MW System MDR8000 Parts

The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region is seeking to procure eight Alcatel MDR-8X08 transmitters, receivers, and power amps compatible with their existing microwave radio system in Idaho. The solicitation (140R1025Q0009) requires specific brand name components operating in the 7125-7750 MHz frequency band, though vendors may propose equivalent parts with supporting documentation. Evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with quotes due by January 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Vendor questions were due by January 6, 2025, and only email submissions containing Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Office compatible files will be accepted. The acquisition is specifically for refurbished parts, as Alcatel-Lucent no longer manufactures new compatible components, and Reclamation cannot modify frequencies due to NTIA governance restrictions.

This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The estimated contract value is $62,400, with a firm-fixed-price purchase order and a required delivery timeline of 60 days after award. The delivery location is specified as the Black Canyon Dam, located at 3999 E Black Canyon Highway in Emmett, Idaho. The solicitation indicates a specific need for radio and television communication equipment, with parts classified under Product Service Code 5820. The contract opportunity is being managed by the R10 Acquisition Management Division Regional Office in Boise, Idaho, and represents a critical replacement of existing microwave radio system components for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation.