J061--Generator Inspection Service and Routine Maintenance -
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for generator inspection service and routine maintenance. This falls under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), though generator maintenance work can also align with broader electrical systems support.
This is a requirements-type contract for preventative and routine maintenance services on generator systems. Generator maintenance contracts for federal facilities typically include scheduled inspections, fluid changes, filter replacements, load bank testing, and emergency repair services to ensure continuous power backup for critical VA medical and administrative operations. Services may cover diesel, natural gas, or propane standby generators common to healthcare campuses.
The classification code J061 indicates this is a supply or service acquisition within the VA's internal coding system. The VA maintains extensive generator fleets across its hospitals, clinics, and cemetery locations, given the life-safety requirements for uninterrupted power in healthcare settings.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24627Q0090 |
| NAICS | 238210 |
| Set-aside | None listed |
| Response deadline | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside indicated. Any qualified business—including large businesses, small businesses, and 8(a) firms—may submit a bid.
Small businesses in NAICS 238210 with generator/electrical maintenance capabilities should evaluate whether they can meet any technical qualifications and past-performance requirements the solicitation specifies. Common qualifications for this work include:
- Licensed electrical or generator technician certifications (EGSA, manufacturer-specific, or state-level)
- Experience with EPA and NFPA 110 standards for emergency and standby power systems
- bonding and insurance appropriate for work at federal healthcare facilities
- Ability to meet VA security and background-check requirements for facility access
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other socioeconomically disadvantaged firms may still gain evaluation preference if the VA applies the Veterans First Contracting Program, which is mandatory for VA procurements when two or more responsible SDVOSB offerors exist at a fair and reasonable price.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the compressed timeline—posted October 26 with bids due October 27, 2026—interested vendors should prioritize rapid response while ensuring completeness.
Immediate actions for this solicitation:
- Download the full solicitation package immediately from SAM.gov to understand scope (number of generators, locations, service frequencies), contract length, and any draft PWS/SOW requirements.
- Verify technical capability: Confirm your technicians hold current certifications for the specific generator brands the VA operates (common brands at VA facilities include Caterpillar, Cummins, Generac, and Kohler).
- Assure geographic coverage: Network Contracting Office 6 covers VA facilities in the mid-Atlantic region; verify your firm can reach all required sites within specified response times for emergency calls.
- Price strategically: Generator maintenance pricing typically blends fixed monthly/bi-annual inspection fees with hourly rates for repairs and materials. If the solicitation uses time-and-materials or firm-fixed-price structure, see the solicitation for pricing instructions.
- Document past performance: Prepare references from similar generator maintenance contracts, especially with federal healthcare or critical-facility clients, and ensure your SAM entity registration is active.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24627Q0090. Review the statement of work, deliverables schedule, and evaluation criteria carefully.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Given the one-day turnaround from posting, this may be a re-solicitation or follow-on opportunity; verify whether amendments extend this deadline.
- Submit your bid through the designated method specified in the solicitation (typically SAM.gov or the VA's electronic system), ensuring all required forms (SF 33, representations and certifications, pricing) are complete.
Given the tight response window, contact the contracting office immediately with any questions, referencing the solicitation number.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →