Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135

61 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SOL EMV-1998-RQ-0001 POC Janet L. Higgs, 540/542-2307 E-MAIL: emv-1998-rq-0001, janet.higgs@fema.gov. U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SUPPLIES CLASSCOD: 61 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS OFFADD: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, MT. WEATHER SATELLITE, 19844 BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN ROAD, STATE ROUTE 601, BLUEMONT, VA 20135 SUBJECT: PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT CORE AND COIL ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSFORMER, ASSEMBLY MUST MEET ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. (SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS) SOL EMV-1998-RQ-0001 DUE 120897 POC JANET L. HIGGS, 540/542-2307 DESC: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the replacement of a core and coil assembly for an existing Square D Electrical Power Transformer. Assembly must meet specifications: 1.0 General: This specification is for a replacement core/coil assembly for an existing transformer. This transformer is a Square D Class 7320 Power-Cast Unit with Serial No. 916021-C. This assembly shall exactly replace the existing core/coil assembly, shall fit in the existing enclosure, and shall connect to the existing transformer cables and busses. 1.1 The average temperature rise of the transformer windings shall not exceed 80 C when the transformer is operated at full nameplate rating. The transformer shall be capable of carrying 100% of nameplate kVA rating in a 40 C max, 30 C average ambient temperature as defined by ANSI C57.12.00. 2.0 Ratings 2.1 The transformer shall be rated 1000/1500 kVA AA/FFA. Primary voltage shall be 2400 volts delta. Secondary voltage shall be 480 volts delta. Transformer shall be 3 wire, 60Hz with two each 2-2 1/2% full-capacity primary taps below normal and two each 2- 1/2% full capacity primary taps below normal. Impedance shall be 5.75%, + 7- 1/2%. Sound level shall not exceed the maximum specified by NEMA TR -- 1, 1980 for the applicable kVA size of dry-type transformer. Primary and secondary BIL shall be 60 KV respectively. 3.0 Construction 3.1 Both HV and LV windings shall be of copper conductors. HV and LV windings shall each be separately cast as one rigid tubular coil, and arranged coaxially. Each cast coil shall be fully reinforced with glass cloth, and cast under vacuum to assure complete, void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. Reinforcement with suspended particulate matter (filled-resin) is not acceptable. Coils shall be supported by cast epoxy bottom supports and space blocks and spring-loaded top blocks in order to absorb thermal expansion and contraction of the coils. There shall be no rigid mechanical connection between HV and LV coils. 3.2 The windings must not absorb moisture, and shall be suitable for both storage and operation in adverse environments, including prolonged storage in 100% humidity at temperatures from -40 C to +40 C and shall be capable of immediately being switched on after such storage without pre-drying. 3.3 The transformer core shall be constructed of high grade, grain-oriented silicone steel laminations, with high magnetic permeability. Magnetic flux density is to be kept well below the saturation point. The core shall be cruciform in shape, with mitered joints to keep core losses, excitation current and noise level at a minimum. The outside surfaces of the core shall be protected against corrosion by painting with a suitable coating after assembly. 3.4 An enclosure is not required, as this assembly will be installed in an existing enclosure. The assembly must fit in the existing enclosure, and all connections must match those of the existing core/coil assembly. 4.0 Accessories 4.1 The existing transformer was provided with provisions for future forced air cooling, and the new assembly shall match this construction. This shall include mounting provisions for fans, bussing sized to the fan-cooled rating and temperature sensors designed to work with the existing fan control system. 5.0 Standards and Tests 5.1 The transformer shall comply with all applicable portions of NEMA TR-1, ANSI C57.12.00 and ANSI C57.12.01. According to the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is EMV-1998-RQ-0001. The Solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RQ). The solicitation document and incorporated Provisions and Clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC Code applicable to this RQ is 3612. The Small Business Size Standard is 750 Employees. Evaluation: The government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, Price and other factors considered. Contractor must meet all the requirements detailed in this solicitation. Technical is of greater importance when compared to price. Instructions to offerors -- Commercial items applies to this acquisition. Bidders are to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its bid. The following Clauses also apply: 52.212.1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52-212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O.). 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). The due date for submission of bids is December 8, 1997, at 3:30 P.M. Local Time to FEMA, MT Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135; ATTN: Janet L. Higgs -- BLDG 413. All requests for information are to be addressed to Janet L. Higgs, Contract Specialist, 540/542-2307. Technical and/or Administrative Questions must be received no later than five business days after publication of this notice and may be faxed to 540/542-2631 or mailed to the address for submission of bids shown above. Any amendments to this solicitation will be published in the same manner as the initial Synopsis/Solicitation. (0310)

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