W9127824L0044 Sources Sought.pdf

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Solicita on Number: W91278L0044

Classifica on: 6110 Electrical Control Equipment

NACIS: 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing

15 Days

DISCLAIMER: This SOURCES SOUGHT is FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUREST FOR PROPOSAL. IT 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 OBLIGATIO TO AWAR A CONTRAT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOFUNDS ARE AVAILABBLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATIONS OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMTIO SUBMITTED BY VENDORS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE

TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.

Sources Sought - Furnishing of a 13.8kv generator switchgear for the St Stephens Powerhouse, St Stephens, SC

This announcement cons tutes a Request for Informa on (RFI) to iden fy poten al sources for the procurement of goods and services to furnish as follows:

Task 1: Remove exis ng 13.8KV switchgear for unit 1, unit 2, and unit 3.

Task 2: Remove exis ng 480V sta on service switchgear.

Task 3: Remove two exis ng sta on service transformers.

Task 4: Install three government furnished 13.8KV switchgear lineups for unit 1, unit 2, and unit 3.

Task 5: Install government furnished 480V switchgear.

Task 6: Install two government furnished sta on service transformers.

Task 7: Reuse or replace the 15kV bus extension and transi on sec ons. Contractor may op onally use the three government furnished transi on sec ons. Otherwise, modify the exis ng non-segregated metal enclosed bus and install the new bus extension and transi on sec ons to connect the new 13.8KV switchgear to the exis ng generator bus. Furnish all bus connectors and fasteners for units 1, 2, and 3 to make a complete opera onal system.

Task 8: Perform necessary commissioning and tes ng.

The an cipated Period of Performance is 15 months with an an cipated start in FY 25.

The purpose of this sources sought no ce is to determine the availability of qualified contractors to perform these services and to determine socioeconomic classifica ons (Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, etc.)

associated with each. The primary North American Industrial Classifica on System (NAICS) Code applicable to this requirement is 335313, the small business standard for which is 1250 employees.

Responses to this Sources Sought No ce will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisi on decisions.

Vendors interested in responding to the RFI shall address the following:

1. Contractor’s name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Business size/classifica on (to include any designa ons such as Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Sec on 8(a) contractor, Service Disabled Veteran owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, etc.) Shall be indicated on the first page of submission.

3. Contractor shall iden fy the percentage of items sold in the commercial marketplace and the percentage of items sold to government agencies.

4. Documenta on should be submi ed with the following considera ons:

a. Describe your capability and experience removing, installing, and tes ng complete industrial medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, and ancillary equipment.

b. Describe your capability and experience installing cable and conduit systems for medium voltage power distribu on.

c. Describe your capability and experience fabrica ng, assembling, anchoring, welding and tes ng carbon steel pipes rated for pressures equaling or exceeding 300 PSI.

d. Describe your capability and experience with removal, replacement and installa on of doors, door frames, transoms, and appurtenant entryway materials in industrial facili es.

The above requested informa on shall not exceed a total of five (5) pages on 8.5" x 11" paper, 12 point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Please do not provide standard marke ng brochures or catalogs. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of demonstrated func onal capability.

Responses are due no later than September 5, 2024, 1700UTC. Responses received a er this date and me may not be reviewed.

Responses shall be submi ed via email to CTHYDRO-Proposals@usace.army.mil. In the subject line of your email state: Response to Furnishing of a 13.8kv generator switchgear for St Stephens Powerhouse, St Stephens, SC. No responses will be accepted by mail or fax. Submi als will not be returned.

Telephonic responses will not be honored.

This RFI does not cons tute a commitment from the Government to issue a solicita on, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party in support of the effort described above. It is a Market Research tool being used to determine poten al and eligible small and / or other than small business firms capable of providing the supplies / services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisi on and issuance of a Request for proposal. The Government reserves the right to review and use the data submi ed at its own discre on. No award will result from this Sources Sought No ce. There is no solicita on available currently; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicita on. Upon request, the Government will protect proprietary informa on from unwanted disclosure. Any such requests shall be submi ed with the statement of capabili es. Any contract ac ons that the Government intends to procure in the future will by synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b). It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry for the release of any solicita on.