CRPP Main Breakers

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure two reconditioned VB1 4.16-350-3 Main Breakers for the Umatilla Field Office in Hermiston, Oregon. The procurement falls under NAICS code 335313 for Switchgear-Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Technical requirements include providing breakers with specific electrical specifications such as 4.76 KV rated max volts, 1200 rated amps, 60 HZ, and 41 KA rated short circuit amps. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive responses by 12:00 PM MT on January 17, 2025, via email to lshifflet@usbr.gov. Submissions should include company information, business size/classification, capability description, past performance details, and specific product information.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating exclusive competition among small business vendors. The government plans to issue the solicitation using FAR part 13 and 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which typically suggests a streamlined procurement process. Vendors must provide test data for clearances and settings, include return shipping labels, and offer a one-year warranty with the breakers. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement appears to be for a targeted, specialized equipment replacement. The contract will require precise technical compliance, with vendors demonstrating capability to meet exact electrical and performance specifications for these critical electrical infrastructure components.