J061--Thompson Power Generator Service RFI Intent to Sole Source

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 un