CES Voltage Pad Mount and Pole Mount Transformers
ID: FA4610Q0222Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (6150)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), is seeking qualified contractors to provide five medium voltage pad-mounted transformers to replace aging equipment. The procurement requires transformers with specific voltage ratings and stringent design requirements, including stainless steel construction to withstand the corrosive environment at VSFB. This project is crucial for maintaining the electrical infrastructure necessary for operations at the base. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 24, 2024, with delivery expected by December 19, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Vince Mills at vincente.mills.2@spaceforce.mil or Chris Richardson at charles.richardson.16@spaceforce.mil.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement of five medium voltage pad-mounted transformers to replace aging equipment at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The contractor is responsible for all labor and transportation to provide specific transformers with designated voltage ratings and stringent design requirements, including stainless steel construction, dead-front design, and various operational features such as oil temperature gauges and fuses. Delivery of the transformers must occur at a specified location on base. The contract includes no government-provided property or services beyond emergency medical treatment for contractors. Moreover, security guidelines restrict vehicle access for larger contractor vehicles to a specific entry gate, emphasizing the need for compliance with government security protocols. The document indicates the importance of selecting a qualified contractor who can meet the technical and logistical demands outlined for this essential infrastructure upgrade at VSFB.
    The document details the salient characteristics required for pole mount and pad mount transformers in a government Request for Proposal (RFP). Key specifications include the use of copper windings, stainless steel construction, and Envirotemp FR3 insulation made in the USA. For pad mount transformers, important features outlined are a temperature rise of 65 degrees, a cooling class of KNAN, and compliance with DOE 2016 efficiency standards. The high voltage configuration necessitates dead front loop feed and specific tap changers with designated amps and positions. Additional components such as bayonet fusing for overcurrent protection and ANSI-specific coatings are also mandated. The overall structure emphasizes the preferred construction materials and operational standards necessary for the transformers to meet government and environmental regulations. This RFP illustrates the government's commitment to using sustainable and high-quality materials in public infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards.
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the 30th Contracting Squadron for the procurement of pad mount transformers. The RFQ specifies that contractors must submit their quotes by September 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM PDT. Bidders must provide an extended price that is divisible by the unit price and quantity for the specified transformers, which include various models with different voltage specifications. All potential contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), as non-compliance will render them ineligible for contract consideration. Contractors should furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the project, and are required to submit pricing details along with their tax identification number (TIN) and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The document's structure includes identification details of the contracting agency, item specifications, pricing guidelines, and compliance requirements, all aimed at ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process in accordance with federal procurement regulations.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA4610Q0222 for Voltage Pad Mount Transformers, issued by the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. It serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, with quotes anticipated to be awarded by 27 September 2024. The acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, utilizing NAICS code 335311 and PSC 6150. Key information includes detailed requirements provided in three attachments: Scope of Work for Transformers, Salient Characteristics, and the Pricing Schedule. Deliverables must be accepted by a designated point of contact and catered to the base by 19 December 2024. The solicitation incorporates numerous federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, addressing various compliance stipulations, including prohibitions against acquiring services from certain telecommunications companies, ethics, and small business policies. Prospective vendors must submit questions by 23 September 2024 and quotations by 24 September 2024, directing inquiries to the listed Contract Specialist. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of accurately adhering to the specifications provided while maintaining stringent government procurement standards.
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