Transformer 1600 Watt
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
This is a Presolicitation Notice for the procurement of 200, 1600 Watt Transformers for use at Kapaun Air Station in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The U.S. Air Force is seeking to identify qualified sources for these step-down transformers. Interested offerors are encouraged to provide technical specifications and/or photos of their proposed items by March 31, 2026. No set-aside will be used for this overseas requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 200 transformers, each rated at 1600 Watts, designed to step down voltage from 220/240 Volt to 110 Volt. Key specifications include:
- Voltage: Step down only, 220/240V to 110V.
- Plugs: All EU plugs must be dual polarity.
- Housing: Gray steel sheet with a portable handle.
- Cooling: Single phase, FFP-self cooling.
- Cable: 2-meter flexible cable with a Shuko plug type F.
- Sockets: Two U.S. sockets, compatible only with plugs type A & B.
- Circuit Breakers: Two primary 4.5 AMP circuit breakers, functioning as overload protection and on-off switches, located front-centered above the sockets.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Award Date: September 30, 2026 (contingent on fund availability).
- Response Due Date: March 31, 2026, 09:00 AM Z.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None, due to the overseas location (in accordance with RFO 19.000(b)(1)(ii)).
- NAICS Code: 335311 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing).
- PSC Code: 5950 (Coils And Transformers).
- Place of Performance: Ramstein, Germany.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested offerors should provide a technical sheet and/or photos of the item they intend to quote. Evaluation will be based on criteria "most advantageous to the government" for commercial items. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation, bid, or proposal.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time. No award will be made until funds are available, and offerors will not be reimbursed for costs incurred in preparing a response if the solicitation is canceled. Primary Contact: Jonathan Rushin (jonathan.rushin@us.af.mil) Secondary Contact: Richard Hirth (richard.hirth.1@us.af.mil, 496315366783)