MTE Emergency Lighting
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Regional Office has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ No. 140R6026Q0054) for MTE Emergency Lighting Panels. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside to procure two emergency lighting panels for the Mt. Elbert Powerplant emergency system. Electronic quotations are due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply and delivery of two (2) MTE Emergency Lighting Panels. These panels must adhere to the detailed Salient Characteristics and Specifications outlined in Attachment A. Key specifications include:
- Brand: FastLite, Model: FST (525W-2.2KW), Manufacturer: Controlled Power Company.
- Power Ratings: Various kW ratings from 525W to 2.2KW at 1.0 power factor.
- Electrical Input/Output: Supports 120V, 277V, or 347V, 1 Phase, 60Hz.
- Battery: Valve-regulated, sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, providing a minimum of 90 minutes runtime with automatic self-testing.
- Certifications: Must be UL924 Listed, C-UL Listed to CSA C22.2 No. 141-15, NFPA 101, NEC, IBC, FCC Class A compliant, and ISO 9001:2015.
- Delivery: Within 90 days of purchase order award.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price requirement).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 335311 (Power, Distribution and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees.
- Product Service Code: 6230 (Electric Portable And Hand Lighting Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026, by 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
- Submission Method: Electronic quotations ONLY, emailed to Monte Baird at monte_baird@ios.doi.gov.
- Format: A single PDF document containing technical information (specifications, brochures), past performance, and a Vendor Information/Price Schedule. Offers must be for the entire Price Schedule.
- Email Subject Line: "Quote - Company Name RFQ # 140R6026Q0054 – MTE Emergency Lighting".
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Cost/Price. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to Cost/Price.
- Questions Deadline: April 28, 2026, by 10:00 AM MDT. Questions must be submitted via email to monte_baird@ios.doi.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Monte Baird at monte_baird@ios.doi.gov or 406-247-7805.