Aviation Power Converters
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Aviation Power Converters. This opportunity seeks to procure two (2) Aviation External Power Carts for aircraft ground power applications at East Greenwich, RI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two new Aviation External Power Carts (Power Converters) designed for aircraft ground power in hangars or on ramps for maintenance and inspection. Key technical specifications, detailed in Attachment 1, include:
- Input: 208 V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz, with a maximum full load input current of 114 A. Includes a 50-foot input cable with a 3 Phase Hubble Connector.
- Output: 115 V L-N / 200V L-L, 3 phase, 400 Hz, 130 amps, with a 30-foot output cable and safety interlock.
- Features: Must support indoor/outdoor use, rolling capability, event log/diagnostics, Built-In maintenance diagnostic system (BITE), USB ports, emergency shut-off, hazard area clearance, voltage/current/frequency monitoring, elapsed time meter, sleep mode, voltage adjust, summary fault indicators, and cable racks.
- Documentation: Operator and Maintenance Manuals are required.
- Only new items are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or "gray market" items will not be considered.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business (Total Small Business Set-Aside).
- NAICS Code: 335311 – Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 employees).
- PSC Code: 6150 – Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required no later than 120 days after receipt of order.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Technical Questions Deadline: April 10, 2026, Noon EST.
- Submission Method: Offers and technical questions must be emailed to Ryan Lawton (ryan.s.lawton.civ@army.mil) and Shane Murray (shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the eligible, responsive offeror whose quote represents the lowest priced quote and meets all specified requirements.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
The agency is exempt from Federal, State, and Local City taxes. Quotes must include all applicable costs, including delivery charges. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference.