Generator & ATS Maintenance and Repair for VA Northern California Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 seeks emergency generator and automatic transfer switch maintenance, testing, inspection, and repair services for the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, with quotes due August 12, 2026. The procurement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Place of performance spans three campuses: Mather, Martinez, and Stockton, California. The contract runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, comprising a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Total estimated contract value is $12.5 million. The NAICS code is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC code is J030.

The Performance Work Statement requires quarterly and annual preventative maintenance on 67 pieces of equipment—13 generators and automatic transfer switches across the three sites—including inspections, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and calibration in compliance with NFPA codes, VA directives, and manufacturer recommendations. Monthly testing of connected generators at 30% capacity for 30 minutes is performed by VA staff 12 times annually. Annual load-bank testing of all 13 generators, including five portable units, requires 30 minutes at 50% capacity and 1 hour at 75% capacity using resistive load only; all load-bank costs must be included in fixed prices. Unscheduled maintenance and repairs are billed at an hourly rate capped at $75,000 annually. Witness testing occurs quarterly at each site. The contractor must hold state and local electrical contractor licenses, demonstrate five years of relevant experience, and provide qualified personnel with current certifications. Contract type is firm-fixed-price. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, past performance, and price. Service Contract Act wage determinations apply to El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Solano counties. A mandatory site visit was held August 7, 2026; questions closed August 7 at 3:00 PM PST. Amendment 0002, issued August 10, clarified load-bank testing specifications and cost allocation.