SAM #127EAT26Q0044

USDA Forest Service Battery Replacement and Maintenance for Off-Grid PV Mobile Solar Systems

The USDA Forest Service (CSA Southwest 3 office) is seeking maintenance services and battery replacements for Off-Grid PV Mobile Solar Systems at four national forest fire stations. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest 3 office - Locations: Los Padres National Forest Pacific Valley Fire Station, Plumas National Forest Frenchman Work Center, Cleveland National Forest Pine Hills Fire Station, Sequoia National Forest Blackrock Work Center - Products Requested: - 50 Lithium Ion batteries - 50 Lead Acid batteries - No specific OEMs, models, or part numbers provided - Services Requested: - Inspection, testing, and replacement of damaged batteries at four sites - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238210 - Offerors encouraged to inspect sites prior to proposal submission - Firm fixed price contract anticipated - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; lithium-ion and lead-acid battery manufacturers are relevant - Quantities: - 50 lithium-ion batteries - 50 lead-acid batteries - All technical details and specifications referenced in attachments

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 127EAT26Q0044 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Inspect, test, and replace damaged Lithium Ion and Lead Acid Batteries for the Off-Grid PV Mobile Solar Systems located at four (4) locations further identified within the solicitation attachments.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210  The small business size standard is $19M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and are due no later than August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

All proposals shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov no later than September 4, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

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