The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a 750kVA 3-phase transformer for its power grid.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Air Force needs a 750kVA 3-phase transformer for its power grid. The transformer must meet specific standards, including a 15 kV class high voltage, 95 kV BIL, and a 1.2 kV class low voltage. It must also have a 5-position tap changer, 200 amp Cooper bushing wells, and a magnetic liquid level gauge.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a single award. The contract will be a fixed-price contract with a period of performance of one year. The Air Force intends to evaluate proposals using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
How will they pick the winner?
The Air Force will evaluate proposals based on the LPTA criteria, which includes the price and the technical acceptability of the transformer. The Air Force will also consider the offeror's experience with power transformer manufacturing and their quality-management certification.
When and how do you bid?
The response deadline is June 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. CST. Offerors must submit their proposals through the SAM website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with power transformer manufacturing
- Has a quality-management certification like ISO 9001
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Review the solicitation requirements and ensure you can meet the technical specifications
- Submit your proposal through the SAM website by the response deadline