USCGC HICKORY LOAD BANK RENTAL
ID: 70Z08525Q007333Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085)ALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (J020)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57d318ae3b7542d28f841b914e4c60ba/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractors for the rental of load banks to diagnose and troubleshoot generator issues on the USCGC Hickory (WLB-212). The procurement requires the delivery of two reactive and resistive load banks, each capable of simulating up to 600KW, along with on-site technical support during a critical testing phase aimed at restoring the vessel's operational capabilities. This equipment is essential for isolating and evaluating the performance of the thruster generator, which is currently experiencing unstable power delivery. Interested vendors must ensure they have the necessary security clearance for facility access and are encouraged to contact Kyler Fisk at KYLER.C.FISK@USCG.MIL or Jeramyah George at JERAMYAH.W.GEORGE@USCG.MIL for further details, with the performance period expected to occur between November 25 and December 31, 2023.

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    Hickory Load bank rental SOW.doc
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires rental of a load bank to diagnose and troubleshoot thruster generator issues on the USCGC Hickory (WLB-212). The generator is experiencing unstable power delivery, prompting the need for testing equipment to isolate and evaluate its performance. The scope includes delivering two reactive and resistive load banks capable of simulating up to 600KW each, along with on-site technical support during testing, within a 5-day performance period not exceeding 14 calendar days from contract award. The contractor must provide necessary cabling to connect to the ship's switchboard and ensure all components meet specified performance criteria. Security clearance is mandatory for vendor access to the facility, which will be coordinated with the cutter's point of contact, CWO Andres Pomales. This requirement outlines a critical troubleshooting operation aimed at restoring functional capabilities of the thruster generator essential to the vessel's operations.
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