The USDA‑ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is issuing a small‑business set‑aside IDIQ for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and support of its fleet of generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS) and motor‑transfer switches (MTS) across dozens of facilities. Vendors must submit a completed SF‑1449 (blocks 17a, 30a‑c), a price schedule, past‑performance references, their SAM.gov UEI, and a capability statement demonstrating ability to meet all performance elements in the Performance Work Statement. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible small business that can provide cost‑effective, reliable service for a wide range of generator capacities (from 25 kW up to 1,250 kW) and associated switchgear.
• Small Business Total Set‑Aside (NAICS 561210)
• Scope: preventive maintenance, corrective repair, parts replacement, testing, and emergency support for generators, ATS, and MTS at BARC facilities
• Required submissions: SF‑1449, price schedule, past‑performance docs, UEI, capability statement
• Deadline for questions: 2026‑09‑18 09:00 AM PT
• Quote submission deadline: 2026‑09‑21 02:00 PM PT via email to Elizabeth Calhoun
• Location: Beltsville, MD (multiple BARC buildings)
• Anticipated contract: Indefinite‑delivery, multiple award, task‑order based over several years