Sources Sought_140R4021Q0024_1.pdf

Flaming Gorge Powerplant Auto Synchronizer

Type: Sources Sought

1. Notice

This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 335314, Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing, which has a corresponding Size standard of $7.5M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) intends to procure an Auto Synchronizer unit for the Flaming Gorge Powerplant, located in Dutch John, UT 84023. This effort is seeking a Contractor who can provide one Auto Synchronizer unit capable of synchronizing three hydroelectric generation units and one emergency diesel generator. The Contractor will provide a pre-programmed Auto Synchronizer with the settings made for Flaming Gorge requirements. Flaming Gorge personnel will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of the new device. The contractor shall be capable of providing phone support for troubleshooting the installation and commissioning portion of the work by BOR personnel. The contractor will provide a printed, detailed instruction manual with logic diagrams to document the system and aids in the installation of the device.

Auto Synchronizer Information:

a. Capability to change settings without needing to contact manufacturer

b. DNP communication capability

c. For the 3 hydroelectric generation units, the capabilities at minimum, shall include:

d. Breaker close signal for each unit

e. Raise and lower for frequency and voltage (4 signals) for each unit

f. The frequency adjusts signals pull about 0.6 amps

g. The voltage adjusts signals pull about 0.2 amps

h. Enable/start signal for each unit

i. One incoming PT signal per unit

j. PT ratio is 12,000:120

k. One shared PT running signal

l. PT ratio is 500:115

m. Must have dead-bus close capability

For the emergency diesel generator, the capabilities at a minimum, shall include:

n. Provide outputs to raise/lower frequency and voltage

o. Output to close breaker

p. Input to start synch process

q. PT input for incoming and running

r. NOTE: the emergency diesel generator auto sync is a future capability. There are no

CTs or PTs for this yet.

s. Must have dead-bus close capability

t. Water cooled, 65-degree C rise

u. Ratings of: 200MVA, 242kV phase to phase high side voltage, 12.5kV phase to phase low side voltage

v. Installed at an elevation above 2000 meters (6500 feet)

w. Transformer tank design will be restricted to fit through the access tunnel to the power plant

3. Requested Responses

Provide the following Business Information for your company:

• Company Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• DUNS Number:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page Address:

• System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (Yes/No):

• Recommended North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code) if other than

335314:

Based on above NAICS code, state whether your company is small business and provide additional information regarding the type of small business (women-owned, small disadvantaged business, HUBzone, etc.). For more information refer to: http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

4. Potential Offeror Capabilities

Please provide responses to the following items:

a) What is your company’s experience in providing Auto Synchronizer units capable of synchronizing to hydroelectric generation units and emergency diesel generators? Include contract numbers (if applicable), a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officers or Program Managers).

b) Does your company currently have any teaming agreements in place that will allow for successfully meeting the Government's requirements? In addition, please identify the roles associated with the teaming arrangement.

c) What portion of the work is your company capable of performing?

d) Is your company a Manufacturer of the required Auto Synchronizers? If so, how many of this type and size has your company manufactured and where have they been installed?

e) Specific but brief material information that is efficient enough to show that the potential product meets the specifics of the new transformer.

f) If your company is not a manufacturer of the requirement, provide the Name and Address of all potential manufacturers your company anticipates using for this project.

g) Does your company foresee any challenges with the information provided?

h) Provide other relevant topics, concerns, or information not addressed in this posting.

Please provide the responses to the questions above to Aubrie Watson, Contract Specialist, at awatson@usbr.gov no later than 4PM MST on 15 March 2021.

5. Potential Offeror Capability Briefings

A focused capabilities briefing may be required at the Government's discretion. The Government will contact interested vendors directly should it be determined that a capabilities briefing is needed.

6. Response Procedures

Contractors responding to this posting are advised their response does not guarantee awards in future solicitations or contracts. This is not a Request for Quote or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Bureau of Reclamation. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated with preparation or response to this posting.

mailto:awatson@usbr.gov