Carbon brush & holder

The Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Power Office, is seeking carbon brushes and holders for its facility in Grand Coulee, Washington. This procurement is subject to a brand name only requirement, indicating the government has specified particular manufacturers or products that meet its operational needs. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award and must meet the small business size standard of 900 employees for the applicable NAICS code 335991 (Carbon and Graphite Manufacturing). The solicitation will be issued as Request for Quote 140R1726Q0009 with an anticipated release in the fourth week of January 2026, and evaluation will be conducted based on factors detailed in the formal solicitation. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 20, 2026, with a notice due date of January 27, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to compete. The government intends to award one fixed-price contract using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13, which typically indicate lower-dollar procurement activities. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify the contract value, quantity of items required, or timeline for contract performance, as these details will be included in the formal Request for Quote. All eligible responsible sources meeting the small business criteria may submit quotations for consideration. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range is disclosed in this notice.