Molded case circuit breakers
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- Solicitation number
- 140R1725Q0028
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5925 Circuit Breakers
- Points of contact
-
- Terry Mest tmest@usbr.gov (509) 633-9327
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is seeking to procure Molded Case Circuit Breakers for the Grand Coulee Dam Nathaniel Washington Power Plant in Washington state. The specific requirement includes 24 different types of circuit breakers, primarily Eaton/Cutler Hammer Series C breakers rated at various voltage specifications (277VAC, 125VDC for 1 Phase and 600VAC, 250VDC for 2/3 Phase) with a minimum 35 Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity. These breakers must precisely fit Westinghouse-P-Panels and meet specific dimensional requirements across FD and KD frame configurations. The solicitation (RFQ 140R1725Q0028) is anticipated to be issued in the second week of February 2025, with a closing date in the fourth week of February 2025 and an expected award date in the second week of March 2025. The government will evaluate quotes based on factors to be detailed in the full solicitation, with quotes assessed under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures.
The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses within NAICS Code 335313 (Switchboard and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to solicitation closing. The procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract, with breakers required to meet specific technical specifications including compatibility with existing power plant infrastructure. Vendors will need to provide circuit breakers in various configurations: 1-Pole (1.38"W x 6"H x 3.38"D), 2-Pole (2.75"W x 6"H x 3.38"D), and 3-Pole (4.13"W x 6"H x 3.38"D) for FD Frame, and 3-Pole (5.50"W x 10.13"H x 4.10"D) for KD Frame. The Buy American Supplies Clause (FAR 52.225-1) will be applicable to this requirement, and interested vendors can contact Terry L. Mest, Contract Specialist, at 509-633-9327 or tmest@usbr.gov for additional information.
Notice text
Presolicitation Notice - Molded Case Circuit Breakers
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) requires the purchase of Molded Case Circuit Breakers at Grand Coulee, Washington.
This acquisition is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 335313 - Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The product service code is 5925 - Circuit Breakers.
There are 24 different types of Circuit Breakers with each one having different quantities that will be purchased.
IAW FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies Clause will be applicable to this requirement
These breakers are to be Eaton/Cutler Hammer or EQUAL, series C breakers rated at 277VAC, 125VDC for 1 Phase and 600VAC, 250VDC for 2 Phase or 3 Phase. The Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity (KAIC) shall be no less than 35 KAIC as this will satisfy Arc flash study results for TPP power panels.
Each of the breakers must be able to fit in the breaker slots in the Westinghouse-P-Panels that are installed in the Grand Coulee Dam Nathaniel Washington Power Plant. The sizes of the breakers are as follows:
Series C - FD Frame Breaker:
- 1-Pole (Single Pole Breaker) - 1.38"W x 6"H x 3.38"D
- 2-Pole (Double Pole Breaker) - 2.75"W x 6"H x 3.38"D
- 3-Pole (Three Pole Breaker) - 4.13"W x 6"H x 3.38"D
Series C - KD Frame Breaker:
- 3-Pole (Three Pole Breaker) - 5.50"W x 10.13"H x 4.10"D
Reclamation intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract. The anticipated date to issue the Request for Quote, 140R1725Q0028, (written) is approximately the second week in February 2025. The anticipated closing date is the fourth week in February 2025. The anticipated award date is the second week in March 2025, but all dates in this notice are subject to change. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of the solicitation. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site.
This product will be purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures apply. The Government will evaluate quotes based on factors listed in the solicitation.
Contracting Office Address:
Bureau of Reclamation - CPN-Region, Grand Coulee Power Office, PO Box 620, Code 7810, Grand Coulee, WA 99133
Point of Contact:
Terry L. Mest, Contract Specialist 509-633-9327, tmest@usbr.gov
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| Molded case circuit breakers | Award Notice | |
| Molded case circuit breakers | Solicitation | |
| Molded case circuit breakers | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Molded case circuit breakers | Pre-Solicitation |
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