MDS Power Inc., a specialized distributor of critical infrastructure power equipment, was awarded a $14,971 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Bureau of Reclamation on September 5, 2025, for station battery chargers needed at the Fontenelle Power Plant in Dutch John, Utah. The contract, designated as a 100% small business set-aside, calls for replacement of the facility's existing load-sharing charger system, which provides backup power for power plant protection systems, emergency lighting, and communications. The new chargers will operate independently, addressing reliability issues with the incumbent system. The award is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2025.
This procurement falls under the Department of the Interior's capital equipment modernization efforts to ensure critical infrastructure resilience. MDS Power Inc. brings relevant experience through prior federal contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Army, specializing in power distribution and conversion equipment for government applications. As a small business contractor, MDS Power Inc. qualified for this set-aside opportunity, which was posted with a compressed timeline from pre-solicitation through award, reflecting the operational urgency associated with replacing the power plant's aging backup power system.