RFQ Off Grid PV Solar System Battery Replacements

The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, is requesting quotes for inspection, testing, and replacement of damaged Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries on off-grid photovoltaic mobile solar systems at four national forest locations in California, with quotes due September 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).

The four performance locations are Los Padres National Forest Pacific Valley Fire Station, Plumas National Forest Frenchman Work Center, Cleveland National Forest Pine Hills Fire Station, and Sequoia National Forest Blackrock Work Center. Work runs September 10, 2026, through November 9, 2026, with delivery required by November 2, 2026. The solicitation is for one lump sum item. Offerors must submit a completed SF 1449, a price proposal with schedule of items, and a technical proposal including a detailed work plan, past performance information for three similar projects completed within the last three years, and reference contact information.

Evaluation follows lowest price technically acceptable criteria: the Government will evaluate only the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability and past performance; if unacceptable, evaluation proceeds to the next lowest priced offer sequentially until an acceptable offer is identified. Service Contract Labor Standards provisions apply, with wage determinations for electrician maintenance positions across Kern, Monterey, Plumas, and San Diego counties ranging from $36.16 to $37.45 per hour. Questions are due August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Site visits are encouraged but not required. Award of a firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated for one contractor, with offers remaining firm for 90 calendar days from receipt date. Offerors must submit proposals as separate Adobe PDF documents to christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov.