Notice Of Intent To Include Brand Name.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W912P526Q1CA1
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This is a Notice of Intent to Include Brand Name Specifications in a Future Contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District for remote switch operators and related equipment used for Tennessee River locks.
The solicitation W912P526Q1CA1 is structured as a sole source, single award firm fixed-price supply contract. The government intends to procure CBS ArcSafe Inc. remote switch operators, remote switch actuators, and remote switching kits designed to keep personnel outside of arc-flash hazard boundaries during electrical tasks. The specified products include multiple model types: RSO-IAR-M18 remote switch operator control consoles (powered by Milwaukee M18 RedLithium Ion batteries with 25-foot coiled cords), various RSA remote switch actuators compatible with equipment from manufacturers including Westinghouse, Cutler-Hammer, Eaton, Square D, GE, Allen Bradley, Klockner Moeller, and Furnas/Siemens, wireless remote switching kits (RSK models), and specialized remote racking systems for circuit breakers. Additional line items include shipping to specified locations (6699 HWY 321 South, Lenoir City, TN 37772 and 100 Goethals Dr. Florence, AL 35630) and miscellaneous CBS ArcSafe products. Responses identifying alternative products from responsible sources may be submitted and will be considered solely at the government's discretion. The deadline for submission is August 6, 2026 at 11:00 am Central Time. Questions and responses should be directed to Contract Specialist Jamie Lynn Barnes at Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil. The government will not reimburse costs associated with response preparation.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCLUDE BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS IN A FUTURE
CONTRACT FOR ALL LOCKS ON TENNESSEE RIVER
Description(s):
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-NASHVILLE DISTRICT'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO
INCLUDE BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS IN A FUTURE CONTRACT FOR THE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CBS ARCSAFE REMOTE SWITCH OPERATORS –
SOLICITATION W912P526Q1CA1
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will be soliciting a sole source quote for a
Single Award Firm Fixed-Price supply contract for the supply and delivery of remote switch operators. The remote switch operator and remote switching kits are used to keep personnel outside of the arc-flash hazard boundary while performing electrical tasks.
For the purposes described herein, the USACE Nashville District intends to issue a sole source solicitation that will include the brand name items listed below:
No. Manufacturer Item
2 CBS ArcSafe Inc.
• RSO-IAR-M18, Remote Switch Operator - Control Console for All Close/Trip (C/T) RSA Devices. Operator comes with a standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
RedLithium Ion battery pack. Operator includes (1) 5.0Ah battery pack and (1) Milwaukee M18 Battery Charger.
• RSA-78, Remote Switch Actuator - Westinghouse/Cutler-
Hammer/Eaton MCC Freedom 2100 Size 1-4. Requires RSO-
I-AR to Operate.
• RSA-78A,Remote Switch Actuator - Westinghouse/Cutler-
Hammer/Eaton MCC Freedom 2100 / 5 Star Size 5 Main;
Requires RSO-I-AR to Operate.
• RSO-IAR-M18, Remote Switch Operator - Control Console for All Close/Trip (C/T) RSA Devices. Operator comes with a standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• RSA-78, Remote Switch Actuator - Westinghouse/Cutler-
Hammer/Eaton MCC Freedom 2100 Size 1-4. Requires RSO-
I-AR to Operate.
standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• "RSK-CHL1-W, Remote Switching Kit - CHL1-W Remote
Operator for Westinghouse/Cutler-Hammer/Eaton
2100/Freedom/Five Star/Advantage Series LVMCC. For Sizes
1-4 buckets. This model includes: This model includes:
Cutler-Hammer CHL1 Actuator, Wireless Hand-held
Controller, Rechargeable M18 RedLithium Battery and
Charger by Milwaukee, Instruction Manual, and Pelican
Carrying Case. MKTK"
• Small Package -Domestic (Standard), Estimate for standard small package shipping. CBS ArcSafe® to ship "Best Way".
Customer to be billed accordingly after goods have been shipped. If customer chooses to ship goods "Collect" additional handling fees may apply. All products listed above ship to: 6699 HWY 321 South, Lenoir City, TN 37772.
• Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Line Item for CBS ArcSafe
Products. All items below ship to: Wilson Lock, 100 Goethals
Dr. Florence, AL 35630 standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• RSA-36A, Remote Switch Actuator - Cutler-Hammer
Freedom Unitrol, Size 5; Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSA-40, Remote Switch Actuator - Eaton/Cutler-
Hammer/Westinghouse Type AMT Vari-Depth Handle through-the-door operator handles for MCC retrofits and 480 motor starters. Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSA-140, Remote Switch Actuator - Klockner
Moeller/Moeller Electric - IVS, Modan 2000, Modan 3000
MCC Handle Operator (Small) Requires RSO-I-AR to
Operate.
• RSA-140B, Remote Switch Actuator - Klockner
Moeller/Moeller Electric - IVS, Modan 2000, Modan 3000
MCC Handle Operator (Large) Requires RSO-I-AR to
Operate.
• RSA-161, Remote Switch Actuator - Square D Class 9421
Type L Circuit Breaker Mechanism (Standard Handle
Assembly). Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSA-161A, Remote Switch Actuator - Square D Class 9421
Type L Circuit Breaker Mechanism (3" Handle Assembly).
Compatible with Square D M-Flex Sizes C, D, E, and F drives. Not compatible with Square D M-Flex Size H drive.
Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSA-271A, Remote Switch Actuator - Eaton Universal
Rotary Handle Series G MCCB High-Performance Handles
S03 size handle Type SHB. Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSK-CS04-W, Remote Switching Kit - CS04 Wirelss Remote
Operator for pistol grip control switches. Compatible with
Westinghouse Type W, Westinghouse Type W2 , GE Type
SBM. If the control switch is mounted on a non-magnet attachable surface (plastic, stainless steel, or aluminum), an additional mounting plate will be required for each switch.
Includes: actuator, handheld controller, rectangular magnets, carrying case, instruction manual, batteries, rechargeable lithium battery and battery charger. MKTK standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• RSA-8, Remote Switch Actuator - GE 7700 Series MCC Size
1 - 4 (Also compatible with Powell Iso-Trol MCC Sizes 1-4 -
3 inch diameter, TDR handle operator); Requires RSO-I-AR to Operate
• RSA-83A, Remote Switch Actuator - Furnas/Siemens-Furnas
System 89 MCC - Size 1-4 (Triangular Handle Operator).
Requires RSO-I-AR to operate.
• RSK-ABL1-W, Remote Switching Kit - ABL1W Remote
Operator for Allen Bradley 2100 Centerline Series and
Bulletin 1200 Series MCC sizes 1-4 buckets with small and medium handles. Centerline legacy with metal handles - small handle. This model includes: LongArm ABL1 Actuator, Wireless Hand-held Controller, Rechargeable M18
RedLithium Battery and Charger by Milwaukee, Instruction
Manual, and Pelican Carrying Case. MKTK
• RSK-ABL2-W, Remote Switching Kit - ABL2W Remote
Operator for Allen Bradley 2100 Centerline Series and
Bulletin 1200 Series MCC Size 5 buckets with large handles
(flat mount). This model includes: LongArm ABL2 Actuator, Wireless Hand-held Controller,controller, Rechargeable M18
RedLithium Battery and Charger by Milwaukee, Instruction
Manual, and Pelican Carrying Case. MKTK
• "RSK-CHL1-W, Remote Switching Kit - CHL1-W Remote
Operator for Westinghouse/Cutler-Hammer/Eaton
2100/Freedom/Five Star/Advantage Series LVMCC. For Sizes
1-4 buckets. This model includes: This model includes:
Cutler-Hammer CHL1 Actuator, Wireless Hand-held
Controller, Rechargeable M18 RedLithium Battery and
Charger by Milwaukee, Instruction Manual, and Pelican
Carrying Case. MKTK" standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• RSA-1H, Remote Switch Actuator - Breaker Control Switch
(Compatible with: Cutler Hammer 10250T/E34) Requires
RSO-I-AR to Operate. Note: There is a vertical variant of this
RSA. Request pictures to verify type.
• RRS-3-MDSR1-50C, Remote Racking System - Application
Specific Tool - For Eaton Cutler-Hammer Magnum DS
(MDS), Magnum SB, Magnum MW (MWI and MWN), &
PXR circuit breakers. This model includes: MDSR1 Racking
Motor, Video Controller, 50-foot Control Cable, Power
Supply (M18 Red Lithium 5Ah battery by Milwaukee and charger), Instruction Manual, and Pelican Carrying Case.
MKTK
• RSK-MDS30-50C, Remote Switching Kit - MDS30-50C
Remote Operator for Eaton Cutler-Hammer Magnum DS
(MDS), Magnum SB, Magnum MW (MWI and MWN), &
PXR Breakers Close/Trip functions only. This model includes: MDS30 Actuator, Hand-held Controller, 50’ Control
Cable, 8-AA batteries, Instruction Manual, and Pelican
Carrying Case.” MKTK standard coiled cord length of 25' for remote operations. This operator is powered by a removable Milwaukee M18
• RSA-Eaton-Series-G for GE/GJ/GL Frame, Remote Switch
Actuator - Eaton Series G Universal Rotary Handle for
GE/GJ/GL Frame Through-the-door-handle-operator, Black plastic handle with white insert inside grip style for LOTO;
Development Item; Lead Time 16-24weeks. Requires RSO-I-
AR to operate.
• Small Package -Domestic (Standard), Estimate for standard small package shipping. CBS ArcSafe® to ship "Best Way".
Customer to be billed accordingly after goods have been shipped. If customer chooses to ship goods "Collect" additional handling fees may apply. All products listed above ship to: 100 Goethals Dr. Florence, AL 35630.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit clearly articulated product information. Product information provided will be considered solely at the discretion of the Government. Reponses must be received by August 6, 2026 at 11:00 am, Central Time to be considered.
The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of your response.
Submit a response and questions to this notice to, Contract Specialist Jamie Lynn Barnes:
Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil.
The posting of this Notice satisfies the provisions set forth in FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of
Proposed Contract Action.
mailto:Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil
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