Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Outside Enclosure

The USDA Forest Service is procuring one solid oxide fuel cell outdoor enclosure with support piers through this Request for Quote (RFQ 12760425Q0138). The procurement specifically seeks an aluminum enclosure designed to house an Adaptive Energy P-250i Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and two 20-lb propane cylinders, along with a set of two 36-inch tall galvanized steel foundation piers with mounting hardware. This is a firm-fixed-price delivery order for new equipment only, with no partial quotes accepted, and contractors must comply with comprehensive cybersecurity requirements including supply chain risk management and Section 508 accessibility standards. The evaluation will be based on cost and past performance weighted equally, with offerors required to submit accessibility conformance reports using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. The solicitation was posted on September 8, 2025, with quotes due by September 22, 2025, allowing a tight 14-day response window.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves a single fuel cell enclosure unit and foundation pier set, indicating a relatively modest procurement size. The contractor must deliver the equipment within 90 days after receipt of order to the Forest Service Lolo National Forest facility located at 5785 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana 59808. Key contacts include Brian Wildey as the local SAT representative, William Spradlin as the project point of contact, and Joshua Heiland providing technical support, with the procurement supporting the USFS Land Mobile Radio project under work order WR20256212.