Three-phase oil transformer in hermetic design
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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 U.S. Air Force has issued a Presolicitation for the procurement of one three-phase oil transformer in hermetic design and associated accessories for delivery to Spangdahlem, Germany. This notice is to identify interested vendors for a future solicitation. Expressions of interest to receive the solicitation are due by February 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a three-phase oil transformer, hermetic design, conforming to DIN EN 50588 Loss series AAo/AK, with reduced power losses as per the European Commission's Ecodesign Regulation (stage 2). Key specifications include:
- High Voltage (HV): 20,000 V
- Low Voltage (LV): 400/230 V
- Voltage Tapping: 5 steps ± 2x2.5%
- Vector Group: Dyn5
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Cooling Method: 3
- Approximate Dimensions: Length 1,340 mm, Width 1,045 mm, Height 1,630 mm
- Approximate Weights: Total 2,650 kg, Oil 490 kg
Additional accessories include:
- 1 each Transformer protection relay RIS/DMCR/DGPT2
- 3 each Euromold plug bushings for 250A angle plugs
- 4 each Transformer connection terminals (Pfisterer 331 747 001)
- 4 each Covers for 2DIREKT Four Wire Terminal (Pfisterer 331 347 001)
- 4 each additional covers for Screw with Ball Pin
- 4 each vibration dampers EK90
- 60 meters 20 kV cable type N2XSY 1 x 35/RM 16
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a future direct solicitation for quotations)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (Interest): February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM Z
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Spangdahlem, 54529, Germany
- Product Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment
Evaluation
The intention for the future award is to select the vendor who is deemed responsible, responsive, and represents the best value to the Government based on the lowest total price that is deemed technically acceptable. In accordance with FAR 12.201-1 (c)(2), the Contracting Officer plans to solicit quotations directly from at least three sources.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. Interested parties wishing to receive the formal solicitation should contact the Primary or Secondary Point of Contact.