J061--Lyons/East Orange Generator Maintenance & Service Contract (VA-26-00045344)
Overview
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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 02, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified small businesses for generator maintenance, load bank testing, and inspection services. This requirement is for the East Orange VA Medical Center and Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey. Responses are due by March 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The services required include comprehensive maintenance and inspection for various generators and transfer switches across both VA campuses. Key tasks involve:
- 2,000-hour Preventive Maintenance (PM) during the base year.
- Semi-annual generator PM inspections.
- Annual generator load bank testing and PM procedures.
- Biennial generator PM procedures.
- Annual transfer switch inspections and maintenance for ATS, MTS, and tap-boxes, specifically for the Lyons Campus.
- Unscheduled repairs with an emergency call-back response time of two (2) hours, and on-site work commencing within four (4) hours if the issue cannot be resolved remotely. The requirement covers all parts, labor, fees, and materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) base year plus four (4) option years.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 million
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
- Published: March 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit written responses via email to nathan.northrup@va.gov. Submissions should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact (phone and email), and SAM UEI number.
- Type of business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HubZone, 8(a), WOSB, Small Disadvantaged Business, or other Small Business).
- A brief capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described services.
- Subcontracting plans, noting limitations on contracting (FAR 52.219-4 and/or VAAR 852.219-75/852.219-76).
Eligibility & Set-Aside Focus
This market research aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, and other Small Businesses. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered in the SBA Database.
Additional Notes
This is solely a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" for market research purposes and is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses. Phone calls will not be accepted. A site visit may be included in a future official solicitation.