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Notice ID:140R1720Q0043
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to...
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this Sources Sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain question concerning this market research. The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of business to provide an Automated DC Ramp Test Set. The test equipment shall be capable of applying a maximum output voltage of 60 kV DC (negative polarity). The equipment will be used to identify problems in the stator ground wall insulation system of the large AC generators and motors at the Hungry Horse Dam in Montana, before an unexpected in-service failure occurs. Two of the specifications are as follows. Features: 1. SALIENT FEATURES a. The equipment shall meet the following salient features: Power Input: 85-264V AC, 2A, 50/60 Hz Output Voltage and Metering: 0 to 60 kV DC, negative polarity Ramp Rate: 0 to 2.5kV/min (continuously adjustable output current 1.0 mA maximum) Output Current: 1.0 mA max Current Metering: 0-1/2.5/5/10/25/50/100/250 µA PC Windows 10 compatible; USB interface Operating Temperatures: 00 to +400 C (+320 to1400 F); Storage: -250 to + 600C (-130 to + 1400 F) Operating Altitude: 0 - 3000 Meters Standards Compliant with IEEE Standard 95-2002; Bureau of Reclamation Report REC-ERC-78-7 b. The equipment shall have both an automatic voltage ramp mode as well as manual voltage control from 0 - 60 kV DC. The equipment shall have an automatic voltage ramp mode that is continuously adjustable from 0 to 2.5kV/minute. c. The equipment shall provide an earth ground detection circuit. d. The equipment shall provide protection circuits as well as a safe winding discharge circuit. e. The equipment shall have the capability of interfacing with a microprocessor- based system minimum 500 GB hard drive, 16 GB memory, and USB 3.0 capability. f. The equipment shall be contained or mounted in a rugged case to protect it during field testing. g. Standard Manufacturer¿s warranty. 2. SOFTWARE A software package with the following capabilities shall be included: - Capability to graph the test results, i.e. Voltage vs Current can be plotted. - Capability to display voltage vs. current curves side by side for an analysis on winding condition - Capability to store multiple curves and test parameters for later analysis - Capability to allow set up of the unit nameplate data - Capability to set up ramp rate and which phase is being tested. Plus note other parameters such as ambient temperature, humidity, etc. - Capability to allow the user to make a number of settings such as export file to Excel, display the test data once the test is finished, or start the new test. - The software shall have the ability to display the results as the tests are underway so that the leakage current versus voltage curves can be examined. This facilitates a test stoppage before failure of the insulation occurs. It also provides information regarding failure mechanisms as well as the physical location of the deterioration. - The software shall have the ability of automatically calculating and providing the Polarization Index value that determines whether the winding insulation should be subjected to applied voltages beyond its rating. Potential offers having technical capabilities necessary to meet the needs of the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via email. The capability statement must include the following: 1) Company name and point of contact information. 2) DUNS Number 3) Business size whether large or small. If small please provide size/certification (to include 8(A), HUBZONE, SDVOSB, ETC.) 4) Brief explanation of the type of Automated DC Ramp Test Set that your company manufactures or resells and its capabilities. (Please include any warranty / extended warranty information your company offers and if any licensing is required to operate the units.) 5) If reselling, include the brand, company name, and place of manufacture of the equipment you are reselling Responses are due no later than 17:00 PM, PT, Friday, June 5, 2020, and shall be electronically submitted to Terry Mest at tmest@usbr.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be mad for any cost associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
