--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT TO CIRCUIT BREAKERS SALES CO. INC.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to award a sole source contract to Circuit Breakers Sales Co. Inc. This is a special notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice to include 6.302-1 Only one responsible source available, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requiremen ts may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 7 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the below requirements. Responses receiv ed will be evaluated, however a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will proceed with awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to Circuit Breakers Sales Co. Inc. In accordance with the following Scope of Work for Yin Circuit Breaker: INITIAL TEST AND INSPECT 1. Equipment is compared to nameplate data. Item description: VACARC AC Voltage Vaccum Circuit Breaker, manufacturer: Yin, electrical ratings, trip settings, accessories and serial number are noted. 2. Equipment is visually inspected for damage and/or defects. Particular attention is paid to current conducting parts. 3. Equipment is mechanically operated to verify mechanism operation and associated mechanical components. 4. Equipment is electrically operated to verify the integrity of control devices and electrical components. 5. Advises customer of receipt of equipment, recommended repairs and/or parts. DISASSEMBLY 1. Equipment is completely disassembled to the last moving piece. Photographs are taken during the process. PRODUCTION PREPARATION 1. Disassembled components are inspected for wear or damage. 2. Components are separated into groups for re-qualification. Re-qualifying processes include plating (Zinc II) and painting (electro-static powder coating). 3. Components are readied for plating or painting. Replacement parts are identified for entire job, and quote is forward to customer for review/acceptance. 4. Components are sent to qualified subcontractors. PRODUCTION 1. Plated and painted pieces are examined prior to re-assembly. Components received from subcontractors are inspected for correct quantities and quality of work. 2. Equipment is reassembled using remanufactured components and replacement parts. Small screws, washers, lock washers, snap rings, etc., are replaced. 3. Critical connections are checked with a calibrated torque wrench. 4. After re-assembly, equipment is operated a minimum of 10 times to verify smooth operation of the mechanism and mechanical integrity. 5. Equipment contact wipe is adjusted to original manufacturer's specifications. 6. Equipment is wired according to customer's wiring diagram, and all control wiring is marked with identifying numbers (schematic is provided). All control wire is replaced with new wire. TESTING (Mechanical & Electrical)  PEARL Specifications 1. Drawout Equipment is racked into a compatible substation enclosure to inspect for proper stab alignment and verify the integrity of the interlocks. 2. Electrical contacts are slow closed for correct alignment and pressure. 3. All connections are reinspected to ensure that they are torqued correctly. 4. The equipment must then operated 10 times without fail. 5. Certified technician performs a contact resistance test (doctor). Comparison is made from pole-to-pole. Deviations of more than 50% are investigated an d corrected. 6. Certified technician performs an insulation resistance test. Insulation resistance shall not be less than 100 mega-ohms. 7. Certified technician performs an insulation resistance test on all control wiring with 1000vDC current. SHIPPING 1. Circuit breaker is prepared for shipment. If necessary arc chutes are removed from frame and packed separately. 2. Circuit breaker is packed into a box or banded to a pallet, or both. 3. Copies of test results are included with packing slip and also sent directly to customer. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to the above referenced address by May 17,2006 12:00 a.m EST . Point of Contact for this requirement is LaTanya Johnson at contact@example.gov.