Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the type of ABB Equipment that can be used in response to the solicitation, specifically addressing OEM Certification requirements.

• Question: The solicitation's SOW requires OEM Certification. ABB has multiple manufacturers under its umbrella, including GE. Bidders are seeking clarification on the specific type of ABB Equipment that meets these requirements.
• Answer: ABB equipment is manufactured by Intelligent Platforms, which is a division of Emerson Electronics. This clarifies the origin and manufacturing entity for ABB equipment relevant to the SOW.

This clarification helps bidders understand the acceptable sources for ABB equipment to ensure compliance with OEM Certification requirements as outlined in the SOW.

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

To improve the Building 1000 (B1000) Switchgear by updating control programming, repairing identified issues in control wiring, and replacing end-of-life equipment to ensure the electric power sources for USSTRATCOM operate as a never-fail utility.

• Upgrades/Repairs/Replacements:

  • Program manual initiation of electrical bus separation from commercial power for closed transition to generator power.
  • Program manual simultaneous separation of Global Operations Center (GOC) from commercial power sources.
  • Enable emergency generator test automation when Mission Support bus ties are closed and only one commercial source is in use.
  • Program manual management of minimum generators required to meet load demand without N+1 limitation.
  • Program capability to use load banks with live load generator testing.
  • Install input/output devices and control switches for stated logic capabilities.
  • Establish and limit Electric and Power System controls access to specified personnel via HMI.
  • Replace/Upgrade Master A and Master B Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with latest hardware.
  • Repair power to Primary and Secondary I/O PLCs for separate fuses.
  • Perform and document on-site systems field tests of new integrated logic.
  • Correct local/remote indication light and verify Local/Remote annunciation.

• Documentation, Commissioning, and Training:

  • Develop system restoration software/hardware/licenses and recovery implementation methods.
  • Update and test PLC programming, develop Sequence of Operations (SOO) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) report.
  • Perform commissioning tests on all upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
  • Provide training to on-site maintenance personnel, including video disk (where security allows).

• Performance Objectives and Thresholds will be regularly verified by Government personnel.

• Key objectives include Closed Transfer Capability and GOC Power Transfer Capability.

• Specific performance thresholds are detailed in Section 5.0.

• Period of Performance: 6 months.

• Place of Performance: Contractor and Government Facilities within B1000.

• Contractor employees must be certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the systems they are working on.

• A Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be developed and maintained.

• Key Personnel include PLC Programmer and Project Manager.

• Air Force Common Access Card (CAC) and security background check required for all employees.

• Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment and property.

• Strict key control procedures must be established and implemented.