Pad-Mounted Switchgear
ID: FA441825Q0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4418 628 CONS PKJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

PSC

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/021e2c70a7db4e28a2c961e5e0312a39/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking quotes for the procurement of a 15kV Pad-Mounted Switchgear Transformer to be delivered to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. This equipment is critical for maintaining electrical operational integrity and safety, featuring a 12.5 kA short-circuit rating and constructed from 304L stainless steel with SF6 gas insulation for enhanced reliability and personnel safety during maintenance. Interested small business vendors under NAICS code 335313 must submit their quotes via email, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, with a maximum delivery timeframe of 96 weeks post-award. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Edward Maxted-Sorensen at edward.maxted_sorensen.1@us.af.mil or Matthew Michel at matthew.michel@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edward Maxted-Sorensen
    edward.maxted_sorensen.1@us.af.mil
    Matthew Michel
    matthew.michel@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Atch 1_Salient Characteristics.pdf
    This memo provides essential details regarding a pad mounted high voltage switchgear enclosure for 15.5 kV electrical systems, featuring a 12.5 kA short-circuit rating. Constructed from 304L stainless steel with an olive green coating for aesthetic compatibility, the enclosure includes a fault interrupter type utilizing SF6 gas insulation. Specifications detail the equipment's capacity, including a 600 Amp main bus and compartment configurations for both input and output switches. The switchgear enhances safety for electricians during maintenance and upgrades by isolating grid faults and allowing reliable power operations. The physical design entails various features like viewing windows for monitoring, removable panels for cable access, and adequate grounding provisions. Overall, this specification supports critical electrical operational integrity while prioritizing personnel safety and environmental integration.
    Atch 2_Clauses and Provisions.pdf
    The document FA441825Q0008 is part of federal government proposal requirements, encompassing various clauses related to compensation, procurement, environmental sustainability, and contractor responsibilities. It incorporates numerous regulations, such as requirements for compensation of former DoD officials, regulations on subcontracting, and prohibitions on the acquisition of telecommunications equipment linked to foreign adversaries like the Maduro regime. It also specifies the necessity for contractors to comply with the Buy American Act and to provide unique item identification for certain items, ensuring traceability and compliance with military standards. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide outlining the terms and conditions for government contracts, emphasizing ethical practices, transparency, and compliance with federal statutes. It stresses the importance of protecting government interests and the requirement for contractors to maintain high standards of operational integrity, particularly in operations with sensitive technologies and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The outlined procedures aim to ensure the efficient and lawful execution of contracts, safeguarding governmental interests.
    FA441825Q0008_RFQ Pad Mounted Switch Gear.pdf
    The combined synopsis/solicitation FA441825Q0008 requests quotes for the purchase of a 15Kv Pad-Mounted Switchgear Transformer at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), SC, designed specifically for small business concerns under NAICS code 335313. The acquisition aims to secure this essential equipment with a maximum delivery timeframe of 96 weeks post-award and necessitates quotes via email to the designated contacts. Offerors must meet technical requirements to be deemed acceptable, with awards going to the lowest priced technically compliant vendor. The document outlines necessary submissions for quotes, including company identification details, delivery estimates, and warranty information. It also incorporates sections on evaluation criteria, contract terms, and conditions, ombudsman procedures, and contractor access rules for DoD installations. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to the contracting officers.
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