Load Banks Hillstone 270 VDC

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking to procure one Hillstone 270 VDC Load Bank for the Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight of the 1st Maintenance Squadron at Langley AFB, VA. This combined synopsis/solicitation is structured as a commercial item procurement under FAR Subpart 12.6, with quotes being requested directly through this notice. The load bank must meet specific technical requirements, including 270VDC maximum operating voltage, 254 Amps maximum current rating, and 69 kW maximum power rating, with the ability to test power carts and support global Fighter Generation Squadron operations. The procurement will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with vendors required to be registered in SAM.gov and capable of electronic invoicing through WAWF. Quotes must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on February 10, 2025, to A1C Mehran Amini Tehrani, with the quote remaining valid for 30 days after submission.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334515, with a size standard of 750 employees. The load bank will be used across three Fighter Generation Squadrons and requires specific technical capabilities, including forced air cooling, IP55/IP20 environmental protection, and operation in temperatures from 0-40C. The unit must be fully portable, with dimensions of 1140mm x 670mm x 1140mm and weighing 179kg, featuring swivel castors, forklift pockets, and lifting eyes for mobility. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the procurement includes detailed requirements for digital panel meters, load channel switches, and auxiliary power capabilities for both 110V and 240V AC operation. The place of performance is Langley AFB in Virginia, with the government seeking a vendor capable of delivering a fully assembled and operational load bank that meets the comprehensive technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Requirements.