NWS Southern Region WFO Emergency Power Generator Replacement (Multiple Sites)

The National Weather Service's Southern Region is seeking to replace 14 existing emergency power generators at Weather Forecast Offices across 14 locations including Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Jacksonville, Key West, Lake Charles, Slidell, Little Rock, Melbourne, Mobile, Nashville, San Juan, Tampa, Birmingham, and Atlanta. The new generators will be Kohler models rated for 277/480-volt 3-phase operation with capacities between 125 and 150 kVA to ensure reliable backup power during outages. The contract includes optional scopes of work: refurbishing or replacing fuel tanks, upgrading electrical panels, and performing necessary building repairs to support the new systems. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set Aside with no portion reserved for other categories, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code is 335999, aligning with miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing. The request is posted under solicitation number 1305M426Q0048 with a response deadline of September 4, 2026, and was published on August 5, 2026. The contracting office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, under the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Interested parties must submit proposals through the SAM.gov portal by the specified deadline. Primary points of contact for inquiries include Noelle Albert and Paul Tucker, who can be reached via their official NOAA email addresses. All work must be performed at the listed field office locations, and successful bidders will be responsible for coordinating logistics, installation, and compliance with federal procurement standards.