J059--Preventative Maintenance-Emergency Generators | Follow on Base+4 | Start: 9/30/26
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
36C25026Q0637
NAICS
333611
PSC
J059
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside
Posted
July 24, 2026
Response due
August 17, 2026
Place of performance
Chillicothe, OH
What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for the preventative maintenance of emergency and standby generators at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 333611. The contract includes annual and semi-annual servicing, load banking, and fuel and oil sampling for a total of ten emergency generators, three standby generators, and three mobile generators. Interested businesses should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, which means they should track the opportunity closely rather than submit a bid immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
As of 3/17/26
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
CHILLICOTHE, OH VA MEDICAL CENTER
STATEMENT OF WORK
Preventive Maintenance of Emergency/Standby Generators
1. Background
Proper maintenance, service, and testing of the Emergency Power System is essential to comply with Joint
Commission and Life Safety requirements and is the best assurance that our generators will perform as
designed.
2. Scope
This contract covers 10 (Ten) emergency generators 3 (three) standby generators and 3 (Three) Mobile
generators for annual and semi-annual service, annual load banking of emergency generators and
Mobile Generators, annual oil samples, and annual fuel samples. This service is for the Chillicothe VA
Medical Center located at 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. The contractor shall notify
the Point of Contact (POC) or Contracting Officer (CO) regarding any work outside the scope of the
contract. Any work outside the scope of this contract shall only be authorized through a separate
purchase order (PO) or with an emergency credit card payment. Labor for work performed outside
of contract may not exceed $2,500 per occasion and shall only commence AFTER a purchase order
number is received.
3. Specific Tasks
Table of Emergency/Standby and Mobile Generators to be serviced. Tasks below refer to this table. #
Gen # Model # Serial # KW Manufacture
3 350ROZ81 068257 360 KOHLER
7 150REOZJF 3379GMLR0009 150 Kohler
18 DSGAE-
1509196 F150834197 200 CUMMINS
24 300DFCB E920471721 225 ONAN
31 500REOZVB 2278667 515 KOHLER
210 350REOZJ SGM324PHS 350 KOHLER
211 400REOZJ SGM329VDH 400 KOHLER
259 200REOZJF 339CGMLK0004 200 Kohler
261 600REOZMB 2335681 610 KOHLER
297 230REOZJE 33C3GMLJ0004 230 Kohler
Main 1 1500REOZDC 2243092 1560 KOHLER
Main 2 1500REOZDD SGM324JKG 1560 KOHLER
Main 3 1600REOZMD 337HGMLL0003 1600 Kohler
Mobile
Gen 1
DCA-
300SSJU4F3 6090HFGF06 300 John Deere
Mobile
Gen 2 TS250-3J P1003310006 250 John Deere
Mobile
Gen 3 G500 230226-64 550 Volvo
Model# Serial# KW Manufacturer
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Task 1 – Annual load bank (4 hour) – Due Month of January
Contractor is to provide all equipment, tools, and labor to load test the emergency generators listed in
paragraph 4. The generators shall be tested using a properly sized and certified load bank and cables
with qualified and competent employees. A four-hour test is required of each generator using the
following specifications.
• 30% of generator name plate rating for 60 minutes followed by
• 50% of generator name plate rating for 120 minutes followed by
• 75% of generator name plate rating for 60 minutes for a total of four (4) continuous hours
• Main 1 Main 2 and Main 3 generators shall not be load tested
Full visual monitoring of the entire test must be performed. Any equipment failures must be reported to
the Chief of Engineering and/or Electrical Supervisor. Failures shall be corrected before testing can be
completed (see paragraph 2). Load testing report must be delivered to the Chief of Engineering and/or
Electrical Supervisor within 5 working days.
Deliverables: Load Bank Testing Report
• Report shall include in the header:
o Date
o Address
o Gen# /Building(s) served
o Make/Model of Generator
o Serial Number of Generator
o Hour Meter Start/Stop times
• Report shall include in the data:
o Time began test and 15-minute intervals thereafter
o Ambient Temp at 15-minute intervals
o Generator Frequency at 15-minute intervals
o Voltage AB, BC, CA at 15-minute intervals
o Amps AB, BC, CA at 15-minute intervals
o Oil pressure at 15-minute intervals
o Water Temp at 15-minute intervals
o KW at 15-minute intervals
o Percent of Load at 15-minute intervals
• Report shall include in the footer:
o Comments
o Serviced by
o Cable length used
o Date
Task 2 - Annual Generator Maintenance – Due Month of January
• Annual maintenance shall include:
o Fuel sample analysis
o Oil sample analysis (to be done no sooner than 6 months from new oil change)
o Lube, oil, and oil filter change
o Fuel filter change
o Engine tune up with parts
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o **Air filter and battery replacement** Any air filter or battery replacement shall be quoted
at the time of need and paid by PO or with credit card
Deliverables: Annual Maintenance Report
Report to be delivered to Chief of Engineering and Electrical Supervisor within 5 working days, except for
the oil and fuel analysis reports. Oil and fuel analysis reports shall be delivered after results from lab are
received. (Within one Month testing)
Task 3 – Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance – Due Month of July and January
Two periodic inspections are required. The first shall be completed with the annual inspection, the next
shall be after 6 months of the Annual Maintenance.
• Periodic inspection shall include:
o Inspect air cleaner
o Test antifreeze and adjust if necessary
o Check the coolant level
o Inspect belts and hoses
o Check engine heater operation
o Check generator set for fuel, oil, and coolant leaks
o Check air intakes and outlets
o Check transfer tank operation in applicable
o Drain exhaust line
o Inspect silencer
o Check battery charger operation and charge rate
o Check battery electrolyte levels and specific gravity - Fill as necessary
o Clean battery terminals as necessary
o Check generator output voltage and adjust as necessary
o Emergency system operation without load transfer
o Frequency check and governor adjustment as necessary
o Check transfer switch and accessory operation (only with prior VA approval)
o Check engine alternator charge rates
o Check engine and generator gauge and indicator operation
o Check generator set controller operation including shutdown functions
o Perform engine checks per manufacturer’s recommendations
o **Air filter and battery replacement** Any air filter or battery replacement shall be quoted
at the time of need and paid by PO or with credit card
Deliverables: Semi-Annual Maintenance Report
Report to be delivered to Chief of Engineering and Electrical Supervisor w…
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