This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for an electrical switchboard upgrade and maintenance. The requirement includes upgrading the switchboard with a new **** pressure switch. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Award will be made on Standard Form 1442. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is ****, with a small business size standard of $19. 0 million. The period of performance is 10 calendar days after notice to proceed for commencement of work, and not later than 90 calendar days after NTP for the entire work to be ready for use. Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Questions are due by March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10 AM CT.
The contractor is required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed and the entire work ready for use not later than 90 calendar days after NTP.
The bid notice states that progress payments can be requested monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the contracting officer, on estimates of work accomplished that meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the contracting officer. Final payment will be made after completion and acceptance of all work, presentation of a properly executed voucher, and presentation of release of all claims against the government.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, evaluated on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.
To be considered technically acceptable, the quoted product must meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the brand name product as specified in the solicitation, be clearly identified by brand name, make, and model number, or identified as an equal product, and include sufficient descriptive literature or documentation to demonstrate how the proposed product meets or exceeds the required salient characteristics. Past performance will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable.
The bid notice mentions that failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of clause **** may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate this contract for default.
A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10 AM CT. The point of contact is Donna Purvis, ****.
Questions shall be submitted via email no later than March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The bid notice also details procedures for agency protests, encouraging resolution through the USDA's internal ADR process before pursuing external forums. Formal agency protests should be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.