Starline Busway
ID: FA8126-25-Q-0016Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8126 AFSC PZIMBTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3305, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (6150)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e3fb1d80821c405fb9e9da4a06030a61/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking procurement for the Starline Busway project at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This opportunity involves the acquisition of specific electrical components, including busway straight sections, circuit breaker units, and installation tools, which are critical for enhancing the electrical infrastructure and operational capabilities of the Air Force. The procurement emphasizes the necessity of brand-name components to avoid significant conversion costs and integration challenges, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by March 21, 2025, and can contact Alicia McGill at alicia.mcgill@us.af.mil or Keith Russ at keith.russ@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alicia McGill
    alicia.mcgill@us.af.mil
    Keith Russ
    keith.russ@us.af.mil
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    Solicitation - FA812625Q0016.pdf
    The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has issued Solicitation FA8126-25-Q-0016 for the procurement of Starline Busway materials. This request is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, emphasizing a Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The solicitation strictly requires brand-name items, prohibiting any substitute or equal products. Vendors must submit their quotations by March 21, 2025. Key requirements include compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submission of adequate documentation confirming the specifications meet the outlined Statement of Work. The solicitation specifies detailed delivery, insurance requirements, and forms necessary for contractors. It emphasizes safety protocols for deliveries to Tinker AFB and mandates insurance coverage for various liabilities. Additionally, it incorporates several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses pertinent to commercial products and services, outlining legal and procedural obligations for contractors. The document's purpose is to facilitate the acquisition of specific equipment while ensuring compliance with federal contracting laws and guidelines, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting small businesses in defense procurement.
    Starline Busway - Item Description_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base has issued a request for procurement (RFP) for the M25-020 Starline Busway project, involving various electrical components. The RFP specifies the need for multiple quantities of busway straight sections, rod hangers, installation tools, circuit breaker units, drop cords, joint kits, end caps, closure strips, and an inspection certification report. Key items include 21 units of 10-foot long busway sections rated at 600 amps, various circuit breaker units featuring different voltage specifications, and related installation components. The procurement aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure, ensuring operational capabilities within the Air Force's framework. This RFP underlines the agency’s commitment to maintaining efficient and effective electrical systems, vital for its sustainment operations.
    Starline Busway components Brand Name 2_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is requesting the procurement of Starline Busway components for Tinker Air Force Base to ensure the operational capability of its electrical power distribution system. These components are essential for supporting high-amperage equipment and have been specifically tailored for Tinker AFB's existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime and additional costs. Substituting these components with alternatives would incur approximately $480,000 in conversion costs and pose significant challenges in integration and function. Market research involving 143 vendors confirmed that Starline Busway components are uniquely suitable, with verification from the original equipment manufacturer indicating a designated regional vendor, BetterPower, Inc. The document emphasizes compliance with federal procurement regulations, asserting that the circumstances necessitate the acquisition of this brand name equipment to prevent substantial costs and inefficiencies. The request aligns with FAR guidelines, indicating a clear need for specific brand components to maintain operational efficacy and interoperability between contractor and government systems.
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