Commercial Diesel Generator Set

This solicitation, identified as FA460826QC003, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Subpart 12.201, specifically for the procurement of a single 800kW standby diesel generator set branded as Cummins, fully compliant with Attachment 2 (CO Determination for Brand Name J&A) and Attachment 3 (Salient Characteristics). The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335312 with a size standard of $19.0 million, and offers must be submitted by Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The generator must meet stringent technical specifications including UL 2200 and ULC S601-07 certifications, a 660-gallon UL142-compliant fuel tank, a 1200A main circuit breaker, a PowerCommand 2.3 digital controller, and a sound-attenuated steel enclosure, while adhering to U.S. EPA Tier 2 NSPS CI emissions standards. The acquisition follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where price is the primary factor in ranking offers, but only technically acceptable proposals will be considered for award. The item is to be delivered FOB Destination to Fort Johnson, Louisiana, with final delivery address to be confirmed upon award, and the contracting office is located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Contract administration is governed by the use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing, with payment directed through DoDAAC F87700, and no alternative invoicing systems are authorized. The contractor must comply with a suite of FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower protections, service contract labor standards, trafficking in persons, Buy American requirements, and federal supply chain security mandates. Additional special requirements include mandatory security clearance procedures for personnel accessing Barksdale Air Force Base, including obtaining base identification badges and vehicle passes, compliance with Air Force Instruction 31-101, and submission of a formal written request with employee details and supporting documentation to the contracting officer for access approval. Noncompliance with access protocols may result in withheld final payment. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code and must self-certify as a small business under the $19 million size standard, with potential applic