SOURCES SOUGHT
N -- 13.8-4160 Transformer-Disconnect Repair - Performance Work Statement
- Notice Date
- 11/10/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334416
— Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG - Adelphi, 2800 POWDER MILL RD, ADELPHI, Maryland, 20783-1197, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX-16-T-0019
- Archive Date
- 12/3/2015
- Point of Contact
- Cristina M. Watkins, Phone: 3013942529
- E-Mail Address
-
cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil
(cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Performance Work Statement (PWS): 13.8-4160 Transformer-Disconnect Repair This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. In addition, please be advised that a site visit will be conducted in order to perform on-site inspection for the repair of the damaged unit substation. Attendance is strongly advised. Site visit details will be forthcoming during the solicitation posting B. Performance Work Statement (PWS) 13.8-4160 Transformer-Disconnect Repair Adelphi, MD Army Research Laboratory - Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate C.1 BACKGROUND: This PWS outlines the repair of an existing concrete pad mounted, 60 Hertz (Hz), 13,800 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) to 4160 VAC Delta-Wye, 3000 Kilo Volt Amp (kVA), ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB) unit substation that is used at the Power Electronics facility in building 500 at the Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), Adelphi MD 20783. The 13,800 VAC VersaSwitch on the high side of the transformer was severely damaged due to an animal induced flash over event across two (2) of the three (3) phases. The event damaged multiple fiberglass interphase barriers, busbar assemblies, 18 kilovolt (kV) surge arrestors, A155C2D0R0-125E fuses, porcelain standoff insulators and cables in the VersaSwitch Cabinet. The three (3) phase, type Restricted Substance List (RSL), oil insulated unit substation transformer's primary to secondary windings were tested and deemed to be below industry accepted limits for breakdown. The Medium-Voltage Vacuum Power Circuit breakers contained in the 4160 VAC cabinet were inspected and found to be exposed to rodent activity and will therefore require testing and a maintenance action to ensure proper operation. The Period of Performance (PoP) for this requirement is anticipated to be three (3) months after contract award and two (2) option years. C.2 OBJECTIVE: The Contractor shall provide all certified trained labor, documentation, tools, and equipment to return the functionality of the 13,800 VAC to 4,160 VAC unit substation to its original state of operation. C.3 REQUIREMENT: C.3.1 The Contractor shall send all repair personnel to building 500 at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL), ALC located at 2800 Powder Mill Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783, to perform on-site inspection and repair of the damaged unit substation. C.3.2 The Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, and materials necessary to replace or repair the damaged unit substation 13,800 VAC, fused-disconnect, VersaSwitch returning it to its original state of operation. C.3.2.1 The Contractor shall install all panels and guards properly to prevent future animal encroachment into the enclosure. C.3.2.2 The Contractor shall only use replacement parts that function in a manner consistent with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts if OEM parts are not available. C.3.3 The Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, and materials necessary to replace or repair the 3000 kVA, three (3) phase, type RSL, oil insulated unit substation transformer returning it to its original state of operation. C.3.3.1 The Contractor shall only use replacement parts that function in a manner consistent with the OEM parts if OEM parts are not available. C.3.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all rigging operations and removal of all transformer fluids from the ALC facility. C.3.4 The Contractor shall inspect, test and complete a standard maintenance action on the Medium-Voltage, 4,160 VAC, Vacuum Power, Circuit breaker. C.3.5 The Contractor shall inspect and replace all cables which tie into the primary 13,800 VAC feeder located in the building 500 power feed man-hole located between Floral drive and building 500. C.3.6 The Contractor shall remove all failed equipment and debris from the ALC installation. C.3.7 The Contractor shall ensure all replaced or repaired equipment powers up to a functional state of operation. C.3.8 The Contractor shall be present when primary power is restored to the substation to ensure satisfactory operation. C.4 WARRANTY The Contractor shall unconditionally warrant the repairs made in C.3.1 through C.3.8 above for: Parts - One (1) year after repair. Labor - One (1) year after repair. C.5 DELIVERABLES/DOCUMENTATION: C.5.1 The Contractor shall provide a final report of all the repairs no later than four (4) weeks after work completion. The Contractor shall ensure that the report includes a list of all the items replaced and repaired on the 13,800 kVAC to 4,160 VAC unit substation with their respective part or inventory numbers. The Contractor shall submit the report via electronic transmission to the Government. The Government will provide specific transmission instructions to the Contractor no later than two (2) weeks after contract award. C.6 TRAVEL: To the maximum extent possible, the Contractor will provide electronic media over existing secure high bandwidth or other secure communications links rather than by Contractor travel. When travel between the Contractor's facility, ARL, and various Continental United States (CONUS) locations are required; the Contractor shall ensure that all travel is performed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The Contractor shall request approval for travel from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing two (2) weeks prior to scheduling the travel arrangements. The COR will provide approval in writing no later than (NLT) one (1) week after receipt of travel request. C.7 CONFORMANCE TO CODES AND STANDARDS: The Contractor shall ensure all electrical work conforms to requirements of the National Electrical Code - 2014. C.8 HOURS OF OPERATION: C.8.1 The Contractor personnel shall work Monday through Friday, eight (8)-hour days covering core work hours of 0900-1500 excluding Federal holidays unless otherwise directed by the COR during the inspection and installation phase of the contract. C.8.2 The Contractor personnel shall work eight (8)-hour days Saturday through Sunday covering core work hours of 0900-1500 excluding Federal holidays unless otherwise directed by the COR during the tie-in and testing phase of the contract. C.9 SAFETY: The Contractor personnel shall follow all safe work practices as dictated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-70E 2015 and all applicable Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards. C.10 ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATIONAL SECURITY (AT/OPSEC): C.10.1 Contractor employees and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR as Government Furnished Information (GFI) at contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable) such as wearing of ID Badges etc. The Contractor shall also provide all information locally required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the COR based on Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of the contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the COR may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. During FPCON Charlie and Delta and other required postures such a Lockdown, Shelter In Place (SIP) or Evacuation, Contractor employees will resume work as soon as possible after the FPCON has been lowered or the posture returned to normal operations. This pertains to real situations and exercises. C.10.2 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. C.11 OPTION YEARS C.11.1 CLIN 0002 - OPTION YEAR ONE (1) The Contractor shall perform two (2) maintenance inspections during the year at six (6) month intervals. The Contractor shall maintain and repair any outstanding issues found during the inspections and keep the unit substation operating at OEM specifications. C.11.2 CLIN 0003 - OPTION YEAR TWO (2) The Contractor shall perform two (2) maintenance inspections during the year at six (6) month intervals. The Contractor shall maintain and repair any outstanding issues found during the inspections and keep the unit substation operating at OEM specifications. C.12 DISTRIBUTION (TBD) C.12.1 The Contractor shall distribute this PWS in accordance with the following distribution statement: Distribution Statement A: 1. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via the FedBizOpps website or email ( cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil ) by closing date listed below. Responses shall include: (I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met. (II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the [NAICS employee size or dollar value] standard that accompanies NAICS code [NAICS Code #]. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. (III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 10:00 am eastern standard time 18 November 2015. Submissions should be submitted online via the FedBizOpps website or email to Cristina M. Watkins, Contract Specialist at cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Cristina M. Watkins, Contract Specialist at cristina.m.watkins.civ@mail.mil or [301-394-2529]. Please be advised that.zip and.exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Period of performance is anticipated to be three (3) months after contract award and two (2) option years.
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- Address: US Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland, 20783, United States
- Zip Code: 20783
- Zip Code: 20783
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