Libby Dam T3 Transformer Rehabilitation, Libby, MT

POINT-OF-CONTACT: The point-of-contact for administrative or contractual questions is Contract Specialist Monique Paano at email: contact@example.gov. Please no phone calls. All questions must be submitted in writing to the above point-of-contact. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: This Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Notice is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming. All questions regarding this Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation should be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Paano at the email indicated above. Description of Work (physical characteristics): OVERVIEW: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, requires complete refurbishment of the T3 transformer, a 3-phase Class II generator step up (GSU) transformer. The work includes but is not limited to seismic anchoring, provision of transformer fall protection, performance of pre-refurbishment tests, draining and storing transformer oil, performance of internal inspections, refurbishment of the transformer, servicing the de-energized tap changer, weld leak repairs, reclaiming transformer oil using Regenerative Clay, provision of oxidation inhibitor for transformer oil, refilling transformer, performance of post-refurbishment tests, commissioning, and painting. Major elements of work include: Transformer Refurbishment - Replacement of bottom connected and draw-lead bushings. - Replacement of multiple gaskets and valves - Performance of a transformer internal inspection - Installation of wiring for auxiliary components around the transformer - Performance of typical IEEE standard transformer electrical testing - Retrofitting of a transformer electronic temperature control system to a transformer with analog indicators - Engineering design, procurement and installation of internal transformer bracing and insulation Transformer Oil Reclamation, Vacuum Processing, and Filling - Performance of transformer insulating oil on-site reclamation - Transformer vacuum processing prior to filling - Hot-oil filling on Class II power transformers. The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The resulting contract will be firm-fixed-price. Solicitation number W912DW19R0012 will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fbo.gov, on or about 25 March 2019. The solicitation will be a Request for Proposals. Proposals will be due no sooner than 30 calendar days after actual solicitation issuance date. See the solicitation for details about proposal submission. 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, and the associated small business size standard is $36,500,000 in average annual receipts. The solicitation will be issued as Unrestricted. A site visit will be offered within approximately 2 weeks after the solicitation is made available via FBO. Refer to the solicitation for details regarding the site visit. The solicitation documents for this requirement will be issued in electronic format only and will be made available online via the FBO website at www.fbo.gov under the subject solicitation number. NO CD's OR HARD COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE. 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