PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR GENERAC 175kW Generator
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0487Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO
NAICS
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment (J030)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting proposals for a Planned Maintenance Agreement for a Generac 175kW Generator located at the USDA-ARS Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory in Columbia, Missouri. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The agreement covers a base year and four option years, ensuring the generator's reliable operation. Quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance services for a Generac 175kW generator. Key services include:
- Semi-annual inspection and maintenance visits by EGSA-certified technicians.
- Ensuring proper operation of the standby power system.
- Performing diesel fuel top-off services.
- Specific tasks include: Quarterly 99-Point Inspections & Tests, Annual Engine Service, Annual Cooling System Service, Annual 2-hour Load Bank Test, Annual Fuel Sampling (DFQ), Battery Changes, and a 4-hour Load Bank Test once every five years.
- All services must comply with NFPA 110 standards, ensuring the equipment is safe and operational. Emergency service is required 365 days a year.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0487
- Award Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract
- Duration: One (1) base year (August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years (through July 31, 2031).
- Place of Performance: USDA-ARS Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, 1503 S. Providence Road, Columbia, Missouri 65203.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical proposals will be rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on a sound and compliant approach. Past performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable."
- Required Content: Offerors must provide pricing for all items, a detailed explanation of their ability to perform SOW requirements, and descriptions of relevant projects within the last five years (scope, dollar value, period, location, contact).
- Acceptance Period: Offers must be valid for 90 calendar days.
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, via email to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov.
- Compliance: Active SAM.gov registration is required at the time of quote submission. Offerors must acknowledge any solicitation amendments. Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations apply.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jessica Pacheco, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov.
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