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Johnston Ridge Observatory Backup Generator Repairs Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Solicitation 1240BD27Q0009 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide inspection, scheduled maintenance, and system repair for the backup diesel generator system at the Johnston Ridge Observatory in Toutle, Washington. The equipment consists of a Simpower Generator Systems 1000KW, 1250KVA system featuring a Mitsubishi engine and a MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator. The scope of work includes manufacturer recommended service maintenance up to 3,000 hours for the engine, radiator, exhaust, diesel fuel systems, controller, alternator, and automatic transfer switch, as well as repairs for any existing malfunctions. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238290. The award will be granted to the offeror with the highest technical rating, provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable. The government will not necessarily select the lowest-priced quote. Qualified offerors must submit three separate attachments containing technical approach, pricing via the provided SF-1449 and Schedule of Items, and past performance documentation. All submissions must be emailed to Jorge Somoza by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Once awarded, the contractor must commence work within 14 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete all services within 90 days. Compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items and SAM registration is required.

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USDA Forest Service seeks a small business for backup generator maintenance and repair.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Gifford Pinchot National Forest

NAICS

238290 - Other Building Equipment Contractors

Place of Performance

Toutle, WA, 98649, USA

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SBA

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Solicitation 1240BD27Q0009 - Johnston Ridge Observatory Backup Generator Repairs

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Contacts1 person available
OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA
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Jorge Somoza
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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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Offeror shall provide inspection, scheduled maintenance, and system repair to the backup diesel generator system for Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) located in Toutle, WA. 


The backup diesel generator is a “Simpower Generator Systems” 1000KW, 1250KVA system that has a Mitsubishi engine and a MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator.


  • Unit Model: SP1000D3PS12N-PTA2
  • Serial Number: 8855
  • Mitsubishi
    • Model: S12N-PTA2
    • Serial Number: 20919
  • MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator
    • Model: 741RSL20648B
    • Serial Number: XL 3835609
    • 3 Phase
    • 60Hz
    • Continuous 975KW, 277/480V, 1219kVA, 1466Amp

JRO address for this work is: 21000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle, WA 98649.

Solicitation number 1240BD27Q0009 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).


The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors. The small business size standard 22 Million.  The Service code is J061Maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- electric wire and power distribution equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract.


Address contracting questions to Jorge Somoza at 509-423-2224 or email jorge.somoza@usda.gov 


Address technical questions about this solicitation to Heath Cameron at (360) 449-7813 or email heath.cameron@usda.gov    


Sent your quote by email to jorge.somoza@usda.gov only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 03 November 2026 before 2:00 PM PST. Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it.

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