WBR-1406_303-1_JOTFOC__25Q0236_Redacted_1.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. The agency requires Schneider Electric hardware components to support the phased replacement of legacy Quantum Modicon PLC systems at Hoover Dam, Davis Dam, and Parker Dam. The specific hardware needs include M580 CPU modules, I/O modules, power supplies, communication adapters, backplanes, terminal strips, and various cables and connectorss. The procurement aims to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure and ensure a smooth transition to an updated control system architecture.

The Bureau of Reclamation will post a competitive solicitation on SAM.gov for Schneider Electric brand name hardware, inviting authorized resellers to submit quotations. The agency justifies the sole-source approach by noting that using Schneider Electric hardware is essential for maintaining the existing SCADA infrastructure, avoiding extensive redesign costs, and preventing significant project delays. Market research confirms that only Schneider Electric hardware meets the technical requirements, and the agency will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential alternative solutions in future procurements.