Turbine Maintenance Plan - Ames IA

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0699, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for a Turbine Maintenance Plan to service a Solar Turbines Taurus 3500 kW natural gas turbine and associated equipment at the USDA Laboratory facility in Ames, Iowa. The requirement is for OEM-authorized maintenance services including Level A and Level B inspections at 4,000 and 8,000 hours respectively, annual borescope inspections, vibration surveys, and detailed reporting on engine condition, lube oil, and vibration analysis. All work must utilize only OEM-authorized parts, and contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens who are physically escorted by USDA staff at all times during on-site work. The contract has a one-year base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods, for a potential total duration of five years. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310, and the award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quotations must meet strict pass/fail criteria including timeliness, technical acceptability, acceptable or neutral past performance, and price reasonableness, with only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer being considered first. The offeror must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and comply with numerous mandatory clauses including FAR 52.212-4 Alternate I, 52.203-17, 52.222-50 Alternate I, 52.222-51, 52.222-53, 52.222-54, 52.222-62, 52.222-90, 52.240-91 Alternate I, and AGAR 452.203-70, which addresses DEI certification. Key requirements include providing OEM-authorized technician documentation within one business day of request, maintaining workers’ compensation coverage with at least $100,000 employer’s liability, general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability coverage for all vehicles used. Invoicing is strictly monthly,