Sources Sought for 15kV Pad-mounted Switchgear
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N62478CON33FY2418
- Agency
-
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6110 Electrical Control Equipment
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii (NAVFAC Hawaii) is conducting market research to procure 15kV pad-mounted switchgear (switches) that meets specific performance and approval requirements. The agency is seeking a product that has equal or better capabilities as the Eaton VFI underground distribution switchgear, including a split two-sided design, high fire point liquid insulation, and 4-way unit. Interested parties must submit technical data, information, and specifications to demonstrate their product's compatibility with the existing system. The government will evaluate the submissions and not reimburse any costs associated with the information provided in response to this request for information (RFI).
This is an unrestricted procurement, with no set-aside designation. The relevant NAICS code is likely 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) and the PSC code is likely 6105 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). The government has not identified any potential incumbents or current contractors. While the pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific budget or quantity details, it indicates the government intends to procure the switchgear under only one responsible source where no other suppliers or services will satisfy the agency's requirements.
Notice text
The Government intends to procure, under only one responsible source, where no other suppliers or service will satisfy the agency requirements. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii (NAVFAC Hawaii) is conducting market research to determine if other potential products/services can provide a 15kV pad-mounted switchgear (switches) that has equal performance and listing/approval requirements as the Eaton VFI underground distribution switchgear, split two-sided design, high fire point liquid insulation, 4-way unit, manufactured by Eaton, 1319 Lincoln Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The alternate product/service must meet the following requirements/specifications:
Provide 15kV pad-mounted switchgear (switches) with the following capabilities:
- Switch design which incorporates operating handles on the opposite side of the tank from the cable entrance bushings, terminations and cables.
- High fire point liquid (non-temperature dependent) insulation technology.
- Vacuum bottle interruption technology.
- Dead front construction with stainless steel tanks and operator full size viewing windows for each switching way.
- 4-way unit.
This notification is for market research purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation, request for proposals, quotes, or invitation of bids or award a contract.
Interested parties with a comparable product meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit complete technical data, information and specifications in order for the Government to conduct an evaluation of your product to ensure compatibility with the existing system. Technical response shall be typed, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger, single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages and submitted in Adobe PDF format. Also, provide company information and point of contract (name, title, email, phone, mailing address).
The Government will not reimburse any responder for any costs associated with information submitted in response to this sources sought announcement.
Any information provided to the Government in response to this request for information (RFI) will become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. The Government reserves the right to disregard any submittal that is incomplete or vague. Please do not submit your company brochure.
Interested parties shall submit information and specifications to Kimberlee Fujimoto, Contracting Officer via email at kimberlee.l.fujimoto.civ@us.navy.mil, and Tiare McClellan, Contract Specialist via email at tiare.n.mcclellan.civ@us.navy.mil. Interested parties responding to this announcement by Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time will be considered.
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