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★ AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF › AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE › USDA ARS AFM APD › BELTSVILLE, MD, USA
Solicitation
August 10, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - Total
August 17, 2026 9:00 PM
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Solicitation Profile & Bidding Posture
Moderate Complexity
📊 Bidding Posture
Complexity Level
Moderate
Competition Level
Medium
Required Experience
Intermediate Track Record
🏢 Target Contractor Profile
Ideal Bidder Profile
Equipment maintenance firms · Small machinery repair companies
Required Capabilities / Standards
Maintenance Repair
Parts Replacement
Technical Expertise
⚠️ Primary Compliance Hurdles
- Potential delays in parts procurement
- Compliance with safety and environmental regulations
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Executive Summary
This contract is an excellent opportunity for small businesses specializing in equipment maintenance and repair. The USDA is looking for qualified contractors to perform essential repairs on a 600 kW Caterpillar diesel generator, which includes replacing critical components. Given the total small business set-aside, this is a chance for smaller firms to compete without larger businesses dominating the field.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.
Response Deadline: August 17, 2026 9:00 PM
What Contractors Should Review
- Total small business set-aside increases chances of winning
- Long-term relationship potential with USDA
- Growing demand for generator maintenance services
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Official Procurement Documentation
Verbatim SAM.gov Record & Statement of Work (SOW)
Direct SAM.gov Record
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Official Procurement Documentation
Verbatim SAM.gov Record & Statement of Work (SOW)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 1232SA26Q1216 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the maintenance repair of a 600 kW Caterpillar Model C18 diesel generator.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 The small business size standard is $12.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory (NCARL) in Brookings, SD requires the maintenance repair of a 600 kW Caterpillar Model C18 diesel generator. Identified maintenance and parts needing replaced are:
Air filer element replacement
Crankcase breather filter replacement
Coolan hose/lines heater replacement
Wiring harness unit injector replacement
Valve cover base replacement
Perform inlet/exhaust valve top adjust
Recondition fan bearing hub
This section contains unedited government text for verification purposes. Contractors should rely on the SAM.gov official record as authoritative.