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This document contains questions and responses related to solicitation number 12905B23Q0174 for a 200 kW generator set. The solicitation is from the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Pacific West Area.

The responses clarify that the contract is for delivery only of a 200 kW generator set with a 120/240 volt, 1 phase, 3 wire configuration and NEMA 3R enclosed 800-amp automatic transfer switch. The equipment will be delivered by January 2023 and the contractor is responsible for unloading. The generator must be on the approved list from the Southern California Air Quality Management District. Commissioning and installation are not included in the contract's scope of work.

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Questions – Responses 12905B23Q0174 200 kwH Generator Set

Can you confirm if this request includes installa�on of the 200 kwH Generator set, diesel, 60 Hz, with fuel tank, and 800-amp automa�c transfer switch? Or is it to furnish the equipment only?

Response: Equipment only. Installa�on in FY2024.

Can you confirm who is responsible for receiving the equipment upon arrival?

Response: The site delivery point of contact will be provided upon award.

Can you confirm the generator size is 200kw?

Response: Yes, 200 kW.

Can you confirm the voltage for the generator and automa�c transfer switch?

Response: Voltage - 120/240, 1 Phase, 3 Wire (Generator) 240 v, 1 phase, 3 pole

Do you have a loading dock on the deliver address?

Response: No. There is no loading dock.

Do you need offloading?

Response: Yes, the contractor shall arrange for unloading.

For the ATS, what will be the mechanism? (Standard, bypass, or service entrance).

Response: Mechanism – Service entrance

For the ATS, what will be the transition? (Standard, programmed, or closed).

Response: Transition – Standard.

The solicitation documents do not make it clear whether this is replacing existing equipment or installation of new equipment and the addition of the emergency circuit sub panel tie in.

Response: This is for delivery only. There is no installation.

What is the load (amperage) that the generator will need to support?

Response:

If there is an existing unit, are there any drawings and specification for this installation?

Response: There is no installation associated with this requirement.

The request for quotation states "delivery: 01/31/2024", due to covid impact and manufacturing material delays this date is not achievable. The current lead time for a generator is 50-60 weeks after government approval. Is this acceptable?

Response: Acceptable. Include estimated delivery in offer.

Can the government confirm this is a material/equipment only contract?

Response: This is for delivery only. No installation.

Can the government confirm commissioning is not required?

Response: Commissioning is not required in this contract.

Will the government unload generator upon delivery or will this be required by freight delivery?

Response: Government will not unload generator. Contractor is required to unload generator.

Please confirm if Tier 3 generator is acceptable?

Response: The Southern California Air Quality Management District has a list of approved or certified generator sets. This is supposed to be on their website. The generator must be on this list.

Is the ATS going to be installed inside or outside? If outside is Nema 3r enclosure acceptable?

Response: Enclosure is required to be NEMA 3R.

Please clarify the enclosure for the transfer switch is it Nema 3r or Nema 1 also is there any need for a remote annunciation unit?

Response: Yes, the enclosure for the transfer switch is Nema 3r. No, there is no need for a remote annunciation unit.

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