B8 - Solicitation - Amend 1 - Conform - RFQ.pdf

W50S7L23Q0002

F8B3CE3177AW01

Repair and Replace Service Entrance Sw itch Gear

Project Title: Service Entrance Sw itch Gear Project Number: JKSE 232405

The USPFO for Montana intends to aw ard a f irm f ixed-price contract to support a construction requirement for the 120th Airlift Wing, Great Falls, Montana.

100% Small Business Set-Aside

The North American Industry Classif ication Code is 238210.

Size standard for Small Business is $19M average annual revenue for the three previous years.

Project magnitude is betw een $100,000 and $250,000.

ANTHONY F. BARILLE

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Aug-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________12 Sep 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USPFO MT 120 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING

2800 AIRPORT AVENUE B

GREAT FALLS MT 59404-5570

W50S7L

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SCHEDULE AND NOTES

SECTION 00 10 00 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00 10 00 - SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 10 00 NOTES

NOTES

1. All information relating to this RFQ, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of a quote is not authorized. Electronic submission of quotes will be accepted.

3. All information relating to this Quote, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested quoters are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. A complete package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00 10 00 Schedule - all items must be priced

(c) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(d) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(e) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(f) Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee for offers over $150,000 (Standard Form 24 and

Power of Attorney). In addition, the original Bid Guarantee shall be hardcopy mailed to:

MSgt Anthony Barille 120th Airlift Wing - Contracting Office 2800 Airport Ave B Great Falls, MT 59404 so as to reach this address no later than the date and time set for receipt of offers. Hardcopy forms can also be hand delivered to the Contracting Officer no later than the date and time set for receipt of offers. Please contact MSgt Anthony Barille at 406-791-0246 or email:

anthony.barille@us.af.mil to make arrangements. Please note, your offer will not be evaluated if the bid bond is NOT received by the date and time set forth for receipt of offers.

5. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the quote any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Service Entrance Switch Gear Materials

FFP

Project JKSE 232405 Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to conduct all necessary work on the Service Entrance Switch Gear, in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 2 June 2023.

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F8B3CE3177AW01

PSC CD: Z2NZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Remove and Dispose Existing Switch Gear

FFP

Project JKSE 232405 Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to conduct all necessary work on the Service Entrance Switch Gear, in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 2 June 2023.

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0003 1 Job Mount New Service Entrance Switch Gear

FFP

Project JKSE 232405 Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to conduct all necessary work on the Service Entrance Switch Gear, in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 2 June 2023.

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0004 1 Job Supply Electrical Utility Connections

FFP

Project JKSE 232405 Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to conduct all necessary work on the Service Entrance Switch Gear, in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 2 June 2023.

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0005 1 Job Freight for New Switch Gear

FFP

Project JKSE 232405 Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to conduct all necessary work on the Service Entrance Switch Gear, in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 2 June 2023.

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ANP 1 F8B0FW - 120TH AIR WING

HEADQUARTERS

AARON JEWETT

MONTANA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

2800 AIRPORT AVENUE B, BLDG 64

GREAT FALLS MT 59404-5570

4067910516 FOB: Destination

F8B3CE

0002 90 dys. ANP 1 F8B0FW - 120TH AIR WING

HEADQUARTERS

MONTANA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

2800 AIRPORT AVENUE B, BLDG 64

GREAT FALLS MT 59404-5570

406-791-0516

0003 90 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 90 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 90 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

STATEMENT OF WORK

Repair Service Entrance Switch Gear

JKSE 232405

2 June 2023

120th Airlift Wing

GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2800 AIRPORT AVE B

GREAT FALLS, MT

Table of Contents

1. SCOPE OF WORK Page 1

2. AREA OF WORK Page 1

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Page 1-3

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Page 4

5. MATERIALS Page 4

6. MATERIAL SUBMITTALS Page 4

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 4

8. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS Page 4

9. GOVERNMENT WORKING HOURS Page 5

10. UTILITIES Page 5

11. DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS AND CLEANUP Page 5

12. MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY Page 5

13. SECURITY Page 5

14. ESCORTS Page 6

15. Attachments Page 6

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and other items and services necessary to complete the work as described in this Statement of Work. Work location is at the Montana Air National Guard, GTF International Airport, Great Falls, MT.

2. AREA OF WORK:

Contractor shall work only in the areas designated by Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The base has been experiencing detrimental incoming power quality issues such as blown fuses and single-phase outages. These power issues have cost CE over $10k in a single instance to identify and repair damaged equipment.

This project will replace the aging Service Entrance Switch Gear with a new one that has phase voltage monitoring technology capable of preventing single phasing of the base grid and monitor any issues of poor power quality that could cause damage.

The Contractor proposal shall be submitted with quantities, unit prices, mobilization and costs included. The Contractor shall dispose of all excess packaging, materials, and other items at their cost. The contractor shall provide all supplies, parts, equipment, tools, labor, personnel, transportation, supervision, permits, insurance, and management necessary to repair the Service Entrance Switch Gear on site and provide a warranty of one (1) years materials and one (1) year labor. The project will be completed in accordance with the project contract documents, drawings, specifications, Federal and State law, and the terms and conditions of the contract.

CLIN 0001 – Provide Materials for (1) Service Entrance Switch Gear

- as per attached specifications.

CLIN 0002 – Remove and Dispose of (1) Old Switch Gear

- as per EPA regulations.

CLIN 0003 – Mount (1) New Service Entrance Switch Gear

- Supply labor and required equipment to mount and affix Switch Gear to existing foundation.

CLIN 0004 – Supply (2) Electrical Utility Connections

- Supply labor, materials and required equipment to provide utility connection, configure, and test switch gear equipment. Coordinate with local utility provider for all planned interruptions.

CLIN 0005 – Provide Freight for (1) Service Entrance Switch Gear

- Contractor will ship, via the most cost-effective means, prefabricated Switch Gear from manufacturer to Montana Air National Guard at 2800 Airport Ave B., Great Falls Mt, 59405.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Work must be completed in 90 calendar days.

5. MATERIALS:

Construction materials must meet all required manufacture, NFPA, NEC, engineering specifications and Base requirements.

6. MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

The contractor shall submit to the CO for approval all items listed on attached Material Submittal Schedule, AF Form 66 within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed - or - provide a copy of the AF Form 66 indicating when each material submittal shall be submitted for approval. Ensure that any disapproved material submittal will not impact the approved project execution schedule, as disapproved submittal shall not be considered grounds for a time extension. Allow for a minimum of 10 calendar days for the Government’s processing of material submittals. The contractor shall not order, deliver or install any materials without CO’s material approval or remove any materials on site, which have not been properly approved.

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Contractor and all personnel shall comply with the Standard codes as required by the State of Montana.

7.1. Contractor shall field verify all site conditions, quantities, measurements, and project requirements.

7.2. Contractor shall protect and barricade all work areas at all times to protect workers and the public from injury.

7.3. Contractor shall protect all structures, utilities, vegetation, sidewalks and vehicles from damage at all times. Replace all damaged materials with new materials to the satisfaction of the Government, at no additional cost to the Government.

8. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS:

Bring any unforeseen project conditions to the attention of the CO immediately. Differing site conditions, which may alter the scope of work, shall be approved by the CO prior to such work being performed.

9. GOVERNMENT WORKING HOURS:

Work hours shall be Monday thru Thursday 0700-1630 hours, with the exception of Federal holidays. Contractor must have prior approval in writing to work outside these guidelines.

10. UTILITIES:

The Government shall provide at no cost to the Contractor reasonable amounts of water and electricity to support the contract. Hook up will be to existing outlets and will be the contractors responsibility.

11. DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS AND CLEANUP:

The contractor shall not use any government disposal bins, dumpsters or trash receptacles for any reason at any time.

The contractor shall provide appropriate disposal bins/trash receptacles. Approval of disposal bins/trash receptacles location(s) shall be coordinated through government project manager. The contractor shall not allow debris to leave the work area due to potential damage to aircraft engines. All debris or trash shall be disposed of off base. All demolition debris shall be disposed of at a permitted landfill.

Contractors are required to divert / recycle any solid waste generated from their work. Weights of recycled materials and landfilled materials are to be reported to the 120 CES office monthly by the 10th of each month. The “Monthly Report of Solid Waste Disposal and Diversion” is provided at Attachment 4

12. MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY:

Notify the government project manager prior to delivery of any material or equipment to the site. The contractor shall ensure someone is available to receive delivered materials and able to store them safely in an area to be coordinated with the government project manager. Any materials delivered without prior coordination and without having someone to take receipt, shall not be accepted and turned away.

13. SECURITY:

For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI

10-245, AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit all employees name on an Entry Authorization List (EAL) to gain access to the base for work. The EAL shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 15 days prior to start of work for a background check.

Security Forces shall monitor the incoming and outgoing of work personnel during the duration of the project. All deliveries shall be coordinated with the COR to arrange for their entrance onto Base property.

14. ESCORTS:

Contractors will be escorted when working within the restricted areas of the hangars. A security briefing will be conducted prior to the start of the contract.

All Contractor personnel shall have a minimum of one (1) Form of Photo Identification with them at all times.

Attachments

1. Solid Dielectric Switch Specifications

Attachment 1 Solid Dielectrical Switch Specifications

Three-Phase Solid Dielectric Front Access Multi-way Switch With Integral Visible Break

Part 1-GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The switchgear shall consist of solid dielectric insulated loadbreak switch ways and vacuum fault interrupter ways.

All ways of the switch shall include a blade type switch incorporated within the solid dielectric module to provide a visible break of the circuit.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: The chosen manufacturer shall have at least 10 years experience in manufacturing solid dielectric insulated medium voltage switchgear. The manufacturer shall be completely and solely responsible for the performance of the switch as rated.

B. The manufacturer shall furnish certification of ratings upon request.

C. The switch shall comply with requirements of the latest revision of applicable industry standards, including:

IEEE C37.74, IEEE C37.60, ANSI/IEEE 386, IEC60529, IEEE 592

D. The switch shall be tested to IEC 60529 for submersibilty. The switch shall be rated IP68 for 7 days with a 10 foot head of water.

E. The switch manufacturer shall be ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.

F. The switch shall be RUS approved

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. The switch shall be shipped preassembled at the factory. No field assembly shall be required.

B. The installer shall handle, transfer and move the switches in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

PART 2-PRODUCTS

2.1 SWITCH CONFIGURATION

A. The switch shall have 3-phase loadbreak switch ways and 3-phase vacuum fault interrupter ways as required.

B. The switch shall be designed for front access to cables and operators

2.2 SWITCH CONSTRUCTION

A. The switch shall be a dead-front design. The operating mechanism housing shall be stainless steel with a viewing window for verification of vacuum interrupter contact position. The housing shall be painted ANSI 70 light gray using corrosion-resistant epoxy paint. Operating handles shall be padlockable and adaptable to keylock schemes. The operating shaft shall be stainless steel providing maximum corrosion resistance. A double "O" ring shaft seal shall be used for a leak resistant, long life seal.

B. The solid dielectric module must be coated with a semi-conductive layer of epoxy, providing a completely dead front device. The semi-conductive layer must be tested to IEEE 592 to ensure it can carry fault current to ground so as to ensure operator safety.

C. The switch shall be designed for long term operation in the harshest environments. The interrupter design must be tested to IEC60529 and achieve a protection rating of IP68, subjected to a 10’ head of water pressure for 7 days.

D. All ways of the switch shall be equipped with an integral blade type disconnect switch incorporated within the solid dielectric module to provide a true visible break. The Visible Break switch shall be in series with the vacuum interrupter and provide a clear three-phase visible break of the circuit. The visible break must be easily seen through a viewing window molded as an integral part of each solid dielectric module.

E. The switch shall interrupt all load currents within the vacuum bottle. The switch shall include two mechanical interlocks, one external and one internal, for safe operation.

F. The switch mechanism shall consist of three vacuum bottle assemblies mechanically linked to a single spring-assisted operating mechanism. Manual opening and closing of the switch shall be via an operating handle.

2.3 DESIGN RATINGS

A. Load Break Switches shall be rated

SELECTION OF RATINGS

Maximum Design Voltage, kV 15.5

Impulse Level (BIL) Voltage, kV 95

Continuous Current, Amperes 630

Load break Current, Amperes 630

One Minute Withstand (dry), AC kV 35

Production Test Rating 34

15 Minute Withstand, DC kV 53

Momentary Current, kA, ASYM 20

Fault-Close Current, kA, ASYM 20

One Second Current, kA, SYM 12.5

Interrupter Mechanical Endurance, Operations

B. The fault interrupter shall be rated:

Maximum Design Voltage, kV 15.5

Impulse Level (BIL) Voltage, kV 95

Continuous Current, Amperes 630

Load break Current, Amperes 630

One Minute Withstand (dry), AC kV 35

Production Test Rating 34

Symmetrical Interrupting Rating, kA 12.5

Asymmetrical Interrupting Rating, kA 20

Interrupter Mechanical Endurance, Operations 2000

IEEE C37.60 Fault Interrupting Duty

Percent of Maximum Interrupting Rating

Approximate Interrupting:

Current, Amps

No. of Fault:

Interruptions

15-20% 2000 44

45-55% 6000 56

90-100% 12500 16

Total Number of Fault Interruptions: 116

2.4 CABLE ENTRANCES

A. Load Break Switches Cable entrances shall be tested to IEEE 386 and be 15.5KV 110KV BIL 600A Dead break Apparatus Bushings per IEEE 386 Figure 11

B. Fault interrupters Cable entrances shall be tested to IEEE 386 and be 15.5KV 110KV BIL 600A Dead break Apparatus Bushings per IEEE 386 Figure 11

2.5 VACUUM INTERRUPTER CONTROL

An electronic control shall be provided to monitor load and fault current on all three phases of the interrupter. The current transformers encapsulated within the solid dielectric modules provide control power and current sensing. No external power source shall be required for overcurrent protection. Operational temperature range of the control shall be -40°C to +65°C. Maximum time for power up and ready to trip when closing on a circuit shall be ten percent of the trip time or 1/2 cycle, whichever is greater. Trip selection may be made with the interrupter energized.

Type 2 The control shall include 30 Time Current Characteristic (TCC) curves, which shall be field selectable using dip switches. The control shall be equipped with multiple TCC curve modification options, including Instantaneous Trip, Inrush Restraint, and Phase Time Delay. In addition, the control shall include a Phase Imbalance (Ground Fault) setting. All settings shall be inputted via selector knobs located on the faceplate of the control. The control shall include a last cause of trip indicator. Trip modules shall not require a computer or other external device for inputting trip settings or other operational parameters.

2.6 PAD MOUNT ENCLOSURE

The enclosure shall be fabricated of 12 gauge galvanized steel and manufactured to ANSI C37.72 and C57.12.28 standards. The enclosure shall be tamper resistant incorporating hinged access doors with pentahead locking bolts and provisions for padlocking. The enclosure shall be provided with lifting provisions and painted with a Munsell 7.0GY3.29/1.5 green finish.

2.7 FACTORY PRODUCTION TESTS

Each switch shall undergo the following production testing. Test reports must be available upon request

A mechanical operation check AC hi-pot tested one minute phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground and across the open contacts Circuit resistance shall be checked.

Each solid dielectric module shall undergo an X-ray inspection and a partial discharge test to ensure void-free construction.

Leak test to insure the integrity of all seals and gaskets Primary current injection test to test CTs, trip mechanism, and electronic control

2.8 STANDARD COMPONENTS

The following shall be included as standard:

Welded stainless steel mechanism housing painted light gray with stainless steel and brass fasteners.

Lifting provisions ½”-13 nuts to provide sufficient grounding provisions for interrupter and all cable entrances.

Stainless steel three line diagram and corrosion-resistant nameplates.

Switch operating handle with padlock provision.

Removable parking stands Mounting bracket Operating handles for the vacuum interrupter and for the visible break switch, secured with cotter pins, and suitable for operation via rope or hot stick

2.9 OPTIONS

The following options shall be supplied:

Motor actuators for all ways Portable motor control

2.10 LABELING

A. Hazard Alerting Signs The exterior of the pad mount enclosure (if furnished) shall be provided with “Warning--Keep Out--Hazardous Voltage Inside--Can Shock, Burn, or Cause Death” signs. Each unit of switchgear shall be provided with a “Danger- -Hazardous Voltage--Failure to Follow These Instructions Will Likely Cause Shock, Burn, or Death” sign. The text shall further indicate that operating personnel must know and obey the employer’s work rules, know the hazards involved, and use proper protective equipment and tools to work on this equipment. Each unit of switchgear shall be provided with a “Danger--Keep Away--Hazardous Voltage--Will Shock, Burn, or Cause Death” sign.

B. Nameplates, Ratings Labels, and Connection Diagrams Each unit of switchgear shall be provided with a nameplate indicating the manufacturer’s name, catalog number, model number, date of manufacture, and serial number. Each unit of switchgear shall be provided with a ratings label indicating the following: voltage rating; main bus continuous rating; short-circuit rating; and load break switch ratings including duty-cycle fault-closing and short-time.

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project: Service Entrance Switch Gear JKSE 232405

The base has been experiencing detrimental incoming power quality issues such as blown fuses and single-phase outages. These power issues have cost CE over $10k in a single instance to identify and repair damaged equipment. This project will replace the aging Service Entrance Switch Gear with a new one that has phase voltage monitoring technology capable of preventing single phasing of the base grid and monitor any issues of poor power quality that could cause damage.

The Contractor quotes shall be submitted with quantities, unit prices, mobilization and costs included. The

Contractor shall dispose of all excess packaging, materials, and other items at their cost. The contractor shall provide all supplies, parts, equipment, tools, labor, personnel, transportation, supervision, permits, insurance, and management necessary to repair the Service Entrance Switch Gear on site and provide a warranty of one (1) years materials and one (1) year labor. The project will be completed in accordance with the project contract documents, drawings, specifications, Federal and State law, and the terms and conditions of the contract.

2. Instructions to Quoters:

2.1. You are invited to submit a quote in response to our Request for Quote (RFQ) entitled W50S7L-23-Q-

0002, Service Entrance Switch Gear, JKSE232405, at the Montana Air National Guard.

2.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

2.4. Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in order to submit an offer.

All offers shall include:

a) Price Proposal

i. Factor 1. Price: See Section 00 10 00 Notes Paragraph 4 for a complete price proposal.

3. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT:

3.1. A site-vist will be conducted on August 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time for the purposes of briefing on the project requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 120 AW/CES, Building 60, 2800 Airport Avenue B, Great Falls, Montana 59404-5570. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the site-visit. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to MSgt Anthony Barille at the following addresses:

anthony.barille@us.af.mil or christina.hutchins.1@us.af.mil.

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name and Social Security No.

Drivers License Citizenship

3.3. This information must be provided in advance, 3 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the site visit. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

3.4. Visitors will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

3.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

3.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting at www.SAM.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S7L-23-Q-0002 Email: ANTHONY.BARILLE@US.AF.MIL

INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: _____________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________

Email address: __________________________________________________________________

Quote Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or quotes, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their quote.

4.3. All questions must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to the RFQ closing date.

OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov at https://www.SAM.gov.

4.5. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of quotes.

4.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system.

4.6.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.SAM.gov for electronic downloading.

This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project are MT20230062 06/16/2023 as shown in Section 00 73 00.

6. QUOTE PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of quotes or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

7. CLAUSES:

Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

END OF SECTION 00 21 00

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.216-1 Type Of Contract APR 1984 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- 29 August 2023 @ 10:00 AM MST

(c) Participants will meet at-- Montana Air National Guard 2800 Airport Avenue B Great Falls, MT 59404 Civil Engineer Squadron Bldg 60

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

N/A

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government DEC 2022

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for…