PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS
ID: FA4610_PadMountTransformers_SSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

TRANSFORMERS: DISTRIBUTION AND POWER STATION (6120)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/07e13c06795a4876bed17bc564a78c67/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential suppliers for five medium voltage pad-mounted transformers needed to support the mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The transformers must meet specific technical requirements, including capacities of 112.5, 150, 300, 500, and 750 kVA, with voltage settings of 12kV/120/208V or 12.47kV/480V, and must feature all-stainless-steel construction, dead-front design, and copper windings filled with non-PCB mineral oil. This procurement is part of a market research effort to replace aging infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and efficiency standards, with responses due by April 15, 2025. Interested vendors should contact SrA Christopher Mendoza at christopher.mendoza.17@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Mark Wheeler at mark.wheeler.10@spaceforce.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Christopher Mendoza
    (805) 606-1507
    christopher.mendoza.17@spacefore.mil
    TSgt Mark Wheeler
    mark.wheeler.10@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment_1_Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The federal government is seeking proposals for the procurement of three-phase pad-mounted transformers with specific power ratings and technical requirements. The transformers must conform to specifications including 112.5, 150, 300, 500, and 750 kVA capacities, with appropriate voltage settings of 12kV/120/208V or 12.47kV/480V. Key features required are all-stainless-steel construction, a dead-front design, strong locking mechanisms, and copper windings filled with non-PCB mineral oil. The transformers must include safety and operational features such as automatic pressure relief, load break switches, tapping options, and instrumentation gauges. They need to comply with relevant efficiency standards and include necessary labeling, including a “UL Listed” mark. The document outlines a commitment to safety, consistency in performance (measured through DGA testing), and environmental considerations through the specified finishes. This RFP reflects the government's intent to upgrade and maintain reliable energy infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency regulations.
    Attachment_2_Sources Sought.pdf
    The 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential suppliers for five medium voltage pad-mounted transformers. This equipment is required to replace aging infrastructure. The announcement is part of a market research effort and does not constitute a binding request for quotes. Interested vendors are asked to respond by April 15, 2025, providing information on their capabilities in meeting the specifications outlined in an attachment. Respondents should address any barriers to providing the products, suggest any equivalent or superior alternatives, and indicate whether they will submit a quote and the time required for preparation. The anticipated NAICS Code for this procurement is 335311, focusing on Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. This announcement serves informational purposes only, paving the way for future procurement discussions without commitment from the government.
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