J028--Generator Repair

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contract Office 20 (36C260), has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Generator Repair services. This opportunity is for the removal and installation of a new muffler and associated hardware for a 750kw backup generator at the American Lake Division PSAS in Tacoma, WA. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 8, 2026.

Scope of Work

The required services involve the critical repair of a 750kw backup generator to prevent rainwater entry into its turbos. Key tasks include:

• Removal of the existing muffler and associated hardware.
• Installation of a new muffler, gaskets, bolts, elbow, and mounting band.
• Use of new CAT™ approved parts.
• Surface preparation of surrounding components for proper sealing.
• Thorough cleaning of the work area post-repair.
• Inspection and testing of the generator under load to verify proper function and check for leaks.
• All work must be performed by licensed CAT™ technicians.
• The scope is strictly limited to the muffler replacement and associated parts.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Solicitation
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Period of Performance: Work to be completed within 30 days of contract award.
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
• Published Date: April 1, 2026
• Offers Due: April 8, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET (19:00:00Z)

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Requirements: Offers must include a signed SF 1449, a completed Price/Cost Schedule, a completed VAAR 852.219-75 certificate, and a completed Buy American Certificate.
• Submission Method: Via email only to Matthew Combes at matthew.combes@va.gov.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a combination of Price and Technical Capabilities.

Eligibility & Notes

• Eligibility: This is an SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database at the time of both offer and award. Compliance with VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-75 regarding limitations on subcontracting is mandatory.
• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs American Lake Division PSAS, 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Tacoma WA 98493.
• Contact: Matthew Combes, Contracting Specialist, matthew.combes@va.gov, (360) 852-9883.
• Invoicing: Invoices are to be submitted electronically upon successful job completion.
• FAR Clauses: The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.