Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1224
USDA ARS Solicits OEM-Authorized Maintenance for Solar Turbines Taurus 3500 kW Turbine in Ames, IA
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1224
NAICS
811310
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Acquisition and Property Division at the MWA National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa is seeking a firm fixed price maintenance contract for a Solar Turbines Taurus 3500 kW natural gas turbine and related equipment. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, MWA National Animal Disease Center - OEM Highlight: - Solar Turbines (OEM for Taurus 3500 kW natural gas turbine) - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; must be OEM-authorized service providers - Products/Services Requested: - OEM Authorized Maintenance and Service for Solar Turbines Taurus 3500 kW Natural Gas Turbine - Scheduled maintenance inspections (4,000 and 8,000-hour services) - Condition assessment visits - Emergency response within 2 hours - Use of OEM parts only (Solar Turbines) - Consumable maintenance parts (excluding air filters and lubricants) - Tooling and reporting requirements (site visit reports, semi-annual operation and maintenance reports) - Product Line Items: - Base Period Turbine Maintenance Plan (Part Number: 0001, Quantity: 1) - Option Period 1 Turbine Maintenance Plan (Part Number: 1001, Quantity: 1) - Option Period 2 Turbine Maintenance Plan (Part Number: 2001, Quantity: 1) - Option Period 3 Turbine Maintenance Plan (Part Number: 3001, Quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service provider must be OEM-authorized and use OEM parts only - Key personnel must have OEM authorization and experience - Emergency response required within 2 hours - Detailed maintenance tasks for air, electrical, fuel, lube oil, start systems, and generator components - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Period of Performance: - One base year (12 months) with three 12-month option years (total up to four years) - Estimated Contract Value: - Typical annual turbine maintenance contracts for OEM-authorized service range from $100,000 to $250,000 per year; total estimated value for four years: $400,000 to $1,000,000.
Description
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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1224 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Turbine Maintenance Plan.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.