J049--Sources Sought Notice Need a contractor for Generator Testing Services Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center 36C24526Q0352

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24526Q0352
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive generator testing services for the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The scope of work includes monthly operational testing (minimum 30 continuous minutes under facility load with 10-second transfer capability), supplemental load bank testing as required by NFPA 110 standards, triennial 4-hour load tests, and emergency repair services with 24/7/365 on-call availability and a maximum 2-hour on-site response time. Contractors must be EGSA-certified or factory-trained, comply with NFPA 70E safety standards, and submit audit-ready reports to Facilities Management Service within 72 hours of testing. All testing procedures, documentation, and technical data collection must strictly adhere to NFPA 110 standards, with contractors responsible for maintaining records for three years. Interested vendors must submit their business information, capability statements, relevant certifications, and contract vehicle details to Contracting Officer Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov by March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

This pre-solicitation notice is for market research purposes only and does not represent a binding solicitation or set-aside contract. The medical center currently operates five generators that will require testing services: three Caterpillar units (1000 kVA, 1250 kVA, and 625 kVA located in Building 17) and two portable units (a Kohler 128 kVA unit in the parking garage and a Baldor 225 kVA unit in the grounds). The contract structure consists of a base year plus four annual option years, ensuring continuous compliance with the most recent VHA-adopted standards and readiness for The Joint Commission and OIG inspections. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this sources sought notice, as this is preliminary market research to identify capable vendors prior to formal solicitation. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors, indicating this may represent either new procurement or an upcoming rebid of existing services.

Notice text

Summary:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5,

is issuing this request for sources sought notice in order to identify vendors that are interested in and

capable of providing contractor services. For a contractor to provide Generator Testing Services for the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center. Review last page for details on how to respond to this Sources Sought notice.

Scope of work:

Location of work:

Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center

1 Medical Ctr Dr, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Base plus Four (4) Option Year contract. This ensures the Louis A. Johnson VAMC maintains continuous compliance with the most recent VHA-adopted NFPA 110 and is fully prepared for The Joint Commission (TJC) and OIG inspections.

1.0 Contract Structure

Base Year: [Dates]

Option Years 1-4: To be exercised annually.

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform monthly, annual, and triennial testing, as well as emergency repair services.

Monthly Operational Test

Duration: Minimum 30 continuous minutes under facility load.

Time-to-Transfer: Must reach operating voltage/frequency and transfer load within

10 seconds.

ATS Rotation: Contractor shall rotate the initiating Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) monthly to ensure all switches are cycled annually.

Supplemental Load Bank Testing (As Required)

In accordance with the most recent NFPA 110, Section 8.4.2, if a generator fails to reach the required 30% of the nameplate kW rating or the manufacturer s recommended exhaust gas temperature during the monthly run:

Requirement: The contractor shall provide a portable load bank.

Procedure: The unit shall be exercised for 2 hours annually at a load increasing to at least 75% of the nameplate rating.

Triennial (36-Month) 4-Hour Run

Once every 36 months, the contractor shall conduct a continuous 4-hour load test:

First 3 Hours: Minimum 30% of nameplate kW.

Final Hour: Minimum 75% of nameplate kW (utilizing a load bank if facility load is insufficient).

3.0 Emergency Response & Repair

Response Time: The contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Availability: This requirement applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Reporting: Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the FboNotice cause and the speci c NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

4.0 TJC & OIG Documentation Standards

All reports must be "Audit-Ready" and submitted to the Facilities Management Service

(FMS) within 72 hours.

Speci c Data: Reports must include exact kW/Amperage, Hz, and exhaust temperatures.

Battery Diagnostics: Conductance or speci c gravity readings are mandatory for each battery cell/unit.

Certi cation: A signed attestation that the test met the most recent VHA/NFPA 110 performance criteria.

5.0 Contractor Quali cations & Safety

Certi cation: Technicians must be EGSA-certi ed or factory-trained on VAMC-speci c assets.

Safety: All work must comply with the most recent NFPA 70E standards. The contractor is responsible for all Arc Flash PPE and for establishing a safe working perimeter.

Record Management.

. Documentation Requirements:

Date of test

Start and end time.

Total run duration.

Generator identi cation number/location.

Load percentage or kW output.

Voltage and frequency readings.

Oil pressure and coolant temperature readings.

Fuel level.

Battery condition.

Following NFPA 110.

7.0 Record Retention.

Generator test records shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years.

Records may be maintained electronically or in hard copy available to the facility when requested.

8.0 Generator Description.

GENSET #1

GENSET #2

GENSET #3

Manufacturer/Make/Year:

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Kato

Model No:

SR-4

C32

500SS9D

Serial/Order No:

6NA01031

G1G00044

7319

Load Rating: (Emergency/Standby/Prime)

1000 kva

1250 kva

625KVA

Power Factor:

.8

.8

.8

Frequency:

60 Hertz

60 Hertz

60 hertz

Load in Amperage:

1000 amps

1000 amps

87

Output Voltage:

480

480 volts

4160 volts

Phase:

3-phase

3-phase

3-phase

Building:

Bld 17

Bld 17

Bld 17

Location (Area/Room):

Generator room

Generator Rm

Generator Rm

GENSET #4

GENSET #5 (portable)

Manufacturer/Make/Year:

Kohler

Baldor

Model No:

100RE0ZJF

TS225-3J

Serial/Order No:

3346GMJL0001

P1205240012

Load Rating: (Emergency/Standby/Prime)

128 kva

225 kva

Power Factor:

.8

.8

Frequency:

60 Hertz

60 Hertz

Load in Amperage:

153 amps

625 amps

Output Voltage:

480

480 volts

Phase:

3-phase

3-phase

Building:

Parking Garage

Grounds

Location (Area/Room):

Parking Garage

Grounds (portable)

Please respond to this RFI/Sources Sought 36C24526Q0352 with your:

1. Business name (including Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov)

2. Business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned,

Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), and

3. Person of contact (including telephone number & email address).

4. Capability statement and summary of previous experience providing

these types of services for the Veterans Health Administration or other

similar facilities.

5. Available contract vehicles (GSA FSS, etc.) for use by Department of

VA (include applicable NAICS)

6. Brief Summary of categories of services that your company can/cannot provide.

7. Certification(s) / Licenses for meeting the local requirements to provide

these services at the DC VAMC (if applicable)

8. Confirmation that your organization has the capability & expertise to meet

the performance requirements while complying with applicable limitations in

subcontracting by responding to the questions below with your response:

a. Do you intend to self-perform this effort?

b. If you are located outside the immediate area, how will you self-perform?

c. Or do you intend to subcontract work under this contract?

d. If you intend to subcontract work under this contract, how will you ensure

compliance with the limitations on subcontracting?

Response Instructions:

Responses must be submitted NLT 10:00 AM (ET) 03-20-2026, Responses to the

information requested above must be submitted via email to Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

Respond: 36C24526Q0352 Sources Sought Notice | Company Name

This request for information/sources sought notice is for planning purposes ONLY and

does not constitute a solicitation, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The results of this market

research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition

strategy (e.g., SDVOSB/SDVOSB set-aside, small business set-aside, full and open.

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