Emergency Back Up Generators Redmond Air Center

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking quotes for a 350 KW 480v 3 phase portable Diesel generator to provide temporary emergency backup power at the Redmond Air Center Air Tanker Base during the 2025 fire season. The solicitation (Number 1202RZ25Q0004) requires vendors to submit electronic proposals by April 17, 2025, at 1500 MT, including past performance information, a price proposal, and required representations and certifications. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain registration throughout the contract period. The government will evaluate offers equally on past performance and price, with the contract to be awarded to the most advantageous offer. All potential contractors must complete electronic representations and certifications in the SAM system and demonstrate capability to provide a generator that can run for a minimum of 12 hours without refueling at 300-400 kW of power.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a $40 size standard, targeting small business vendors in the Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing category. The performance period spans from May 19, 2025, to October 13, 2025, with potential for a 4-week contract extension. The generator must be delivered to the Redmond Air Center located at 1740 SE Ochoco Way, Redmond, OR 97756, and include a built-in fuel tank, automatic start/stop control, and an automatic transfer switch. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation includes comprehensive maintenance responsibilities for the selected vendor. The contract includes wage determination requirements, with minimum wage rates of $17.75 per hour and additional benefits outlined in the attached Wage Determination No. 1995-0221, Revision No. 69.