Request for Quotes: Independent Condition Assessment of Solar PV Systems Non-Personal Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · NGB · W7PA USPFO ACTIVITY PR ARNG is soliciting Request for Quotes: Independent Condition Assessment of Solar PV Systems Non-Personal Services. Solicitation number W912LR26QA040 . Classified under NAICS 561210 — Facilities Support Services. Product/service code H359 — INSPECTION- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS. Place of performance: PR, USA. Responses are due by 16 September 2026 20:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Update 0001 dated 1 September 2026 The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912LR26QA040 is to extend the deadline for receipt of quotations and provide formal notification regarding the closure of the question submission period. •

Quotation Deadline Extension:

The deadline for receipt of quotations is hereby extended from 3 September 2026, 2:00 PM AST (Local Puerto Rico Time) to 16 September 2026, 4:00 PM AST (Local Puerto Rico Time). This extension provides the Government sufficient time to consolidate, review, and issue official responses to all vendor Requests for Information (RFIs) received. •

Closure of Question Submission Period:

Notice is hereby given that the question submission period has officially closed. No additional questions or RFIs will be accepted or entertained by the Government. •

Official Q&A Release:

Official responses to all timely submitted vendor questions will be posted via a subsequent amendment on SAM.gov. •

Terms and Conditions

All other terms, conditions, clauses, specifications, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. •

Mandatory Acknowledgment:

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 prior to the revised closing date and time (September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM AST) by completing and signing Block 15 of Standard Form 30 (SF 30) or by including an explicit acknowledgment within their submitted quotation package. (end of notice update 0001)

Notice ID: W912LR26QA040

Purchase: Commercial Services (Non-Personal Services)

Agency: National Guard Bureau, Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG)

Contracting Office: USPFO PR Purchasing & Contracting Division (W7PA USPFO Activity PR ARNG, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934)

Solicitation Overview This is a direct request for quotations (RFQ) for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of commercial services for an Independent Condition Assessment of Solar PV Systems at PRARNG Garrison Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC) and Fort Allen. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This acquisition is not subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

• NAICS Code: 561210 – Facilities Support Services (Size Standard: $47,000,000.00)
• Product Service Code (PSC): H361 (Inspection – Quality Control) / H359 (Inspection – Quality Control/Electrical/Electronic)

Requirement & Place of Performance The prime contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform a comprehensive technical, visual, electrical, structural, and thermal assessment of:

• Camp Santiago (CLIN 0001): Ground-mounted solar PV systems at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, PR.
• Fort Allen (CLIN 0002): Ground-mounted and carport solar PV systems at Fort Allen, Juana Diaz, PR.
• Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from the Date of Award (to include the comprehensive field assessments and submission of the final 100-to-200-page Condition Assessment Report).
• Place of Performance:
• Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, PR
• Fort Allen, Juana Diaz, PR
• Delivery and Acceptance FOB Point: DESTINATION for review and acceptance of invoices, see acceptance schedule)

Submission Instructions

• Deadline: 03 September 2026 at 2:00 PM AST (Atlantic Standard Time / Local Puerto Rico Time)
• Submission Method: Quotes shall be submitted electronically in one email containing three separate volumes to the primary mailbox: [contact details removed] with copy to the Contracting Officer, Carlos Castro, at [contact details removed]. Include the solicitation number (W912LR26QA040) in the subject line.
• Questions: Submit questions to the same email addresses no later than 25 August 2026 at 4:00 PM AST (Recommended Date). Questions must relate to clarification of requirements, terms, and conditions only.

Volume Instructions (per Tailored 52.212-1):

• Volume 1 – Priced Quote (No Page Limit): Completed and signed SF 1449 and any applicable amendments.
• Volume 2 – Past Performance (Max 3 Pages): At least two relevant project references within the past three (3) years of similar size/megawatt capacity.
• Volume 3 – Technical Suitability (Max 5 Pages): Technical approach, ESPC non-interference plan, safety procedures, and verification of key personnel qualifications (including NABCEP-certified solar PV technicians and certified thermographers).

Basis of Award The Government will issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to the lowest-priced, conforming quote that conforms to all material aspects of the solicitation. As part of the evaluation, the Contracting Officer will conduct an Affirmative Responsibility Determination & Performance Risk assessment under RFO Part 9. If a quoted price is abnormally or unrealistically low, the contractor will be required to submit a detailed price breakdown to demonstrate they have allocated sufficient resources to:

• Retain certified solar PV technicians (NABCEP) and certified thermographers.
• Safely perform high-voltage (1000VDC) testing, IV curve testing, and insulation resistance (Megger) testing.
• Deliver the high-quality 100-to-200-page report within the strict 90-day period of performance.

Anticipated Date of Award: Mid-September 2026 (estimated)

Attachments

• SF 1449 - Solicitation Contract/Order Form (Solicitation No: W912LR26QA040)
• Attachment 0001 - Solar PV System Technical Assessment PWS Rev12Aug2026
• Attachment 0002 - As-Built Drawings - Solar Electric System Camp Santiago (16 Jun 2015)
• Attachment 0003 - As-Built Drawings - Solar Electric System Fort Allen (27 May 2020)
• Attachment 0005 - Service Contract Act Wage Determination # 2015-5703 Rev 28 (13 May 2026)
• Attachment 0006 - Service Contract Act Wage Determination # 2015-5713 Rev 29 (13 May 2026)

Provisions and Clauses

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

• 52.204-7 - System for Award Management—Registration (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.203-18 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (Jan 2017)
• 52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

• 52.212-1 (Tailored) - Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026 - Tailored)
• 52.212-2 (Tailored) - Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026 - Tailored)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

• 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022)
• 252.204-7008 - Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)
• 252.204-7019 - Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020)
• 252.204-7024 - Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (Mar 2023)
• 252.225-7055 - Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (May 2022)
• 252.225-7059 - Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region—Representation (Jun 2023)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

• 252.204-7017 - Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021)
• 252.204-7025 - Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (Nov 2025)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

• 52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)
• 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.204-13 - System for Award Management—Maintenance (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.212-4 - Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-41 - Service Contract Labor Standards (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.226-8 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)
• 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
• 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)
• 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.240-91 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Feb 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.244-6 - Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Apr 2026 - Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

• 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)
• 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022)
• 252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (May 2024)
• 252.204-7018 - Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2023)
• 252.225-7056 - Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Jan 2023)
• 252.225-7060 - Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023)
• 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)
• 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)
• 252.237-7010 - Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Jan 2023)
• 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024)

FAR/DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

• 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting (Deviation 2021-O0008)
• 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)
• 252.232-7006 - Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
• 252.204-7021 - Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements (Nov 2025)
• 252.222-7000 - Restrictions on Employment of Personnel (Mar 2000)