Generator Controls Upgrades

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for generator control panel technology refresh services at the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC). The procurement involves replacing two existing EMCP 3.2 control panels with new EMCP 4.2b control panels for Caterpillar Model 3512 Packaged Engine-Generator sets, including all associated installation, programming, testing, and training services. Carter Machinery Company, Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider due to the proprietary nature of Caterpillar equipment and their role as the regional maintenance contractor. The scope of work encompasses project planning, control panel removal and installation, communication wiring implementation, software programming, digital voltage regulator installation, system verification testing, provision of as-built drawings, and training of NCDOC facilities personnel. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM on August 27, 2025, and must be submitted to Justin Hall at the specified Navy email address.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12,500,000. Carter Machinery Company, Inc., located in Mechanicsville, VA with CAGE Code 1UEF2, is the sole source contractor maintaining the existing Caterpillar generators under a current maintenance contract. The work will be performed at the DoD Suffolk Compound in Suffolk, Virginia, with a performance period extending from September 29, 2025, to September 28, 2026. The contract specifically targets two generator sets requiring control panel upgrades, with additional work including updating loading dock annunciators to 16 light Modbus versions and installing plain text alarms with numbered codes. The sole source justification is based on the requirement that all replacement parts must be procured and installed by Carter Caterpillar to maintain existing warranty coverage and ensure proper integration with the proprietary Caterpillar switchgear systems.