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The Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for medium voltage cable and electrical components to be delivered to Grand Coulee, Washington. The procurement specifically seeks 1,800 feet of 15kV medium-voltage power cable, along with associated electrical components including loadbreak junctions, protective caps, loadbreak elbows, and insulated standoff bushings. The solicitation requires specific technical specifications, referencing manufacturers like Omni Cable, Eaton Elastimold, and Eaton Cooper Power Series. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, meaning vendors must meet all technical requirements while offering the most competitive pricing. Quotes are due by February 12, 2025, at 1700 Pacific Standard Time, with a required delivery date of March 28, 2025.

This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 331420 (Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying), with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The solicitation allows for a 5% quantity increase specifically for the cable component (CLIN 10), with no permitted decreases. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 6145 for Wire and Cable, Electrical, and is being managed by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the detailed technical specifications suggest a precise replacement or upgrade of existing electrical infrastructure at the Grand Coulee facility. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the specificity of the required components indicates a targeted, technical procurement focused on maintaining critical electrical infrastructure.