AR-MAMMOTH SPRING NFH-REPLACE GENERATOR

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement and installation of a new generator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mammoth Spring Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• Replacement and installation of a new generator.

• The specific requirements and details are further outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: July 6, 2026, to September 4, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million is provided.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm EDT.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government, considering price and non-price factors. The Government will use a comparative evaluation method, comparing quotations directly against each other.

• Key Deadlines: Questions must be submitted in writing via email; inquiries received within 72 hours of the closing date may not receive a response. Responses to questions may be provided via amendment.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside: Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers from non-small businesses will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

• Bidders are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to small business, labor standards, and payment procedures (e.g., Invoice Processing Platform - IPP).

• Offerors must submit a completed SF 1449, company information, representations and certifications, technical submission details, and past performance information.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To purchase and install one new standby generator, including a transfer switch, electrical connections, wiring, and all necessary materials and labor to ensure a fully operational system.

• Remove and dispose of the existing flood-damaged generator in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Purchase and deliver a new generator and transfer switch meeting specified requirements.

• Install the generator on the existing concrete pad.

• Install and connect all required electrical components, including conduit and wiring, to the existing electrical system.

• Perform startup, testing, and verification of the generator's correct operation.

• Provide basic training to government personnel on operation and shutdown.

• Provide warranty documentation and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

• Power Rating: 60 kW

• Fuel Type: Propane

• Voltage: 120/240

• Phase: Three-phase

• Automatic start capability

• Weekly exercise clock with a schedule timer.

• Compatibility with existing electrical systems, including pumps, motors, and degassing chambers.

• Compliance with applicable local codes and safety standards.

• Generator to be located on the existing concrete slab next to the culture facility.

• Installation to follow manufacturer recommendations.

• All electrical connections must be completed to ensure the system is fully operational.

• Coordination of any required shutdowns or outages with the Government in advance.

• All work must comply with local codes and safety regulations.

• Perform initial startup.

• Conduct operational testing and a load test to ensure all connected systems (pumps, lights, outlets, aeration, geothermal pumps) are functioning.

• Demonstrate proper operation of the system.

• Final acceptance by the Government upon successful operation and submission of all documentation.

• Operational generator installation

• O&M manuals

• Warranty documents

• Brief onsite training overview

• Provide site access.

• Identify utility connection points.

• Coordinate outage windows if needed.

• All work must be performed in compliance with applicable OSHA standards and site safety requirements.