J030--Generator PM, Repair and Load Bank Testing Baltimore and Loch Raven VAMC's 5 Year Service Contract 512-25-1-641-0014

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is soliciting a 5-year service contract for preventive maintenance and testing of emergency generators at Baltimore VA Medical Center and Loch Raven facilities. The contractor will be responsible for performing two yearly inspections and maintenance on six emergency generators at Baltimore VAMC and one at Loch Raven, including inspection of automatic transfer switches and conducting 4-hour load bank tests. Qualified contractors must have at least 5 years of experience in generator maintenance, employ mechanics trained in applicable codes and manufacturer requirements, and provide all necessary personnel, materials, and equipment. The solicitation (36C24525Q0041) will be evaluated based on technical ability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being equally weighted against pricing. Quotes are due by December 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the contract base period running from December 30, 2024, to December 29, 2025.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a size standard of $12.5 million, and is not set aside for any specific business category. The solicitation covers maintenance of seven total generators (six at Baltimore VAMC and one at Loch Raven) and 28 associated automatic transfer switches. The contract structure includes a base year and four additional one-year option periods, extending potential service through December 29, 2029. Contractors must provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities and demonstrate the ability to supply a temporary generator within 48 hours of equipment failure. The place of performance is located at 3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218, with work to be conducted at VA medical facilities. Wage determinations for the contract follow Service Contract Act guidelines, with minimum wages set at $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026.