Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items - LIthium-Ion - Lead Acid Batteries.xlsx

This is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and Schedule of Items for an off-grid photovoltaic solar system battery replacement project. The estimate covers the inspection, replacement, and testing of Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries at four Department of Agriculture Forest Service locations: Los Padres National Forest Pacific Valley Fire Station, Plumas National Forest Frenchman Work Center, Cleveland National Forest Pine Hills Fire Station, and Sequoia National Forest Blackrock Work Center. The government estimates 50 units each of Lithium Ion batteries and Lead Acid batteries, with a lump sum cost for the inspection, replacement, and testing services at all four locations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed price contract.

This solicitation (127EAT26Q0044) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under the Small Business Administration guidelines, with a size standard of $19 million. Quotations are due by September 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, and questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time to christopher.malley@usda.gov. Offerors are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits to assess conditions that may affect performance costs. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210. Proposals should be submitted via email to both christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov.