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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0395, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for generator maintenance services at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland, specifically targeting 80 Emergency Power Supply Systems across over 100 facilities serving more than 1,400 personnel. The acquisition is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561210 with a size standard of $47 million, and all responsible small business concerns may respond. Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quotation on SF-1449, a detailed price schedule, past performance references meeting the criteria in Attachment 6, a valid Sam.gov Unique Entity ID, and a capability statement supported by technical documentation demonstrating full compliance with all performance elements in the Performance Work Statement. Failure to provide any of these items will result in automatic rejection without discussion. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. The deadline for submissions has been extended to May 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM PT, and proposals must be emailed to Elizabeth Calhoun with the solicitation title and number in the subject line. Questions must be received by April 27, 2026, using the same protocol. A site visit was held on April 21 and 22, 2026, and registration was required in advance. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) with a one-year base period and up to four optional one-year periods extending through April 30, 2030, contingent on performance and funding. Award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, where technical capability and past performance are slightly more important than price, with performance evaluated using adjectival ratings and confidence levels. Compliance with NFPA 110 and UFC 3-540-07 is mandatory for all maintenance, testing, and reporting activities. The contractor must conduct quarterly and annual inspections, load bank testing of at least 30 minutes under 30% rated load, replace oil and air filters every 500 hours or annually, and submit detailed progress reports in layperson language. Invoicing is exclusively through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and all deliverables must be submitted on recycled paper double-sided. Contractual obligations include adherence to strict security
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Beltsville, MD, 20705, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 1- Questions and Answers Posted, PWS and Bid Schedule Amended. Extended due date for Quotes to 5/8/2026
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0395 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Generator Maintenance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561210The small business size standard is $47M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation on Attachment 1- SF-1449
- Submit Attachment 4- Price Schedule
- Submit Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 6- Past Performance document for what is required.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Performance Work Statement.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Quotes are due on 5/4/2026 at 2:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 4/27/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Site Visit-
A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st at 9:00AM ET and Thursday, April 22nd, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. To register for the site visit you must email Elizabeth Calhoun at elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov prior to the date of the site visit.
Contacts: Baker Ashiwaya, Phil Parnell, or Terry Altman, Jr.
Location: BARC Facilities Office, Room 205
Address: 426 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville MD 20705
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