their manufacturers and capacities, likely for a government RFP or grant related to infrastructure maintenance or upgrades. It lists eleven main generators from manufacturers like Caterpillar, Detroit, MTU, and John Deere, specifying their power outputs ranging from 90KW to 1300KW. Additionally, two portable Kubota generators are included. The document details numerous ATS units from various manufacturers such as Zenith, Metron, ASCO, and Caterpillar, indicating their locations or functions. All listed generators are diesel-powered, highlighting a focus on critical power infrastructure.
This Performance Work Statement outlines a services contract for the maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) and Stored Emergency Power Supply Systems (SEPSS) at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to ensure compliance with critical standards, including those from Veterans Health Administration, The Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local agencies. The scope covers weekly, monthly, annual, tri-annual, and semi-annual inspections and tests for emergency generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and uninterruptible power sources (UPS), including battery replacements and fuel system maintenance. The contractor must have specific certifications, experience, and a 24/7 emergency response capability in the Reno, NV area. Detailed reporting of work completed and any deficiencies is required, and all work must adhere to strict safety and records management protocols.