Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 Atn:1521

59 -- POLYMER INSULATORS-MARKET RESEARCH INFORMATION POC Sharon Bates, Contract Specialist, (916) 353-4469. Western Area Power Administration, Sierra-Nevada Region is soliciting vendor information for possible contract arrangement for polymer insulators. The information provided should address whether this requirement can be met with commercial type items, or modified commercial type items as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.1. Vendors are requested to send product information that meets the following criteria: Non-Ceramic insulators to be used as replacement parts on a 230 kV high voltage transmission line. The insulators shall have end fittings made of high-strength ductile iron, galvanized to resist corrosion, and pressed onto a fiberglass rod covered with continuous silicone rubber weather sheds. Corona rings shall be provided. Insulators must be able to withstand high pressure' washing with water. ITEM 001 - (450 Each) Insulator, Suspension, 86'' Long, polymer w/corona ring, Tower End Fitting - Eye, Line End Fitting - Ball (ANSI 52-5), Corona Ring (tower end) - None, Corona Ring (line end) - 8 inches, Number Of Sheds - 47, Approximate Weight - 23 lbs, Section Length - 86 Inches, Shed Diameter - 5 Inches, Shed Spacing - 1.5 Inches, Dry Arc Distance - 77 Inches, Leakage Distance - 271 Inches, 60 Hz Dry Flash Over - 750 kV, 60 Hz Wet Flash Over - 645 kV, Impulse Positive Flash Over - 1236 kV, Impulse Negative Flash Over - 1301 kV, Specified Mechanical Load - 25,000 lbs., Routine Test Load - 12,500 lbs. Brand name or equal to Reliable Power Products P/N S198086BA00 ITEM 002 - (30 Each) Dead-End, 86'' Long, Polymer, w/corona ring, Tower End Fitting - Eye, Line End Fitting - Ball (ANSI 52-11), Corona Ring (tower end) - None, Corona Ring (line end) - 8 inches, Number of Sheds - 46, Approximate Weight - 31 lbs., Section Length - 86 Inches, Shed Diameter - 5.5 Inches, Shed Spacing - 1.5 Inches, Dry Arc Distance - 75 Inches, Leakage Distance - 263 Inches, 60 Hz Dry Flash Over - 724 kV, 60 Hz Wet Flash Over - 625 kV, Impulse Positive Flash Over - 1194 kV, Impulse Negative Flash Over - 1258 kV, Specified Mechanical Load - 50,000 lbs., Routine Test Load - 25,000 lbs. Brand name or equal to Reliable Power Products P/N S29808BA00 It is intended that this acquisition will be conducted IAW FAR Part 12, therefore, customary industry practices relating to modifying or customizing items, warranty, financing, discounts or other contractual terms under which commercial sales of the products are made are also requested. Please send product information and information related to standard commercial practices to: DOE- WAPA, Sierra-Nevada Region, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630, ATTN: Sharon Bates. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All responses should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. (PST), 02/20/96. Information hours 8:00 - 4:30pm (PST), Monday thru Friday. (0036)

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