AR-mammoth spring NFH-replace generator

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotation for purchase and installation of a new standby generator at Mammoth Spring National Wildlife Refuge in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, with quotes due June 23, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside, foreclosing bidding to firms exceeding the 19 million dollar size standard.

Place of performance is Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. The contractor must remove and dispose of an existing flood-damaged generator; procure and install a new generator rated 60 kW minimum, propane-fueled, 120/240 volt three-phase with automatic start capability and weekly exercise clock; install all electrical components including conduit and wiring; and provide load testing, startup, basic operator training, warranty documentation, and O&M manuals. The generator must serve pumps, motors, degassing chambers, aeration systems, and the Aquatic Education Center. All work complies with OSHA and local electrical codes. The period of performance is 30 days after notice to proceed, running July 6 to September 4, 2026. The NAICS code is 238210 and PSC is 6115.

Amendment 1, issued June 3, clarifies that offerors may propose appropriately sized automatic transfer switches based on site assessment without mandated amperage or configuration; may reuse existing conduit and wiring unless site assessment indicates replacement is necessary for code compliance or safety; and must schedule site visits with the Government. No specific generator make or model is prescribed.

Evaluation uses comparative methodology, weighing product information, warranty, proposed schedule, past performance (via CPARS), and price. The solicitation is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a firm-fixed-price contract. All offerors must be active in SAM.gov and provide SF 1449, representations and certifications, and technical specifications. The contract incorporates Buy American requirements and restrictions on certain foreign purchases.