MOF Cranberry Mt. Nature Center Generator Replacement

This solicitation, numbered 12444326Q0045, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the replacement of a standby generator at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in Hillsboro, West Virginia. The project requires the removal and disposal of the existing generator and transfer switch, followed by the installation of a new 30kW propane-powered standby generator and a 200-amp automatic transfer switch, all in strict compliance with NFPA 110, NFPA 70, UL 1008, and other industry standards. The work must be conducted during normal business hours, with attention to site access, cleanup, and property restoration, and is subject to final inspection and acceptance at the installation site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts, and is open to all responsible small business concerns. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order. Quotations must be submitted by August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and will be evaluated using a highest technically acceptable award methodology, with technical approach as the most important factor. Price and past performance serve as pass/fail criteria; the lowest price does not guarantee award, and no tradeoffs are permitted. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active UEI and CAGE code, and must certify small business status. The contract includes required FAR clauses addressing commercial items, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, contractor responsibility, and small business representations. Packaging must retain manufacturer originals with proper labeling and handling instructions, and materials must be stored in weathertight, above-ground environments with adequate ventilation. Performance is scheduled from August 15 to September 30, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, with payment processed through USDA-FS CSA EAST 5 in Atlanta, Georgia. All submittals must include supporting documentation such as the Statement of Work, specifications, and wage determinations, and contractors must comply with labor standards, data handling protocols, and DEI requirements as part of their obligations.