Purchase of Spare 3000 KVA Process Power Transformer
ID: 375217Type: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTORBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

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Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

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TRANSFORMERS: DISTRIBUTION AND POWER STATION (6120)

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    The Department of Energy, through the Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, is soliciting proposals for the purchase of a spare 3000 KVA Process Power Transformer and associated breaker assemblies for the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. This procurement aims to ensure a reliable power infrastructure, with the selected subcontractor responsible for all aspects of the project, including supervision, labor, materials, and transportation, while adhering to specific technical specifications and quality assurance standards. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. CST on December 11, 2025, with questions accepted until December 4, 2025; interested parties should contact Michele Reynolds at micheler@fnal.gov for further information.

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    This government file outlines the scope of work for providing a spare 3000 KVA process power transformer and two breaker assemblies for the PIP-II project at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The subcontractor is responsible for all aspects, including supervision, labor, materials, tools, and transportation. The document details technical specifications for dry-type distribution and power transformers, referencing various IEEE and ANSI standards. It emphasizes quality assurance, requiring submittals for shop drawings, product data, and operation/maintenance manuals. The file also specifies requirements for installation conditions, electrical characteristics, enclosure, accessories, and factory testing. It outlines the submittal and review process by FermiForward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), including responses for technical and safety submittals. This procurement focuses on ensuring a reliable power infrastructure for the PIP-II project.
    The Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG) General Terms and Conditions (08/2025) outlines the contractual framework for commercial product and service subcontracts with FFDG, which operates the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory under a DOE prime contract. This document defines key terms, outlines the scope of work, and establishes the subcontractor's role as an independent contractor. It details provisions for payment, inspection, licenses, changes, indemnification, warranties for commercial products and services, and handling of suspect/counterfeit parts. The terms also cover liability limitations, excusable delays, termination, and dispute resolution processes. Furthermore, it incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses, with specific applicability thresholds based on subcontract value, ensuring compliance with federal mandates for areas such as whistleblower protection, computer security, and sustainable acquisition. The document emphasizes compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and FFDG's environmental, safety, and health requirements, particularly for work performed at Fermilab.
    The document PUR-466, Revision 5, dated 10/14/2025, outlines various certifications required for proposals submitted to the Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG). These certifications are categorized by dollar value, starting with requirements for proposals exceeding $10,000, $150,000, and $550,000. Key certifications include Export/Import Control, Buy American provisions for construction materials and supplies, Rights to Proposal Data, Patent Rights, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, Employment Reports on Veterans, Anti-Kickback Procedures, and Combatting Trafficking in Persons. The document details definitions, compliance requirements, and disclosure obligations for offerors, ensuring adherence to federal regulations like FAR and DEAR clauses. Offerors must complete applicable sections and acknowledge the completeness and accuracy of their certifications.
    The Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC) form is a crucial document for subcontractors seeking to engage in U.S. Government contracts. It requires offerors to provide detailed information about their ownership, operational structure, business category (e.g., large, small, foreign, or diversity classifications), and executive compensation. The form also assesses the offeror's accounting system, responsibility, and compliance with employment eligibility verification (E-Verify), export/import control laws, equal opportunity, and affirmative action regulations. Subcontractors must certify the accuracy of all statements, acknowledge awareness of government contracting programs, and agree to comply with all stated requirements, including notifying FermiForward of any changes in status and protecting confidential information.
    Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), managing Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) for the U.S. Department of Energy, seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price subcontract. This Request for Proposal (RFP) 375217_MR, issued on November 5, 2025, invites bids for a spare 3000 KVA Process Power Transformer and Breaker Assemblies for the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 335311, with an 800-employee small business size standard. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. CST on December 11, 2025, submitted via email to Procurement Specialist Michele Reynolds (micheler@fnal.gov). Questions must be submitted in writing by December 4, 2025. The selection process is lowest price-technically acceptable, requiring a two-part proposal: a technical proposal demonstrating at least five years of manufacturing experience with specific transformer types and a business/price proposal with a lump-sum firm-fixed price valid for 90 days. A small business subcontracting plan is required for awards exceeding $750,000 to non-small businesses. Offerors must acknowledge amendments and can submit exceptions to terms, though FFDG is not obligated to accept them. Contact with FFDG personnel outside designated channels is prohibited.
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