Opportunity: Vanguard ATRT-03 S2 and CT-8000 S3 Electronic Test

The Department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has a brand-name requirement for several electronic testers produced by Vanguard Instruments of Ontario, CA. WAPAs requirement is as follows: Vanguard 3-Phase Transformer Turns Ratio Tester, P/N 9003-UC (ATRT-03 S2) QTY 3 Each P/N 9003-PR (Printer Option) QTY 3 Each, Digital Circuit Breaker Analyzer, P/N 9104-UC (CT-8000 S3) QTY 3 Each, P/N 9103-DG (Dual Ground Option) QTY 3 Each. Based on market research WAPA has not identified any other products that can meet the needs of the agency. This brand name equipment is fully interchangeable and compatible with existing identical products used in the field by personnel who are trained on this equipment. Additionally, the same software is used so all data files can be easily imported into existing software data sets for producing test records and analyzing asset health in a consistent manner. The Government intends to acquire commercial supplies using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 as included in this request for quotation The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334515, and the size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition has been automatically set-aside for small business concerns. It is anticipated this action will result in a firm-fixed-price supply purchase order. Delivery of all equipment is required by August 31, 2019, and the anticipated delivery terms are FOB Destination. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quote is determined to be the best value to the Government based upon price and past performance. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. It is highly recommended that, prior to submitting a quotation, interested parties obtain a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and register in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, as these requirements are mandatory for any firm selected for a contract award. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Mr. David Halla, e-mail: halla@wapa.gov. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice. Responses are due no later than 2:00PM (MDT) or 4:00PM (EDT) on 24 June, 2019 by email to halla@wapa.gov. Note: FedConnect may have an incorrect e-mail address listed in the system of david.halla@ee.doe.gov due to system issues. Please ensure all quotes are submitted to halla@wapa.gov.