Emergency Back Up Generators Redmond Air Center
SOL #: 1202RZ26Q0002Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, AT-INCIDENT MGT SPT BRANCH
Missoula, MT, 59804, United States
Place of Performance
Redmond, OR
NAICS
Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)
PSC
Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous (W099)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 2, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Emergency Backup Generators for the Redmond Air Center in Redmond, OR. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a portable diesel generator to provide temporary backup power for the Air Tanker Base during the 2026 fire season. Quotations are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a trailer-mounted, diesel-powered portable generator (minimum 300 kW / 375 kVA, maximum 400 KW / 500 KVA STANDBY power) with a built-in fuel tank and auto start/stop control. Key specifications include:
- Capable of running for a minimum of twelve (12) hours without refueling.
- Must meet Tier 4 interim or Tier 4 final non-road engine standards.
- NEMA 3R construction or greater, and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) approved.
- Self-contained cooling/heating system and ability to charge batteries.
- Includes 25' of 4/0 cable, with required delivery and pickup services. The place of performance is the Redmond Air Tanker Base, Redmond, OR.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- Duration: Base period of 20 consecutive weeks, with options for additional 4-week rental periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532490, $40M size standard).
- Required Delivery Date: On or about June 1, 2026.
- Product Service Code: W099 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous).
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Labor Standards apply; bidders must adhere to Wage Determination No. 1995-0221, Revision No. 73, for labor cost calculations.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit:
- Price Proposal: Including completed Schedule of Items and acknowledgement of amendments.
- Technical Specifications: Demonstrating compliance with Statement of Work requirements.
- Past Performance: A list of similar projects completed in the past three years, with project details and contact information. All offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 19, 2026, 16:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
- Quotation Due: April 2, 2026, 16:00 MST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Michael.j.lucas@usda.gov.
- Offerors must hold prices for 10 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
People
Points of Contact
Michael J LucasPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 3, 2026