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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding th... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (DOC/NOAA/NESDIS) is conducting market research to identify sources performing major and minor preventative maintenance on four C-32 1000 kW Caterpillar Backup Generators for the NOAA Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) located in Wallops Island, Virginia. Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Joel L. Perlroth at Joel.L.Perlroth@noaa.gov no later than August 6, 2021 NLT 1 PM EST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; capability statement and if the services are available on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 811310 is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Joel Perlroth via e-mail. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time. Background The Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) located in Wallops Island, Virginia, has a requirement for performing preventative maintenance on four C-32 Caterpillar Generators. These tasks shall be performed at WCDAS, 35663 Chincoteague Road, Wallops Island, VA 23337. Objectives The four C-32 1000 kW Caterpillar backup generators must be maintained as per the manufacturer’s specifications by factory certified personnel using OEM parts and materials. These generators are a critical part of the WCDAS’s power systems and must be able to provide power to the station during commercial power outages as well as catastrophic weather events. Scope All parts, labor, and laboratory analysis costs for performing both the Minor and the Major PMs shall be provided by the contractor. Any work related to the tasks described herein shall be coordinated with Facility Management personnel and any deviation shall be made with the concurrence of both the contractor and the Government. At a minimum, the following items will be included in the Minor PM Service Visit: Cooling System: Visual inspection of radiator or heat exchanger for leaks, damage, and obstruction. Check radiator coolant level, replenish as required. Test coolant for proper antifreeze percentage. Test corrosion inhibitor concentration, record. Check jacket water heater for proper operation and adjust thermostat setting as needed. Inspect condition of radiator cap, gasket and sealing surface. Visual inspection of water pump and cooling system gaskets for leaks. Check belt tension and inspect for cracking and fraying as accessibility permits. Inspect pulleys for excessive wear and lubricate hub bearings as needed. Inspect flexible water connections for cracking, leaks, and pliability. Tighten hose clamps as needed. Lubrication System: Check oil level, replenish as required. Check for excessive crankcase blow-by with unit running. Visual inspection of front and rear crankshaft seals, and lubrication system gaskets for leaks. Inspect oil hose and connections for cracking, leaks, and pliability. Draw an oil sample and provide analysis. Fuel System – Diesel: Inspect flexible fuel lines for cracking, leaks and pliability. Check day tank/base tank level and test day tank pump for proper operation. Operate fuel-priming pump, check for proper operation and leaks. Drain water from water separator(s). Check fuel system for leaks. Check electronic governor connections and actuator. Inspect steel fuel lines for cracks, leaks and proper line bracket support. Starting System: Record battery cells electrolyte specific gravity (accessible batteries only). Top off electrolyte level in accessible lead-acid batteries with distilled water. Check and record battery charger/alternator for proper charge rate. Check for proper cranking termination upon starting. Clean and apply corrosion inhibitor to the terminals of lead acid batteries as needed. Tighten battery cable connections as needed. Inspect and tighten starter motor(s) connections as needed. Exhaust System: Inspect flexible exhaust coupling for cracks, excessive leakage, broken, or missing hardware. Inspect exterior of exhaust manifolds for oil/fuel slobbering (signs of wet stacking). Inspect exhaust rain protection and exhaust outlet screening. Drain water in exhaust moisture traps. Air Intake System: Inspect air filters for plugging and deterioration, clean if required. Check all air intake piping for damage and loose connections. Inspect air cleaner seal for pliability and sealing and clean if necessary. Inspect turbocharger for excessive endplay clearance (if accessible) and seal leakage. Installation: Walk around inspection of complete installation. Inspect generator set vibration isolators. Check for abnormal noise or vibration. Re-check for oil and coolant leaks with unit running. Check for proper operation of remote fan motors, thermostats, circulating pumps, and solenoid valves. Check inlet and discharge louvers for proper operation with unit running and stopped. Control Panel: Operational check of illumination and safety lamps. Check electronic control panels for fault codes, notify customer of any codes that need to be addressed. Check proper operation of instruments with unit running. Adjust governor control for optimum performance and frequency. Adjust voltage regulator for proper voltage. Inspect for excessive dirt accumulation and clean as needed. Test emergency stop. Upon Completion of Service: Reset all controls to automatic. Set circuit breaker to correct position. Check that fuel valves are in correct position. Check that battery charger is on. Check that day tank controls are on. Check that Louver controls are on. Check that Jacket water heater is on. At a minimum, the following items will be included in the Major PM Service Visit: All Minor PM Service items as well as the following: Change unit oil and filters, take oil sample for analysis. Change primary and secondary fuel filters. Properly dispose of waste oil and filters. Lubricate fan drive if accessible. Lubricate governor linkage. Clean or Replace inlet filter for fuel tank. Draw a fuel sample and provide analysis. The contractor will notify the Facilities Supervisor of any conditions requiring repair that are discovered during a PM.