Brand name PCORE bushing test terminals with associated accessories

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla is seeking to procure PCORE test terminals and aluminum bolted couplers for the Lower Granite Lock and Dam facility in Pomeroy, Washington. The procurement specifically requires seven PCORE AL Set Terminals (part number B-063055AFEE) and seven Aluminum Bolted Couplers (Anderson catalog number ASTT5050 or equivalent), constructed from 356-T6 aluminum alloy with 5-inch inserted length capability and bolted clamping mechanisms featuring eight aluminum bolts. Vendors must provide new equipment only, with strict prohibition of remanufactured or "gray market" items, and include comprehensive documentation with their proposals. A minimum 12-month warranty is required covering equipment against parts failure, workmanship defects, and missing components. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on June 17, 2025, with a response deadline of June 23, 2025, and delivery must be completed by August 4, 2025, FOB Destination to the Lower Granite Lock and Dam facility.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement involves a relatively small quantity of specialized equipment with seven units each of the required terminal and coupler components. The solicitation number W912EF25RSS30 falls under NAICS code 335931 for Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing and PSC code 5940 for Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. The tight delivery timeline requires completion within approximately six weeks from the proposal deadline, indicating an urgent operational need for this specialized electrical equipment at the lock and dam facility.