J049--AWARD NOTICE 36C24526Q0401

Award Notice

• Award Number: 36C24526A0031

• Award Date: 04-16-2026

• Award Amount: $0.00

• Name: UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC

• UEI: UJHTFJ6T2DR6

• Address: 400 AIRPORT RD, STE 6C, ELKINS, WV 26241

• Solicitation Number: 36C24526Q0401

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Perry Point MD 21902

• Product/Service Code: J049

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC

• Name: Bill Pratt

• Email: Billie.Pratt@va.gov

• Phone: 410-642-2411

Award Notice

This document serves as an award notice for Solicitation Number 36C24526Q0401. The contract was awarded on April 16, 2026, to UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC.

• Award Number: 36C24526A0031

• Awardee: UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC

• Award Amount: $0.00

• Award Date: 04-16-2026

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Contracting Office, Perry Point MD 21902

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Institutional Building Maintenance)

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Point of Contact: Bill Pratt (Billie.Pratt@va.gov, 410-642-2411)

• The agency's URL is https://www.va.gov.

• The award notice references an attached document: 36C24526A0031_1.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions regarding generator maintenance and specifications, likely in response to a prior inquiry or solicitation.

• Generator Maintenance Responsibility: Mountaineer Generator is responsible for generator maintenance (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and triennial). The last annual maintenance completion date is not specified.
• Last Annual Load Bank Testing: The last annual load bank testing was conducted on 3/28/26.
• KATO 500kW Generator Load Bank: The KATO 500kW (625KVA) 4160v generator does not have an integrated load bank.

This document clarifies specific operational and maintenance details for generators, which may impact a bidder's understanding of requirements and their proposed approach.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to RFQ 36C24526Q0401 provides uploaded answers to previously submitted RFIs (Requests for Information) and includes detailed descriptions of the generators associated with the Louis A. Johnson VAMC opportunity.

• Generator Descriptions: Detailed specifications for five generators (GENSET #1 through #5) have been provided, including Manufacturer/Make/Year, Model No., Serial/Order No., Load Rating, Power Factor, Frequency, Load in Amperage, Output Voltage, Phase, Building, and Location.
• Maintenance and Testing: Responses to specific questions regarding generator maintenance responsibilities and the last completion dates for annual maintenance have been included. The date of the last annual load bank testing (3/28/26) is also specified.
• Integrated Load Bank: Clarification is provided that the KATO 500kW (625KVA) 4160v generator does not have an integrated load bank.

Bidders should review the updated generator information and RFI answers to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the requirements and available equipment. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules are indicated in this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Generator Testing Services and 24-Hour Emergency Services for the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. The services are to be provided under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a Base Year Pricing Period and four additional Pricing Periods.

• Monthly, annual, and triennial testing of generators.

• Emergency repair services.

• Compliance with NFPA 110 standards.

• Monthly operational tests (minimum 30 minutes under facility load, 10-second transfer time).

• Supplemental Load Bank Testing (as required if generator fails to meet NFPA 110 standards).

• Triennial 4-hour load test (minimum 30% of nameplate kW for first 3 hours, minimum 75% for final hour).

• Emergency response with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time.

• "Return to Service" reports for all emergency repairs.

• Documentation and compliance reporting.

• Technicians must be EGSA-certified or factory-trained.

• Compliance with NFPA 70E standards and OSHA standards.

• Familiarity with Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

• Type of contract: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (TBD) plus 4 additional Pricing Periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 811310 has a size standard of $12.5 Million.

• Site Visit: Friday, 04/03/2026 at 1:00 PM.

• RFIs (Questions) due: 04/08/2026 by 10:00 AM to Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

• Quotes due: 04/14/2026 by 10:00 AM to Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: 1. Technical Qualifications, 2. Past Performance, 3. Price.

• Offers will be evaluated comparatively.

• This solicitation is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• If no fair and reasonable quotes are received from SDVOSBs, the solicitation may be amended to open it to Small Businesses.

• Offerors must read the Statement of Work (SOW) and Section E.2 for detailed instructions.

• All required representations and certifications must be completed, including those in SAM.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act Wage Determination for West Virginia, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4353, Revision No. 30. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: West Virginia Counties of Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Marion, Mason, Pendleton, Pleasants, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Electrician, Nurse, Technician) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific rates provided for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and Health & Welfare EO 13706 ($5.09/hour).
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: Details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees. Failure to comply can result in violations and penalties. The document helps bidders accurately estimate labor costs and assess the overall feasibility and competitiveness of their bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Generator Testing Services at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.

• Generator testing services are required.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are expected to be found in the attached documents.

• The contract type is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Response Date/Time: April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5 Contracting Satellite office, 361 Boiler House Rd, Perry Point MD 21902.

• Contracting Officer: Bill Pratt (Billie.Pratt@va.gov, 410-642-2411).

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24526Q0401

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except electronic) Repair and Maintenance)

• Product Service Code: J049

• Place of Performance: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Clarksburg WV 26301, USA.

• Reference attached documents for "SAM-Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4353_C" and "36C24526Q0401."