Generators Load Bank service contract, CLIFFORD POWER SYSTEMS, WI

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The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below.
Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below
The Wichita Kansas VA is searching for a contractor to provide onsite, labor tools, test equipment, and other incidentals (travel expenses) necessary to accomplish Annual Load Bank Tests and Safety/Preventive maintenance Inspections to generators listed below; this will include power wash and checking safeties.
All testing and inspections shall be provided during the business hours of 7:30AM 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Safety/Preventive maintenance inspections shall be accomplished annually during the month of August.
The following is the list of equipment that will be covered under this agreement:
Location: Building 13 Grounds
MFG: Delco AC Generator
Model: E6813
Serial N: 45-E-74
208v / 400 amp / 115kw
Location: Building 5 Grounds
MFG: Caterpillar
Model: D40-6
Serial N: CAT00C44PGLD00596
208v / 139 amp / 40kw
Location: Building 26 Grounds
MFGL Caterpillar
Model: C6.6
Serial N: CAT0066AN6D00776
208v / 520 amp / 150kw
Location: Building 31 Room 100
MFG: Caterpillar
Model: C9
Serial N: G5A01224
208v / 841 amp / 242kw
Location: Building 34 Room 119
MFG: Caterpillar
Model: C27
Serial N: DWB03517
480v / 1203 amp / 800kw
Location: Building 31 Room 100
MFG: Caterpillar
Model: C9
Serial Number: G501225
240v / 841 amp / 242kw
Location: Building 2 (courtyard)
MFG: Cummins AC Generator
Model: DFEK-5744408
Serial N: A060877511
480v / 752 amp / 500kw
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS Code) is 811219 (Building Inspection Services), size standard $7.5 Million Based on this information, please indicate whether your company would be a Large or Small Business and have a socio-economic designation as a small business, VOSB or SDVOSB.
Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Currently a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms is anticipated based on the Veterans Administration requirement with Public Law 109-461, Section 8127 Veterans Benefit Act.
However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open. Any response to this source selection from Interested parties must be received NLT 10/31/2018
Attention: Cara J Woodring, Contracting Specialist. Email: cara.woodring@va.gov
Phone: 913-946-1988 Fax: 913-946-1996.