Parker Dam Station Service 6. 9kV Relay Replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is seeking capability statements for a relay replacement project at Parker Dam and Power Plant in San Bernardino County, California. The procurement involves replacing ten ABB Micro-shield over current relays with twelve SEL-851 overcurrent/reclosing relays, including associated wiring, hardware, and Windows-based software. Potential vendors must submit capability statements by February 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm Pacific Time via email to gmincey@usbr.gov and lgallardo@usbr.gov, referencing the number DOIRFBO250007. Respondents must provide a 5-page document demonstrating company information, size status, certifications, capabilities, past performance, and estimated performance period. The government will use these submissions to determine the appropriate procurement strategy, potentially including small business set-asides.

The pre-solicitation notice falls under NAICS category 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The technical specifications for the required relays include AC current inputs of 1A or 5A phase, 300 Vac continuous voltage inputs, 4 digital inputs, 5 digital outputs, and an operating temperature range of -40 to +85C. The relays must support multiple communication protocols, including SEL protocols, Modbus RTU/TCP, and IEC 61850 Edition 2. While no specific contract award value is mentioned, the notice indicates this is a capability assessment to inform future procurement decisions. The project aims to modernize and maintain consistency with the Station Service and Unit Control equipment at the Parker Dam facility.