CRREL Generator Maintenance Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER.W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is soliciting generator maintenance services for its Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL). This work involves commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, specifically for generator systems. CRREL, located in New Hampshire, conducts research on cold regions science and engineering, requiring reliable backup power systems for its facilities and field operations.
Generator maintenance services typically include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, parts replacement, load testing, and emergency response to ensure continuous operational readiness. Given CRREL's research mission in extreme cold environments, maintaining functional generator systems is critical for uninterrupted operations.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W913E527RA001 |
| NAICS | 811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | 32707, NH (CRREL facility) |
Who can bid
This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses. To compete, your business must:
- Qualify as a small business under NAICS 811310 (generators $8.0 million size standard)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Hold any required state-level contractor licenses for electrical or generator work in New Hampshire
- Demonstrate relevant generator maintenance experience, preferably with commercial/industrial diesel or natural gas generators
- Meet any applicable security clearance or badging requirements for access to federal research facilities
- Have appropriate insurance (typically general liability, workers compensation, and vehicle coverage)
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and other small business categories may bid, but this is a general small business set-aside with no specific socioeconomic preference beyond small business status.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the scope: see the solicitation for specific generator types, service schedules, and response time requirements. CRREL likely maintains multiple generators of varying capacities for laboratory and administrative buildings.
Demonstrate technical capability: Emphasize technician certifications (e.g., EGSA, factory training for major brands like Cummins, Caterpillar, or Kohler), diagnostic equipment, and experience with cold-weather generator operations. Proximity to Hanover, NH area reduces response times and travel costs.
Past performance: Provide examples of similar generator maintenance contracts, especially with federal agencies, research institutions, or critical infrastructure facilities. Include CPARS references if available.
Pricing strategy: Structure your proposal to show competitive labor rates, materials markup transparency, and emergency response pricing. Consider proposing fixed-price annual service agreements with separate line items for repairs and major overhauls.
Personnel plan: Identify dedicated technicians who would become familiar with CRREL's specific equipment. Propose backup personnel to ensure consistent coverage.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W913E527RA001. The response deadline is November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time — note this is only 8 calendar days from the posting date of November 4, 2026. Potential bidders should act immediately to obtain the solicitation documents, verify SAM.gov registration status, and assess whether to submit questions or request a site visit before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →