Johnston Ridge Observatory Backup Generator Repairs Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Offeror shall provide inspection, scheduled maintenance, and system repair to the backup diesel generator system for Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) located in Toutle, WA. 

The backup diesel generator is a “Simpower Generator Systems” 1000KW, 1250KVA system that has a Mitsubishi engine and a MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator.

• Unit Model: SP1000D3PS12N-PTA2
• Serial Number: 8855
• Mitsubishi
  • Model: S12N-PTA2
  • Serial Number: 20919
• MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator
  • Model: 741RSL20648B
  • Serial Number: XL 3835609
  • 3 Phase
  • 60Hz
  • Continuous 975KW, 277/480V, 1219kVA, 1466Amp

JRO address for this work is: 21000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle, WA 98649.

Solicitation number 1240BD27Q0009 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors. The small business size standard 22 Million.  The Service code is J061Maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- electric wire and power distribution equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

Address contracting questions to Jorge Somoza at 509-423-2224 or email jorge.somoza@usda.gov 

Address technical questions about this solicitation to Heath Cameron at (360) 449-7813 or email heath.cameron@usda.gov    

Sent your quote by email to jorge.somoza@usda.gov only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 03 November 2026 before 2:00 PM PST. Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it.