W912P5-16-T-0049-0001.pdf

CONTRACTING DIVISION (SSW)

STACY.S.WIGGINS@USACE.ARMY.MIL

PHONE: (615) 736-7944

FAX: (615) 736-7124

NASHVILLE TN 37202-1070

W38XDD61175281

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Project: Cheatham and Center Hill Pow er Plants, 480-Volt Circuit Breakers w ith Arc Flash Reduction Maintenance System and Auxiliary Equipment

This solicitation is being amended to address the questions asked during the question period/Site Visit and include the meeting minutes from the Pre-Quote Meeting/Site Visit. There w ill be no additional questions accepted follow ing the issuance of this amendment. The Addendum to Technical Specifications is updated to reflect the changes in Line Items 13 and 37. The request for quotes due date remains the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Aug-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P5-16-T-0049

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Aug-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-Aug-2016

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-NASHVILLE

CELRN-RC-N, R00M A405,

110 NINTH AVE. SOUTH

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W912P5

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P5-16-T-0049

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: The descriptions on Line Items 13 and 37 in the Addendum to Technical Specifications has 100 KVA for the Eaton Medium Voltage Assemblies (13.8 kV Snubber) (or Approved Equal). Is 100 KVA correct?

ANSWER: The correct number is 1000KVA vs. 100 KVA. The Addendum to Technical Specifications is updated.

2. QUESTION: Will the Government require a separate Field Service Specialist for the installation support (Line Items 10 and 25) at Cheatham and Center Hill Power Plants?

ANSWER: The number of Field Service Specialists is to be decided by the Offeror.

3. QUESTION: What is the transformer nameplate data for the MV switches at Center Hill Power Plant that are to be upgraded to ARC Flash Limiter Retrofills (Line Item 29). This is needed to accurately price the AFL conversion.

ANSWER: The Government does not have name plates on this piece of equipment. What we can provide is that the ratings are 1200 amp, 15KV no load motor operated disconnect.

4. QUESTION: How does the Government want Line Items 7, 8, 9 (Motor Control Centers) delivered?

ANSWER: The Government requires that the Contractor meet with the technical POC at each project after contract award, but prior to production of the MCCs. This means that the Government requires Line Items 7, 8, 9 to be approved by the Government technical POC and delivered fully assembled and ready for installation upon delivery.

5. QUESTION: Can you provide the frame sizes for the existing breakers for Line Items 1, 2, 16, 17, and 18?

ANSWER: Line Item 1 is 600 Amp Frame Size, Line Item 2 is 1600 Amp Frame Size Line Item 16 is 1600 Amps Frame Size and Line Item 17 and 18 are 600 Amps Frame Size.

6. QUESTION: Can the Government provide the salient physical, functional, and performance specifications for Line Items 13 and 37?

ANSWER: Line Items 13 and 37 are used for surge suppression between transformer and breakers that have a distance less than 50 feet and are required to prevent transformer failure due to circuit-breaker-induced switching transients.

SITE VISIT MINUTES

CELRN-RC-N 15 August 2016

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Minutes for 480-Volt Circuit Breakers with Arc Flash Reduction Maintenance System and Auxiliary Equipment, Cheatham and Center Hill Power Plants (W912P5-16-T-0049)

1. Purpose: To summarize the Pre-Quote Meeting and Site Visit held on 11 August 2016 at Cheatham Power

Plant, 2250 Cheatham Dam Road, Charlotte, TN 38569.

2. Attendees:

Government:

Mr. Josh Barker, CELRN-OP-NAS-CHE-P Mr. Travis Claud, CELRN-OP-NAS-A Mr. Normand Dube, CELRN-OP-H-OLD-P Ms. Kimberly Edwards, CELRN-OP-H-E Mr. John Ermer, CELRN-OP-CEN-P Ms. Tennese Henderson, CELRN-OP-H Ms. Synease McArthur, CELRN-RC-N Ms. Fannie Robertson, CELRN-RC-N Mr. Cayce Tiesler, CELRN-OP-NAS-CHE-P Mr. Terry (T.J.) Ward, CELRN-EC-E Ms. Stacy Wiggins, CELRN-RC-N Ms. Ariel Wilkins, CELRN-RC-N

Contractors:

Mr. Abraham George, SS Energy Technologies, LLC Mr. Jim Barr, Barr Group, Inc.

Mr. Brandon Robertson, Schneider Electric Mr. Jack Dyer, Edwards Supply Company Inc.

Mr. Kenneth Drumwright, Schneider Electric Mr. Rito Eddins, Amanda Aponte Services Mr. David Zimny, Brozelco, Inc.

Mr. Richard (Rick) King, Eaton Corporation Mr. Todd Newton, Eaton Corporation Mr. Steven Weir, Energy Native American Design, LLC Mr. Joshua Weir, Energy Native American Design, LLC Mr. Jon Wood, International Systems, Inc.

Mr. David Tucker, Sunago Supply Corporation Mr. Kyle Kozma, Wesco

3. Summary of Discussions: The Government started the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Central Time with a brief overview of the project and contracting requirements.

a. INTRODUCTIONS: Government employees/contractors introduced themselves and attendees signed-in.

b. Solicitation W912P5-16-T-0049, 480-Volt Circuit Bakers with Arc Flash Reduction Maintenance System and Auxiliary Equipment is a firm-fixed price contract with a 100% set aside for Total Small Business.

c. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To supply and deliver Brand Name or Approved Equal electrical circuit breakers, switchgear, motor control centers, front panel doors, auxiliary equipment, and installation field support for replacement of existing electrical equipment in accordance with the technical specifications. The purchased equipment will replace existing 480-Volt systems at Cheatham and Center Hill Power Plants, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District. This procurement includes Options that are listed in the quote schedule and may be exercised after time of award.

d. QUESTIONS: Questions were addressed to the best of the Government’s ability, but anything said at the Pre-Quote Meeting or Site Visit is considered not official unless it is in writing in the issued amendment to the solicitation. Questions shall be in writing and sent to Stacy Wiggins at email address stacy.s.wiggins@usace.army.mil no later than August 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Questions received after this deadline will not be addressed.

(1) An amendment will be posted with the information and questions from the meeting on www.fbo.gov website.

e. SOLICITATION OVERVIEW:

(1) Quotes are due on August 23 by 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

(2) Quotes may be sent either by email, postal service or courier.

(3) This contract will be a firm-fixed price procurement which means all costs, including administrative, need to be figured in the line items. This procurement includes Options that are listed in the quote schedule and may be exercised after time of award.

(4) Award shall be made to the lowest priced contractor who is found to be responsible. Quotes must meet or exceed the technical specifications to be considered for award.

(5) To ensure the Brand Name or Equal equipment meets the technical specifications, product data sheets are required with the submitted quote. Additionally, if quoting “Equal” equipment, provide an explanation of why the “Equal” equipment meets the specifications of the “Brand Name” equipment.

(6) Pursuant to FAR 52.217-5, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. The Government intends to award the base line items and as many of the option line items as possible based on availability of funding after time of award. All options will be at the discretion of the Government.

(7) To be awarded this contract, Contractors will have to be registered in System for Award Management

(SAM) at www.sam.gov.

(8) Contractors must include in their quote a signed copy of the SF 1449. Contractors also must acknowledge all amendments (if applicable). Complete line items 0001 to 0038 and include the total price in Block 24, page 1 of the solicitation.

(9) Contractors need to provide proof of warranty as specified in the technical specifications and FAR

52.246-18.

(10) The instructions for preparing quotes can be found in the Quote Instructions section of the solicitation.

f. Comments from Technical: Mr. John Ermer mentioned the equipment configuration would be different at the Center Hill Power Plant than what the contractors would see during the site visit at Cheatham Power Plant.

Ms. Stacy Wiggins also pointed out that there was an error on Line Items 13 and 37 in the Addendum to Technical Specifications. The Eaton Medium Voltage Assemblies (13.8kV Snubber) (or Approved Equal) should be 1,000 KVA instead of 100 KVA. This error will also be addressed in the forthcoming amendment.

4. Attendees toured the site which ended approximately at 11:30 a.m. Central Time.

//SIGNED-ssw//

STACY S. WIGGINS

Contract Specialist

(End of Summary of Changes)