SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Portable Power Inverter Unit
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 335313
— Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- N00178 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER Dahlgren Division 17362 Dahlgren Road Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0017812Q4607
- Response Due
- 9/6/2012
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2012
- Point of Contact
- Debbie Dobson 540-653-4204 Debbie Dobson,
- E-Mail Address
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40-653-6810
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in the event that FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to purchase one (1) Portable 400 Hertz Power Inverter unit. The Inverter unit will be procured in accordance with the following specifications: 1.General: 1.1 This document is for the procurement of one portable Inverter Unit. Factors such as size, weight, color, need to be included in the overall design, but are outside the scope of this specification. 1.2 The Inverter Unit shall be portable and be mounted on a 4 wheel cart that can be easily moved by hand or vehicle with a Pintle hook. The enclosure and cart shall maintain the ability to provide storage for input and output power cables when not in use or in transport mode. Tires shall be pneumatic to allow the Inverter Unit to be towed at low speeds. 1.3 The Inverter Unit shall consist of the following components: Incoming Breaker, Inverter Unit Protective System, Output filter or reactor (when required to limit reflected voltage), Output Disconnect(s) or bypass, Diagnostics and Control Circuits. 1.4 The Inverter Unit assembly shall be designed and constructed to allow listing by Underwriters Laboratory (UL and/or cUL). 2.Design and Fabrication 2.1 General Electrical Requirements 2.1.1 INPUT REQUIREMENTS: Voltage: 440/480 VAC (465 VAC actual), 3 phase 60 Hz. 2.1.2 INPUT FREQUENCY: 45 to 66 Hz. 2.1.3 INPUT PHASE ROTATION: Any (automatic phase lock). 2.1.4 INPUT INRUSH CURRENT: None (soft start to rated power). 2.1.5 INPUT PROTECTION: Overload, short circuit, over voltage, under voltage, phase loss, over temperature, access to door interlock. 2.1.6 OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS: Voltage: 200-208 VAC, 3-Phase wye configuration. 2.1.7 OUTPUT POWER: 90 KVA. 2.1.8 OUTPUT FREQUENCY: 400 Hz, 6P PWM. (400Hz +/- 0,01%). 2.1.9 OUTPUT VOLTAGE RECOVERY: Meet or Exceed MIL-STD-704F, typically less than 50 milliseconds with 100% load change. 2.1.10 OUTPUT VOLTAGE REGULATION: +/- 1% maximum. 2.1.11 OUTPUT VOLTAGE BALANCE: +/- 1% for balanced loads, +/- 2% for 25% unbalanced loads. 2.1.12 OUTPUT HARMONIC CONTENT: 1.5% max., 1% typical (line to line, or line to neutral). 2.1.13 OUTPUT OVERLOAD CAPACITY: 125% for one hour, 150% for 5 minutes, 200% for 20 seconds. 2.1.14 OUTPUT OVERLOAD CAPACITY: 125% for one hour, 150% for 5 minutes, 200% for 20 seconds. 2.1.15 OUTPUT PROTECTION: Overload, short circuit, over and under voltage per MIL-STD-704F, over temperature, isolation, immediate shutdown, access door interlock. 2.1.16 EFFICIENCY: 92% or better at any power factor and load above 50% of rating. 2.1.17 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Startup and Shutdown Instructions posted on the unit, Fault Monitoring and Indication, Cable Rack/Tray, All components and material shall be new and of the latest field-proven design and in current production. Obsolete components or components scheduled for immediate discontinuation shall not be used. 2.2 Enclosures and Cooling: 2.2.1 The Inverter Unit enclosure shall be NEMA 3R rated as specified in NEMA 3R for outdoor operation and storage. The electronics compartment needs to be sealed and equivalent to NEMA 4 standards. 2.2.2 The Inverter Unit enclosure shall adhere to the following: Air cooled with forced-cooled equipment. Air filters shall be of a reusable type that can be easily cleaned. All doors or front panels shall be fully gasketed. All doors or front panels shall be equipped with power cutting interlock switches. Fan motors shall be protected by an input circuit breaker. In the event of clogged filters or fan failure, the drive shall shut down safely without electronic component failure. 2.2.3 The Inverter Unit shall have an Ambient Operating Temperature range of -40C to +55C (-40 to +131 degrees Fahrenheit). 2.2.4 The Inverter Unit shall be able to operate in 0% to 100% Humidity with condensation. 2.2.5 The Inverter Unit shall be able to operate in Winds up to 145km/hr (90 mph). 2.2.6 The Inverter Unit shall have an Operational Life of 30-35 years. 2.3 Painting: The Manufacturer shall ensure that all exterior metal surfaces are protected from corrosion from the elements. 2.4Operational Controls: 2.4.1 The Inverter Unit shall include the following basic operating modes: Start (On), Stop (Off), Emergency Stop (Emergency Off), Circuit Breaker Reset, and Door Interlock Reset. 2.4.2 The Inverter Unit shall include necessary components to protect itself against overload, internal faults and disturbances in the incoming AC line. The following conditions shall cause the Inverter Unit to be shut down with the output voltage reduced to zero: Instantaneous over-current, Under-voltage or over-voltage on the incoming AC line, Single-phasing of the AC incoming line, Over-temperature from a failed component or ventilation failure, Inverter output open circuit during operation, Over-voltage or ground fault of the Inverter Unit output. The failure shall be annunciated on the operator panel ™s LCD display. 2.5Input Power Transformer and Rectifier: 2.5.1 The Inverter Unit shall contain an incoming isolation transformer whose primary voltage shall be 465 VAC in a range specified in section 2.1.1. The transformer shall contain a 6-pulse rectification to reduce harmonic currents and voltages reflected to the primary power system as specified in 2.1.8. 2.6 Operator Panel, Instruments, Meters, Displays, and Indicating Lights: 2.6.1 The Inverter Unit shall have a user interface to inform the user of equipment functioning status. The following controls/conditions shall be indicated: Output Voltage, Output Current, Fault Condition, Interlock Status if safety interlocked panel is open, Elapsed Time Meter. 2.6.2 The Inverter Unit shall contain a convenient method of programming, operating, and monitoring of the unit. All parameters shall be displayed in an easily understandable format using plain English for all items, and grouped together in an easily accessible location. Back lighting and adjustable contrast shall be provided to allow the LCD panel to be configured or operated for a wide range of ambient lighting. The operator panel shall be used to read and write parameter data, to present operational information, to produce first fault and device indication, to show alarms, and to exhibit metering of parameters. Meters and displays shall be accessible and visible from a convenient location on the outside of the unit. Indicating lights shall be LED type. 2.7 Input and Output Controls and Alarms: 2.7.1 The manufacturer shall furnish external alarms and signals that can be switched to silent mode. The alarms shall occur for any fault condition internal to the Inverter Unit. 2.8Wiring and Terminations: 2.8.1 Where wiring is run through sheet metal or any barrier, bushings, grommets or other mechanical protection shall be provided around the sheet or barrier opening. The Inverter Unit shall have an internal mechanical ground connection suitable for terminating a stranded copper ground conductor of the same size as the incoming voltage conductors. Ground connections shall be near the incoming and outgoing power cable termination points and control wiring connections. 3.Inspection and Testing: Mechanical operation tests shall be performed to verify satisfactory operation. These tests shall include checking operating mechanisms and interlock devices. Electrical function tests shall be performed to ensure proper operation of all devices and components including operation at full load conditions. Instrumentation, software, and monitoring tests shall be included. The final assembly will be tested at full load and voltage by a power back method that returns output power to the power line. 4.Shipping: Loose equipment shall be appropriately packaged and secured for shipment inside the enclosure or shipping container. These items shall be properly tagged for easy identification. 5.Documentation: The manufacturer shall provide one copy of the following documents and manuals: 5.1 Operators Manual which shall cover the Safety, Operation (Start-up, Shut-Down), Description of Unit and Controls, General Care and Maintenance Procedures. 5.2 Maintenance Manual which shall cover detailed maintenance procedures and materials required for optimum performance of the Inverter Unit. The maintenance manual shall contain a spare parts listing. 5.3 Repair Manual which includes schematics, parts breakdown lists, troubleshooting flow diagrams and repair procedures required to bring the Inverter Unit back into operation condition. 5.4 Warranty Documentation and Limitations (if any). 5.5 Test & Acceptance Documentation as recorded during final test and acceptance by original equipment manufacturer. 5.6 The Manufacturer shall furnish a price quotation with GSA pricing in US dollar amounts for the Inverter Unit. The Manufacturer shall furnish a copy of their specification sheets for the Inverter Units ™ referenced in their respective price quotation including: Descriptive listings of input and output voltage, power ratings, current ratings, number of phases, protection, controls, and configurations of the Inverter Unit. 6.Warranty: The warranty for the Inverter Unit shall be no less than one year for parts and labor. 7.Definitions: For the purpose of this Specification, the following definitions apply: AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current Hz Hertz - Frequency Cycles per Second IAWIn Accordance With Inverter Unit400 Hz Power Inverter KVAKilovolt-ampere - The voltage times the current feeding an electrical load KWKilowatt “ 1000 Watts LCDLiquid Crystal Display NEMANational Electrical Manufacturers Association PPulse PhPhase PWM Pulse Width Modulated VVolts The award shall be a firm fixed price purchase order and shall be executed under Federal Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The NAICS Code associated with this procurement is 335313 with a size standard of 750 employees and the FSC Code is 6625. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION AS ALL ITEMS ARE SPECIFIED UNDER THIS NOTICE AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The order shall be firm fixed price. Pricing should be FOB Destination to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 6220 Tisdale Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. In order to be eligible for award firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Vendors may obtain information on registration in the CCR on the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Please note that defense payment offices may not make payments unless the contractor is established to receive electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT payments are based on the contractor ™s EFT information contained in the CCR database. Questions on this notice should be submitted via email to deborah.dobson@navy.mil. Responses must be received NLT 6 September 2012 at 1200 NOON EST and should reference quotation number N00178-12-Q-4607.
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