J--Point Adams Backup Power System

Solicitation 1305M326Q0423 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotes issued by the Department of Commerce NOAA for the renovation of the Point Adams Backup Power System at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Hammond, Oregon. This small business set-aside project under NAICS 238210 requires the engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a consolidated 400A electrical service, a battery energy storage system with hybrid inverters and microgrid interconnection for 72 hours of critical load autonomy, and an optional 20 kWdc ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array. All work must comply with the Buy American Act, with a strict prohibition on components made in China, and must meet marine coastal environment ratings, including NEMA 3R/4X and stainless steel hardware. The contract mandates adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and requires both performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract price. Technical compliance is governed by NFPA 70, NFPA 855, and UL 1741 standards, with final acceptance requiring testing by a manufacturer-certified technician and reports stamped by a registered Professional Engineer. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, considering both price and technical approach. Proposals must include a technical narrative not exceeding 12 pages, a price quote, and past performance questionnaires, submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Charles Kendall by August 26, 2026.