J035--Emergency Generators_ATS- Service Contract Manchester VAMC

The contract solicitation 36C24126Q0410 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 811310 for comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair services on emergency generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS) at the Manchester VA Medical Center in New Hampshire. The base period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four one-year optional extension periods available under FAR 52.217-8, making it a potential five-year contract. The scope requires the contractor to perform routine maintenance and emergency on-call repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and applicable codes, including inspections, testing, and documentation for all equipment listed in Attachment A. The contractor must be qualified to work on all listed equipment and comply with strict safety, environmental, and regulatory standards including OSHA, EPA, and NFPA codes. All work requires coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, submission of detailed schedules, safety plans, lockout/tagout procedures, and Safety Data Sheets, with maintenance reports due within seven days of completion and signed by both the technician and the COR. Semi-annual and annual inspections include specific tasks such as checking fuel systems, verifying ATS contact operation, and inspecting for corrosion, with battery and thermostat replacements required annually and regasketing seals during out-of-year turbocharger checks. Fueling is not part of the contractor’s responsibilities, though fuel levels may be noted. The contractor is allocated $1,000 per piece of equipment for unscheduled repairs or upgrades not otherwise specified, and any additional work identified in the RFI responses must be quoted separately. ATS units range in amperage from 100A to 1200A and must be cycled during non-business hours (outside Monday Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm). All personnel must hold current, valid certifications and licenses for their trades and driving privileges, with annual submission of renewals to the COR. The contractor must ensure full compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 limitations on subcontracting, providing a signed certification that they will perform at least 50% of the work themselves, with potential penalties including suspension, debarment, or fines for noncompliance. The contract is evaluated under simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 13, with award based on the most advantageous proposal considering technical capability,