Turbine Maintenance Plan - Ames IA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a "Turbine Maintenance Plan" for the MWA National Animal Disease Center in Ames, IA. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• The core requirement is a "Turbine Maintenance Plan" for the base year and four option years.

• Specific technical capability confirmation is required for sections 6.3, 6.4, 7.1.1, 8.1.1, and 8.1.4 of Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement and QASP).

• Offerors must provide a Technical Capability Narrative demonstrating their ability to meet requirements and identifying any exceptions.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• The contract type is firm-fixed-price.

• The period of performance is anticipated to be one base year (07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027) with four one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years.

• Invoicing is to be done in arrears.

• Quotes are due by 06/19/2026 at 1700 ET.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" (LPTA) criteria.

• Only the lowest priced quotation will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. If it's not acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on.

• Pricing must be provided for all CLINs/Line Items.

• The period for acceptance of quotes is 30 calendar days.

• All required blocks on the SF1449 RFQ document must be completed.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside indicated.

• Solicitation documents are only available on sam.gov.

• Inquiries must be submitted via email only.

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement and QASP) and Attachment 2 (Wage Determination) are key documents referenced.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

This document outlines the requirements for OEM authorized service and maintenance of a Solar Turbines Taurus 3500 kw natural gas turbine and related equipment located at the USDA Laboratory facility in Ames, Iowa.

• Provide OEM authorized service and maintenance for the specified turbine generator.

• Perform maintenance tasks according to OEM standards and the PWS.

• Respond to emergency calls within 2 hours for warranty claims.

• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections, including 4,000-hour and 8,000-hour services.

• Tasks include inspections and maintenance of Air Systems, Electrical and Control Systems, Fuel Systems, Generator (Driven Equipment), Lube Oil and Servo Oil Systems, Start Systems and Auxiliary Motors, and General package components.

• Maintenance must be performed to OEM standards.

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used to evaluate contractor performance, with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 100% for contractor performance requirements and tasks.

• Specific tasks and their objectives are detailed in tables throughout the document.

• Period of Performance (PoP): One (1) Base Year of 12 months and one 12-month option year.

• Place of Performance: USDA Facility located at 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames IA 50010.

• General Access Hours: 8 AM through 4:00 PM Central Time on Business Days, Monday through Friday. Additional access requires a 2-week notice.

• Scheduled maintenance shutdowns should occur outside the June 15th to September 15th electrical peak season, with at least a 2-week notice.

• Use only OEM authorized parts.

• Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years' experience servicing Solar Turbines generators and operating the generator via an ISO/PMCS control system.

• Technicians must be OEM authorized and have at least 2 years' experience with Solar Turbines.

• Contractor personnel must be US Citizens and physically escorted by USDA employees on-site.

• Specific insurance requirements are detailed (Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability).

• Invoicing and payment are managed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A Prime Contractor Representative must be designated with specific duties outlined.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in Iowa, specifically within the "Iowa Counties of Story" area.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: A comprehensive list of job titles with corresponding codes.
• Wage Rates: The minimum hourly wage required for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed in a separate section at the end of the document).
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Notes: Includes specific footnotes for computer employees, night/Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by establishing minimum wage and benefit requirements for covered employees. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed in this wage determination to be compliant.