J061--Caterpillar Generator Maintenance Minneapolis VAMC

Contract 36C26326P0212 was awarded to Core Matrix Contracting, LLC on February 12, 2026, for a total amount of $84,000.00. The contract provides comprehensive preventative maintenance for Caterpillar generators at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System. This total Small Business set-aside was procured under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology. The base period of performance runs from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extension periods available, potentially extending the total contract duration to three years. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform six levels of maintenance, including routine inspections, fluid replacements, and valve adjustments, strictly following Caterpillar OEM service manuals and using OEM parts. All work must be performed by Caterpillar-certified technicians during standard business hours. Key deliverables include comprehensive service reports for each event and daily performance logs submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contractor is also responsible for the regulatory disposal of hazardous materials. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Department of Veterans Affairs system and compliance with various FAR and VAAR clauses regarding subcontracting limitations and commercial service terms.