4.02 RFQ Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics.pdf

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This is a Salient Characteristics attachment for a federal contract procurement issued by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Physics Department.

The Naval Postgraduate School seeks one custom-built, marine-grade, three-phase step-down isolation transformer for use in a Naval Conex box environment aboard civilian research vessels. The transformer must be delivered within 8 months after date of award to NPS Warehouse in Monterey, California. Mandatory electrical specifications include 27 kVA or higher capacity, 480 VAC 3-phase 50A input with accommodation for 440 VAC and 460 VAC alternates, multiple 115 VAC outputs (two 3-phase 30A and one 1-phase 30A), EMI shielding, approximately 3% impedance, copper windings, and compliance with MIL-T-15108C. The transformer must support an open-delta shipboard grounding arrangement with bonding between ship ground, transformer grounding bus, and chassis. Mechanical and environmental specifications require marine-grade construction, NEMA 4 enclosure, removable locking casters, lifting eyes, reinforced underside suitable for crane/forklift movement, and compatibility with shipboard deck mounting and securement. Thermal ratings must support 50°C ambient temperature, 115°C temperature rise, and 200°C insulation rating. Input and output wiring specifications require 6 AWG and 8 AWG SIL-A-BLEND conductors respectively, with each output fused at 30A and primary fuse at 50A. Quoters must provide comprehensive technical documentation including manufacturer information, electrical specifications, connector details, grounding/bonding details, enclosure ratings, mechanical configuration, dimensions, weight, and evidence of MIL-T-15108C compliance, with failure to provide sufficient documentation rendering offers technically unacceptable.

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Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics

3-PHASE STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER

Requiring Activity: Naval Postgraduate School Department: Physics Department Quantity: 1 Each Requested Delivery Date: Delivery is required within 8 months after date of award

1. PURPOSE

The Naval Postgraduate School requires one custom-built, marine-grade, three-phase step-down transformer for use in a Naval Conex box environment aboard civilian research vessels. The transformer shall support safe and reliable operation in a shipboard/marine environment and shall meet the minimum technical requirements identified in this attachment.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The transformer shall support operation of a Naval Conex box used for physics research aboard civilian research vessels. Civilian research vessels generally provide 480 VAC or 440 VAC, 3-phase power, while the Conex box requires three 115 VAC multi-phase inputs. The transformer shall be suitable for shipboard deck use and compatible with the electrical, environmental, grounding, and mechanical requirements stated herein.

4. MANDATORY SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

4.1 Electrical Requirements

The product offered shall:

1. Be a 3-phase step-down isolation transformer.

2. Be EMI shielded.

3. Be 27 kVA or higher.

4. Have input power of 480 VAC, 3-phase, 50A.

5. Have multiple output power connections (e.g., 115 VAC, 3-phase, 30A).

6. Accommodate common alternate input voltages, including 440 VAC and 460 VAC.

7. Have approximately 3% impedance.

8. Be copper wound.

9. Meet MIL-T-15108C. This is a mandatory requirement.

4.2 Input/Output Configuration

The product offered shall:

1. Support the Conex box input arrangement consisting of:

• Two 115 VAC, 3-phase, 30A outputs

• One 115 VAC, 1-phase, 30A output (2 hot and 1 ground)

2. Provide three outputs through a distribution arrangement.

3. Fuse each output at 30A.

4. Primary fuse, such as slow-blow or anti-surge fuse, for 50A

5. Use input wiring compatible with 6 AWG SIL-A-BLEND 200C/1000V or better.

6. Use output wiring compatible with 8 AWG SIL-A-BLEND 200C/1000V or better.

7. Maintain required conductor color coding as specified by the requiring activity.

8. Use the required connector/interface configuration or a fully compatible equivalent if approved by the Government (e.g., MS17344 and MS17346)

4.3 Grounding and Bonding

The product offered shall:

1. Be compatible with the required shipboard grounding arrangement, i.e., OPEN-DELTA

2. Provide bonding between the ship ground/hull ground, transformer grounding bus, and chassis as specified by the requiring activity.

3. Provide grounding support for the Conex box output arrangement.

4. Use a green ground conductor.

5. Accommodate the backup chassis-to-ship ground braid arrangement specified by the requiring activity.

4.4 Thermal Requirements

The product offered shall be rated for:

1. 50°C ambient temperature

2. 115°C temperature rise

3. 200°C insulation rating.

4.5 Mechanical and Environmental Requirements

The product offered shall:

1. Be marine grade.

2. Have a NEMA 4 enclosure.

3. Include casters.

4. Include lifting eyes.

5. Include a reinforced underside suitable for crane or forklift movement and shipboard securement.

6. Include removable locking casters for movement across deck and through ship access points.

7. Be suitable for ship deck mounting and securement.

8. Be compatible with the required deck mounting arrangement identified by the requiring activity.

5. OPTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The following characteristic is optional and not required for technical acceptability:

1. Labeling or operating guidance indicates operation in shaded conditions rather than direct sunlight.

6. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Delivery Date

Required delivery date: Delivery is required within 8 months after date of award

6.2 Delivery Location

NPS Warehouse 1988 Lake Del Monte Drive -- Building 349 Monterey, CA 93943

Deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday between 0700-1130 and 1230-1600 PST. The contractor shall include the Government contract number on the package and/or packing slip.

7. PRODUCT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quoters shall provide sufficient technical documentation for the Government to determine compliance with all mandatory salient characteristics. At a minimum, the quoter shall provide:

1. Manufacturer name

2. Manufacturer part number

3. Product literature / cut sheet

4. Electrical specifications

5. Connector/interface details

6. Grounding/bonding details

7. Enclosure/environmental rating information

8. Mechanical configuration information

9. Dimensions and weight, if available

10. Evidence of compliance with MIL-T-15108C

11. A list of any exceptions

Failure to provide sufficient documentation may render the offer technically unacceptable.

8. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY

A quotation shall be considered technically acceptable only if it meets all mandatory requirements of this attachment and includes sufficient supporting technical documentation to verify compliance.

Dated: 08/25/2026

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