AMENDMENT 0002_NRCS Puerto Rico Backup Battery Power System for Corozal Field Office
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 12FPC426Q0071
- Agency
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Farm Production and Conservation
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Corozal, Puerto Rico 00783, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture, under the Farm Production and Conservation mission, seeks quotations for design, procurement, and installation of a backup battery power system at its NRCS Corozal Service Center in Puerto Rico, with quotations due September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).
Place of performance is Edificio San Rafel, 3 Calle San Manuel, Corozal, Puerto Rico 00783. The system must support 150 percent of average workday loads for 24 hours of backup autonomy across three consecutive 8-hour intervals, powering critical infrastructure including servers, 13 personnel workstations, printers, refrigeration, lighting, security systems, and conference room equipment. Installation space is constrained to approximately 44 inches by 58 inches with 80 inches maximum height, with a structural column occupying part of the footprint. The system must provide true no-break UPS operation with automatic transfer switching and comply with 120/208V three-phase electrical service.
All design work must be sealed by a Puerto Rico-licensed Professional Engineer, and all electrical installation must be performed by Puerto Rico-licensed electricians. The contractor must obtain all electrical, building, fire, and local permits. Work must comply with National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, UL standards, and Puerto Rico regulations. Battery chemistry is unrestricted, including lithium-ion systems, provided equipment meets code compliance. Performance period is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (contract runs September 28, 2026 to February 5, 2027). The contractor must provide one-year workmanship warranty with manufacturer support available in Puerto Rico and deliver training to at least two NRCS personnel.
Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Past performance examples submitted must be limited to projects performed within the past five years. Both Service Contract Labor Standards (WD 2015-5707 REV 31) and Davis-Bacon wage requirements (General Decision PR20260001) apply. Three contract line items are priced on a firm-fixed-price job basis: Project Planning/Site Prep, Battery/Installation, and Testing/Training for Government Personnel, with all costs inclusive of permits and labor standards obligations.
A non-mandatory but highly recommended site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Questions are due September 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submit quotations to tamara.sawyer@usda.gov and oksana.strekha@usda.gov. Amendment 0002 (September 22) clarified that contractor-submitted past performance must be limited to the past five years.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 0002
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
1. Clarify Past Performance inquiry for question 59 as noted below:
Q59. Please confirm whether contractor past performance submissions should be limited to projects completed within the previous five years from the solicitation issue date.
A59. The solicitation specifies prior or current experience. The Government may consider any references provided by the contractor, as well as information available from USDA records, CPARS, and other federal sources. Offerors should select past performance
examples that best demonstrate relevant experience and capability.
Revised response:
Yes, contractor-submitted past performance in support of Technical Approach should be limited to projects performed within the past five years, as stated under the solicitation requirements.
The RFQ Due Date remains the same, 2:00 PM EST 09/23/26
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged the Q&A for this solicitation.
______________________________AMENDMENT 0001___________________________
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
1. Include the Q&A
2. Include updated CSS - Solicitation
3. Include updated PWS
4. Include Appendix 1 Corozal Field Office Equipment Estimated Load Consumption.
5. Include Appendix 2 Corozal Service Center Battery Backup Location
6. Extend RFQ Due Date from 12:00 PM EST 09/18/26 to 2:00 PM EST 09/23/26.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged for this solicitation
____________________________________________________________________
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC426Q0071 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NRCS Puerto Rico Battery Backup System for the Corozal Field Office.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210. The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A Site Visit has been scheduled for September 10th at 10:30 AM. Location and details are noted within solicitation (CSS_12FPC426Q0071_PR Battery Backup).
Interested vendors can review the work site at this time. Review of the work site is not mandatory, but highly and strongly recommended.
Quotes in response to the RFQ must be e-mailed to tamara.sawyer@usda.gov and oksana.strekha@usda.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET on September 18, 2026. The e-mail subject line should read: Quotation 12FPC426Q0071 – PR Backup Battery. Quotes must contain the name, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual to be contacted concerning any matter related to the solicitation. Quotes are to be inclusive of all costs to perform the work required as outlined in the PWS.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
1. Include the Q&A
2. Include updated CSS - Solicitation
3. Include updated PWS
4. Include Appendix 1 Corozal Field Office Equipment Estimated Load Consumption.
5. Include Appendix 2 Corozal Service Center Battery Backup Location
6. Extend RFQ Due Date from 12:00 PM EST 09/18/26 to 2:00 PM EST 09/23/26.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged for this solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC426Q0071 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NRCS Puerto Rico Battery Backup System for the Corozal Field Office.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210. The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A Site Visit has been scheduled for September 10th at 10:30 AM. Location and details are noted within solicitation (CSS_12FPC426Q0071_PR Battery Backup).
Interested vendors can review the work site at this time. Review of the work site is not mandatory, but highly and strongly recommended.
Quotes in response to the RFQ must be e-mailed to tamara.sawyer@usda.gov and oksana.strekha@usda.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET on September 18, 2026. The e-mail subject line should read: Quotation 12FPC426Q0071 – PR Backup Battery. Quotes must contain the name, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual to be contacted concerning any matter related to the solicitation. Quotes are to be inclusive of all costs to perform the work required as outlined in the PWS.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC426Q0071 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NRCS Puerto Rico Battery Backup System for the Corozal Field Office.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210. The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A Site Visit has been scheduled for September 10th at 10:30 AM. Location and details are noted within solicitation (CSS_12FPC426Q0071_PR Battery Backup).
Interested vendors can review the work site at this time. Review of the work site is not mandatory, but highly and strongly recommended.
Quotes in response to the RFQ must be e-mailed to tamara.sawyer@usda.gov and oksana.strekha@usda.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET on September 18, 2026. The e-mail subject line should read: Quotation 12FPC426Q0071 – PR Backup Battery. Quotes must contain the name, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual to be contacted concerning any matter related to the solicitation. Quotes are to be inclusive of all costs to perform the work required as outlined in the PWS.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AMENDMENT 0002_NRCS Puerto Rico Backup Battery Power System for Corozal Field Office | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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