The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System is seeking bids for annual generator inspection, testing, and maintenance services for its Seattle and American Lake Campuses. This solicitation (36C26026Q0207) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 811310. Services include annual and tri-annual inspections, testing, oil and fuel filter changes, coolant checks, and load bank testing, all to be performed in accordance with Joint Commission, NFPA, and VHA standards. A site visit is scheduled for January 16, 2026, and questions are due by January 19, 2026. Offers must be submitted via email by January 28, 2026, at 15:00 PST. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with specific deliverables including detailed service reports and repair quotes.

The VAAR 852.219-75 clause outlines limitations on subcontracting for VA contracts, ensuring compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). Offerors must certify that if awarded a contract for services, they will not pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Similar limitations apply to general construction (85%) and special trade construction (75%), with material costs excluded. The certification is subject to federal law, and false certifications can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. VA may request documentation to verify compliance, and failure to provide such information can result in remedial action. The offeror's signed certification is a mandatory part of the bid, quotation, or proposal, without which offers will not be considered for award.

This government file is a wage determination for service contracts in Pierce County, Washington, under the Service Contract Act, last revised on December 3, 2025. It lists hourly wage rates for various occupations across numerous categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also details fringe benefits, such as health and welfare (with different rates for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation time (2 to 4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions apply to computer employees (exemptions based on duties and pay) and air traffic controllers/weather observers (night and Sunday pay differentials). Hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%) are specified for work with ordnance and explosives, and uniform allowances cover furnishing and maintenance costs. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is outlined, requiring contractors to propose classifications and rates for Department of Labor approval.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5539, outlines the minimum wages and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Pierce County, Washington, under the Service Contract Act. It covers administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles, among others. Key provisions include health and welfare benefits (with different rates for contracts subject to EO 13706), vacation accrual based on years of service, and eleven paid holidays. The document also details specific guidelines for computer employees and air traffic controllers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. It addresses hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements. Finally, it outlines the conformance process (SF-1444) for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.

A mandatory site visit for the Annual Generator Inspection and Maintenance Services at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System’s Seattle and American Lake Campuses is scheduled for January 16, 2026. The Seattle Campus visit will be from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST, and the American Lake Campus visit will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST. This site visit is for viewing purposes only, offering potential offerors a firsthand look at equipment locations and the work environment. No hands-on experience, photography, training, or direct instructions will be provided, and questions will not be answered during the visit. Attendees must be escorted by a VHA employee. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to adam.hill3@va.gov and derek.crockett@va.gov within the specified timeframes. Interested contractors must RSVP with a by-name list of attendees to the same email addresses at least 24 hours prior to the visit. The terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged regardless of attendance, and no alternative site visit dates will be offered.