Generator and ATS Replacement - Allegheny NFH, PA

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks replacement of a generator and automatic transfer switch at Allegheny National Fish Hatchery in Warren, Pennsylvania, with quotes due September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. This is a total small business set-aside under simplified acquisition procedures, firm-fixed-price, with estimated construction magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000.

Place of performance is Allegheny National Fish Hatchery, Warren, Pennsylvania. The work requires removal of an existing 675 kW Caterpillar diesel generator and installation of a new 500 kW Caterpillar diesel standby generator on the same concrete pad, plus installation of a new automatic transfer switch. The specification of Caterpillar equipment reflects a documented sole-source justification based on the availability of a local certified CAT service provider within the local area; competing manufacturers' certified service providers are located two to three hours away, creating unacceptable emergency response delays for a facility that relies entirely on electrically powered groundwater wells for continuous water supply to fish culture operations. Power interruptions during contract work cannot exceed 30 to 60 minutes maximum; the contractor must provide a temporary backup generator on-site and operational. Work hours are limited to sunrise to sunset, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Performance period is 12 months after Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of NTP.

All work must comply with NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 110, NFPA 37, and manufacturer requirements. Load-bank testing requires stepped sequences at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% load for 15 minutes each, followed by continuous 100-percent-load testing for a minimum of two hours, with monitoring and recording of specified parameters. Davis-Bacon wage determinations (PA20260071) apply. Performance bonds are required for awards exceeding $150,000; payment bonds for awards exceeding $35,000. Federal insurance includes $500,000 general liability per occurrence and $100,000 employer's liability. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. Questions are due September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time via email to elvia_arellano@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation is best-value, with past performance (three examples of similar projects from the past five years with customer references) weighted slightly more heavily than price. NAICS 238220; PSC N061.