Transformer Refurbishment

Solicitation 89503326QWA000417 is a firm fixed-price request for quote issued by the Western Area Power Administration under the Department of Energy for the refurbishment of the KY3A transformer at the Corning Power Plant in Red Bluff, California. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 811310. The scope of work involves the refurbishment of a 10,000/12,500 kVA three-phase unit manufactured by Hevi-Duty Electric, with specific maintenance requirements including a full re-gasket of the unit, repacking all radiator valves, and pulling a vacuum on the unit for 12 hours. All work must adhere to original equipment manufacturer specifications, FCC regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The period of performance is scheduled from October 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The government will award the contract based on a tradeoff analysis to determine the best overall value, evaluating price, technical offering, proposed schedule, and past performance. Offerors must submit a quote on company letterhead, a signed SF 1449, and a technical volume demonstrating compliance with the Performance Work Statement via email to the contracting officer. Key deliverables include a safety and health plan, a spill prevention and cleanup plan, and a detailed work schedule. Additionally, contractors must comply with California Department of Food and Agriculture and CARB vehicle labeling requirements, ensuring equipment identification numbers are clearly visible on vehicles. Labor must be compensated according to the Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determination for the relevant California counties.