Pacific Valley Generator Replacement

The USDA Forest Service is seeking to procure the supply and installation of one 25kW propane generator at the Pacific Valley Fire Station in Los Padres National Forest. The generator, which must be a Cummins Series RS25 or equivalent, will serve as a standby power source to charge the backup battery system for the facility's primary solar-powered site. The contract includes two components: a base bid for equipment supply and an optional installation service that encompasses placement, electrical connections, operational testing, training for 2-4 government employees, and related site work. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value approach considering past performance, experience, technical approach, and price. Questions must be submitted no later than September 17, 2025, with quote packages due by September 25, 2025, to Contract Specialist Christopher Malley via email. The performance period is scheduled from October 1, 2025, to November 14, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The contract value is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000, with work to be performed at the Pacific Valley Fire Station located at 3505 Paradise Road in Santa Barbara, California. The project requires contractors to hold California electrical licenses and comply with multiple national electrical and safety codes, with work restricted to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The facility currently operates an off-grid solar photovoltaic system installed by Trane U.S. in 2019, which includes mobile solar array trailers and a comprehensive battery storage system. All work must adhere to specific fire safety protocols outlined in the Forest Service's Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts, particularly during California's Fire Precautionary Period from April 1 through December 1.