ERHS Back 40 Generator
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting quotes for one 500kW XQ570 Caterpillar Generator Set for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Chamorro Standard Time (ChST).
Scope of Work
The Government requires one (1) Caterpillar XQ570 Diesel Generator with specific salient characteristics: 500kW/625kVA (Standby), 455kW/568kVA (Prime), adjustable voltage (480/277VAC, 240/139VAC, 208/120VAC), Diesel engine (1800 RPM, ADEM A4 controller), EPA Tier 4 and UL2200 certifications. The generator must be provided on a trailer and include a double-walled fuel tank with 110% spill containment. Delivery is required to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, within 45 days from the Date of Award. This is a brand name requirement; no equal item will be accepted, justified by the need for specific power output, environmental compliance, and integration with existing maintenance capabilities on Guam.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Yigo, Guam (Andersen Air Force Base)
- FOB: F.A.S. Vessel, Port of Shipment
- Quote Validity: Until September 30, 2026
- Questions Due: May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ChST
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ChST
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must review the attached "ERHS Back 40 Generator COMBO - FA5025-26-Q-A004" and complete all yellow highlighted fields. Quotes must be submitted via email to SrA Emily Rubino (emily.rubino@us.af.mil). Failure to provide all required information or to quote on all Contract Line Items (CLINs) may result in an unacceptable quote. All submission times are in Chamorro Standard Time (ChST). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
Attachment 1 details applicable clauses and provisions, which bidders must review to understand their obligations. Attachment 2 provides the Brand Name Justification, explaining the rationale for the specific Caterpillar model. All costs related to delivery and shipping must be included in the total price.