Brand Name Soliciation- Cummins Inc. DFEJ Commercial Diesel Generator Set

The Michigan Army National Guard has issued a brand name solicitation for a Cummins DFEJ Commercial Diesel Generator Set under opportunity number W50S825QA026. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. The solicitation specifies that no alternatives to the Cummins brand will be acceptable due to standardization requirements at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing) and falls within the Department of the Army structure. Multiple amendments and versions of the solicitation documents indicate ongoing refinements to the technical specifications and procurement details.

The procurement seeks either a 350kW or 450kW standby diesel generator set designed for EPA stationary emergency applications, featuring comprehensive specifications including steel sound-attenuated enclosures, 250-850 gallon fuel tanks, PowerCommand 2.3 controllers, and EPA Tier 2 emission certifications. The delivery timeline requires 180 calendar days from contract award, with the generator to be delivered to SRM Engineering at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Contractors must meet small business size standards of 1,250 employees or fewer and maintain acceptable ratings in the Supplier Performance Risk System along with completed NIST SP 800-171 assessments. The solicitation operates under a firm fixed-price arrangement with evaluation criteria based on past performance and price, and the quote submission deadline is September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The brand name justification emphasizes operational standardization, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance as key drivers for specifying Cummins equipment exclusively.