6115--500kW Portable Trailer Mounted Generator for the VA Grand Junction CO

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking a 500kW Portable Trailer Mounted Generator for the VA Grand Junction, Colorado facility. The procurement specifically requires a Cummins model generator with a Tier IV Final certified X15-G17 diesel engine, featuring advanced technological specifications including electronic engine controls, high-pressure common rail fuel system, and automated SCR health management. The generator must include a sound-attenuated, white powder-coated lockable enclosure, 23-hour fuel tank, UL 142 fuel tank with fluid containment, and multiple voltage reconnection options (480/277 VAC, 240/139 VAC, and 208/120 VAC). The VA is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for what will be a Firm-Fixed Price commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12.6, with vendors required to demonstrate Buy American compliance and provide detailed capability statements. The current sources sought notice has a response deadline of July 20, 2025, at 08:00 Mountain Time, though one document indicates July 24, 2025, at 8:00 AM Mountain Time.

The anticipated contract will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), though the main opportunity listing indicates "No Set-Aside Used." No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation. While no specific award values or budget ranges are provided, the procurement involves a single 500kW generator unit to be delivered to the VA Western Colorado HCS at 2121 North Ave, Building 8, Room 144c in Grand Junction. The delivery timeline requires completion no later than November 6, 2025, giving successful contractors approximately four months from the anticipated award date to fulfill the requirement. The VA emphasizes the importance of standardization with existing equipment and compatibility with current electrical infrastructure at the facility.