Instructions to Offerors - Updated.pdf

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This document is the Instructions to Offerors for a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of one (1) 750kVA Pad Mount Transformer for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a closing date of 31 May 2024 and an anticipated award date of 6 June 2024.

The required transformer must meet specific salient characteristics, including capacity, voltage, taps, bushings, fluid, frequency, conductors, temperature rise, cooling, fusing, and enclosure. Offers will be evaluated on technical acceptability, speed of delivery (required within 22 weeks of order), and price. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Offerors must submit part numbers, supporting documentation, pricing, warranty terms, and delivery time. All items must be new and approved. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 70Z03824QK0000023

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

53167972 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Sep 2023

Evaluation Criteria Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability/Performance Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price

Evaluation Method

52.212.2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Oct 2014

(a) The Government will award one (1) purchase order resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforming to the RFQ is the most advantageous to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the quotations and are listed in relative order of importance:

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability The Government will assess the information submitted with the Offeror’s quotation to determine how well the product meets the salient characteristics of this solicitation. Technical acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall pass/fail rating according to the ability of the Offeror to provide new manufactured commercial items that meet all of the requirements in this solicitation.

Schedule of Supplies and Salient Characteristics

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires one (1) 750kVA Pad Mount Transformer to be delivered less than twenty-two (22) weeks after receipt of order (ARO).

The required salient characteristics of the 750kVA Pad Mount Transformer are as follows:

1. kVA: 750kVA, 3 phase, liquid-filled, Pad Mount Transformer

2. High Voltage: 13.2kV

3. Low Voltage: 480Y/277V Wye-N Stepdown Transformer

4. Taps: 5 position tap change with 2.5% changes; with 2 positions above and 2 positions below

5. HV Bushings: Dead Front

6. LV Bushings: Live Front

7. Fluid: FR-3 Fluid

8. Frequency: 60 HZ

9. Conductor: CU/CU

10. Temperature Rise: 65 Deg C

11. Cooling Class: KNAN Self-Cooled

12. Fusing: Primary Bayonet Current Limiting Fuses

13. Switch: 4 position load break switch

14. NEMA 4X rated enclosure, 304 Stainless Steel

15. Lead time of less than 22 weeks

Offers shall include a product description along with detailed specifications, product characteristics, processing/handling guidance, illustrations, pictures, and other information sufficient to enable the Contracting Officer to determine that the quoted product meets the requirements of the salient characteristics. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

Factor 2 – Delivery Required delivery/installation is no later than twenty-two (22) weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s delivery schedule to determine which Offeror is able to meet or exceed the required delivery timeframe.

Factor 3 – Price The Offeror shall provide pricing for the requested 750kVA Pad Mount Transformer, to include installation and training, in whatever format is customary. Any discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The Offeror’s quotation will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 13.106-3, in order to determine if pricing is fair and reasonable.

Submission of Quotes and Additional Instructions:

Quotes and supporting documentation shall be emailed directly to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil no later than the closing date of this solicitation. Offerors shall quote on an “all or none” basis.

Items shall be delivered to the following address:

USCG Aviation Logistics Center Receiving Section, Bldg. 63 1664 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 Purchase Order Number: (To Be Determined at Time of Issuance)

Quotes shall include the following information:

A. Part numbers and manufacturer of items being offered.

B. Supporting documentation necessary to demonstrate its compliance with all of the listed salient characteristics.

C. Unit price D. Warranty Terms E. Lead/delivery time

F. Delivery terms and estimated shipping costs if F.o.B Origin. ALL QUOTES WILL BE

CONSIDERED F.o.B. DESTINATION UNLESS F.o.B. ORIGIN IS CLEARLY

STATED AND SHIPPING COSTS ARE INCLUDED.

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