How to bid on 18 New 2 kVA 3-Phase Encapsulated Transformers for USCG Training Center Yorktown

What the US Coast Guard is buying

The US Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown needs to purchase eighteen new 2 kVA, three-phase encapsulated transformers. These transformers are for technical and instructional training purposes at their facility in Yorktown, Virginia.

The required transformers must be brand new, dry-type, and meet specific technical requirements including primary voltage (120V Delta), secondary voltage (120Y/69V), taps (1 Above / 1 Below @ 5%), copper conductors, 60 Hz frequency, and an Outdoor NEMA 3R enclosure. A minimum 3-year manufacturer warranty is also required. Delivery must be made within 60 days after the contract award.

This is a good opportunity for small businesses as the acquisition is specifically set aside for them. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest-price technically acceptable offer.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All offers must be submitted by August 07, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Offers received after this exact time will not be considered.

The US Coast Guard intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, your initial offer should contain your best terms. The anticipated award date is 10 days after the solicitation closing date. Offerors must agree to hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that can supply electrical transformers. The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335311, which has a small business size standard of 800 employees. The Product Service Code is 5950.

Firms specializing in electrical equipment manufacturing or distribution, particularly those with experience in industrial or training-grade transformers, would be a good fit. The requirement for a NEMA 3R outdoor enclosure and specific voltage configurations means vendors should have products that precisely match these technical specifications.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Your offer must be signed and dated and include the solicitation number (63100PR260047669), your company's name, address, telephone number, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). You must also provide information necessary to evaluate the factors in provision 52.212-2, respond to provisions requiring completion of information, representations, and certifications (excluding those in SAM), and state your agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award, your primary focus should be on meeting all technical specifications precisely and offering the most competitive price. Ensure your manufacturer technical specification sheets, product brochures, or drawings clearly verify compliance with all hardware specifications, including voltage, winding, insulation, conductor, and dimension limits.

Explicitly confirm in your quote that you can meet or exceed the mandatory delivery schedule of 60 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), FOB Destination, to TRACEN Yorktown. Any deviation from the delivery schedule or technical requirements may render your offer unacceptable. Double-check that your proposed Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for all eighteen units includes all commercial delivery, shipping, and FOB Destination fees to Yorktown, VA.