Parker Dam Station Service 6. 9 KV Relay Replacemen

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure 12 SEL-851 Feeder Protection Relays for the Parker Dam Field Division, replacing ten existing ABB Microshield over current relays that have reached end-of-life. The procurement aims to maintain equipment consistency between Station Service Switchgear and Unit Control Modernization systems, with relays providing comprehensive feeder protection, monitoring, and control for utility applications. This solicitation (RFQ No. 140R3025Q0031) will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced responsive and responsible quote that conforms to the requirements. Offers are due on March 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting personnel. The solicitation is marked as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), which may indicate potential priority for national defense requirements.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 335314 and a small business size standard of 750 employees. Delivery of the relays is required by May 12, 2025, to the Bureau of Reclamation's Parker Dam Field Division located in Parker Dam, California. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is the manufacturer of the specified SEL-851 Overcurrent/Reclosing Relays, with market research conducted through GSA Advantage, GSA Library, and SBA Dynamic Small Business search revealing 104 potential vendors. The specific relays selected offer advanced features including arc-flash protection capabilities and 10 kHz sampling of currents and voltages. While the exact award value was redacted, the procurement will involve 12 units of the SEL-851 relay, with the total direct cost not publicly disclosed in the available documentation.