Buckley SFB Rectifier Inverter System Replacement FA2543Rectifier

The purpose of this Sources Sought is for market research purposes only to obtain a list of capable vendors. Please see attached Statement of Need for all requirements. Please include 2d Lt Maurice Epps email: maurice.epps@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Matthew Kennedy email: matthew.kennedy.24@us.af.mil on all communications. The replacement rectifier must meet or exceed the current amp load of the existing system of 2,800 amps (200amps x 14 units). The contractor shall install batteries equivalence or better than the existing batteries (C&D Technologies MS Endur II). The quantity of existing batteries are 3 strings with 48 jars per string. Each string shall include battery disconnects equivalent or better than the existing units (Peco II, -48v 1800 amp) The system must feed new power distribution to the D/C breaker panel to include load A,B,C,D from commercial power, battery power and generator power sources. The power distribution must meet or exceed the existing unit (Lorain Power System Model 1231v1) Power must feed into the A,B,C,D,E and F sectors of the DC breaker panel. The inverter system must accommodate the existing DC breaker panels and A/C circuits within the node facility.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is for market research purposes only to obtain a list of capable vendors and possible industry feedback. Please see attached Statement of Need for all requirements. Please include BOTH 2d Lt Maurice Epps email: maurice.epps@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Matthew Kennedy email: matthew.kennedy.24@us.af.mil on all communications. Please see below questions and include answers to them with your response to this Sources Sought. COMPANY INFORMATION: What is your company's name, address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI)? Who is the best person to contact for follow-up questions? Please provide their name, title, email, and phone number. What is your company's business size (e.g., small business, large business)? Do you fall under any socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)? STATEMENT OF NEED/REQUIREMENTS: Are there any specifications, terms, or requirements that are unclear, ambiguous, or could be misinterpreted? If so, please specify the section and your question. Based on your experience with similar projects, are there any critical components, processes, or requirements missing from the SON that are essential for a successful and fully functional system replacement? Do you have any recommendations for improving this Statement of Need to allow for a more accurate and competitive response? TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Does your company possess the necessary technical expertise, equipment, and resources to perform the full replacement of the rectifier/inverter system, including battery strings, battery disconnects, and A/C power circuits, as described in the Statement of Need? Please briefly describe your core competencies relevant to this project. Briefly describe your general approach to designing and integrating a power rectification and distribution system that meets or exceeds the specified amp load (2,800 amps) and accommodates existing DC breaker panels and A/C circuits. Describe your general methodology for installing such a complex system, particularly regarding minimizing disruption to critical operations and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. PAST PERFORMANCE/EXPERIENCE: Do you have any examples of similar projects completed within the past 5 years? Have you performed similar work for the Department of Defense or other federal agencies? If so, please describe your experience. DELIVERY/INSTALLATION: What is the estimated lead time for equipment delivery after contract award? Provide an estimated timeline for the installation process, from site arrival to system commissioning. PRICE ESTIMATE: Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price for the complete solution, including equipment and installation.