USCGC MUNRO LOAD BANK TESTING

2026-11-03

This is a combined synopsis / solicitationThis is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items / services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12 . 6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . Request for Quotations number is 70Z08526Q024134 and is issued as a request for quotations ( RFQ ). This announcement constitutes only solicitation ; quotations are being requested , and a written solicitation will not be issued . This Request for Quotations incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005 - 65 dated January 29 , 2013 . The NAICS Code is 336611 . The small business size standard is 1250 . This is a totally small business set aside . All responsible sources may submit proposals that will be considered by the agency . The contract will be awarded on a firm - fixed - price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 . 5 . All responses from interested vendors must be received on / before 0800 Pacific Time , April 27 , 2026 , and will be reviewed by the Government . The United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center has a requirement for the following : Contractor shall provide parts requested for USCGC Munro Load Bank Testing : SOW for # 2 & # 3 SSDGs Load Bank TestingUSCGC MUNRO ( WMSL - 755 ) This solicitation is to provide : Load bank testing of the # 1 & # 2 SSDGs for CGC MUNROVendor to Perform work at ships homeport : CGC MUNROUNITED STATES COAST GUARD BASE ALAMEDA1 EAGLE ROAD ALAMEDA , CA 94501Security requirements : No special security requirements needed . Vendor will only require base and ship access during POP . POP : 28APR2026 – 26MAY2026POC : MUNRO Engineer Officer : LCDR John Hamel ( 571 ) 608 - 4553MUNRO Port Engineer : LTJG Bethani Hartman ( 571 ) 608 - 9108MUNRO APM : LTJG David Robbins ( 808 ) 373 - 615531100_BEC_0924_418ITEM 1 : WORK ITEM 1 : Ship Service Diesel Generator , Load testing , perform1 . SCOPEz1 . 1Intent . This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to perform load testing of designated Ship Service Diesel Generator ( i . e ., SSDG ) listed in Table 1 . TABLE 1 – LIST OF SHIP SERVICE GENERATORCATERPILLAR mODEL NO . DESCRIPTIONlocation3512BNo . 02 Ship Service Diesel Generator ( NSC 009 ), 1360 KW , 450 Volt AC , 3 Phase , 60 HzAuxiliary Machinery Room ( 5 - 36 - 01 - E ) 3512BNo . 03 Ship Service Diesel Generator ( NSC 009 ), 1360 KW , 450 Volt AC , 3 Phase , 60 HzShip Service Diesel Generator Room ( 7 - 76 - 5 - Q ) 1 . 2Government - furnished property . None . 2 . REFERENCESCoast Guard DrawingsCoast Guard Drawing 750 - WMSL - 501 - 002 , Rev E , Machinery Arrangements ( ASC501001 ) Coast Guard Drawing 418A - WMSL - 801 - 002 , Rev A , Booklet of General PlansCoast Guard PublicationsSurface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 ( SFLC Std Spec 0000 ), 2022 , General RequirementsCoast Guard Technical Publication ( TP ) 7119 , Ship Service Diesel Generator - Model 3512BCoast Guard Technical Publication ( TP ) 7165B , Ship Service Switchboards 1S , 2S , 3S & 1SP Shore Power – Operation , Maintenance & Installation – Volume 1Coast Guard Technical Publication ( TP ) 7166B , Ship Service Switchboards 1S , 2S , 3S & 1SP Shore Power – Operation , Maintenance & Installation – Volume 2 & 4Coast Guard Technical Publication ( TP ) 7167 , Ship Service Switchboards 1S , 2S , 3S & 1SP Shore Power – Operation , Maintenance & Installation – Volume 3Other ReferencesCOMDTINST 9077 . 1 ( series ) Equipment Lockout - Tags - Plus InstructionMIL - STD - 1310 , Sep 2009 , Shipboard Bonding , Grounding , and Other Techniques for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety3 . REQUIREMENTS3 . 1General . 3 . 1 . 1CIR . None . 3 . 1 . 2Tech Rep . None . 3 . 1 . 3Protective measures . The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000 , paragraph 3 . 3 . 3 ( Vessel component , space , and equipment protection ). 3 . 1 . 4Interferences . The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000 , paragraph 3 . 3 . 5 ( Interferences ). Known interferences include , but are not limited to the following : PipingElectrical CablesSwitchboard EnclosureVent DuctingMotor Operated Valves3 . 1 . 5Background information . SSDG listed in Table 1 will be modified by the Coast Guard for the following task : Generator Bearing ReplacementShaft AlignmentPinning and Machine WorkDiesel Engine Top - end Overhaul3 . 1 . 5 . 1 After completion of above listed tasks , this Work Item is to be used for the Contractor to perform load testing of designated SSDG listed in Table 1 . 3 . 2Work location . The concerned work area is listed in Table 1 . See the applicable drawings in References in Paragraph 2 for guidance , locations , and details . 3 . 2 . 1 Proposed temporary cable routing must be developed using USCG Dwg 418A - WMSL - 801 - 001 . Submit a CFR . 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 Temporary load bank cables must be routed from the switchboard to the load bank via a single route , and must not be routed separately by any method which would lead to unbalanced phase cables to transit through hull or bulkhead openings . 3 . 3Grounding . The Contractor must ensure conductive surfaces of the load bank enclosure are appropriately bonded and grounded for protection of personnel . 3 . 4Contractor Furnished Materials ( CFM ). The Contractor must furnish materials listed in the Table 2 for load testing of the SSDG listed in Table 1 . TABLE 2 – CONTRACTOR furnish MATERIALSMATERIALSdescriptionSOURCE OF SUPPLYLoad Bank1500 KW , 450 Volt AC , 3 Phase , 60 Hz , ResistiveElectrical Equipment ’ s Rental CompanyLoad Bank CablesApproximate length of 300 Feet Cables with ring tongue compression lugs , 6 Paralleled # 4 / 0 copper ( single conductor ) per phase ( 18 Total x 300 Feet ) and one additional length for the equipment grounding conductor or Six LSTSGU - 400Tony SantiagoMurray Benjamin Electric397 West Ave . Stamford CT 06902 ( 203 - 705 - 2100 ) OR Any Electrical Cable Supplier3 . 4 . 1 The contractor must provide miscellaneous hardware required for electrical installation ( i . e . Nylon Stuffing Tubes , Chafing Gear , Box Connectors , Lugs , Fasteners , Wire Nuts , Tapes , Cable ties & Cable Mounting Brackets , etc ) of the electrical equipment . 3 . 5Load testing . The Contractor must provide labor and crane services as necessary for placing load bank at suitable location ( i . e ., On the pier or the ship ). After completion of load bank testing of SSDG , the Contractor must remove all installed equipment and cables used during testing . 3 . 5 . 1Testing plan . The Contractor must submit a plan for load testing of the SSDG in accordance with TP 7119 . 3 . 5 . 1 . 1 The plan must cover the following topics at a minimum : Steady increase of load in multiple steps up to 100 % real power loadNo less than 2 hours of continuous testing at 100 % loadSimulated start of 450 HP load ( assume no more than 200 % FLA ) Emergency shutdown proceduresLoad bank specification and locationCable locations for load bankNo - load testsData to be collected during testsAll proposed connections , cable and load bank configurations3 . 5 . 1 . 2 The Contractor must start testing of the SSDG after COR Approval of submitted Test Plan and official acceptance by the Contract Officer ( KO ). 3 . 5 . 2 After placing load bank at suitable location ( i . e ., On the pier or the ship ) the Contractor must install the cables from the load bank to associated SS Switchboard bus bars ( i . e . Back side of SS Switchboard No . 2S ), according to the agreed upon cable routing . CAUTIONTHE BACK SIDE OF THE SWITCHBOARD SHOULD BE ROPED OFF AS A PERSONNEL EXCLUSION AREA ( APPROXIMATELY 10 FOOT RADIUS FROM ANY VISIBLE LIVE BUS3 . 5 . 2 . 1 The Contractor must route the cables from designated SSDG to load bank through hatches and passageway . The Contractor must run cables in overheads as much as possible to avoid trip hazards . NOTECoast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment . SAFETYAt any point in the load test or operational testing period if the need presents itself the engine – Prime mover may be shut down by the Tech rep with communication to the USCG operational Engineer utilizing the local EOS , E stop or shut down from the switch gear . Any of the three options will automatically open the SSDG buss breaker3 . 5 . 3 After warmup of SSDG until coolant temperature reaching 140 Degree F , the Contractor must perform the load testing of designated SSDG listed in Table 1 at following load condition . TABLE 3 – LOAD TESTINGLOADHOURS * No Load0 . 5 Hrs25 % Load0 . 5 Hrs50 % Load0 . 5 Hrs75 % Load0 . 5 Hrs100 % Load2 . 0 HrsNo Load0 . 5 HrsRunning no load testing . No load testing will consist of running the engine at idle rpm until the engine coolant temperature reaches 140 deg . F during that warmup time safety testing will be performed for oil pressure , temp warning , emergency shut down conditions , and coolant temp . warning and shutdown . Shipboard alarm verification will be observed at that time as well . 3 . 5 . 3 . 1 Engine parameter readings during the load bank test must be taken every 15 minutes including , but not limited to the bullet points in this paragraph . Submit a CFR . Engine temp , Coolant temp , oil pressure , boost pressure , intake air temp after the aftercooler , exhaust stack temp , left and right bank exhaust temperatures . In addition to the generator load test form , a Caterpillar steady state engine performance file shall be recorded on the engine ECM all related available information . Generator information , voltage reading per phase , amperage readings per phase , HZ , bearing and winding temps . Pre and post - test PSSRP shall be saved on the ECM to provide verification of all available diagnostic codes and events . All electronic files and reports must be submitted via CFR . 3 . 6Load test documentation . After completion of testing , the Contractor must provide all collected data sheets to the Contracting Officer . 4 . NOTESThis section is not applicable to this work item .

California

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