B01-11_Sources_Sought_GCRPH_GSU_Transformer_Replacements_revised_2.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

1150 North Curtis Road Boise, ID 83706-1234

C-PN 7300

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP)

A. Purpose of Notice: To obtain a source list of interested/capable contractors to aid in market research, establishment of a method of procurement, basis for award, and or other procurement information useful to the Government’s requirement.

B. Project Title: Grand Coulee Right Powerplant GSU Transformer Replacements Columbia Basin Project, Washington

C. Work is located at Grand Coulee Right Powerplant adjacent to the City of Grand Coulee, Washington, approximately 90 miles west of Spokane, Washington, in Okanogan County.

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is conducting market research for removing and disposing existing power transformers as well as furnishing and installing replacement power transformers in the right powerplant.

D. Estimated period of performance: TBD, Anticipated Contract award in FY2026 (Subject to Change)

E. Estimated Order of Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.

F. Estimated NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction & 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (NAICS subject to change)

G. Estimated Size Standard: $45.0 Million for 237130 and 800 # of employees for 335311

H. Estimated Contract Type: Hybrid, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction and Supply

I. Estimated Principal Components of work to be performed includes the following:

1. Replace three (3), in-service, single-phase Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers. The following work to be completed:

a. Supply (manufacture, factory test, and transport) three (3) Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers for in-service operation.

b. Remove and dispose of three (3) GSU power transformers from in-service operation.

1) Recycle or dispose of existing insulation fluid per requirements of Section 02 87 20 – Removal and Disposal of Used Oil.

2) Remove and dispose of existing asbestos wiring per requirements of Section 02 82 20 - Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials.

c. Install and commission three (3) GSU power transformers for in-service operation.

d. Furnish and install seismic anchorage systems for new transformers.

e. Modify the fire protection system for new transformers.

f. Modify existing isolated phase bus for connection to new transformers.

J. Specifics with respect to the new transformers are as follows:

Type and Class Single-phase, outdoor, Class II generator step-up

Capacity 1 50 MVA (KxWF)

Temperature Rise and Loading Conditions1

Average Winding (°C) Winding Hottest-Spot (°C) Insulating Liquid (°C)

55 70 55

Reactive Power -42 MVAR to +14 MVAR

Reverse Power2

Up to 4.2 MVA (supply station service transformer)

Up to 3.0MW (synchronous condense capable)

Power Frequency 60 Hertz

High Side (kV) Low Side (kV) High Side Neutral (kV)

Voltage / Connection 139.43 (241.5 φ to φ) 13.6 N/A

Winding BIL 900 110 350

Bushing BIL 900 150 350

Bushing CT’s3 Two (2) Relaying

600:5 MR C400

One (1) Relaying

4000:5 SR C800

One (1) Metering

4000:5 SR B1.8

N/A

Impedance (Z, Z0) 15.5% on 50 MVA base

System Fault Data 62-kA symmetrical on high-voltage system, X/R = 40

Audible Sound Level In accordance with IEEE C57.12.00.

Site Design Conditions4

Elevation (meters) Seismic Level Wind (mph)

Below 1000 Medium 90

Site Ambient Temperatures5

Minimum (°C) Maximum (°C)

>-20 +30

1: Temperature rise conditions are defined per IEEE C57.12.00 with a limit of thermal class 120 per IEEE 1.

The ‘x’ indicated with the cooling designation to be determined by manufacturer based on force or flow.

2: Reverse power occurring when generators are offline.

3: See Article 2.05 for requirements.

4: See Article 1.05B for requirements associated with these ratings and capabilities.

5: Temperatures provided for calculations of the conservator only. Temperature rise values should not be calculated based on site ambient.

K. The intent of this notice is to identify potential interested offerors for the Grand Coulee Right Powerplant GSU Transformer Replacements Columbia Basin Project, Washington.

L. Reclamation is seeking qualified, experienced firms capable of providing the labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the Principal Components of Work identified above and as identified within the project specifications and drawings (See attached draft summary of work). If you are interested in this project and/or your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please submit the following to the Point of Contact (POC) information listed below:

1. Offerors’ name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and point of contact (name/phone/email).

2. Statement of interest as a prime and/or subcontractor. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements to include the percentage anticipated to be self-performed by each party.

3. Manufacturer and country of manufacture of the transformer(s). Please supply documentation of the country of manufacture of the transformer(s). The Government anticipates incorporating FAR provisions and clauses such as 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and or 52.225-11 Buy American- Construction Materials under Trade Agreements in a forthcoming solicitation. Interested offerors should provide clarification on clause compliance with their transformer manufacturer information. If Buy American Act Compliance is not possible, and a waiver will be sought, please provide detailed information on reasoning.

4. Estimated transformer manufacturer lead time upon issuance of Notice to Proceed to delivery at Grand Coulee Dam Right Powerplant and start of onsite construction. For purposes of market research only, interested offerors may use a NTP date of 10/10/2026.

5. Short statement on anticipated market volatility in procuring and delivering construction material to Grand Coulee Dam (Particularly, larger components such as transformers). Interested Offeror advisement on contract inclusion of allowable FAR Economic Price Adjustment terms and conditions is also sought. If Economic Price Adjustment is not needed and standard FAR Firm Fixed -Price construction/supply delivery terms are appropriate, please provide a statement indicating as such. This is not a promise of future solicitation EPA provision/clause inclusion.

The Government is requesting this information for market research purposes.

6. Construction bonding level, aggregate and per contract

7. Size status and/or SBA certification program for NAICS 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction and NAICS 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. Business Size, to include designation as HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, and Large Business. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of HUBZone, 8(a), and SDB via the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov/).

8. Firm’s capability to successfully manage complex requirements. Describe your firm’s capability and experience relative to the work described in the Project Description.

http://www.sam.gov/

9. Recent projects similar in size, scope, complexity and/or magnitude. Please provide examples of 1 (one) through 3 (three) (a minimum of one (1) project, but no more than three (3)) examples of projects substantially completed (at least 75% construction completed) within the last ten (10) years in which you have demonstrated the construction capabilities to execute the principal components of the work identified in letter I above and identify your role in the project. Please provide at least one point of contact (with email address and phone number) for project validation.

For this requirement, a similar project is defined as projects which the elements identified in letter I. Principal components of the work have been performed with a contract value of at least $8 M. The project description should identify relevant characteristics identified in letter I and any other special provisions and/or concepts.

Project details to submit include (project submissions should include all requested information, please limit project submissions to 2 pages per project submission):

Title of Project _______________________

Contract & Task Order Number ________________

Dollar Value ____________________________

Location ____________________________

Completion Date _____________________

Point of Contact Information (Name, email address and phone number for verification):

Project Description:

10. Provide any other comments and/or concerns.

M. Responses to this Sources Sought are due no later than 5 pm MT on February 11th, 2025.

N. This market research is for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued, and shall not be construed as a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. No entitlement to payment will arise as a result of the submission of contractor information.

O. Interested offerors can submit the information listed in section L above to Contracting Officer Lance Fleming at Lfleming@usbr.gov and Contract Specialist Arcia Fusi at afusi@usbr.gov. Phone calls, questions, or Requests for Information (RFI) will not be accepted. All future project information will be posted to SAM.gov.

mailto:Lfleming@usbr.gov mailto:afusi@usbr.gov

1. Replace three (3), in-service, single-phase Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers. The following work to be completed: