Salient Characteristics.xlsx

This is a salient characteristics specification document for a 500kW mobile diesel generator procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 under Solicitation Number 36C25026Q0918.

The generator must meet specific technical and operational requirements including 60Hz multipower voltage output capabilities (480/277V, 240/139V, and 208/120V). The equipment must comply with U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards and obtain CARB certification for non-road mobile applications at all 60Hz ratings, while also meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response standards. The generator must feature a heavy-duty diesel engine with a 100-amp charging alternator, three-phase random wound stator with coastal insulation protection, permanent magnet excitation, and Class H insulation with Class F temperature rise. Additional requirements include single-point access to accessory connections, UL 1446 recognized Class H insulation, sound levels not exceeding 72 dB(A) at seven meters per SAE J1074 measurement procedures at 110% prime load, 110% spill containment capacity for onboard engine fluids, and anti-condensation heaters rated at 120/240V, 1.2kW. Vendors may submit brand-name equipment or approved equal alternatives meeting all specified salient characteristics.