How to bid on Generator Testing and Maintenance for the VA in Battle Creek, MI

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs services for generator testing and maintenance at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price, Definitive Contract with a base year and four option years. This is an opportunity for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide essential support to a VA facility.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation for this requirement is anticipated to be issued around July 17, 2026. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by August 07, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted in writing.

Questions about this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist via email. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The relevant NAICS Code is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $12.5 Million. The Product/Service Code (PSC) is J030, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment. Firms with experience in these areas and the SDVOSB designation are best suited.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Responses must be submitted in writing to Andrea J. Roach, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. To be eligible for consideration, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company's SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date, especially confirming your SDVOSB status. Review the anticipated solicitation carefully once it is released, paying close attention to all requirements and evaluation criteria.

Clearly articulate your firm's experience with generator testing and maintenance services, highlighting any work performed for similar facilities or government agencies. Provide a detailed and competitive pricing proposal for the base year and all four option years, as this will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract.