Yearly Preventive Maintenance and Repairs, as needed, for four (4) Cat® C32 100 kW (60 Hz) Diesel Generators (Existing Government Equipment) located at the Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS), Wallops Island, VA
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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 Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing yearly preventive maintenance and repair services for four (4) Cat® C32 100 kW (60 Hz) Diesel Generators. These services are required for existing government equipment located at the Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS), Wallops Island, VA. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gauge industry interest and capabilities. Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and expertise for yearly preventive maintenance, diagnostics, calibration, and inspection services. This includes:
- Preventive Maintenance: Performed by OEM certified personnel in accordance with OEM specifications, using OEM parts and materials. Services are on an alternating basis (MAJOR/MINOR years) and include comprehensive inspections of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and coolant systems. Detailed written service reports are required after each visit.
- Repairs: Ability to diagnose, quote, and perform on-call reactive repairs as needed. Repair services will be funded separately from preventive maintenance.
- Equipment: Services are specifically for four (4) Cat® C32 100 kW (60 Hz) Diesel Generators, which are critical to WCDAS's power systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Structure: Base year plus four (4) one-year options.
- Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026 (for the base year).
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for the preventive maintenance portion. Repair services will be funded separately as needed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 5, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable small business vendors must submit a capability statement, not exceeding five (5) pages, addressing:
- Company Information: Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact.
- Socioeconomic Status: Evidence of small business status (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).
- Capability & Experience: Detailed description of ability to perform all services, including at least two (2) relevant contracts within the past three years, specifically highlighting experience with Cat® C32 100 kW (60 Hz) Diesel Generators.
- OEM Certification: Written official documentation from the OEM or an OEM Authorized Independent Dealer proving certified service provider status.
Submission Instructions
Capability statements must be emailed to Mary Thomsen (mary.thomsen@noaa.gov) and Cc Mario Gray (mario.gray@noaa.gov). The email subject line must be: "SSN RQ-26-1766: PM & Repair for Cat® C32 Generators – [Your Company Name]."