Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

1. General: This is a Sources Sought and is for informational/market research purposes only. This is not a request for proposal, quotation, or bid, nor a synopsis of a proposed contract action under F... 1. General: This is a Sources Sought and is for informational/market research purposes only. This is not a request for proposal, quotation, or bid, nor a synopsis of a proposed contract action under FAR subpart 5.2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has been tasked to solicit for refurbishment of two (2) each Eaton type 150VCP-WG63 circuit breakers (2ea) for generators 1 and 2 at Detroit Dam, Oregon. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) at a later date. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of the industry, to include the small business community. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to support acquisition strategy decisions. The point of contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Small Business Professional, Kevin Thomsen, at 503-808-3733 or kevin.s.thomsen@usace.army.mil. 2. Contract Information: The Portland District expects to solicit a firm-fixed-priced services contract for Eaton type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers for the Willamette Valley Project Office. The Eaton type 150VCP-WG63 circuit breakers (2ea) are for generators 1 and 2 at Detroit Dam, Oregon. - The XJ Spare unit, SN 02050598, has a failed spring charging mechanism, a bent main operating rod - causing the cams that attach to the closing springs to become deformed and mechanism over-travel. The breaker was removed from service and is in need of repair. The Spare unit is located at the Eaton Facility in San Diego, CA. - XJ1, SN 02060876, has V-flex connectors that are impacted by the breaker operating mechanism and is showing wear as revealed by wipe and breaker erosion observations. XJ1 unit is located at Detroit Dam, Oregon. 3. Project Description: This scope of work (SOW) covers repair, refurbishment and testing of two (2) each Eaton type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers for the Willamette Valley Project Office. Satisfactory completion of this work requires that parts be furnished and installed per factory procedures to restore the breakers to original factory performance standards as verified by testing performed in accordance with the factory's operation and maintenance manual (I.B. 32-255-1G - Eaton "Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Type VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breakers"). Technical Point of Contact: Steve Tanner, Electrical Engineer Email: steven.a.tanner@usace.army.mil Office Phone: 541-367-5124, X 36 3.1 Applicable Documents • ANSI/IEEE C37.04 - Standard Rating Structure for AC HV Circuit Breakers • ANSI/IEEE C37.06 - Preferred Ratings for AC HV Circuit Breakers • ANSI/IEEE C37.09 - Standard Test Procedure for AC HV Circuit Breakers • I.B. 32-255-1G - Eaton "Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Type VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breakers" Type VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breakers" 3.2 Nameplate Information All parts and repairs must be compatible with the Eaton type VCP-WG63 circuit breaker. Parts shall be rated to meet or exceed the performance ratings specified on the breaker nameplate, given as: Type: 150VCP-WG63 Maximum Voltage (V): 15 kV rms Voltage Range Factor (K): 1.0 Power Frequency: 60 Hz Continuous Current: 3000 A rms Lightning Imp. Withstand Voltage: 95 kV peak Peak Standard Operating Duty: O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO Interrupting Time: 83 ms Short-Circuit Current (I): 63 kA rms -dc Component: 75 % -Close & Latch Current: 173 kA Peak -Duration of Short-Time Current: 3 Sec Out of Phase Switching Current: 31.5kA rms Year / Serial Number: 02050598 (spare), 02060876 (XJ1) Weight: 525 Lbs. Instruction Book Number: 32-255-1F Parts List (Style) Number: 4A35145G26 Option Number: 20210200010000000000 Wiring Diagram Number: 691C386H44 Motor Voltage Range: 125 Vdc/ac Close Control Voltage Range: 100-140 Vdc Close Current 6.6 A Trip #1 Control Voltage Range: 70-140 Vdc Trip #1 Current: 6.6 A Trip #2 Control Voltage Range: N.A. Trip #2 Current: N.A. Under voltage Trip Voltage: N.A. 3.3 Testing: Breaker Testing Following all repairs and reconditioning, the circuit breakers shall be tested and certified by the manufacturer. Testing shall follow ANSI/IEEE C37.09 test procedures and include, at a minimum, insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing and over-potential tests. A report with the test results and certification that the breaker meets Eaton's performance specifications and that it is suitable for safe operation shall be submitted to the Government. 3.4 Warranty A 12 month warranty will be provided to the Government for both XJ and XJ1 VCP-W circuit breakers. 3.5 Shipping. The circuit breaker XJ1 shall be picked up at Detroit Dam, 40990 Hwy 22, Mill City, OR 97360. The Government shall pack and crate the VCP-W breaker prior to pick-up. The Government shall be provided at least two-week notice prior to the scheduled date of pick-up. After repairs are complete and satisfactory test results are submitted to the Government, the breaker shall be delivered free on board (FOB) to Detroit Dam. The Government shall not be responsible for the cost of shipping back to Detroit Dam. The Government shall not be responsible for damage or loss of the VCP-W breaker during shipping or while being stored away from Detroit Dam. The circuit breaker XJ Spare shall be picked up and/or serviced at Eaton San Diego Breaker Facility. The Contractor shall make arrangements with Eaton Corp to schedule pick-up as well as packing and crating the circuit breaker for shipment. After repairs are complete and satisfactory test results are submitted to the Government, the breaker shall be delivered free on board (FOB) to Detroit Dam. The Government shall not be responsible for the cost of shipping back to Detroit Dam. The Government shall not be responsible for damage or loss of the VCP-W breaker during shipping or while being stored away from Detroit Dam. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 335311 - Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing Size Standard: 750 employees Federal Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment 4. Submission Instructions: Interested parties may submit a response in electronic format only via email to Teresa.f.dailey@usace.army.mil by no later than 30 July 2019 4:00 pm Pacific Time. Electronic files shall be in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Emails should not exceed 10MB. The information submitted should not exceed a total of 4 (4) 8½ x 11 sized pages and font no smaller than 10 point. Respondents shall include the following as part of their Sources Sought submission: a. Company name and DUNS number. b. Company point of contact including phone number and email address. c. Business size, as validated via the System for Award Administration (SAM). All offerors must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a federal contract award. d. Provide up to two (2) examples of projects your firm completed within the past five (5) years that demonstrate your firm's experience with refurbishing Eaton type 150VCP-WG63 circuit breakers. 5. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Notice or any follow-up information. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Standard company brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this Sources Sought. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses, a solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). However, responses to this notice will not be considered an adequate response to a solicitation.