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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on September 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Off Grid PV Solar System Battery Replacements

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127EAT26Q0044Federal

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Solicitation 127EAT26Q0044 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for a firm fixed price contract to inspect, test, and replace damaged lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries for off-grid mobile solar systems. The work is to be performed at four specific locations: Pacific Valley Fire Station in Los Padres National Forest, Frenchman Work Center in Plumas National Forest, Pine Hills Fire Station in Cleveland National Forest, and Blackrock Work Center in Sequoia National Forest. The scope includes the provision of up to 50 lithium-ion and 50 lead-acid batteries, ensuring system functionality in accordance with manufacturer specifications and O&M manuals, and the proper disposal of removed batteries. The period of performance is scheduled from September 21, 2026, to November 20, 2026, with a final delivery date of November 2, 2026. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating the offeror's technical approach and past performance on three similar projects completed within the last three years. Qualified personnel, including a licensed electrician and a mobile solar professional, are required for execution. Proposals must be submitted as separate PDF documents to the designated contract specialists by September 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for the respective California counties and Buy American requirements is mandatory.

General Info

USDA small business set-aside for inspecting and replacing solar system batteries at four sites.

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Place of Performance

Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

16

127EAT26Q0044 Amendment 0002

PDF, High priority: read this first1 page · amendment
High

127EAT26Q0044 RFQ - Off-Grid PV Solar System Battery Replacements

PDF, High priority: read this first17 pages · rfq
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Amendment 0001 - 127EAT26Q0044 Q&A and due date extension

PDF, High priority: read this first1 page · amendment
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Attachment 8 Q and As - Off Grid PV Solar System Batteries

DOCX, High priority: read this first2 pages · q-and-a
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Off-Grid PV Systems Site Locations

PDF, High priority: read this first1 page · sow
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R5 PV System Maintenance - Lithium Ion and Lead Acid Batteries SOI/IGE

XLSX, High priority: read this first2 pages · sow
High

San Diego County Wage Determination

PDF, High priority: read this firstwage-determination
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Schedule of Items - R5 PV System Maintenance Batteries

XLSX, High priority: read this first2 pages · sow
High

USDA Performance Work Statement - PV Batteries

PDF, High priority: read this first5 pages · sow
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Wage Determination - Kern County, California

PDF, High priority: read this firstwage-determination
High

Wage Determination No. 2015-5633 Rev. 26 - Monterey County, CA

PDF, High priority: read this firstwage-determination
High

Wage Determination No. 2015-5677 Rev. 30 (Plumas County, CA)

PDF, High priority: read this firstwage-determination
High

Black Rock O&M Manual - Contract GS-07F-0248K/AG-9A40-D-15-0007

PDF, Low priority126 pages · other
Low

Frenchman Work Center O&M Manual - Contract GS-07F-0248K/AG-9A40-D-15-0007

PDF, Low priority93 pages · manual
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Pacific Valley Fire Station O&M Manual - Contract AG-9A40-D-15-0007

PDF, Low priority99 pages · other
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Pine Hills O&M Manual - GS-07F-0248K/AG-9A40-D-15-0007

PDF, Low priority111 pages · other
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Combined Synopsis

Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Sep 4, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 3 Usda-Fs
Contacts2 people available
OfficeAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA
Office AddressAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA
Contacts
Christopher Malley
Christopher Wissen

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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.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 127EAT26Q0044 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Inspect, test, and replace damaged Lithium Ion and Lead Acid Batteries for the Off-Grid PV Mobile Solar Systems located at four (4) locations further identified within the solicitation attachments.


This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210  The small business size standard is $19M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)
Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.


Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and are due no later than August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.


Amendment 0001 is posted and incorporates additional attachments in response to questions submitted to include O&M Manuals, Revised Scheudle of Items, and  Q&As.


Amendment 0002 is posted to extend the quote due date to accommodate additional time necessary to address remaining questions and concerns.


All proposals shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov no later than September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

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