Repair of Static VAR Compensator

Added: Jul 07, 2009 9:08 am The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Lakehurst issued a sole source purchase order to ABB, Inc., of Norwalk, CT to repair and recommission the Static VAR Compensator (SVC), installed at the Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, NJ. ABB previously designed, fabricated, and installed the SVC in support of the Electro-magnetic Aircraft Launch System test site. The unique installation required specialized hardware and ABB is the only source that has the specialized knowledge and technical expertise to safely service and repair the system. Because the extent and duration of the work required to complete the repair cannot be accurately estimated in advance, costs cannot be projected with any reasonable degree of certainty. Therefore, to avoid over-inflated firm-fixed prices, the repair is to be accomplished under a Time and Material order.

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc., of Norwalk, CT to repair and recommission the Static VAR Compensator (SVC), installed at the Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, NJ in order to return the system to operational condition. The EMALS equipment that accepts input power from the electrical grid may require the SVC to prevent excess equipment and cable overheating, as well as an excessive voltage drop. The Navy intends to procure this effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 c(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Firms that believe they can satisfy this requirement are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which may be considered by the Navy in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Navy not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Navy. A solicitation is not available for this procurement. Responses should be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Added: Mar 19, 2009 4:46 pm Modified: Apr 21, 2009 8:23 amTrack Changes.

Added: Mar 13, 2009 8:20 am Modified: Apr 21, 2009 8:23 amTrack Changes The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc., of Norwalk, CT to repair and recommission the Static VAR Compensator (SVC), installed at the Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, NJ in order to return the system to operational condition. The EMALS equipment that accepts input power from the electrical grid may require the SVC to prevent excess equipment and cable overheating, as well as an excessive voltage drop. The Navy intends to procure this effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 c(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Firms that believe they can satisfy this requirement are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which may be considered by the Navy in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Navy not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Navy. A solicitation is not available for this procurement. Responses should be received within 15 days of publication of this notice.

Added: Mar 19, 2009 4:46 pm Modified: Apr 21, 2009 8:23 amTrack Changes

The presolicitation notice of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst's intention to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc. is being cancelled as an alternative acquisition strategy is being considered..

Added: Mar 19, 2009 4:46 pm The presolicitation notice of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst's intention to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc. is being cancelled as an alternative acquisition strategy is being considered.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc., of Norwalk, CT to repair and recommission the Static VAR Compensator (SVC), installed at the Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, NJ, in order to return the system to operational condition. The EMALS equipment that accepts input power from the electrical grid may require the SVC to prevent excess equipment and cable overheating, as well as an excessive voltage drop. The Navy intends to procure this effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Firms that believe they can satisfy this requirement are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which may be considered by the Navy in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Navy not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Navy. A solicitation is not available for this procurement. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice..

Added: Mar 13, 2009 8:20 am The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with ABB, Inc., of Norwalk, CT to repair and recommission the Static VAR Compensator (SVC), installed at the Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, NJ, in order to return the system to operational condition. The EMALS equipment that accepts input power from the electrical grid may require the SVC to prevent excess equipment and cable overheating, as well as an excessive voltage drop. The Navy intends to procure this effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Firms that believe they can satisfy this requirement are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which may be considered by the Navy in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Navy not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Navy. A solicitation is not available for this procurement. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice.