30 - Evergreen ES-190

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion in Oak Ridge, TN intends to acquire 30 Evergreen ES-190s, 190 Watt Solar Modules. DESC: Specifications for the Brand Name or Equal: The description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified below: Each module shall be Evergreen ES-190 or equivalent: Have a manufacturer's power rating of between 190 and 205 watts at Standard Test Conditions (STC) Manufacturing power tolerance rating of not more than -5% Reduction of efficiency under low irradiance of 1000W/m2, both at 25 degrees C Weight less than 41 pounds Have a clear or bronze anodized aluminum frame Have factory-installed power leads at least 30 inches long, terminated with Multi- Connector ("MD") type 3 or 4 connectors Have a factory-sealed junction box Have a minimum of 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship; 20 years on power output Each module shall have a corresponding top-of-pole mount of the following specifications: -Direct Power and Water-brand DP-TPM1-ES 190, Series 15-2. For One (1) Module Evergreen Es-190 Watt Module To be considered for award, offers of "equal" product, shall include the brand name manufacturer. Interested firms who can provide the Evergreen ES-190 Solar Module or equal shall respond. The Government knows of only one source for the Evergreen ES-190, that is SC Solar. To be considered, firms must furnish detailed information along with descriptive literature concerning their capability to provide the supply and satisfy the Government's needs. Such information shall include, at a minimum, name, telephone number and address of concerns for whom you have furnished this supply previously, and detailed narrative that described your facility and ability to provide this supply. Interested parties must respond within (10) days after publication of this notice. If no affirmative responses are received, the government intends to issue a purchase order to Sc Solar. Faxed information can be sent to 816-274-6983, Attn: Sharon Walker. The Central Region Acquisition Division (CRAD), requires that all contractors doing business with the government must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following website: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. The government now requires all contractors submit their Certification and Representation thru the on-line Business Partner Network (BPN). The BPN is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors are encouraged to on-line at www.bpn.gov and complete the Representations and Certifications.