B16 Generator PLC Upgrade   3

Background
The Kansas National Guard is issuing an Invitation for Bids for a firm fixed-price contract aimed at upgrading the B16 Generator PLC located at 52010 Jayhawk Drive, Building 16, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas.

The contract's goal is to ensure the operational efficiency of the generator systems, which are currently experiencing failures due to outdated technology. The project is set aside 100% for Small Businesses and requires the prime contractor to subcontract with 3E Company, the designated OEM regional representative of Kohler.

Work Details
The work under this contract includes:
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing or replacing generator PLC controls.
- Upgrading a total of 7 PLCs: three PLCs and five I/O modules in Building 16.
- Replacing Modbus with Ethernet communications by pulling seven CAT 5 cables from transducer locations to new PLCs.
- Updating existing HMI to communicate with new PLCs.
- Verifying system operation with existing hardware/software and ensuring compliance with published sequences of operation.
- Installing components and wiring in anticipation of hardware upgrades before impacting system operations.
- Removing existing Momentum processors & Advantys I/O modules and replacing them with new M340 processors and I/O hardware.
- Updating communications network from obsolete Modbus to Ethernet-based communications.
- Performing operator training following system verification.
Optionally, the contractor may install a Hot Switch Bypass to eliminate single points of failure in communication between individual generators' PLCs.

Period of Performance
The contract duration is set for 60 calendar days after notice to proceed.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at Building 16, McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas.