J030--502-23-2-5023-0637, Generator PM and Maintenance

Page 3 of 3 This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC, located at 3799 W Airline Hwy, Reserve, LA 70084. Services will be projected to begin 06/01/2023 until the service is complete, to be discussed with COR, under NAICS 811310. The contractor will perform preventative maintenance and servicing of the Alexandria VA Healthcare System Facility Sustaining Generators to allow for weekly startup and run with no load, while the final corrective actions for the generators and associated switchgears are defined by an upcoming A&E service contract with lead times projected to be applied in the fourth quarter of 2023.The period of performance will project to begin 06/01/2023 until the service is complete, to be discussed with COR. Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than 04/21/2023 at 12:00 PM CST, to contact@example.gov . When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C25623P0774, Notice of Intent in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Responding as an interested party under the www.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. If after April 21, 2023, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 16 shall negotiate solely with Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement shall be based upon responses received and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition. REQUIRED SERVICES: The proposed sole source contract is for a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of the AVAHCS Facility Sustaining Generators to allow for weekly startup and run with no load, while the final corrective actions for the generators and associated switchgears are defined by an upcoming A&E service contract with lead times projected to be applied in the fourth quarter of 2023. This award is for the Alexandria Veterans Healthcare System (AVAHCS). The facility sustaining generators are Caterpillar (CAT) Natural Gas fueled generators. The work required must be performed by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with the ability to perform electronic diagnostic work. CAT technicians must perform work and servicing of proprietary equipment.