Bid document



SUBJECT*

Thompson Power Generator Service RFI Intent to Sole Source

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

37212

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C24927Q0025

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

10-30-2026 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE

30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

N

SET-ASIDE

SDVOSBS

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

J061

NAICS CODE*

333120

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)
NCO 9
1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204
Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist
Kristie Collins
[email protected]
423-111-1111

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System TVHS

Alvin C. York Campus

3400 Lebanon Pike

Murfreesboro TN

POSTAL CODE

37129

COUNTRY

USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION

Department of Veterans Affairs

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

[email protected]

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Contract Specialist Email Address

DESCRIPTION

Department of Veterans Affairs
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS)
Alvin C. York Campus
Intent to Sole Source –Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue sole-source firm-fixed priced contract to Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation, 1245 Bridgestone Pkwy, La Vergne, TN 37086. A sole source procurement will be issued as an Open Market Purchase Order to Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR RFO 12.102-1(b). In the interest of economy and efficiency, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Caterpillar Inc.), stated only one exclusive Small Business (SB), Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation is the only Factory Authorized source for Sales, Service, and Parts for Caterpillar Equipment in Middle & West Tennessee, and Northern Mississippi areas. In addition, All Caterpillar, Inc, software for engine controls and emissions adjustments are proprietary. The NAICS code is 333120 and has a size standard of 1,250 employees for this procurement. Project Requirements: Reoccuring Full-Service Maintenance and Rebuild Contract on the Caterpillar G3520C Generator Set and Associated System. Background: TVHS VA Medical Center a full-service maintenance and rebuild contract on the Caterpillar G3520C Generator Set and Associated Radiator System located in Building 16. The Caterpillar G3520C, Serial # GZL00146 Generator set is a natural gas fueled engine that has very strict maintenance requirements for continuous and reliable operation. The plant has been in operation for over 10 years and has logged 52,299+ hours of operation, the generator set has been under a service contract with Thompson Power/Caterpillar. The generator sets purpose is to provide primary electrical power and steam to the facility to reduce the cost of the electrical utility and increase utility efficiency, it does work. The engine will have an “in-frame overhaul” based on hours operated and will be under a 1-year warranty by Caterpillar. The engine requires maintenance at the manufacturers’ specified intervals to ensure proper operating characteristics as well as continuation of the servicing contractor’s warranty. Maintenance is of utmost importance for reduced operational costs and to ensure the longevity of the generator set’s life expectancy.