J030--Generator and Equipment Maintenance and Storage

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Contract Opportunity

The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.501(a) to obtain diesel generator and equipment storage and maintenance.
Period of performance: 12/21/2025 through 12/20/2026 with four one-year option periods.
Basic description of the requirement: The James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJP VAMC) (130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468) has a requirement for the procurement of services involving the continued storage, maintenance, and onloading of Government Property that requires specialized care. The government property is currently in storage and shall remain in storage that meets specific requirements until the JJP VAMC is ready to receive the equipment. Specialized preventive maintenance services will be periodically performed on two diesel engine generators by qualified contractor-personnel while in storage. At the conclusion of storage specialized rigging procedures are required to load the equipment for transport.
It is in the best interest of the government to ensure the equipment is stored and maintained properly while not in use to preserve the equipment and maintain optimal functioning condition of all major parts or components.
The Contractor s storage facility shall not be located more than 50 miles from the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Bronx, NY). VA owned equipment cannot be mixed with non-VA equipment. The storage facility shall have the capability to onload all equipment for transport. The Contractor shall provide rigging services for onloading when requested.
No.

Equipment

Manufacturer

Model Number

QTY
Size (WxDxH) inches
Weight Approx. each (lbs)
1
Diesel Engine Generator
Caterpillar
C175-16 (60Hz)
2
84 x 238 x 93
44,000
2
Diesel Gen Loose Crate
Caterpillar
Gen Parts
2
30 x 51 x 35
370
3
Battery Chargers
La Marche
ESCR-10-24V- AV1
2
8 x 7 x 12
25

4
5kV Circuit Breakers Cubicle
1200 Amp

Eaton
VCP-TR Fixed CB

2

36 x 50 x 85

2,000

5
Neutral Grounding Resistor

Post Glover
NG024A400- DDDAACEK0

3

36 x 50 x 85

350
6
Current Transformers
GE
Model 780
6
10 x 4 x 10
30
7
Paralleling Switchgear
ASCO

8
36 x 50 x 85
1,500

8
Automatic Transfer
Switches

ASCO
7000 Series 7ATB

14

34 x 28 x 86

950

9
HVAC
Equipment (RTU-1)

AAON

RQ005

1

45 x 100 x 50

899

10
HVAC
Equipment (RTU-2)

AAON

RN013

1

96 x 110 x 48

2071

11
HVAC
Equipment (RTU-5)

AAON

RQ002

1

45 x 100 x 50

799
12
NiCAD Battery Crates
SPH Advance Technology
SPH320

2
48 x 40 x 20
800
13
JW/AC Radiator (Custom)
Diesel Radiator Co.
DR4214

2
114 x 87 x 128
6,800

14
Paralleling Switchgear Batteries for Controls Crate

2

For item 1, at the conclusion of storage the government property requires special equipment (e.g. rigging, crane) to accomplish onloading to vehicles. The current warehouse has been inspected to ensure it meets manufacturer requirements for equipment storage, which is required before award. While in storage, the Contractor s manufacturer certified technician shall perform periodic maintenance of the two Diesel Engine Generator Caterpillar units, Model Number C175-16 (60Hz).
The two (2) Diesel Engine Generators manufactured by Caterpillar (Model Number C175-16 (60Hz)) require specialized care and maintenance while in storage for a period longer than three months. The original equipment manufacturer is Caterpillar Inc., which restricts maintenance services to authorized maintainers. H. O. Penn is an authorized Caterpillar Inc. retailer and maintenance provider covering the New York City geographical area. H.O. Penn will continue to provide storage for all items and periodic maintenance for the diesel generators.
The two diesel generators are currently under a warranty, provided by H.O. Penn, expiring March 2026 which covers any damage or failures due to workmanship and is in accordance with Caterpillar Limited Warranty SELF5731. It is the understanding of the government that no other company can provide this guarantee and protection of the two Diesel Engine Generators. Only Caterpillar-certified technicians can perform this service and protection with certainty that the equipment will work properly after installation and without risk to the terms and conditions of the warranty.
Place of Performance (final delivery location): Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters Medical Center
130 W. Kingsbridge Rd.
Bronx, NY 10468

The NAICS code for this requirement is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard $12.5 Million).
Intended Source: H.O. Penn Machinery
122 Noxon Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by August 13, 2025, at 12:00PM ET.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Generator Storage in the subject line. Documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above (including continued warranty coverage), to Contract Specialist, Chris Weider at christopher.weider@va.gov. Documentation should include general information and describe the vendor s technical background, capabilities, and experience sufficient to demonstrate their ability to support these requirements.

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