SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- This requirement is to Engineer a solution to replace one set of carbon brushes and holders with Metal Fiber Brush (MFB) technology on the slip rings of one hydro generator at Folsom Dam, CA. The engineered solution will include a design, materi
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of Reclamation-DO-Acquisition Operations Group PO Box 25007, 84-27810 Denver CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Archive Date
- 7/11/2014
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Denver, Colorado, intends to award on a sole-source basis to Defense Holdings, Inc, 9105B Owens Drive, Suite 201, Manassas park, Virginia, 20111-4842. This will be a Firm Fixed Price, direct award IAW FAR 19.14 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Procurement Program. This requirement is to Engineer a solution to replace one set of carbon brushes and holders with Metal Fiber Brush (MFB) technology on the slip rings of one hydro generator at Folsom Dam, CA. The engineered solution will include a design, materials, two site visits, and training for Reclamation personnel on operation and maintenance of MFB. Defense Holdings, Inc. is the only known manufacturer of Metal Fiber Brush technology. MFB technology was originally developed in the 1990's through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and University of Virginia. A technology transfer was made to Defense Holdings, Inc. and MFB were developed for use on Navy Nuclear Submarines. MFB technology has now been used in aviation and wind generation. The depth of knowledge held by Defense Holdings, Inc. with MFB technology, the limited time the technology has been commercially available, and specialty nature of this application hasn't afforded the opportunity for competition. The authority for use of other than full and open competition for this transaction is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute. Defense Holdings, Inc. is the only known service disabled veteran owned small business that has this technology. This procurement shall be awarded using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, NAICS code 541330. with an intended period of performance ending July 18, 2014. Anticipated award date is July 19, 2013. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement by 12:00 pm MST, July 18, 2013, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions regarding this notice and responses to this notice shall be submitted to Jennifer McCord, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to jmccord@usbr.gov.
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