PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR GENERAC 175kW Generator

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a firm-fixed-price planned maintenance agreement for a Generac 175kW generator located at the USDA-ARS Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory in Columbia, Missouri. The acquisition, identified by solicitation number 1232SA26Q0487, is set aside entirely for small business concerns under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million in average annual receipts. The contract includes a one-year base period beginning August 1, 2026, and four one-year option periods through July 31, 2031, for a potential total duration of five years. The scope of work requires quarterly preventative maintenance, inspections, and servicing in compliance with NFPA 110 standards for emergency power systems, along with 24/7/365 emergency response capabilities. All maintenance must be performed by EGSA-certified technicians, and the contractor must ensure continuous operational readiness without disruption. Delivery is FOB destination at the Columbia location, and formal acceptance occurs at the site upon completion of services. Pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, and awards will be made using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology where technical acceptability and acceptable or neutral past performance are threshold criteria, followed by price competitiveness. The solicitation requires strict adherence to federal regulations including FAR 52.222-90 and updated AGAR clause 452.203-72, as amended in Amendment 0001, and incorporates multiple security, identity verification, and compliance clauses. Contractors must ensure all personnel possess valid PIV credentials and comply with federal cybersecurity requirements under FAR 52.240-90, -92, and -93. Personnel must be vetted for identity and work authorization, and any non-compliant staff must be removed immediately at no additional cost to the government. Subcontractors with access to federally controlled facilities or information systems must also flow down these requirements. The offering entity must hold an active SAM.gov registration and provide a Unique Entity Identifier, along with certifications regarding small business status, Buy American compliance, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons and improper influence. Proposals must be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to the designated contracting specialist, with technical and pricing components separated. The contracting officer’s representative responsibilities are defined by clause, though specific COR/COTR information is not