Lighting Inverter Service

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks preventative maintenance and repair services for the FPL Building 50 lighting inverter at the Forest Products Laboratory, with quotations due September 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due by August 30. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.

Place of performance is Madison, Wisconsin 53726. The work covers annual preventative maintenance on an Eaton Model 9355-30 UPS system, replacement of 36 Powerware Model PWHR12120W3FR batteries and 108 Powerware Model PWHR1234W2FR batteries, and display screen replacement; alternative brand batteries are permitted if vendors submit adequate technical documentation demonstrating compatibility. The contract period runs October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with all work to be completed within 90 calendar days of award. On-site work is limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved. The contractor must furnish facility access and return an access card prior to final payment, provide weekly progress meetings with the Contracting Officer's Representative, submit schedules and submittals in electronic PDF format with 15 business-day review periods, and coordinate utility shutdowns with at least one week advance notice. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror with acceptable or neutral past performance. Evaluation criteria emphasize meeting or exceeding salient characteristics with clear brand identification and sufficient technical documentation. F.O.B. Destination applies unless the offeror specifies F.O.B. Origin with estimated shipping costs included. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination No. 2015-4897. Submit quotations via email to Joshua Franks at joshua.franks@usda.gov.