Sources_Sought_Fluid_Testing_1.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY FOR FLUID TESTING ON

TRANSFORMER AT GLEN POWER PLANT

PURPOSE:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin, is seeking potential sources to supply needed equipment, test, and test results for the fluid in the transformers throughout the Glen

Canyon Dam Facility (GC).

This source sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. This is NOT a Request for Proposals nor an Invitation for Bids and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified.

Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Responses to this request for information will not be returned and electronic submission is required. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the

Government or form a binding contract.

Interested parties are encouraged to monitor this announcement for updates and send their response to this source sought by the stated time below. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM.gov website for any updates to this announcement.

All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separate from responses to this source sought.

PRINCIPAL WORK COMPONENTS:

GC has requirement for approximately 40 fluid tests for transformers. This testing is done once a year on all fluid filled transformers. Contractor shall provide test kits, fluid analysis, and test reports for each transformer. The Government will perform the fluid sampling and ship the test kits out for analysis.

The required tests listed below shall be ran on each transformer sample. Each test requirement must meet the listed ASTM test method.

Test Type Test Method

Neutralization number ASTM D974

Interfacial Tension ASTM D971

Relative Density ASTM D1298

Visual Examination ASTM D1524

Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ASTM D1816 (2mm gap)

Dissolved Gas Analysis ASTM D3612

Karl Fischer Moisture ASTM D1533

Pour Point ASTM D97

Kinematic Viscosity ASTM D445

Flash and Fire Point ASTM D92

Liquid Power Factor ASTM D924

Furanic Compounds ASTM D5837

Analysis reports for each transformer shall be provided in graphical as well as tabulated format.

Reporting data to be provided for each individual analysis as well as added with trending graphs to a comprehensive list for each transformer this shall include the history of testing throughout the contract. Comprehensive data to include graphical and tabulated information with dates associated with each fluid sample. Transformer information to include manufacturer, serial number, manufactured date, power size (MVA or KVA), high voltage, low voltage, weight, equipment type, impedance, phase/cycle, liquid type, gallons, insulation temperature rise, bank number (K7A, etc.), associated phase, and facility name. Additional analysis reports to include information on liquid level, sample temperature, and top fluid temperature during sampling.

Analysis results for each fluid sample shall be provided electronically and sent to designated

Glen Canyon Personnel.

Laboratory must have and maintain a valid ISO 17025:2017 certificate of accreditation throughout performance of this contract.

ADDRESS FOR TEST KITS

Glen Canyon Field Division, 805 Bureau Street, Page, AZ 86040

PSC, NAICS & SIZE STANDARD:

The Product Service Code (PSC) is H291 – Equipment and Materials Testing-Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes. The potential North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541380- Testing and Laboratories and Services with a small business size standard of 19 million dollars.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration

(CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application

(ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Parties interested in this project are encouraged to register now; however, registration is not required at this time to respond to this request for information. Vendors would be required to be registered at http://www.sam.gov prior to responding to any future solicitation for proposals in order to be considered.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR RESPONSES & QUESTIONS:

The contract specialist and point of contact for this request for information is Ryan Taylor.

Please submit responses and any other inquiries via email to rtaylor@usbr.gov.

http://www.sam.gov/

Interested parties that can meet the needs of this requirement should submit responses, of their applicable capabilities that shall include the following:

1. Company Name, DUNS, Contact Information, and Email Address

2. Business Size Classification, including number employees, size standard, and the number of years your company has been in business. (Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-owned, Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Historically Underutilized

Business Zone businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority

Institution.)

3. Acknowledge you have the required certifications to provide the testing listed above.

Provide companies capabilities to perform required testing, kits, and results. To include what software or the means to access the results and history of each transformer.

Reponses shall be submitted via E-mail to the contract specialist, Ryan Taylor by:

5:00 PM THE 15TH OF MAY 2024