6115--125kW Generator lease

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a 125kW backup generator lease for the Tibor Rubin Medical Center (VA Long Beach Healthcare System) located at 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, California. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN 36C26226Q0303) issued for market research purposes under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e) and does not constitute a binding solicitation. The generator will supply backup emergency power to the Domestic Water System pumps and Fire Suppression System in Building 125. Prospective vendors must demonstrate compliance with the Statement of Work requirements, confirm authorized OEM distributor or reseller status with supporting documentation, address Non-Manufacturer Rule and Buy American Act compliance, disclose any existing Federal Supply Schedule contracts, and provide general pricing information for market research purposes. The Government will evaluate responses to determine whether the acquisition should be set aside for Veteran-owned businesses or small business concerns under NAICS code 335312. Responses to this notice are due by February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time and should be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov with reference to SSN 36C26226Q0303 in the subject line.

No set-aside designation has been pre-determined; the Government will conduct market research to assess whether to set aside the acquisition for Veteran-owned or small business concerns based on the availability of qualified vendors. The contract period of performance is scheduled to run from March 23, 2026 to March 22, 2027 for the base year, with four one-year option periods extending through March 22, 2031, totaling five years. The generator lease requirements include delivery and setup of the equipment, disconnection and reconnection of electrical systems, provision of all required cabling with a 300 Amp main breaker, functional load testing, cable ramp installation, and an annual four-hour load bank test at 30%, 50%, and 80% of nameplate capacity. Additionally, the contractor must perform an annual generator swap and provide one-time disconnection and pickup service upon notification. All work must comply with NFPA 70 National Electric Code regulations, manufacturer specifications, and OSHA requirements, and the contractor must obtain necessary Infection Prevention Construction Risk Assessment permits.