Request for Proposal - Metals Development 150: Substation
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-A25-1118
- Agency
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Ames Laboratory
Office of Science, Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Ames National Laboratory, operated by Iowa State University under a Department of Energy contract, is seeking to procure a comprehensive substation for its Metals Development 150 project. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. A25-1118 for a full electrical infrastructure system, specifically targeting a unit substation with medium-voltage switchgear, a dry-type transformer, and secondary distribution components manufactured by Square D/Schneider Electric. The procurement will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete all necessary representations and certifications. Proposals must be submitted by April 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with questions accepted until April 7, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including domestic preference requirements under the Buy American Act and export control standards.
This is an unrestricted, full and open competition that encourages participation from small businesses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged, and women-owned small business categories. The place of performance is located at 2415 Pammel Dr, Ames, IA 50011, with a substantial completion date set for March 31, 2026. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the laboratory indicates funds are available up to its approved budget amount, and the contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement. The substation project encompasses a complex electrical system with a 1500kVA transformer, 4160 Delta to 480Y/277V conversion, and a 2000A bus rating, designed to support various electrical loads in the Metals Development Room 150. The procurement follows the NAICS category 335311 for Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing and includes comprehensive technical specifications for equipment configuration, testing, and installation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Ames National Laboratory (also referred to as the “Laboratory”), operated by Iowa State University (ISU) under Prime Contract DE-AC02-07CH11358, as amended, with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking to acquire a substation as described in this RFP (see attachments). Your firm is invited to participate in this solicitation by submitting a written proposal pursuant to the instructions outlined herein.
Notice to Vendors: Addendum Issued
Addendum 1 has been issued for RFP-A25-1118. This addendum provides important updates and clarifications related to the solicitation. Vendors are advised to review the attached document carefully. The addendum is available as an attachment to this notice.
Update #1 ·
Ames National Laboratory (also referred to as the “Laboratory”), operated by Iowa State University (ISU) under Prime Contract DE-AC02-07CH11358, as amended, with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking to acquire a substation as described in this RFP (see attachments). Your firm is invited to participate in this solicitation by submitting a written proposal pursuant to the instructions outlined herein.
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