15kV Power Cable Replacement Stock

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a "Reel Schedule" detailing the length of various reels, likely for a material procurement or manufacturing process.

• Reel Numbers: Lists reels numbered 1 through 9.
• Length: Specifies the length for each reel. Reels 1 through 8 are listed with a length of 1700 each. Reel 9 also has a length of 1700.
• Requisition Lines: Includes "Requisition Line 1" with a total length of 13600 (presumably the sum of reels 1-8) and "Requisition Line 2" with a length of 1700 (presumably for reel 9).

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the quantities and lengths of materials required for the opportunity. It directly impacts material planning, costing, and proposal development.

Specification / Technical Document

This document details the technical specifications for #750 MCM EPR Insulated Medium Voltage Power Cable. It outlines the requirements for the cable's construction, materials, testing, and delivery, intended for use on 13.8 kV, 60 hertz, solidly grounded systems.

• Cable Type: 15 kV, solid dielectric, ethylene propylene rubber insulation, triplexed aluminum cable with jacketed concentric, copper, neutral conductors.

• Conductor Size: Refer to purchase order; reel lengths subject to change and require prior approval.

• Installation: Suitable for wet or dry locations, underground duct distribution systems, or direct burial.

• Materials: Specific requirements for conductor (aluminum alloy 1350), stress control layer, insulation (ethylene propylene-rubber), insulation shield, concentric neutral conductors (copper), and jacket (polyethylene).

• Performance: Cable must withstand 90°C continuous, 130°C emergency, and 250°C short circuit temperatures.

• Standards: Conformance to AEIC, ANSI, ASTM, ICEA, NEMA, NFPA, and Wire Association International standards, with AEIC prevailing in case of conflict.

• Warranty: Minimum 40-year life expectancy; specific warranty period and coverage to be indicated by the supplier. Manufacturer responsible for replacement costs due to design or manufacturing defects.

• Submittals: Required with proposal include exceptions, cable construction information, data, test procedures, statement of compliance, reel sizes, quality assurance program, and warranty details.

• Shop Drawings: Required for review, showing compliance with specification. Submittal schedule includes various documents prior to manufacture and shipment.

• Quality Assurance: Manufacturers must have at least 15 years of experience in cable assembly manufacturing. A quality assurance program copy must be submitted with the proposal.

• Cables not meeting specification will be rejected.

• Shipped on returnable steel reels (max 69-inch width).

• Furnished in specified lengths; shorter lengths rejected, longer lengths at no extra charge.

• Continuous length per reel.

• Heat shrinkable, watertight seals on all cable ends.

• Reels to be tagged with identification number and marked with manufacturer name, size, length, etc.

• Firm delivery date required.

• Factory tests include insulating shield stripping, AC voltage tests (partial discharge), water penetration, and water migration tests.

• Fermilab reserves the right to witness all testing.

• Only specific manufacturers will be considered: Okonite, Prysmian, Southwire.

• This specification supersedes listed standards where it exceeds them.

• Fermilab will review submittals for compliance and indicate approval or disapproval.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "PUR-466 Proposal Certifications," serves as a collection of required certifications and representations for offerors responding to a solicitation. It ensures compliance with various federal regulations and contract clauses.

• Export/Import Control: Requires information on the offeror's export compliance point of contact and certifications regarding the nature of furnished items (military, dual-use, or commercial).
• Buy American Act: Includes certifications related to domestic preference for construction materials, including definitions of domestic and foreign materials, critical components, and cost reasonableness.
• Independent Price Determination: Certifies that prices were arrived at independently and without collusion.
• Payments to Influence Federal Transactions: Requires certification that no federal appropriated funds were used to influence federal transactions.
• Responsibility Matters: Certifies the offeror's status regarding debarment, suspension, convictions, and delinquent federal taxes.
• Patent Rights: Addresses the offeror's rights to technical data and computer software, and patent rights retention.
• Combatting Trafficking in Persons: Requires certifications related to compliance plans and due diligence to prevent trafficking in persons.
• Revision Table: Details changes made to the document across various revisions, including updates to clauses, name changes, and form field fixes.

Offerors must carefully review and complete all applicable sections of this document to ensure their proposal meets the government's requirements. Failure to provide accurate certifications may impact the evaluation of their offer and their responsibility determination. Specific attention should be paid to the Buy American Act provisions, export controls, and data rights, as these can significantly affect contract performance and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC)," is a form required for potential subcontractors. It collects essential business and compliance information from offerors to ensure they meet the requirements for engaging with Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FermiForward) on U.S. Government contracts.

• Offeror Information: Collects details such as Offeror Name, Parent Company Name, address, contact information, EIN/TIN, DUNS#, NAICS U.S. Industry #, and SAM.gov registration status.
• Business Category: Requires representation of ownership (U.S. Owned, Foreign Owned), operating structure (Corporation, LLC, Partnership, etc.), and common parent information.
• Small Business Classifications: Allows offerors to self-certify as Large Business, Small Business, or Foreign Business, and further specify diversity categories (e.g., Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone).
• Executive Compensation: Gathers information on the top five executives' compensation if specific revenue thresholds from Federal contracts are met.
• Offeror Responsibility: Includes representations regarding accounting systems, financial resources, compliance with labor laws (trafficking, forced labor), and employment eligibility verification (E-Verify).
• Export/Import Control Certifications: Requires agreement to comply with U.S. export control laws and notification of any changes in listing on Denied Parties Lists.
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Certifications: Covers compliance with Equal Opportunity (Standard Form 100/EEO-1), Affirmative Action programs, and limitations on pass-through charges for subcontracts.
• Certification: A final section for a duly authorized representative to certify the accuracy of all statements and acknowledge compliance with U.S. Government contracting programs.

This form is critical for any entity seeking to subcontract with FermiForward. Bidders must accurately complete all relevant sections to demonstrate their eligibility, compliance, and business status. Failure to complete this form correctly may impact their ability to be considered for an award. The information provided here will be used to assess responsibility and compliance with various federal regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the procurement of specific power cable assemblies for Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab). The procurement is being conducted by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG).

• Item 1: 13.6k feet of Power Cable, 15kV, 750 MCM, Aluminum, Triplex Medium Voltage (refer to reel schedule for specifics).

• Item 2: 1.7k feet of Power Cable, 15kV, 750 MCM, Aluminum, Triplex Medium Voltage (refer to reel schedule for specifics).

• Vendor must supply material and manufacture requested quantities per specification and reel schedule.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price proposal requested.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but proposals are due June 8, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by 5pm Central on June 8, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: This is a best value source selection. Award will be made to the responsible supplier whose proposal conforms to requirements and represents the best value to FFDG, determined by the lowest price of technically acceptable offerors. FFDG intends to award without discussions.

• Required Documents: Proposal submission must include a completed RFP page, SARC Form (if not completed in the last year), and a PUR-466 Form.

• Not specified.

• The work is performed under Prime Contract NO. DE AC02 07CH11359 with the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Items covered by G.S.A. Contracts should be indicated.

• FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (08.2025) apply and are available at: https://procurement.fnal.gov/terms-conditions/

• Offers must include F.O.B. Fermilab delivery terms and all freight charges.

• All contractual questions should be directed to Spencer Keske at skeske@fnal.gov or 630-840-3323 (office).