Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Presolicitation Notice - Liquid Cooled Induction Heating System The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) requires a Liquid Cooled Induction Heating System. This acquisition is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS... Presolicitation Notice - Liquid Cooled Induction Heating System The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) requires a Liquid Cooled Induction Heating System. This acquisition is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1250 employees. The product service code is 4940: Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. The Liquid Cooled Induction Heating System will have the following specifications or something comparable to it such as the Miller ProHeat 35. 1) Heating system shall be comprised of a controller, extension cable and liquid-cooled induction heater elements. 2) Controller shall: a) Be capable of either timed or manual temperature control options. b) Operate using 460VAC/60hz/3Ø, 60-amp maximum input power. c) Have a 35KW (kilowatt) rated output (minimum) at 100% duty cycle. d) Have automatic shutdown in the event of short to ground. e) Include "Power Available" and "Blown Fuse" indicators. 3) System shall: a) Include an induction cooler with coolant. b) Include a 25-foot (minimum) extension cable length between controller and heater. c) Include an 80-foot (minimum) liquid-cooled heating cable. d) Include a 50-foot (minimum) high temperature rope. e) Include a preheat cable cover that covers entire length of heating cable. f) Include a preheat insulation blanket that covers entire length of heating cable. g) Temperature sensor with connectors and controls. h) Be capable of preheating steel thrust runner assemblies to 200°F (degrees Fahrenheit) within approximately 2 hrs. - The thrust collar is removed and re-installed whenever the thrust bearing assembly needs to be removed or installed on hydro units. - The top of the unit must be completely disassembled and re-assembled (in the reverse order of course) whenever major maintenance needs to be done on the thrust bearing. - The collar is heated up to expand it prior to coming off and going onto the main shaft of the unit. - These collars are never replaced but re-used for the lifetime of the unit. i) Include a cart or wheeled running gear. 4) Controller, extension cable and heaters shall be electrically insulated with sealed electrical connections. 5) 1 day of manufacturer's training to be conducted at Grand Coulee. Up to 10 employees, manufactures general user training. Reclamation intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract. The anticipated date to issue the Request for Quote, 140R1724Q0025, (written) is approximately the first week in March 2024. The anticipated closing date is the third week in March 2024. The anticipated award date is the first week in April 2024, but all dates in this notice are subject to change. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of the solicitation. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site. This product will be purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures apply. The Government will evaluate quotes based on factors listed in the solicitation. Contracting Office Address: Bureau of Reclamation - CPN-Region, Grand Coulee Power Office, PO Box 620, Code 7810, Grand Coulee, WA 99133 Place of Performance: Grand Coulee, Washington Point of Contact: Terry L. Mest, Contract Specialist 509-633-9327, tmest@usbr.gov

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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. The Government will entertain question concerning this market research. The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of business to provide a Liquid-Cooled Induction Heating System for the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State with the following specifications or something comparable to it. 1) Heating system shall be comprised of a controller, extension cable and liquid-cooled induction heater elements. 2) Controller shall: a) Be capable of either timed or manual temperature control options. b) Operate using 460VAC/60hz/3Ø, 60-amp maximum input power. c) Have a 35KW (kilowatt) rated output (minimum) at 100% duty cycle. d) Have automatic shutdown in the event of short to ground. e) Include ¿Power Available¿ and ¿Blown Fuse¿ indicators. 3) System shall: a) Include an induction cooler with coolant. b) Include a 25-foot (minimum) extension cable length between controller and heater. c) Include an 80-foot (minimum) liquid-cooled heating cable. d) Include a 50-foot (minimum) high temperature rope. e) Include a preheat cable cover that covers entire length of heating cable. f) Include a preheat insulation blanket that covers entire length of heating cable. g) Temperature sensor with connectors and controls. h) Be capable of preheating steel thrust runner assemblies to 200°F (degrees Fahrenheit) within approximately 2 hrs. i) Include a cart or wheeled running gear. 4) Controller, extension cable and heaters shall be electrically insulated with sealed electrical connections. The capability statement must include the following: 1) Company name and point of contact information. 2) UEI Number 3) Business size whether large or small. If small please provide size/certification (to include 8(A), HUBZONE, SDVOSB, ETC.) Responses are due no later than 17:00 PM, PT, Monday, February 12, 2024, 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 made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests.