PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR GENERAC 175kW Generator

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued solicitation number 1232SA26Q0487 as a combined synopsis/solicitation for a planned maintenance agreement. This requirement supports the operation of a Generac 175kW generator located at the Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory in Columbia, Missouri. The acquisition is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Part 12, and the government intends to evaluate quotations from all responsible sources.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines. The primary classification for this effort is NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a corresponding PSC of J030 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment - Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment. The point of contact for this requirement is Jessica Pacheco, and the response deadline for all quotations is April 30, 2026.

The formal solicitation package includes six attachments, featuring the statement of work, wage determinations, and updated terms and conditions incorporating FAR 52.222-90 and AGAR 452.203-72. Recent updates to the notice include the publication of questions and answers to clarify performance expectations at the Columbia, Missouri, place of performance. All services must be performed in accordance with the specifications detailed in the solicitation documentation and the specific maintenance requirements for the 175kW Generac equipment.