127EAX24Q0044 - Install 2 New Backup Electrical Generators

Description of Work: Construction Work for this project shall include the disconnection and removal of one 50kW and one 75kW Liquid Propane (LP) powered backup generator and their associated transfer switches and interior controls. One new 50kW and one new 75kW LP gas powered generators are to be installed in the same locations, along with new transfer switches and interior controls.

Currently there are two Generac 2000 Series LP gas powered backup generators 50kW_50kVA and 75kW_75kVA respectively, in place at the Alamogordo Air Tanker Base (ATB) and Dispatch Center. Both generators are 120/240V 60Hz single phase configuration. The 75kW generator is wired into the Dispatch Center building and the 50kW to the Air Tanker Base building. The new generators shall match the existing unit’s ratings for kW, kVA, phasing, voltage, and amps.

In the event of a power outage the Dispatch Center needs to remain operational for safety and personnel accountability, as it handles all the radio communication across the Lincoln National Forest and surrounding area. During the spring and summer fire season the Air Tanker Base must be able to load Air Tankers in the event of a power outage. The Tx/Rx portion of the dispatch radio system is also located in the Air Tanker Base and must remain operational during power outages.

These existing generators are 10 years old and beginning to show their age. Additionally, replacement parts are becoming harder to find and increasingly expensive. As a result, the Lincoln National Forest is looking to solicit a qualified electrical contractor to replace them with new units, one for each building.

Location: This project will take place at the Alamogordo Air Tanker Base and Interagency Dispatch Center located at 3500 Airport Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Basis for Award: The Government Anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Contract using RFQ Best Value-Technically Acceptable: Award will be made to the offer that meets or exceeds the requirements contained herein, at the price that is most advantageous to the government will be determined to be the best value.

Price reasonableness will be determined by using competitive solicitation process. No Site Visit has been scheduled. A pre bid site visit will not be offered. Interested contractors may use available online mapping applications to understand the project’s location and proximity to available resources in addition to the provided map. Any additional questions about the location, logistics, or requirements should be asked during the solicitation period.

Contact:

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Ross Logan 575-649-5767 or logan.ross2@usda.gov This project is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS CODE 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contactors 19M. PSC Z2AA Magnitude of project is Between $25,000 and $100,000. Davis-Bacon wages apply. Payment and Performance bonds are not required. Send questions to:

michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov no later than August 8, at 1:00 pm MT. In order to be eligible for award of a Federal Contract, potential vendors need to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov at the time of offer submission.

Offer Submissions: Offerors shall submit the Return Packet – including a Business Package and a Technical Package. The required information SF1442, Section B and K (business package) and Section M (technical Package) of the solicitation. Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document 127EAX24Q0044) may be sent to the Contracting officer by email: michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov before the deadline. The Deadline for receipt of responses to the RFQ shall be August 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm MT. Post notice of award 9/27/2024