Sources-Sought - Load Bank Trailer.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR LOAD BANK TRAILER WITH CABLE REAL SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Maryland Air National Guard Contracting Office is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties to provide Load bank Trailer with Integrated Cable Real System. The capability is critical for testing and maintaining emergency backup generators. These generators support essential facilities and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems vital to the Wing. the 175th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) requires a modernized, trailer-mounted load bank solution that incorporates advanced features such as remote load control, data monitoring, and an integrated electric cable reel. This innovative system will enhance personnel safety by minimizing direct contact with high-power cabling during testing. The trailer-mounted design will also provide improved mobility and flexibility to test generators at various locations.

The intention is to procure this commodity on a competitive basis.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards MAY be made. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Location % On-Site Government % Off-Site Contractor

Martin State Airport 100% 100%

DISCLAIMER

“This source sought is for informational purposes only. this is not a “request for proposal (RFP)” to be submitted. I t does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future request for quote (RFQ) or invitation for bid (IFB) or RFP, if any issued.

If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the government-wide point of entry (GPE). it is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.”

• Berry Amendment

• IT (e.g. Clinger-Cohen Act)

• Service Contract Act

• Government Furnished Property plan.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 335312 with a Small Business Size Standard of 850 Employees. The Product Service Code is 6625.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS

Specifications are attached for review. (Attachment 1)

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five

(5) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 3 pm, EST, 8 Jul 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to:

Kerry Guy, Capt, USAF Kerry.guy@us.af.mil

This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Can or has your company managed or developed a platform of this nature? If so, please provide details.

3.) Can your company provide the technical specifications which ensures the compatibility and successful interoperability to provide the integrated systems mentioned in the technical specifications?

4.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance.

Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

5.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, office locations, UEI number, etc.

6.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concern.

The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

No phone calls will be accepted.

All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

mailto:Kerry.guy@us.af.mil

TECHNICAL SPECIFCATIONS

The trailer-mounted load bank must have a capacity of 300 kilowatts (kW) at 240/480 volts (V), 3-phase, 60 hertz (Hz), with a 5 kW load step resolution. The unit shall feature a removable touch screen controller for remote operation, an operator interface terminal with direct entry load control, status and alarm messages, and a data monitoring system to display voltage, amperage, frequency, and kilowatts. The load bank should also include data logging capabilities and a USB port for exporting real-time data to a computer for analysis.

The integrated cable reel system should consist of a manual rewind cable reel capable of holding approximately 750 feet of cable with a 1-inch outer diameter. The load bank must be equipped with a cam-lock type quick-connect panel, accepting 4/0, 400-ampere cables, with two connectors per phase and one ground. The trailer should be a single-axle, heavy-duty highway trailer with a 2-5/16 ball hitch, electric brakes, and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant lighting.

LINE ITEM

Load Bank Trailer with Integrated Reel System