# SAM #1232SA26Q1472

Preventive Maintenance Services for Caterpillar Main Switchgear at USDA National Poultry Research Center

**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 1232SA26Q1472
**NAICS:** 811310, 811219

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), National Poultry Research Center is seeking preventive maintenance services for a Caterpillar Model AA main switchgear (Serial No. 32269) in Building 2.
- Government Buyer:
  - USDA ARS SEA, National Poultry Research Center
- OEM Highlight:
  - Caterpillar is the specified manufacturer for the main switchgear
- Vendors/Providers:
  - Only factory-authorized, certified maintenance providers for Caterpillar switchgear are eligible
- Services Requested:
  - Preventive maintenance for Caterpillar Model AA main switchgear
  - Repair programming issues causing false alarms
  - Infrared scanning under load
  - Provide detailed service reports, test results, recommendations, HMI functional tests, and as-built documentation
  - All labor and materials must be provided
- Unique Requirements:
  - Compliance with USDA biosecurity and safety protocols
  - Coordination to minimize disruption and power outages in an occupied facility
  - Adherence to federal standards and Buy American Act
  - Factory authorization required for service providers
- Period of Performance:
  - 6-month contract, with completion required within 90 days from notice to proceed
- No products are being procured; only maintenance services are requested

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.&nbsp; This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.&nbsp; Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1472 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for preventive maintenance services for the main switchgear, a Caterpillar Model AA, Serial No. 32269, located in USNPRC Building 2 in support of USDA-ARS-SEA.</p>

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<p>This acquisition&nbsp; is not set-aside for small business concerns.&nbsp; The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310&nbsp; The small business size standard is $12.5M. &nbsp;This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>**See Attachment 1232SA26Q1472 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, Attachment 1 &ndash; Statement of Work and Attachment 2 &ndash; Wage Determination.**</p>

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