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Tri-Annual Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) Load Test, Las Vegas VA Medical Center

ID: 36C26126Q0945 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Cummins Inc., because we believe they are the only company authorized and trained on Cummins Onan branded power generators. We believe there are no authorized third parties that can provide this service for Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) Load Test. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. If you believe that your company is capable and authorized to perform these services in accordance with the SOW, please provide your information and capability statement along with an authorization letter from Cummins Inc., Inc., by responding to angela.gerlitzki1@va.gov no later than August 3, 2026, by 10 am PST. The applicable NAICS Code is 541380 and the size standard is $19 Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is seeking to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Cummins Inc. for the Tri-Annual Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) Load Test at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center. This decision is based on the belief that Cummins Inc. is the only company authorized and trained to service Cummins Onan branded power generators, with no authorized third parties available for this task.

The goal of this contract is to ensure the reliability and operational readiness of the facility's emergency power systems.

Work Details
The contractor will perform a Tri-Annual (36-Month) Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) test at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center, which includes:
1. **Test Planning and Coordination**: Coordinate with VA Engineering Service, facility leadership, and local utility power company; ensure all testing minimizes risk to patients and staff; verify EPSS readiness prior to testing; deliver and stage required equipment 24-72 hours before testing.
2. **Utility Power Interruption**: Create a total loss of normal utility power by coordinating with the utility provider to open the main service disconnect.
3. **EPSS Response Verification**: Document automatic starting of emergency generators, operation of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), restoration of power within 10 seconds to critical branches, and stable generator operation.
4. **Four-Hour Continuous Load Test**: Operate EPSS for a minimum of four hours under load meeting at least 30% of generator capacity; monitor performance parameters including load (kW).
5. **Compliance with Standards**: All work must comply with VHA Directive 1028, NFPA 110, NFPA 99, and The Joint Commission standards.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is set to begin on October 11, 2026.

Place of Performance
Las Vegas VA Medical Center, located at 6900 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas NV 89108.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide an authorization letter from Cummins Inc. confirming their capability to perform the services outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Additionally, contractors must comply with all applicable Department of Veterans Affairs privacy and security requirements while performing work at the medical center.

Overview

Agency
VISN 21: Sierra Pacific Network (VISN-21) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
Aug. 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
July 27, 2026, 8:50 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC
M1DZ - Operation Of Other Hospital Buildings
Place of Performance
6900 North Pecos Road Las Vegas, NV 89108 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$19 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$40,000 - $120,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
57% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 7/27/26 VISN 21: Sierra Pacific Network issued Special Notice 36C26126Q0945 for Tri-Annual Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) Load Test, Las Vegas VA Medical Center due 8/3/26.
Primary Contact
Title
Contractor
Name
Angela M Gerlitzki - Contactor   Profile
Email
angela.gerlitzki1@va.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00261
Source Organization Code
100163852
Last Updated
July 27, 2026
Last Updated By
Angela.Gerlitzki1@va.gov
Archive Date
Nov. 10, 2026