Relay Calibration and Transformer Inspection
Overview
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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 Air Force, through the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), is seeking proposals for Relay Calibration and Transformer Inspection Services at Tunnel 9, White Oak, MD (Silver Spring, MD). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to secure commercial services for the inspection, maintenance, and calibration of electrical relays and transformers to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services including:
- Performing standard electrical inspections of onsite equipment.
- Establishing a baseline for the current equipment status.
- Providing recommendations for necessary repairs.
- Calibrating electro-mechanical and switchgear protective relays in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Deliverables encompass all labor and materials required for electrical inspection, maintenance, and relay calibration.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Quote Due: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST
- SOW Request Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov, meet NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements, and possess a current CMMC Level 2 certification.
- SOW & Controlled Documents: Attachment 1 (SOW) and its supporting documents (Distribution Statement C) must be formally requested by the deadline.
- Submission Method: Electronically to aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil and bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil.
- Pricing: Bidders must complete Attachment 6 - Pricing Worksheet, providing unit and total prices for CLIN 0001 (Tunnel 9 Relay Calibration, Transformer Inspection, and Reports).
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be assessed against four critical SOW criteria:
- Technical Qualifications
- Safety Standards
- Logistical Capability
- Schedule & Security
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly those related to cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC) and electronic invoicing (WAWF). Attachments 1-6 are referenced, with the SOW and Pricing Worksheet being crucial for bidders. Attachments 1-5 are provided upon request.