DC Emulators + Associated Control Computer/Software
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Offers for the items(s) described are due by 2:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to rita.k.kizys@nasa.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative.
NASA Glenn Research Center has a requirement for "Three wide bandwidth, multi-purpose, 100kW bidirectional DC power supplies for high power applications that can individually meet the required specifications". Please see Specifications below for the requirements.
The Government intends to acquire commercial items using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The Government intends to execute a bi-lateral contract/purchase order with the successful offeror.
The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC2005-26, this can be found via the internet at URL: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
This procurement is full and open.
The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 336390 and 1,000 Size Standard, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer, their size status.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.
Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (OCT 2018), Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.
If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act - Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin.
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The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf
All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (email) to rita.k.kizys@nasa.gov no later than 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Telephone questions are not accepted, email is preferred.
Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of lowest price technically acceptable and technical acceptability according to listed specifications below. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors prices will be evaluated inclusive of the base and all options.
Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (OCT 2014), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .
Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): https://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgibin/nais/link_syp.cgi . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
Specifications:
NASA GRC is looking to expand its hybrid electric vehicle testing capabilities with the procurement of three wide bandwidth, multi-purpose, 100kW bidirectional DC power supplies for high power applications. The capabilities of interest include three power supply devices (DC Emulators) that can individually meet the following:
• Shall operate as a load in constant power, current, resistance, and voltage modes
• Shall operate as a low impedance source
• Can be integrated into a higher voltage, higher power configuration up to 1kV and 1MW (Master/Slave configuration)
• Shall have a large signal bandwidth of greater than or equal to 20kHz
• Shall be capable of providing a slew rate of greater than or equal to 1kW/micro-second, to accurately capture high power system transient events
• Shall have the capability to be used to identify power quality issues such as resonance and noise immunity via power frequency sweeps and noise injection.
• Shall have analog, fiber, and CAN communication options with maximum latencies of 1 micro-second, 1 micro-second, and 10mS respectively.
• Shall have galvanic isolation between the input and output power of the device
• Shall have an efficiency of at least 90% or greater at full power
• Shall be able to interface with a 480VACLL input at 60Hz
• Shall have a maximum voltage error of 250mV and maximum power error of 500W
• Shall have the ability to current limit at 500A
• Shall be supplied with a graphical interface to allow command and control of the power supply device
• Each unit shall not be greater than 24x42x75"
• Shall be movable (on casters)
Rita K. Kizys, Contract Specialist, Phone 2164333805, Email rita.k.kizys@nasa.gov
