UIL Generator Replacement
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA · Response deadline: Fri, 13 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is procuring services for a UIL generator replacement. This falls under NAICS code 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors—a classification that covers electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors who install, service, and repair building equipment and mechanical systems. Generator replacement work typically involves removing an existing unit and installing a new standby or emergency power system, which may include electrical connections, fuel system tie-ins, control panel integration, and testing. See the solicitation for the complete scope, including whether this involves a specific facility and any associated electrical infrastructure work.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 1305M327Q0009 |
| NAICS | 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT |
| Place of performance | Washington state |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 238290. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code, currently $22.5 million in average annual receipts. You must also be registered in SAM.gov with an active registration, have the appropriate North American Industry Classification System code in your profile, and be designated as small for this NAICS. Firms must perform the applicable percentage of work with their own employees—per SBA regulations, the small business prime contractor must perform at least 15% and no more than 85% of the work with its own employees for general construction contracts. See the solicitation for any additional qualification requirements, such as licensing, bonding, or technical certifications specific to generator or electrical work.
How to put together a competitive bid
For generator replacement work, focus your proposal on demonstrable technical competence and compliance. Document your experience with commercial or industrial standby generator installations of comparable size and complexity—government facilities often require strict adherence to NFPA 110 (Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems) and NEC requirements.
Emphasize your team's licensed electricians and any manufacturer-specific certifications for generator brands relevant to federal installations. If the work involves critical facility infrastructure, highlight your outage planning and schedule coordination capabilities—federal agencies prioritize minimal disruption to operations.
For small business set-aside competitions, price competitiveness matters, but so does past performance verifiability. Include detailed references from similar projects, ideally for federal or state agencies, with contact information and project specifics. See the solicitation for the exact evaluation criteria and any required technical submittals such as single-line diagrams, installation schedules, or commissioning plans.
Address Washington state licensing and permitting requirements upfront, as the place of performance is in WA. Ensure your bid accounts for any state-specific electrical contractor registration or prevailing wage requirements if the contract triggers them.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 1305M327Q0009 to understand the complete scope, evaluation factors, and submission requirements. Note the firm response deadline of November 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time—late submissions will not be considered. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your small business designation is current before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →