# Buckley SFB Rectifier Inverter System Replacement

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa2543rectifier

- Solicitation number: FA2543Rectifier
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2543 460 Cons (FA2543)
- NAICS: 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6130 Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Aurora, Colorado
- City: Aurora. https://abierto.us/cities/aurora-co-0804000
- First posted: March 20, 2026
- Last posted: March 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eba6fab70cb04dbb9c8cd96843d5ba08/view

## Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought is for market research purposes only to obtain a list of capable vendors and possible industry feedback. Please see attached Statement of Need for all requirements. Please include BOTH 2d Lt Maurice Epps email: maurice.epps@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Matthew Kennedy email: matthew.kennedy.24@us.af.mil on all communications. Please see below questions and include answers to them with your response to this Sources Sought.

**COMPANY INFORMATION:** What is your company's name, address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI)? Who is the best person to contact for follow-up questions? Please provide their name, title, email, and phone number. What is your company's business size (e.g., small business, large business)? Do you fall under any socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)?

**STATEMENT OF NEED/REQUIREMENTS:** Are there any specifications, terms, or requirements that are unclear, ambiguous, or could be misinterpreted? If so, please specify the section and your question. Based on your experience with similar projects, are there any critical components, processes, or requirements missing from the SON that are essential for a successful and fully functional system replacement? Do you have any recommendations for improving this Statement of Need to allow for a more accurate and competitive response?

**TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:** Does your company possess the necessary technical expertise, equipment, and resources to perform the full replacement of the rectifier/inverter system, including battery strings, battery disconnects, and A/C power circuits, as described in the Statement of Need? Please briefly describe your core competencies relevant to this project.

Briefly describe your general approach to designing and integrating a power rectification and distribution system that meets or exceeds the specified amp load (2,800 amps) and accommodates existing DC breaker panels and A/C circuits. Describe your general methodology for installing such a complex system, particularly regarding minimizing disruption to critical operations and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

**PAST PERFORMANCE/EXPERIENCE:** Do you have any examples of similar projects completed within the past 5 years? Have you performed similar work for the Department of Defense or other federal agencies? If so, please describe your experience.

**DELIVERY/INSTALLATION:** What is the estimated lead time for equipment delivery after contract award? Provide an estimated timeline for the installation process, from site arrival to system commissioning.

**PRICE ESTIMATE:** Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price for the complete solution, including equipment and installation.

## Publications

- March 20, 2026: Sources sought, due March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 048a6ced5ec94b3ca02b53bd365d5dd8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/048a6ced5ec94b3ca02b53bd365d5dd8/view
- March 25, 2026: Sources sought, due April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice eba6fab70cb04dbb9c8cd96843d5ba08. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eba6fab70cb04dbb9c8cd96843d5ba08/view

## Points of contact

- Maurice Epps, maurice.epps@spaceforce.mil
- Matt Kennedy, TSgt, matthew.kennedy.24@spaceforce.mil

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