Generator and ATS Preventative Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services. This requirement covers NIST facilities in Boulder, CO; Fort Collins Radio Station, CO; and Kauai Radio Station, HI. The government is seeking industry interest and capability for a potential contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for preventative maintenance and repair services for sixteen (16) emergency generators and sixteen (16) automatic transfer switches. Services include manufacturer-recommended maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, routine repairs, and emergency repairs. Equipment varies in size, manufacturer, and kilowatt (kW) rating. Key deliverables include a preventative maintenance schedule, Final Schedule, Site-Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Preventative Maintenance Records.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (not a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- SBA Size Standard: $12.5 million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Duration: One (1) year base period + four (4) optional one-year periods
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM (MT)
- Published: May 8, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit their interest and capability, limited to 20 pages, including cut sheets, drawings, and previous installation examples. Responses must be submitted via email and include company name, UEI, address, phone, fax, email, and business size status. A pre-proposal site visit is required, and a post-award meeting will be necessary. This notice is for market research purposes only.
Additional Notes
All correspondence must include the subject line: "Source Sought: Generator and ATS Preventative Maintenance". Contractor personnel must comply with NIST safety, security, and identification badge requirements. Attachments provide detailed project descriptions, equipment lists, and general contractor requirements.