Dworshak Dam Square D Low Voltage Switchboard

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is procuring one Square D QED-6 low voltage switchboard system for the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery electrical upgrade project. The procurement includes a 480Y/277V AC three-phase switchboard with 2,500A main bus continuous current rating, three associated operation and maintenance manuals, a spare parts kit, and comprehensive training and start-up commissioning services provided by a manufacturer's factory-qualified technician. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes through the ProjNet electronic system using a specific Bidder Inquiry Key. The government will award the firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror meeting all technical requirements who represents the best value based on price. The original solicitation due date of August 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM PST was extended through Amendment 0001 to August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM PDT, and Amendment 0002 corrected a technical specification regarding light kit quantities from four to three lights of each color and type.

While the solicitation document initially indicated a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside designation, the current notice shows "No Set-Aside Used," suggesting this requirement may have been modified. The brand name justification specifies Schneider Electric as the manufacturer due to standardization requirements with seven existing Square D switchboards already installed at the facility. The switchboard must be delivered within 56 weeks of contract award to the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, Idaho, with the delivery and performance period spanning from October 27, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The contract includes a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and workmanship, with testing and commissioning activities potentially extending into calendar year 2027 depending on completion of the facility's new electrical building. Performance will take place at the fish hatchery facility located in Orofino, Idaho, which serves as a critical power generation and fish rearing operation requiring minimal operational interruption during the electrical system upgrade.