Emergency Generator Electrical Repair and Startup Restoration

The contract involves repairing an emergency backup generator at the USDA U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, which failed inspection due to an electrical startup failure. The scope of work focuses on diagnosing the root cause of the malfunction and restoring reliable ignition and startup functions to ensure the generator can provide uninterrupted power. This reliability is critical for maintaining continuous operations of research activities dependent on emergency power. Designated as a subcontract and set aside exclusively for small businesses under SBA regulations, the contract falls under NAICS code 811310, which pertains to electrical and electronic equipment repair. The contract was posted on June 10, 2026, with responses due by June 22, 2026. It is managed by the Department of Agriculture’s research service office and performed on-site in Charleston, SC, reinforcing the urgency and significance of maintaining critical infrastructure for USDA research facilities.