High Voltage Switchboard

Amendment / Modification

This amendment incorporates the following:

• A Questions and Answers (Q&A) attachment.

• A revised Statement of Work (SOW), dated March 17, 2026, which includes revisions and additional requirements.

• An extension of the solicitation closing date.

• Statement of Work (SOW) - Revised.

• Solicitation Closing Date - Extended.

The solicitation closing date has been extended. Offerors should acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

The Government point of contact (POC) is joseph.m.ibrahim.civ@us.navy.mil.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to offeror questions regarding the solicitation.

• Requirement Inclusions: A question asked whether a specific requirement was labor-only or included materials. The response clarifies that the requirement is labor-only, and the ship will provide necessary materials as Government Furnished Material (GFM). A Condition Found Report (CFR) may be issued for additional materials identified during work.
• Switchboard Circuit Breaker Earthing Switches: A question requested verification of the quantity of switchboard circuit breaker earthing switches per SOW 3.1.2. The response indicates that a revised SOW has been issued to correct SOW 3.1.2 to align with SOW 4.0.

This Q&A clarifies specific aspects of the requirements and indicates a revision to the SOW, which bidders should note when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Brand Name Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Point Eight Power, LLC High Voltage Main Switchboard Maintenance and Repair. The government is procuring maintenance and repair services for High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board circuit breakers and circuitry. This is a brand name requirement, and authorized distributors must provide documentation from the OEM to respond.

• Maintenance and repair services for High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board circuit breakers and circuitry.

• Services to be performed by a Point Eight Power, LLC certified technician.

• Labor and materials are required, with a firm-fixed-price arrangement.

• Reports are also required as part of the effort.

• The contract type is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price Supply-type contract.

• The period of performance is from March 23, 2026, to April 14, 2026.

• The work performance location is Chinhae, South Korea.

• The solicitation issue date is March 13, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 17, 2026, at 01:00 PM.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted one day prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Offers will be evaluated based on Technical (including delivery date), Past Performance, and Price.

• A single award is anticipated for all items.

• Submission of invoices will be via WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The NAICS code is 336611 with a size standard of 1300.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Authorized distributors must provide OEM documentation.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment instructions (WAWF), item unique identification, and antiterrorism/force protection for contractors outside the United States.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (NTE SAT) in accordance with FAR 12.102(a). It outlines the requirement for services related to the maintenance and repair of High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board circuit breakers and circuitry. Specifically, it details the need for High Voltage certified/qualified field service technicians experienced with troubleshooting and replacing components like Earthing Solenoid Coils and Switches.

This document indicates that the competition for this requirement will be restricted to a single source: Point Eight Power. The justification states this is a Brand Name requirement for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Point Eight Power qualified service technicians. The rationale emphasizes the critical nature of the 6.6 KV High Voltage Switchboards, the safety-of-life-at-sea requirements, and the need for OEM-certified personnel to prevent catastrophic damage, injury, or loss of life. Market research identified only qualified technicians capable of servicing this specific equipment. Bidders should note that this is a sole-source justification, limiting competitive opportunities.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirement to provide services for the maintenance and repair of High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board circuit breakers and circuitry, specifically focusing on troubleshooting and replacement of Circuit Breaker Earthing Solenoid Coils and Switches.

• Provide services of High Voltage certified/qualified field service technicians with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Perform maintenance and repair on the T-AKE 1 Lewis and Clark Class High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board circuit breakers and circuitry.

• Conduct a pre-maintenance meeting with the Chief Engineer and MSCREP to discuss the plan of action, power requirements, and duration of the outage.

• Perform initial troubleshooting on specific circuit breaker earthing switches, interlocking coils, and key interlocks, including CB22, CB25, CB24, CB27 (Harmonic Filter #2), and CB1 (MDG#1).

• Replace a total of nine (9) Earthing Switches, nine (9) Earthing Switch Interlock coils, and two (2) Key Interlock Switches.

• Operationally test CKT Breaker Interlocks and Keys for proper operation and earthing upon completion of repairs.

• Provide a Condition Found report for any critical repairs required to ensure a fully functional and safe High Voltage Switchboard System.

• Provide a final report documenting the as-found condition, troubleshooting and repair actions taken, and results of operational testing.

• The work is related to the T-AKE 1 Lewis and Clark Class High Voltage 6.6 KV Main Switch Board, located in the Engine Room.

• Technicians must be High Voltage certified/qualified with at least 5 years of experience.

• The government will secure the required power and perform lockout/tagout of affected SWBD sections.

• Contractor Furnished Material: None specified.

• Government Furnished Materials include: Interlocking Coil P/N UEKOZL1/ 110 VAC, Key Interlock Mechanism P/N S1059001Y, and Earthing Switch P/N OJWN12/100A210-OJW-ZB31-UEKO2C.

• The government may issue a Contract Change Order (CCO) to repair all critical safety repairs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "GFP Attachment," provides details on Government Furnished Property (GFP) related to Solicitation Number N0040626QS253. It lists specific items that will be provided by the government to the contractor.

• Attachment Information: Attachment Type (Solicitation), Attachment Number (3), Attachment Date (2026-03-13).
• Solicitation Information: Solicitation Number (N0040626QS253).
• Provisioned Items: Details three specific items:
  • Line Number 001: Interlocking Coil (P/N UEKOZL1/110 VAC), Quantity 9, Unit of Measure Each. Upgradable: Yes.
  • Line Number 002: Key Interlock Mechanism (P/N S1059001Y), Quantity 2, Unit of Measure Each. Upgradable: Yes.
  • Line Number 003: Earthing Switch (P/N OJWN12/100A 210-OJW-ZB31-UEKO2C), Quantity 9, Unit of Measure Each. Upgradable: Yes.
• General Item Details: For each item, NSN, CAGE Code, Part Number, Model Number, Serially Managed (No), Property Classification, Property Usage, Property System ID, Unit Acquisition Cost, Use As-Is (true), Duration (1 Month), and Delivery Event (Award Date) are specified.

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it identifies specific Government Furnished Property (GFP) that will be provided. Bidders must understand these items to accurately plan their proposal, assess their ability to incorporate and utilize the GFP, and factor it into their overall cost and technical approach. The details provided will inform how the contractor will manage and potentially integrate these components into their work.