THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (MARKET SURVEY) NOTICE ONLY, NOT A SOLICITATION AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS SUCH. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purpose only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to assist the Government in crafting an appropriate solicitation. 1100 kW-1200 kW Mobile Power Generator The Emergency Management Dept. of the South Central VA Health Care Network in Ridgeland, MS is seeking to purchase a 1100 kW-1200 kW mobile power generator. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and services necessary in order to achieve a complete survey, planning, design, development of construction documents, furnish and install the new electrical equipment. The Government intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed priced contract. Potential sources shall submit: Business name, address, point of contact and phone#, DUNS, business size and socio-economic category Capability statement and product literature/brochures demonstrating ability to meet all of the requirements/salient characteristics listed if other than the brand name product is being offered If not the manufacturer, only authorized representative/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer The NAICS Code for this procurement is 335999 small business size standards is 500 employees. The salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that products must meet to satisfy the Government s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers must: (a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this notice; clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any and make/model number. (b) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the item meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Emergency Management requires the following: New mobile generator mounted on trailer with steel enclosure with sound attenuation diesel generator with fuel basin included beneath the tank equipped with a HCI 534 F, Brushless alternator operating two position manual change over board : 120/208V and 277/480V 3-phase output amperage. Voltage: 60Hz, 120/208V, Wye, 3Ph, 4W UL2200 listing Must have a fuel tank capacity of 1300 gallons minimum, be NFPA 704 compliant, and include fuel tank vent Flexible fuel lines Have a high level fuel shutoff for spill prevention with a high fuel level switch Must have free standing stairs and door access Enclosure lights Standard duty air intake Unit mounted radiator Run relay Batteries 10-amp battery charger Charged with all fluids (coolant, engine oil, fuel oil, etc.) Must have an integral belly fuel oil tank 2. Training: After installation is complete, a training session shall be provided by the contractor for all interested employees. The training session shall be one 8-hour session, and shall include hands-on generator, ATS, battery and battery charger, switchboard maintenance, repair, and operational procedures. 3. Warranty: The installing contractor shall provide a one-year warranty that includes all parts, materials, labor, travel costs, per diem, and all miscellaneous costs. The contractor may seek reimbursement from the manufacturer or any other entity providing warranties for the equipment installed, but the contractor shall be the responsible party for warranty repairs. The contractor shall provide no cost onsite repairs within 48 hours of notification of an operational problem or failure within the warranty period. 4. Delivery/Installation: South Central VA Health Care Network 715 S. Pear Orchard Road, Plaza I Ridgeland, MS 39157 Potential sources are to respond via email only to the Contracting Officer, Sheila Reed at
contact@example.gov no later than 12:00pm (central) July 26, 2021. Include the following in the email subject line: RFI#
+1 (555) 000-0000 Generator . The responses will be reviewed and vendors who return responses with proof of their ability to meet the salient characteristics identified will receive formal notification or feedback. This notice is to assist in determining sources only. There is no solicitation currently available. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside, sole source award or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis and at no charge to the Government. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
