OPS EAID GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the FY26-F18AP-F3H3G2-55CES-FM9-PKB- OPS EAID Generator Replacement. The government is procuring two Cummins C200D2RE T4F Mobile 200 kW standby/180 kW prime output generators with 60Hz frequency and Cummins QSB 6.7L engines, along with paralleling harnesses.

• Two (2) Cummins C200D2RE generators with specified technical capabilities.

• Paralleling harnesses.

• Product Service Code: 6115

• Product Type Code: J035

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery requested by March 28, 2026.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days after submission.

• Submission components include: Price Quotation, Technical Approach (max 6 pages), and completed Fill-In Clauses/Provisions.

• Questions are due by February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM CST. Answers will be posted February 17, 2026.

• Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CST via email to jason.arizmendi@us.af.mil and daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability.

• The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 335312

• Size Standard: 1250 employees

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment, contract administration, representations and certifications, and Buy American provisions.

• Attachments include a Statement of Need, Brand Name Justification, and an Approval Memo.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC/CO) officially communicates the approval for the selection of a single manufacturer for generators at two installations: Offutt AFB (55 CES) and F.E. Warren AFB (90 CES). The approved manufacturer is Cummins, with Cummins-Onan specified for F.E. Warren AFB.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it establishes a standardization decision for generators at specific Air Force bases. It indicates a potential future need for generators from a single manufacturer. The memorandum also states that a comprehensive inventory analysis will be repeated in five years to reassess the standardization. Any questions regarding implementation should be directed to Maj Pat Grandsaert or the AFCEC Reachback Center.

Statement of Need

This document outlines the need for replacement generators at Offutt AFB to replace aging equipment that is at the end of its service life.

• Procurement of two (2) 200kW generators.

• The generators must be more efficient and EPA compliant than the current units.

• The replacements will contribute to base-wide generator manufacturer standardization.

• Two (2) Cummins C200D2RE generators (200 kW standby / 180 kW prime output, 60Hz, Cummins QSB 6.7L).

• Paralleling harness.

• Offutt AFB, 106 Peacekeeper Dr. Suite 2N3 Building 301.

• Generators are available via GSA.

• A memo regarding base-wide generator manufacturer standardization is attached (content not provided in text).

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies and approves the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of Facility Generators. The United States Air Force (USAF) requires brand-name generators to support new purchases for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) through September 30, 2026. This Class J&A will cover multiple contracts across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Procurement of Facility Generators from a limited selection of manufacturers.

• Standardization of generators to reduce training costs, improve mission performance, and enhance sustainment of Air Force equipment.

• Estimated contract cost is $54,000,000.

• Period of Performance: Through September 30, 2026.

• Estimated Total Spend: Approximately $54M for 1181 units expected to reach end-of-life.

• This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition, not a solicitation for proposals.

• Market research included a survey of small businesses and a public notice on SAM.gov.

• Two sources expressed interest, but neither were generator manufacturers.

• The authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, allowing for a limited number of responsible sources when no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

• The primary benefit of this approach is to reduce training costs by an estimated $50M over 5 years and improve technician proficiency.

• Standardization aims to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and potentially lower the total cost of ownership.

• Competition is expected to be maintained at the dealer/distributor level, and the Air Force may pursue direct negotiations with selected brand name manufacturers.