ASCO 7000 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH, CATALOGUE NUMBER J07ATB030400N5XP. Brand Name Mandatory. Q&A Updated 4/22/26

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification on technical questions related to the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) procurement (N3904026Q5451).

• Request for Drawings: The supplier requested job drawings or a one-line diagram for the ATS to accurately quote the custom equipment.
• Source of Drawings: The requested drawings are contract drawings from Navfac/Cobly Co Engineering. The government will verify if these can be released.
• Alternative Information: If the vendor has specific questions about upstream components (e.g., transformer, overcurrent devices, feeder size), the government may be able to provide faster answers.

This Q&A addresses a supplier's need for technical documentation to finalize their quote. It clarifies the availability of drawings and offers an alternative path for specific technical inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) Contract Requirements for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). It serves to inform contractors about the importance of protecting sensitive information and outlines specific requirements and prohibitions related to OPSEC.

• Definition of OPSEC: A process to protect sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII) from unauthorized disclosure.
• OPSEC Plan Requirement: Contractors may be required to submit an OPSEC Plan, signed by the Prime contractor, detailing their OPSEC activities during contract performance. The need for a formal plan will be determined by the installation.
• Contractor Responsibility: Contractors and subcontractors must avoid inadvertent disclosure of unclassified or classified information. This includes protecting CII from disclosure to unauthorized third parties, foreign governments, or entities under Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI).
• Prohibited Disclosures: U.S. Government CII must not be publicized on corporate websites, newsletters, social media, or public websites. Transmission to personal email accounts is also prohibited. Media requests must be directed to PNSY Security and Public Affairs.
• Consequences of Compromise: Disclosure or compromise of CII can lead to removal of individuals, contract termination, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must report any attempts by unauthorized parties to solicit, obtain, or record CUI or other sensitive information.
• PED Policy: Details the PNSY Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy, outlining devices with recording, storage, or transmission capabilities that may require evaluation and approval. It emphasizes coordinating with the sponsor for guidance on acceptable devices and usage.
• OPSEC Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL): Provides examples of what constitutes CII (e.g., PII, work schedules, equipment capabilities, critical infrastructure details, photos/videos in restricted areas) and corresponding countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive info online, shredding documents, not posting on social media, removing badges, reporting disclosures).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand their security and information protection obligations if awarded a contract. It highlights the types of information that must be protected, the procedures for handling sensitive data, the use of electronic devices, and the potential consequences of non-compliance. Bidders should review the CIIL and countermeasures to assess their ability to meet these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically an ASCO 7000 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (Brand Name Mandatory). The government is procuring this item to meet a requirement for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

• Procurement of an ASCO 7000 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH, Catalogue Number J07ATB030400N5XP.

• Brand Name Mandatory: Proposed alternatives will be rejected.

• Required Delivery Date: July 1, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904.

• Quotes must include cost of freight.

• This is a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

• The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1,250 Employees.

• Response Deadline: April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Offers shall be submitted via email.

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

• Quotes must include the provided form, with highlighted yellow fields completed.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation criteria include: Technical Acceptability, Adherence to Schedule, and Price.

• Vendors must provide documentation demonstrating capabilities in fulfilling the SOW.

• Technical submissions that do not meet minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable".

• Award may be made based on adherence to schedule and/or soonest mobilization.

• Vendors should provide published commercial labor rates and breakdown of total prices for price justification.

• Total Small Business Set Aside.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-1110.

• Applicable clauses can be accessed via provided links to acquisition.gov and acq.osd.mil.

• Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available; it will be posted on SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 1, a continuation sheet for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Contract, detailing a specific item to be procured. It serves as a form for itemizing supplies or services.

• Item #: 1
• Supplies/Services: AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
• Quantity: 1
• Unit of Issue: EA (Each)
• Description/Specifications: ASCO 7000 Automatic Transfer Switch, Catalogue Number J07ATB030400N5XP, 400A, 480V, 3 Pole, No Neutral, Bypass Feature, Open Transition, NEMA 4X Stainless Steel Weather Rated Enclosure. Includes 31BG1 – Status Relay Bundle and 44G – Accessory Strip Heater, 5170 Quad Ethernet Module (Accessory 72EE2).

This attachment provides the specific technical details and quantity for an Automatic Transfer Switch required for the opportunity. Bidders must use this information to ensure their proposed product meets the exact specifications and to accurately price their offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a justification for other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It outlines the rationale for soliciting from a single source for a specific item.

• The required item is an ASCO 7000 automatic transfer switch (ATS) with bypass and isolation capability.

• Specifics: ASCO catalogue # J07ATB030400N5XP, rated for 480V / 400A, contained in a NEMA 4X stainless steel outdoor rated enclosure.

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): 7/1/2026.

• The acquisition is expected to not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Not applicable to this document, as it is a justification for sole-source procurement.

• The justification is based on "Brand Name" sole source.

• The ASCO 7000 ATS is required as a direct replacement part for existing ATS units supporting the DD2 Complex facility.

• It is identified as a critical spare part needed once the facility is online.

• This specific make and model is standard throughout the Shipyard for emergency power applications.

• The electrical production shops are trained on this unit, and engineering procedures are written to interface with it. Changing the ATS would require additional training, reworking of procedures, causing excess effort and delays.

• This document is a memorandum explaining the absence of competition.

• It is certified by Brendan Kennedy (Technical/Requirements) and approved by Dayna O'Brien (Contracting Officer).