SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR EATON POWER QUALITY CORPORATION UPS EQUIPMENT TRAINING
- Notice Date
- 12/2/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FAA/AJA-47 HQ - FAA Headquarters (Washington, DC)
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 11323
- Response Due
- 12/9/2011
- Archive Date
- 12/24/2011
- Point of Contact
- Wanda Pore, 202-385-4258
- E-Mail Address
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wanda.pore@faa.gov
(wanda.pore@faa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1.Background The FAA is charged with maintaining the safest, most efficient airspace system in the world. The National Airspace System (NAS) consists of a complex collection of systems, procedures, facilities, aircraft, and people. The NAS and the technologies it uses are constantly evolving. With increasing demand for flights in limited airspace, the FAA is constantly working to balance demand and capacity by minimizing delays and congestion while maximizing volume. The Air Traffic Organization represents the Terminal, En Route, System Operations, and Technical Operations workforces that ensure safety and efficiency within the NAS. The Technical Operations workforce includes those charged with installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, monitoring, and certification of systems and equipment used to maintain the NAS. As Technical Operations hires new employees to ensure its facilities are safely staffed for the air traffic of tomorrow, the Office of Technical Operations Training Administration serves as a bridge to the future by providing technical training programs that meet requirements set by the operational service units. 2.Introduction/Purpose The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to maintain its resource base of technicians educated to maintain and repair existing Uninterruptable Power Source (UPS) equipment provided by Eaton Power Quality Corporation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has UPS equipment, purchased by Eaton Power Quality Corporation, in multiple sites throughout the United States. Technicians trained to repair and maintain this equipment are critical to preserve a healthy building environment sufficient for housing personnel. The goal is to train FAA technicians on the Eaton Power Quality UPS equipment; to provide an introduction to the equipment by explaining the composition, function and components; and to provide instruction on equipment processes, repair and maintenance. The FAA is looking for a suitable vendor to provide delivery of training to our technicians on this proprietary equipment for the following courses. FAA49400007 Powerware 9390 50-160 KVA. 5-Day Course. This course covers the meaning of unique individual specifications of each model of the Powerware 9390, 50-160 KVA UPS. Students will learn to verify correct installation; perform initial software set-up of the UPS; return the UPS to service after emergency maintenance is performed; remotely communicate with the UPS interrogate microprocessor diagnostics when troubleshooting; set up UPS options including remote notify. FAA48292-9315. 5-Day Course. Course provides Level II (ADV) training for technicians and engineers on Exide UPS 180/500 KVA Balanced Power (BP) III. It is 50% lecture and 50% lab. This course reviews and expands on topics covered in Level I Training. Advanced troubleshooting procedures are described to further enhance the user in differentiating between hardware and software problems. This course is designed for individuals who perform installation verification and full maintenance of the UPS equipment including parallel redundant configuration. This course is also designed for individuals who provide technical support and basic training to on-site personnel. FAA48281-9315. 5-Day Course. Course provides training for technicians on the Exide Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Powerware Plus 180/500 KVA BP III. This course is 40% lecture and 60% laboratory. Subjects include troubleshooting, restoration, and system procedures. Eaton Power Quality Corporation currently provides all training for their UPS equipment. The Eaton Power Quality Corporation courseware is proprietary; the FAA does not have data rights to the courseware; the FAA will not provide courseware to vendors. The FAA requires that the provider conduct the classes on a daily one-shift basis, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday. Training will be continuous during these days except for federally established holidays. 3. Incumbent Contractor The FAA has a current contract with Eaton Power Quality Corporation to provide training on UPS equipment. The FAA has identified the need for additional courses over the next four years. The additional quantity of courses required will triple the quantity of courses on the current contract. 4. Market Survey The acquisition strategy for the procurement has not been determined at present. The agency may consider either a full and open competition or award to a single source, depending on responses to the market survey. 5. Market Research Standard (a)This is not a Screening Information Request;(b)The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals;(c)The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey; and(d)Any costs associated with the market survey submittal and any demonstration that may result from the market survey is solely at the interested vendor's expense. 6. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code Not Applicable. No size or dollar limit. In some instances the following NAIC codes apply: 611210, 611519, 611310. 7. Submittal Requirements for Market Survey (a)Capability Statement - This document is limited to not more than ten (10) pages and must identify: (i) the course option selection outlined in this market survey, (ii) the cost and availability for delivery of selected course options (iii) If choosing equipment course option, the description of type(s) of system (iv) number of years in business, and (v) geographical areas where your company can provide services. (b)Business Declaration Form (attached) - Interested vendors shall complete the attached Business Declaration Form and submit it with their capability statement and (i) a narrative on compliance approach and (ii) a quality control approach to provide the required items using in-house, teaming, subcontracting, etc. 8. Delivery of Submittals Please provide your submittal, by email. All submissions must be received by the close of business (COB Friday) 9 December 2011. Electronic copies shall be sent to Wanda Pore: wanda.pore@faa.gov on a standard 8.5X11 paper format and carbon copy (cc) Kerry Skofteland: kerry.skofteland@faa.gov. If you have questions you may contact Wanda Pore: at the email address wanda.pore@faa.gov.
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