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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 07, 2013 FBO #4152
DOCUMENT

J -- Annual Generator Loadbank & Maintenance - Attachment

Notice Date

4/5/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23);Contract Officer;4801 Veterans Drive;St. Cloud MN 56303
 

ZIP Code

56303
 

Solicitation Number

VA26313I1225
 

Response Due

4/10/2013
 

Archive Date

6/9/2013
 

Point of Contact

Nicole Burski
 

E-Mail Address

.burski@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice Only. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office, Saint Cloud, MN on behalf of the Saint Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 seeks responses from qualified small business contractors. Qualified small business contractors are those contractors that are specifically authorized, certified and/or approved to perform equipment maintenance, repair, inspection and annual certification on BOTH CUMMINS and CATERPILLAR brand generators listed below. The successful bidder is to provide all labor, tools, parts, and equipment to complete maintenance and load banking on seven (7) generators located at the St Cloud VA Healthcare System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St Cloud MN. 1.LUBRICATING SYSTEM: (a.)Change lubricating oil. (b.)Check for oil leaks. (c.)Change oil filter/filters. (d.)Lubricate all moving parts (i.e. generator, cranking motor, fan hub). 2.FUEL SUSTEM: (a.)Change all fuel filters. Drain water/sediment from bowl. (b.)Check hydraulic governor oil level; change if necessary. (c.)Clean full pump screen. (d.)Adjust injectors and valves and clean inlet screens, if necessary. 3.COOLING SYSTEM: (a.)Check for leaks. Report to owner any damaged worn parts. (b.)Check and adjust belt tension for water pump/ fan. Report to owner belts in need of replacement. (c.)Change filters. (d.)Check radiator condition. Check radiator cap for proper operation. 4.AIR SYSTEM: (a.)Service air cleaner. (b.)Check air and vent tube connections. (c.)Check and service crank case breather: replace or clean element. (d.)Replace dry type element. Must be UL900, Class 1 type filters. (e.)Check operation of louvers. 5.OTHER: (a.)Complete a general inspection of generator set and controls. Verify proper operation of transfer switch. (b.)Inspect engine for external worn parts. (c.)Check for proper operation of engine heaters. (d.)Adjust engine speed to optimal setting. (e.)Check engine exhaust system for leakage. Record exhaust temperature to comply with manufacturers recommended level. (f.)Check turbo charger rotor for wear and seal leakage. (g.)Run engines and check for proper lube oil pressure, fuel oil pressure, water and oil temperatures, and color and density of exhaust gases. (h.)Check for proper governor operation. (i.)Check batteries and add distilled water as needed. Verify proper operation of battery charger. (j.)Verify proper operation of main circuit breaker on generator and docking stations. NOTE: Parts and materials to be furnished at no additional charge under the maintenance agreement oLube oil for oil change oAll lube oil filter elements oAll fuel filter elements oAll air filter elements oAll cooling filter elements oDisposal of all waste oil, coolant, and filters from the maintenance. Load banking: Load bank all seven (7) generators at 30% nameplate rating for sixty minutes (1hour), followed by 50% of the nameplate rating for sixty minutes (1 hour), followed by 75% of the nameplate rating for 120 minutes (2 hours) for a total four (4) continuous hours. Generators: BUILDING # 7 CUMMINS 300 kw Model # DQDAC-5750761 SERIAL # C060903823 BUILDING # 97 CUMMINS 300 kw MODEL # NTTA-855GS1 SERIAL # 18108395 BUILDING # 99 CUMMINS 250 kw MODEL # NT-855-GS SERIAL # 30118773 BUILDING # 103 CUMMINS 250 kw MODEL # NT-855-GS3 SERIAL # 30122755 BUILDING # 112 CATERPILLAR 1500 kw MODEL # SR4B-GD SERIAL # GW401002 BUILDING # 113 CATERPILLAR 1500 kw SR4B-GD SERIAL # G4W01010 PORTABLE GENERATOR CUMMINS 300 kw MODEL # 300DQAF SERIAL # K040710023 ADDITIONAL WORK REQIRED FOR BUILDING 7 GENERATOR The 300 KW Cummins generator will need two (2) ball valves installed at the time of maintenance. They are to be installed on either side of the existing tank heater to facilitate heater maintenance. Size of the heater hose is.625" I.D. Cost of the valves and installation on the generator is to be included in the bid for this contract. All work must be completed in the month of May 2013. Vendor to provide complete performance and maintenance reports for all seven (7) generators. This Sources Sought Notice is issued in order to ascertain whether there are any qualified small business contractors in the commercial marketplace, that is, any contractors who are specifically authorized, certified and/or approved BY THE MANUFACTURERS of the brand name systems noted above, to perform the services noted above. Responses are due by 3:30 p.m. Central Time, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Responses should include a copy of each manufacturer's written authorization, certification and/or approval of the contractor to perform the noted services. Additional information that must be submitted: DUNS number, contractor's participation in any recognized socio-economic program(s), e.g. Veteran-Owned, Women Owned, HubZone, 8(a) or other programs recognized by the United States Small Business Administration. Additional information may be submitted at the contractor's discretion but is not specifically sought at this time. This Sources Sought Notice is NOT a solicitation and does NOT bind the Government to issue any subsequent solicitation. All questions should be directed to the Contracting Specialist, Nicole Burski, via email to: Nicole.burski@va.gov. No postal or phone inquiries will be answered.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/SCVAMC656/SCVAMC656/VA26313I1225/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-13-I-1225 VA263-13-I-1225_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=689714&FileName=VA263-13-I-1225-003.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=689714&FileName=VA263-13-I-1225-003.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Saint Cloud VA Health Care System;4801 Veterans Drive;Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Zip Code: 56303-2099
 

Record

SN03030496-W 20130407/130405234829-fa6caf35aa258e8acc48c9532b87b106 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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