Rental of Prime Generator, San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor's Office

This solicitation, numbered 127EAU26Q0062, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the rental of a 300K natural gas prime generator along with a manual or optional automatic transfer switch for the San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor’s Office located at 602 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, California. The rental is intended to support operations while normal power is restored to the building, with an estimated duration of several months, though the contract includes a base term of 12 months. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532490, with a small business size standard of $40.0 million, and all responsible small businesses are eligible to submit quotations. The contract will be awarded using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring offerors to meet pass/fail criteria for technical acceptability and past performance, with only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer moving forward. The offer must include pricing for all required line items, excluding the optional automatic transfer switch, and prices must remain firm for 90 days after the submission deadline of June 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. The scope of work includes full installation, connection of electrical and gas infrastructure, ongoing monthly preventative maintenance, and emergency response within four hours of notification. The contractor must provide a replacement unit at no additional cost for any major failures, submit an emergency response plan within seven days of award, and ensure the generator is clearly marked with a visible unit number. All equipment must be properly protected, grounded, and equipped with an automatic voltage regulator, with compliant pipe sizing and leak testing for fuel systems. The contractor will coordinate all delivery and installation activities during government working hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with the local point of contact, Luisa Bannister, and must adhere to all federal regulations including whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking policies, and specific representations related to SAM registration, tax compliance, and prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations or entities that enforce internal confidentiality agreements. Invoicing is to be submitted in 30-day increments, and risk of loss remains with the contractor until delivery and acceptance. Submission must be electronic and include a detailed explanation of capabilities, not merely a general statement, and questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to