MSANG CRTC 125kW Generator and ATS

The Mississippi Army National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center seeks turnkey procurement, installation, and testing of a backup power system at Building 70 in Gulfport, Mississippi, with proposals due September 21, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is 4715 Hewes Ave, Gulfport, MS 39507. The requirement includes one 125 kW diesel generator with integrated 250-gallon double-walled sub-base fuel tank, Level 1 sound attenuation enclosure, and radiator cooling system; one 1200-amp automatic transfer switch rated NEMA 3R for exterior installation with service entrance rating, fully automatic operation with programmable exerciser timers, voltage/frequency sensing, and manual bypass capability; and two sets of four 350 kcmil copper conductors routed in PVC-coated rigid conduit over approximately 30 feet. All equipment must comply with Buy American Act requirements and be domestically sourced; imported equipment is not acceptable. The generator must be 208/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 60 Hz, 1800 RPM.

Total period of performance is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed: 15 days for submittals, 135 days for procurement, and 30 days for on-site installation and testing. Installation and civil work must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor must provide minimum two-year comprehensive manufacturer's warranty on generator and ATS and one-year guarantee on installation workmanship. Load bank testing must include 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% load stages per NFPA 110. All work must comply with National Electrical Code and NEMA standards. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply; electricians earn $32.90 per hour plus $11.10 in fringes.

NAICS code is 238210 with a $19.0 million size standard. Evaluation weighs technical approach and price at approximately equal weight with single award on best value basis. Bid guarantee is 20 percent of bid price or $3 million whichever is less; performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of contract price. Quotes must be valid 30 days and submitted via email to James Nelson (james.nelson.78@us.af.mil, 228-214-6072) and MSgt. Andrew Cates (andrew.cates.2@us.af.mil, 228-214-6157). A site survey was held September 16, 2026; a roster of attendees and Q&A documents have been posted. Additional Q&A clarifications were posted September 18.