St Stephens Switchgear
ID: W9127824L0044Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT MOBILEMOBILE, AL, 36628-0001, USA

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

PSC

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/31d81d53d38543a09671c654fa6a8fb6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Engineer District Mobile, is seeking qualified contractors for the procurement of a 13.8kV generator switchgear for the St Stephens Powerhouse located in Saint Stephen, South Carolina. The project involves the removal of existing generator switchgear, installation of new switchgear and transformers, and modifications to the existing bus system. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of the power generation facility. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including contact information, business size, and relevant experience, by September 5, 2024, to Richard Bonnell at richard.w.bonell@usace.army.mil or PeKita Taliaferro at pekita.taliaferro@usace.army.mil, as this notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard Bonnell
    richard.w.bonell@usace.army.mil
    PeKita Taliaferro
    pekita.taliaferro@usace.army.mil
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    W9127824L0044 Sources Sought.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice, Solicitation Number W91278L0044, is issued by the federal government to gather information about potential contractors for the procurement of a 13.8kV generator switchgear for the St Stephens Powerhouse in South Carolina. The main tasks include the removal of existing generator switchgear, installation of new switchgear and transformers, and modifications to the existing bus system. The government seeks to identify qualified contractors, with a particular focus on determining their socioeconomic classifications, such as Large Business or Small Business. Interested vendors are required to submit a response detailing their contact information, business size, and relevant experience in industrial switchgear installation and testing. Responses are due by September 5, 2024, and must adhere to formatting guidelines. This notice serves as a market research tool, rather than a formal solicitation, allowing the government to assess capabilities and plan future procurement strategies. No contract award will result from this announcement, underscoring that the effort is geared toward gathering data to inform acquisition decisions in alignment with federal RFP processes.
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