6120--RFQ - Brand Name or Equal to ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER
ID: 36C24225Q0217Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

PSC

TRANSFORMERS: DISTRIBUTION AND POWER STATION (6120)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a41197163765401490a21b0b29a2b017/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotations for the procurement of a brand name or equal electrical transformer for the St. Albans VA Medical Center located in Queens, New York. The requirement includes a 500 KVA outdoor, oil-filled, three-phase radial feed transformer that meets specific ANSI/IEEE standards, along with installation services, coordination of utility shutdowns, and removal of the existing transformer. This procurement is critical as it follows a power failure that necessitated the rental of a transformer, highlighting the importance of reliable power supply for healthcare operations. Quotations are due by January 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Janelle Bonafede, at Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov. The contract is set aside for small businesses, and evaluations will consider technical capability, past performance, and price.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janelle BonafedeContracting Officer
    716-862-7461 ext. 24570
    Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0217_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotations for a brand name or equal electrical transformer for the St. Albans VA Medical Center in Queens, NY. This procurement follows the rental of a Daelim Belefic 500kVA transformer due to a power failure. The required transformer must be a 500 KVA outdoor, oil-filled, three-phase radial feed model, compliant with specific ANSI/IEEE standards. The contract includes installation duties, coordination of utility shutdowns, and the removal of the existing transformer. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with potential vendors required to submit information including production lead times, warranties, and delivery capabilities. Quotations must be received by January 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, via email to the Contracting Officer, Janelle Bonafede. The evaluation for contract award will consider technical capability, past performance, and price to identify the most advantageous offer for the government. Vendors must adhere to various Federal Acquisition Regulations throughout the bidding process.
    36C24225Q0217.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for an electrical transformer required for the St. Albans VA Medical Center. Following a recent power failure, the facility has been utilizing a rented transformer and now seeks to procure a permanent solution. The noteworthy specifications for the desired transformer include a 500 kVA capacity, operational voltages of 4160V (primary) and 208GrdY/120 (secondary), and a frequency of 60Hz. Interested parties, particularly small business manufacturers or distributors, are invited to express their interest and capabilities in meeting these requirements. Responses should include company details and will be used solely for market research and planning purposes; no solicitation will be issued at this time, and the government will not incur costs for information provided. The submission deadline is January 3, 2025. This notice reflects the VA's strategic acquisition approach to ensure necessary equipment for maintaining its healthcare services.
    852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.pdf
    Buy American Certificate FAR 52.225.pdf
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