USDA-ARS-SEA Preventive Maintenance Services for the Main Switchgear

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) – Southeast Area (SEA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide preventive maintenance and repair of programming issues for a Caterpillar Model AA main switchgear (Serial 32269) located in the USNPRC Building 2 at the National Poultry Research facility in Athens, Georgia. The effort is a six‑month firm‑fixed‑price contract (09/24/2026 – 03/23/2027) and will be awarded to the lowest‑priced technically acceptable offer. Only factory‑authorized technicians (currently Yancey Bros, LLC) are deemed capable, but the solicitation remains open for quotations. The contractor must submit a full, priced quotation by 1 PM ET on 29 Sep 2026 and provide certification of certification to work on the Caterpillar equipment. • Scope: Diagnose and repair current programming issues; perform scheduled preventive maintenance on the switchgear. • Quantity: 6 months of service (estimated 6 CLIN months). • Location: USNPRC Building 2, Athens, GA (performance site). • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; single award. • Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; price is the primary award factor. • Mandatory certifications: Vendor must be certified by Caterpillar to service this specific model. • Submission: Email quotation to Contracting Officer Jacob Toft ([email protected]) with subject line including solicitation title and number.