Buckley SFB - CE Generator Rental
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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, specifically the 460 CONS office at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB), CO, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA254326Q0005) for the rental of a 1 MegaWatt (MW) Mobile Emergency Power Generator. This requirement is for an initial 30-day period with two 30-day option periods, supporting the 460 CES with an additional backup power source. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by 9:30 AM MDT on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a 1MW mobile diesel generator system, including all necessary equipment for operation. Key requirements include:
- Rental of one (1) 1MW Mobile Emergency Power Generator.
- Rental of 300ft 20-0000 AWG cables with Camlock Connection (seven per phase, plus three grounds).
- Delivery, staging, installation, and priming for operation within 7 calendar days after receipt of award.
- Decommissioning and retrieval of equipment at contract completion.
- The generator must be diesel-fueled, 480V, 3-phase, 60Hz, 1600A, with telemetry, and must not include WiFi, Bluetooth, or GPS capabilities.
- Contractor personnel must adhere to 460th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) protocols for installation access and require background checks.
- Contractor is responsible for securing all necessary air quality permits (e.g., APEN) from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA254326Q0005)
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a $40 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Initial 30-day rental, with two (2) 30-day option periods, not to exceed 90 days total.
- Place of Performance: Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: 9:30 AM MDT on Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to TSgt Matt Kennedy (matthew.kennedy.24@spaceforce.mil) and SSgt Cody Wolff (cody.wolff@spaceforce.mil). The email subject line must include the RFQ number (FA254326Q0005) and title.
- Required Information: Technical description of how all Statement of Need items will be met, warranty details (if applicable), company name, address, point of contact, and CAGE Code/UEI.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical capability, and compliance with RFQ requirements.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have NAICS 532490 included in their Representations and Certifications.
Additional Notes
All questions must be submitted by 1 PM MDT Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Questions submitted after this deadline may not be considered. The awardee will be required to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).