Electrical Gear and Transformer Maintenance, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Manhattan, Kansas

The Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for electrical gear and transformer maintenance at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. This requirement covers preventative maintenance, routine service calls, and emergency repairs for 12.5kV, 480V, and 208V electrical systems. The contract provides support for the facility's critical electrical infrastructure. This is a total small business set-aside under solicitation 1232SA26Q0742. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 23, 2026, and registration, including a background check, must be completed by June 16, 2026. Quotations are due by July 7, 2026, and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year options. Attachment 7 is restricted and requires a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement for access. All on-site personnel must be U.S. citizens and meet security fitness standards, and work must comply with NFPA 70, 70B, and 70E. The USDA Agricultural Research Service is requesting quotations for electrical gear and transformer maintenance at the NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 12. The resulting firm-fixed-price contract will have a one-year base and four option years. The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires maintenance and repair services for electrical gear and transformers at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The scope includes preventative maintenance, routine service calls, and emergency repairs across the 45-acre campus, which features nine buildings and a 574,000-square-foot laboratory. The contractor manages 12.5kV, 480V, and 208V electrical switchgear and SEL protection systems.