5999--1.5MW Generator Rental
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, has issued a Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation for the rental and installation of a 1.5MW mobile diesel generator for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The generator is required to ensure emergency power compliance with NFPA standards. Quotes are due by April 28, 2026, at 11 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a 1500kW (1.5MW) mobile diesel generator rental including installation services. Key requirements include:
- Generator capable of carrying the full hospital emergency load within 10 seconds, compliant with NFPA 110.
- Integrated fuel tank providing 24 hours of power at 75% load.
- Technical specifications: multi-voltage switch, 1250 KVA, 60 Hz, 1250-gallon fuel capacity, sound attenuation, weatherproofing, and a control panel capable of paralleling within 10 seconds.
- Provision of 5,200 gallons of diesel fuel (one fill-up), start-up assist, and necessary cables.
- Vendor responsibilities include site assessment, setup of disconnect switches, installation of temporary conduit, routing and termination of cables, and comprehensive testing, including a 4-hour resistive load bank test.
- The vendor must also provide VA operations training/demonstration and remove all trash and debris.
- All work and delivery to 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond VA 23249, must occur during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four subsequent option periods, potentially extending the contract through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) for services (50% to non-SDVOSBs) is required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted via email to cedric.frasier@va.gov by 11 AM EST on April 28, 2026.
- Required submission documents include: Offer Form (SF 1449), Pricing (using the eCMS Line-Item Template), a Technical Approach (maximum 30 pages), and Offeror Representations and Certifications.
- Technical questions must be submitted in writing via email by 11 AM EST on April 24, 2026.
- Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical and Price factors, with the award going to the most advantageous quotation to the Government.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 are incorporated by reference or attached. VAAR clauses related to SDVOSB set-asides and limitations on subcontracting are also included.