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270 VDC Load Bank

ID: FA480025QA031 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate Request for Quotes (RFQ) will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses including those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01and DFARS change notice 2023-02. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334515 and the size standard is #750 of people. This is a requirement for Load Bank 270 VDC. The quote shall be effective for 30 days after submission.

Please respond to this revised RFQ by following the attached instructions and proving a quote. We urge you to thoroughly review all special notes, instructions, clauses, and provisions included in this document to ensure compliance. Certain provisions outlined in the attachments require offerors to submit specific information for their quote to be deemed complete. Any quote, amendment, revision, or withdrawal submitted after the specified deadline will be deemed late and will not be considered unless all of the following conditions are met: the input is received prior to the award, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quote will not significantly delay the acquisition, and it was the only quote received. The point of contract for this solicitation is A1C Mehran Amini Tehrani at mehran.amini_tehrani.1@us.af.mil. Please send quotes no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in order to be considered on time. Please ensure your company's letter head is attached to your quote and any questions must be submitted by 5:00PM Eastern Time, 20 Feb 2025, Thursday.

Background
This solicitation is issued by the 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, for the procurement of a 270 VDC Load Bank. The agency's mission is to support the operational readiness of the U.S. Air Force by acquiring necessary equipment that meets specific technical requirements.

The goal of this contract is to provide a reliable load bank that can operate under specified electrical parameters for testing and maintenance purposes.

Work Details
The requirement is for one (1) 270 VDC Load Bank with the following specifications:
- Max Operating Voltage: 270VDC
- Max Current Rating: 254 Amps
- Max Power Rating: 69 kW
- DC Cable Set: Burton connector type 270R-1100-000
- Resistor Type: 3kW Incoloy 270V resistors; Tolerance +/-5%
- Construction: Zintec coated 2mm steel
- Finish: Powder coated outer panel; RAL7003
- Auxiliary Mains: Single phase 110V AC, 50/60Hz and Single phase 240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Cooling: Forced air cooling with horizontal fan
- Environmental Protection Ratings: Electrical chamber IP55, Heat chamber IP20
- Movement Features: Swivel castors, forklift pockets, lifting eyes
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 – 40 ℃ (0 - 104 ℉), Storage Temperature Range: 0 – 80 ℃ (0 - 176 ℉)
- Current Shunt: 6A:1mV; Accuracy ±0.5%
- Voltage Measurement via fused direct terminal connection points
- Case Size: 1140mm x 670mm x 1140mm High (45” x 26” x 45”)
- Case Weight: 179kg (400lb)
- Lifting Eyes Configuration: Four M12 long shank collared eyebolts
- Test Sockets Configuration: Includes sockets for various voltage and current measurements.

Additional features include digital panel voltmeter and ammeter readings up to specified limits, load channel switches with LED indicators, and control circuit buttons.

Place of Performance
Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 13, 2025, 3:19 p.m. EST
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Langley AFB, VA 23665 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Air Combat Command. 86% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 2/13/25 Air Combat Command issued Synopsis Solicitation FA480025QA031 for 270 VDC Load Bank due 2/20/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334515 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC 6625.
Primary Contact
Name
A1C Mehran Amini Tehrani
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > ACC > FA4800 633 CONS PKP
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4800
Source Organization Code
100255654
Last Updated
Feb. 20, 2025
Last Updated By
mehran.amini_tehrani.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 20, 2025