Sources Sought Notice
This is a Sources Sought Notice for a tentative requirement for a new (NOT refurbished or used) Generator Connection Parts Brand Name or Equal, as further defined in the Specifications below. As part of the Bureau of Reclamation¿s information and planning purposes, the draft Specifications describe only the current contemplated possible salient characteristics and may vary in the final Specifications included in any Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The anticipated delivery is within 180 days from date of award, or sooner, as supply chains provide availability.
A Request for Quotation using NAICS 335999 All other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing.
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Bureau of Reclamation¿s market research. A Request for Quotation does not currently exist. The Bureau of Reclamation is not required to use SAM.gov for any resulting RFQ.
Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes to which the Bureau of Reclamation can issue any awards. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Government does not intend to award a purchase order/contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked ¿Proprietary¿ will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The Bureau of Reclamation will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.
There is no commitment by the Government to issue a Request for Quotation, make an award, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.
The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting interested companies to provide a Capability Statement, which should include their company¿s socio-economic status, inclusive of Total Small Business, if applicable. Capability Statements are to be emailed directly to Contracting Specialist Chris Zook at czook@usbr.gov.
The close for acceptance of Capability Statements or interest is December 20, 2024, at 10:00 Mountain Standard Time (MST).
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
1. Specifications: Generator Connection Parts
Standard Equipment
1. Appleton 200 Amp Plug (quantity 1)-Brand Name or Equal
2. Appleton 200 Amp Receptacle (quantity 3)-Brand Name or Equal
3. Fusible Disconnect 200 Amp (quantity 3)-Brand Name or Equal
4. 3/0 4C Portable Cable (quantity 25 feet)
5. #4 Ground Portable Cable (quantity 25 feet)
6. 3/0 1C Tray Cable (quantity 2000 feet)
b. Additional Requirements
i. 200 Amp Plug (Appleton Cat#: AP20044ERS or equivalent)
1. Must be compatible with Receptacle (item 2)
2. Must be compatible with Portable Cable (item 4)
3. 200 Amp rated or greater
4. Clamping Ring Plug
5. 4¿Pole
6. 4¿Wire
7. 250V DC, 600V AC
8. NEMA 4X
ii. 200 Amp Receptacle (Appleton Cat#: ADJA20044250RS or Equivalent)
1. Must be compatible with Plug (item 1)
2. 200 Amp rated or greater
3. Receptacle
4. Backbox
5. Flip Lid
6. 4¿Pole
7. 4¿Wire
8. 250V DC, 600V AC
9. NEMA 3R with spring door closed, NEMA 4X with plug fully inserted
iii. Fusible Disconnect 200 Amp (Square D SKU: H364 or Equivalent)
1. 3 Phase
2. 3 Pole
3. 600V AC
4. 200 Amp
5. NEMA 1
6. Included with a 200 Amp Fuse compatible with disconnect
iv. 3/0 4C Portable Cable
1. Must be compatible with Plug (Item 1)
2. 3/0 Portable Cable
3. 4 conductor Cable
4. 600V AC or greater
5. Oil and Sunlight Resistant
6. Suitable for mobile electrical equipment
7. EP Rubber Insulation or equivalent
8. CPE Rubber Reinforced Jacket or equivalent
v. #4 Ground Portable Cable
1. 4 AWG Portable Cable
2. 1 conductor Cable
3. 600V AC or greater
4. Oil and Sunlight Resistant
5. Suitable for mobile electrical equipment
6. EP Rubber Insulation or equivalent
7. CPE Rubber Reinforced Jacket or equivalent
8. Color: Green (preferred)
vi. 3/0 1C Tray Cable
1. 3/0 Cable
2. 1 conductor Cable
3. 600V AC or greater
4. Oil and Sunlight Resistant
5. EP Rubber Insulation or equivalent
6. CPE Rubber Reinforced Jacket or equivalent
4. Required Performance Specifications
a. Deliver the generator to the Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Area Office, 205 Chamberlain Road, Mills WY, 82644.
b. Delivery will be conducted during business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
c. Anticipated delivery date will be October 01, 2024.
