J028--Generator Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260), has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for Generator Repair Services at the American Lake Division PSAS in Tacoma, WA. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for the removal and installation of a new muffler on a 750kw backup generator. Offers are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the removal of an existing muffler and the installation of a new one, along with associated gaskets, bolts, an elbow, and a mounting band for a 750kw backup generator. The repair is critical to prevent rainwater from entering the generator's turbos. Key tasks include surface preparation, cleaning the work area, and inspection/testing of the generator under load to verify proper function and check for leaks. All work must be completed by licensed CAT™ technicians using new CAT™ approved parts. The scope is strictly limited to muffler replacement and associated parts.
Contract & Timeline
- 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)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, a completed Price/Cost Schedule, a completed VAAR 852.219-75 certificate, and a completed Buy American Certificate. Submissions are to be sent via email only to Matthew Combes at matthew.combes@va.gov. Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capabilities.
Eligibility
This is an SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses 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.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Invoices are required to be submitted electronically upon successful job completion. The specific place of performance is 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Tacoma WA 98493.