Sources SoughtPosted Aug 19, 2026·Responses due Aug 17, 2026

J061--Generator Maintenance Services

Veterans Affairs · 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
811310
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C25626Q1180
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
J061
Place
Biloxi
Contact
Tina Harris (tina.harris3@va.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C25626Q1180 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 19, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Aug 19, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 16, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026, middle of the range Oct 7, 2026.
Measured from 90 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 811310 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 19, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (Biloxi VAMC), Biloxi, MS 1. Purpose This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research under FAR Part 10 and VHA guidance. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to identify capable firms particularly VetCert-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) that can provide comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM), inspections, emergency response, and annual load-bank testing for the Biloxi VA Medical Center (VAMC) emergency/standby generators. This is not a solic… (show all)

itation and no contract will be awarded from this notice. 2. Background (Synopsis of Requirement) Biloxi VAMC operates a fleet consisting of thirteen (13) building backup generators and four (4) campus primary backup generators (two Kohler and two Cummins Onan) with associated paralleling gear. Required services include quarterly and annual PM in accordance with OEM recommendations; verification of monthly building load tests meeting at least 30% of generator nameplate; annual load-bank testing for units that do not parallel/export to the utility; emergency corrective maintenance; deliverables (service and inspection reports, oil/coolant analyses); and the capability to remotely start/stop the four primary backup generators (Buildings 92, 93, 94, 95) annually. 3. Anticipated Codes NAICS 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Alternate NAICS may include 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Final NAICS will be confirmed at solicitation. PSC J061 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment. Other related PSCs may be used depending on final scope. 4. Scope Summary (Key Technical Tasks) Quarterly PM: Comprehensive inspections and functional testing (alarms/shutdowns, annunciators, day tanks, hoses, radiators/fans, block heaters, batteries/chargers, governor and fuel systems, generator electrical connections, louvers/exhaust, isolators). Collect oil and coolant samples with laboratory analysis; update filters per hours/analysis; verify monthly building load tests achieve 30% of nameplate; document all results. Annual PM: Annual services in addition to quarterly scope change engine oil and filters; service crankcase breather; inspect/replace air filters; replace fuel filters; verify remote start/stop capability for the four primary backup generators (Buildings 92, 93, 94, 95). Load Banking: Coordinate testing during April; conduct annual load-bank tests for thirteen (13) units that do not parallel/export to utility; provide documentation meeting NFPA 110 and The Joint Commission standards. Emergency Response: Acknowledge service calls within 4 hours; dispatch fully qualified technicians within 14 hours; restore equipment to full service within 48 hours of arrival (unless extenuating circumstances). Technician Qualifications: Minimum one-year trade school plus five (5) years of successful experience on institutional/industrial diesel generators similar to Biloxi VAMC units. Parts & Materials: Provide OEM-authorized repair parts and services; comply with OSHA/VA safety requirements including confined space and Lockout/Tagout plans. Kohler proprietary hardware/software are excluded per SOW. 5. Submission Requirements (Capability Statement) Interested firms shall submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages, excluding cover and appendices) demonstrating the ability to perform the described services. Responses must include: Business information: UEI, VetCert status (SDVOSB/VOSB), other small business categories (WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)), primary NAICS, and current SBA size status, GSA schedule if applicable. Relevant past performance: At least three (3) projects within the past five years maintaining, inspecting, and load-banking diesel emergency generators 150 kW, including units at 208 V, 480 V, 4,160 V, and 12,470 V. Include customer, contract number, scope, kW ratings, voltages, and period of performance. OEM credentials: Evidence of OEM authorization/certification (e.g., Kohler, Cummins Onan, Caterpillar, John Deere) to perform warranty and non-warranty service, and access to OEM technical manuals/software as applicable. Technician qualifications: Statements/resumes showing at least one-year trade school and five years of experience on institutional/industrial diesel generators; evidence of training on applicable models. Remote start capability: Description and evidence demonstrating the ability to remotely start/stop the four primary backup generators (Buildings 92 95) annually, including controls interface, safety measures, and test procedures. NFPA 110 & Joint Commission compliance: Narrative describing maintenance/testing program aligned to NFPA 110 (weekly/monthly inspections, monthly 30-minute 30% nameplate or OEM exhaust-temperature equivalent; annual supplemental load-bank if required; triennial continuous test for Level 1 systems) and The Joint Commission requirements; include sample logs and checklists. Emergency response plan: Plan confirming acknowledgement 4 hours, on-site 14 hours, restoration 48 hours, with escalation contacts, coverage map, and spare parts strategy. Safety programs: Confined Space Entry plan (29 CFR 1910.146), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plan, PPE program, and OSHA compliance attestations. Quality & deliverables: Sample service report, inspection checklist, oil/coolant analysis report, and sample load-bank test report demonstrating data recording and acceptance criteria. Parts and materials: Statement of capability to supply OEM parts and fluids; describe inventory and supply chain; identify any exclusions or proprietary limitations. Tank Management System (TMS): Capability to perform semi-annual inspections of Pneumercator tank monitor and Phillips TMS (fuel pumps, probes, solenoid valves), including test procedures. 6. Response Instructions Submit a single PDF capability statement via email to the Contact listed below. Page limit: 10 pages (excluding allowed appendices). **Responses are due by Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time (CT).** Late submissions may not be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. 7. Important Notices & Disclaimer This is NOT a solicitation announcement; no contract will be awarded from this SSN. Responses do not constitute offers and will not be accepted to form a binding contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding. The Government may use responses to inform Veterans First set-aside decisions and subsequent acquisition planning. 8. Point of Contact Contracting Office: NCO-16 (Biloxi, MS) Contact: Tina Harris, Contract Specialist Email: tina.harris3@va.gov

Who won similar work

15 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 811310.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
BAMAJACK, LLC2$2.0MMar 18, 2026
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC · $JCI2$1.3MSep 9, 2025
R. W. Martin and Sons Inc1$2.9MMay 5, 2026
Veterans Fire and Life Safety Corporation1$1.2MOct 1, 2025
HURTVET SUBCONTRACTING, LLC1$849KOct 1, 2025
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY & SERVICE, L.L.C.1$239KDec 17, 2025
SERVICE SOLUTIONS PLUMBING LLC1$220KMay 5, 2025
SENTINEL SERVICES, LLC1$88KJul 15, 2025
POWER EDGE, INC.1$86KAug 12, 2025
BREEWORLD LLC1$50KFeb 10, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.

Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • $6K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 2 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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