8_20R0001_FIO_4.pdf

This document outlines a federal solicitation for upgrades to the McNary Dam hydroelectric power plant. The solicitation seeks a construction contract to upgrade digital governors and exciters on all 14 main generator units, replace governor and exciter control systems, install fiber optic communication networks, and perform other upgrades. Key aspects include upgrading digital governors manufactured by American Governor on units 1-4 and 5-14, replacing exciter systems with new digital static types, installing touchscreen HMIs and communication cabinets, and completing all work by January 2025 within a coordinated outage window. The source selection will be conducted as a best value tradeoff and the contract will be fixed price between $25-100 million. Foreign national security clearances are required for site visits with a minimum 4 week lead time.