Bid guide
How to bid on Emergency Power Transfer Switch and Controls for USDA-ARS
What the agency is buying
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs a contractor to supply and install an emergency power transfer switch and controls. This work will be performed at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) site located at 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, Mississippi.
This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential equipment and installation services for a federal agency.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 04, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET. It is your responsibility to ensure your offer is received by this deadline.
The due date and time are listed on the announcement page of SAM.gov. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 238210, which covers electrical contractors. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $19 million.
Firms specializing in electrical installation, emergency power systems, and control systems that meet the small business criteria for NAICS 238210 are suitable for this opportunity.
How to respond
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. You must submit your offer by email to [email protected].
Ensure your email and attachments are delivered into the inbox by the due date and time. Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. It is the offeror's responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Contract Specialist, Nicholas Bartolomei.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the statement of work to understand all requirements for the emergency power transfer switch and controls, as well as the installation process. Your quotation should clearly address how you will meet each specified item.
Since this is an RFQ, focus on providing a clear, concise, and competitive price along with any required technical details. Double-check that all necessary documentation is included and properly formatted as Word, Excel, or PDF files. Confirming email receipt with the Contract Specialist is a crucial step to ensure your submission is considered.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.