Johnston Ridge Observatory Backup Generator Repairs Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Solicitation from the Forest Service, for work in Toutle, Washington. Due Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-8), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | 1240BD27Q0009 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Office | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290) |
| Product or service code | J061 |
| Place of performance | Toutle, Washington |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-8) (13 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offeror shall provide inspection, scheduled maintenance, and system repair to the backup diesel generator system for Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) located in Toutle, WA.
The backup diesel generator is a “Simpower Generator Systems” 1000KW, 1250KVA system that has a Mitsubishi engine and a MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator. Unit Model: SP1000D3PS12N-PTA2 Serial Number: 8855 Mitsubishi Model: S12N-PTA2 Serial Number: 20919 MagnaMax Synchronous AC Generator Model: 741RSL20648B Serial Number: XL 3835609 3 Phase 60Hz Continuous 975KW, 277/480V, 1219kVA, 1466Amp JRO address for this work is: 21000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle, WA 98649.
Solicitation number 1240BD27Q0009 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors. The small business size standard 22 Million.
The Service code is J061Maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- electric wire and power distribution equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Address contracting questions to Jorge Somoza at 509-423-2224 or email [email protected] Address technical questions about this solicitation to Heath Cameron at (360) 449-7813 or email [email protected] Sent your quote by email to [email protected] only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 03 November 2026 before 2:00 PM PST.
Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it.
Contracting contact
- Jorge Somoza · [email protected] · (509) 423-2224
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 238290, a business counts as small if it has no more than $22.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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