Caterpillar, ASCO and Trystar Items

The contract solicitation PR473365 issued by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a Department of Energy contractor, seeks a firm fixed price quote for a complete electrical power system including a Caterpillar C7.1 diesel engine generator set rated at 150kW standby, 480V, UL2200 listed, an ASCO 300 series automatic transfer switch with three pole solid neutral configuration rated at 230A and NEMA 3 enclosure, a Trystar TMTS-1 manual transfer switch docking station rated at 200A and 480V, and a stationary outdoor 150kW resistive load bank with 25kW load step resolution, NEMA 4 remote control panel, gravity louver, automatic load level controller, and control power transformer. All items must meet or exceed the specified performance requirements and are subject to the FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal clause, allowing for domestic equivalents provided they are functionally equivalent. The equipment must be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or field-evaluated and labeled at the seller’s expense, and all delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens. Performance is required at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with proposals due by June 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and offers must remain valid for 120 days. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and Department of Energy clauses, including FAR 52.219-8 for small business utilization, FAR 52.215-12 and -13 governing subcontractor cost or pricing data where applicable, and DOE-specific provisions such as 970.5223-1 and 970.5223-4 requiring integration of environment, safety, and health into work planning, as well as workplace substance abuse programs. Sellers must comply with insurance requirements of at least $2 million each for commercial general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability, with carriers rated A-/VIII or better by A.M. Best, and maintain coverage through the term and one year after. Indemnification obligations protect the government and contractor from damages arising from seller negligence. All IT components must follow NIST security configurations, and gratuities to government personnel are strictly prohibited. Suppliers must be registered