USAID_Ukraine RFI_ Autotransformers.docx

SUBJECT: Urgent Request for Information (RFI): Need for Autotransformers in Ukraine.

Dear Interested Parties:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) urgently seeks information about potential suppliers of autotransformers per the below specifications (or technically equivalent and compatible with Ukraine’s energy infrastructure) that can be delivered to Ukraine earlier than February 28, 2024.

Frequency: 50 Hz Single-phase autotransformers Rated power, MVA: 333 Voltage, kV

HV: 750, 400

MV: 330, 220

LV: 15.75

Three-phase autotransformers Rated power, MVA: 125-250 Voltage, kV

HV: 330

MV: 220, 150, 110

LV: 35, 20, 10, 6

Interested parties should submit their responses electronically to Mr. Michael Capobianco at mcapobianco@usaid.gov and kyivrcoeg@usaid.gov no later than the date above using the attached ATTACHMENT A

As per Attachment A, USAID is especially interested in 1) whether the autotransformers are currently in stock and available for shipment 2) if not in stock, the lead time in days to obtain and/or manufacture 3) the date by which autotransformers could be delivered to Ukraine 4) any technical specification available for potentially available or manufacturable autotransformers. USAID/Ukraine requires potential partners' responses to this RFI to be written in English.

You may receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your response but will not receive individualized feedback. We may reach out to individual respondents for further clarifications.

This RFI is open to all qualified firms within USAID’s Geographic Code 935.

Per FAR 52.215-3, this is not a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation or ultimately award based on this RFI or to pay for any cost incurred in the preparation and submission in responses to this RFI. Responding to this RFI will not give any advantage in a subsequent procurement. USAID is prohibited from procuring goods from prohibited sources in accordance with Agency policy.

Regards, /S/

Michael Capobianco Director Regional Contracting Office USAID/Ukraine

Attachment A - RFI RESPONSE FORM

Name of Organization

Nationality of the Organization

Address

Website

Point of Contact, including phone and email address

Relevant Skills, Resources, and Abilities

Number of autotransformers on stock and their technical specifications.

Earliest possible date for delivery of in-stock, technically compatible autotransformers

If manufacturing is necessary, timeline for production. Delineate by batch/number if necessary to permit fastest possible production

Earliest possible date for delivery of manufacturable, technically compatible autotransformers

How is your supply chain structured?

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