Question_and_Answer_for_SFJ60017Q0006.pdf

Question and Answer for SFJ60017Q0006: GENERATOR PURCHASE

1. Question:

Would it be acceptable to ship the generators to the Department of State European Logistics Support Office (ELSO) in Antwerp Belgium?

Answer:

Yes, the vendor can ship the generators to ELSO. However, the vendor will have to pay ELSO to ship the generators to Suva, Fiji. Please contact ELSO LEENAERTSD@state.gov to get shipping costs.

2. Question:

Do you require the engine speed to be electronically controlled or is the standard mechanical governing suitable for your application - Electronic governing is not standard.

We need electronic controlled injectors

3. Question:

Can you provide more information on the 'Automatic Field Reset Breaker’.

It is optional.

4. Question:

[a]Our standard number of Start attempts is 3 not 8.

[b]The batteries will be capable of cranking the engine more than 8 time, our default crank attempts is set to 3 before it will give a fail to start shut down.

Answer:

[a]We need 8. So during PM we can do starts to check all shut downs.

[b]That’s ok.

5. Question:

All Gauge readings are digitally displayed as standard.

That’s ok.

6. Question:

[a]RPM/Hz readings are measured from the AC alternator as standard - MPU can be provided.

[b] You will have both RPM and Hz displayed on the control panel, this is taken form the AC alternator.

Answer:

[a]We need all readings from MPU, this should be linked with Ac alternator.

[b] We need MPU.

7. Question:

[a]2.3.6 A UL MCCB can be provided, manual reset only. Regarding the Field reset circuit breaker please see my above comments: We can fit a coolant heater and 10 amp battery charger - these are not standard scope of supply.

[b] We can supply a 10 amp charger, but a 5 amp is more than enough for a 12v system, the breaker we supply will be a standard breaker.

Answer:

[a]We need standard 10 amp 5 stage charger.

[b] 5 amp chargers will do as long as it is 5 stage.

mailto:LEENAERTSD@state.gov

8. Question:

[a]The generator set is not designed to accept 100% load in one step, please see the engine data sheet attached: Dual wall fuel tank and leak detection is not standard.

[b] You have not answered the question regarding the 100% load step?

Answer:

[a]This is required. We need dual wall tank if the fuel tank ruptures there should be no spillage of fuel. Leak detection is optional.

[b] If your generator is designed to take 80 % load at first step then it is ok.

9. Question:

Can you confirm that this is a Buy American Act Solicitation?

While this is not a Buy American Act solicitation, all US offerors are encouraged to submit quotations.