Underground Cable
ID: FA460825QC051Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4608 2 CONS LGCBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2438, USA

NAICS

Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

PSC

WIRE AND CABLE, ELECTRICAL (6145)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking quotes for the procurement of underground cables and associated equipment under solicitation number FA460825QC051. The requirement includes three spools of 15 KV EPR Jacketed Concentric Neutral cable and twenty 15 KV load break connection kit elbows, which are critical for maintaining and upgrading electrical infrastructure at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 1:30 PM CDT on April 17, 2025, and should note that funding is currently unavailable, meaning no awards will be made until funds are secured. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact SrA Courtney A. Decker at courtney.decker@us.af.mil or SrA Alisia Davis at alisia.davis@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
SrA Courtney A. Decker
courtney.decker@us.af.mil
SrA Alisia Davis
alisia.davis@us.af.mil
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Title
Posted
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The Department of the Air Force has issued Amendment 1 to Solicitation FA460825QC051 concerning the procurement of underground cable. This amendment, dated April 8, 2025, serves to update the project's description and salient characteristics to clarify the requirements for potential vendors. The revised combined synopsis-solicitation replaces all previous versions, ensuring all participants are aware of the updated requirements. A new document, Attachment 2 – Salient Characteristics_Rev 3, effective April 8, 2025, has been provided, superseding earlier versions. Vendors with inquiries regarding this amendment are directed to contact SrA Courtney Decker, the Contract Specialist, by phone or email. This document exemplifies the procedural updates common within federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring clarity and compliance in government contracting.
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The document outlines the provisions and clauses relevant to Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA460825QC051 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It emphasizes that vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic quotes by the specified deadline. Essential instructions include ensuring quotes are valid for 60 days, including Freight on Board (FOB) Destination shipping terms, and detailing the offered products comprehensively for evaluation. Evaluation criteria will prioritize price and technical acceptability, with the lowest three quotes subject to technical review. Award notifications will bind contracts without further negotiation, aligning with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. Also detailed are numerous clauses contractors must comply with, addressing issues like prohibitions on certain software, confidentiality agreements, and various labor standards, ensuring legal and ethical procurement practices. The document reinforces health and safety protocols on government installations, requiring contractors to ensure appropriate safety measures while working on-site. The primary purpose of this RFQ is to secure commercial products and services while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and promoting small businesses.
The document outlines specifications for a government request related to electrical infrastructure. It details the requirements for one 15 KV EPR jacketed concentric neutral cable with a length of 6000 feet. This cable features thermoset EPR insulation, a black sunlight resistant outer jacket made of linear low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with distinct red stripes for identification, and a conductor size of #2 AWG. Additionally, the request includes twenty 15KV load break connection kit elbows, each with a 200 amp capacity. The specifications provided emphasize the technical standards necessary for potential bidders, ensuring compliance with governmental quality and safety standards for electrical equipment. This document is part of larger federal and possibly state or local procurement initiatives aimed at maintaining and upgrading electrical infrastructure.
The document outlines specifications for a procurement request related to electrical infrastructure components. It details the required materials, including three spools of 15 KV EPR Jacketed Concentric Neutral cable, totaling 6,000 feet with specific insulation and outer jacket features for protection and identification. The cable consists of a #2 AWG copper conductor insulated with thermoset Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) and encased in a black, sunlight-resistant linear low-density polyethylene outer jacket. Additionally, it specifies twenty 15 KV load break connection kit elbows with a 200 amp capacity. These components are aimed at ensuring effective and safe power distribution, indicating the government's commitment to maintaining and upgrading electrical systems. The structure of the document succinctly presents technical requirements, demonstrating the need for precise materials in response to federal or local RFPs.
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the purchase of commercial items, specifically an underground cable and associated equipment, prepared under federal acquisition guidelines. The solicitation number FA460825QC051 is set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, categorized under NAICS 335929. Key components include the requirement for one underground cable and twenty 15KV load break connection kit elbows, both adhering to specific salient characteristics outlined in an attachment. Although quotes are requested by April 17, 2025, funding is currently unavailable, and no awards will be made until funds are secured. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and will not reimburse costs incurred by offerors. The contracting office is affiliated with the Department of the Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Points of contact for the solicitation are provided, ensuring potential offerors can seek clarification as needed. Overall, the document illustrates a standard procedure for soliciting bids from small businesses for specified government needs, emphasizing limitations due to funding availability.
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