Aircraft Power Converters (Ground Power Systems)

The Massachusetts Air National Guard is soliciting quotes for Aircraft Power Converters (Ground Power Systems) through RFQ W50S81-25-Q-A013, seeking 2 solid state frequency converters designed for military aircraft ground support operations. These power converters must have specific technical specifications including 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz input and dual outputs of 400 Hz, 3-phase, 4-wire and 270 VDC at 72 kW, with compatibility for both F-35 and F-15 aircraft. The units must include a fixed mount stand with 18-inch clearance, motorized aircraft cable reel, and a 70-foot output cable for 270 VDC power delivery. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a firm-fixed price contract, with evaluation based on a best value trade-off approach where technical acceptability and past performance are significantly more important than price. The solicitation deadline is September 8, 2025, with no further requests for information being accepted as RFI responses have already been posted.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract requires delivery between September 15, 2025, and June 30, 2026, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The equipment will be delivered to Wing AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes electronically in three separate volumes covering pricing, technical specifications, and past performance on similar federal contracts completed within the last five years. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses covering business ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and supply chain security requirements.