The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a purchase order to Guardian Systems LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, valued at $57,326.36 under a total small business set-aside on September 25, 2026, for preventive maintenance and repairs of four Caterpillar C32 1000 kW diesel generators through September 24, 2031.
Place of performance spans three locations: Suitland, Maryland (Satellite Operations Control Center); Wallops, Virginia (Command and Data Acquisition Station); and Fairbanks, Alaska (Command and Data Acquisition Station). The generators provide backup power for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service satellite command, control, tracking, and data acquisition operations.
The contractor must hold current Caterpillar factory certifications specializing in emergency power generation, employ only Caterpillar authorized technicians, use genuine Caterpillar OEM parts and CAT Electronic Technician diagnostic software, and deliver 24-hour emergency repair response within four hours of notification. Minor and Major Preventive Maintenance are performed during normal business hours per Caterpillar Operation and Maintenance Manual, EGSA recommendations, and NFPA 110 compliance standards. The contract comprises a 12-month base period (September 25, 2026 through September 24, 2027) with four 12-month option periods. The base period estimated cost is $44,078.61.