Z--WA QUICENE Isolation Building Generator Replacement

This contract is a sole-source, small business set-aside solicitation for the replacement of a generator at the Quilcene Fish Hatchery in Quilcene, Washington, under the Department of the Interior’s Construction A/E Team 3 FWS. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 238290 and structured as a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order, with award to be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The scope requires the installation of a minimum 24-kW, 3-phase, LP-fueled generator and a 100-amp SER automatic transfer switch on the existing pad and in the same location as the prior equipment, including site work such as fence removal and reinstallation, propane tank disconnection and reconnection, and acquisition of necessary electrical permits. All work must comply with the latest National Electric Code and require UL-listed equipment. Performance must begin within ten calendar days of award and be completed within thirty calendar days, with a defined period of performance from August 13, 2026, to November 1, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a current Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and submit a license copy, a brief technical approach summary, and the generator specification sheet to demonstrate technical capability, along with documentation of two prior similar projects to prove relevant experience. Failure to meet any pass/fail gate criteria will render a proposal non-responsive. The contract includes strict compliance with Buy American requirements, labor standards, environmental waste handling, CUI protections, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons. Invoicing is mandatory through the U.S. Treasury’s IPP system, requiring certified payrolls, Statement of Compliance, itemized breakdowns for partial payments, and a final invoice accompanied by the Contractor’s Release of Claims. All submissions must be sent electronically to Shannon Barnhill by the deadline of August 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time, and are subject to special requirements including potential payment protections, key personnel approval, and maximum use of environmentally preferable products as defined by EPA, USDA, Energy Star, and FEMP guidelines.