QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS as of 9 April 2024-Q-A015.pdf

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BLDG 854 Repair MV Switch x2
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to solicitation W50S85-24-Q-A015 for the repair of two medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers in Building 854 at Selfridge ANGB, MI.

The key details are: The contractor will remove the two breakers from the building, transport them to their facility, troubleshoot, repair, and test the breakers, then return them to the site for reinstallation and final testing. The required tests include insulation resistance, contact resistance, vacuum bottle integrity, and verification of electrical operation. The contractor shall perform preventative maintenance and any necessary repairs to restore the breakers to full functionality. The contractor will provide a full test report certifying the completion of the work. The solicitation does not require the contractor to rack out the breakers prior to removal, as they are currently not in use.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO:

W50S85-24-Q-A015

BLDG 854 Repair MV Switch x2– Selfridge ANGB, MI as of 9 April 2024 at 12:00 PM EST

Dated: 9 April 2024

The Question & Answer document with vendor inquiries will be updated and posted periodically on beta.sam.gov where the solicitation and attachments are found.

Q1. In the solicitation, it is written for on-site service support, removal, and then installation and testing upon their return. Would the customer be able to rack the breakers out and ship them to our facility? We would then perform the required PEARL Test and Inspection, provide their findings and recommendations upon completion, and then recondition / repair as appropriate and as approved. Or is the on-site support something that is absolutely needed on this contract?

A1. The only On-site support for the company is to pick up the two breakers at (Bldg 854) loading dock, transport them to their shop for revamping and to be repaired. Repairs made will including a parts list and breakers will be return to the site (Bldg 854) loading dock. The two breakers are not currently being used, so racking them out is not necessary.

Tested at their shop and provide paperwork of what the results were from the test.

They will complete the following test.

Perform Incoming Inspection and "As Found" Testing

- Insulation Resistance Test

- Contact Resistance Test

- Vacuum Bottle Integrity Testing

- Verify Electrical Operation

Preventative Maintenance and Repair

- Inspect, Clean, Lubricate Operating Mechanism

- Inspect, Clean Breaker Current Carrying Path and Contacts

- Inspect, Clean Breaker Frame and Insulating Components

- Troubleshoot and Repair / Replace Damaged Components

Perform “As Left” Testing

- Insulation Resistance Test

- Contact Resistance Test

- Vacuum Bottle Integrity Testing

- Verify Electrical Operation

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