Protective Relay Settings

The Southeastern Power Administration, a civilian agency within the Department of Energy, is seeking engineering services for the development of protective relay settings for high-voltage transmission lines across multiple southwestern locations. The solicitation focuses on creating detailed relay configurations for 69KV, 138KV, and 161KV transmission infrastructure, requiring specialized technical expertise in electrical engineering and power system protection. This federal contract opportunity (ID: 2d2ac51f0e804d53850267cfd95584bf) is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and PSC category R425 for Professional Engineering/Technical Support. The solicitation was posted on November 19, 2024, with proposals due by January 3, 2025, indicating a relatively extended preparation period for potential bidders. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical capabilities, experience with transmission line relay settings, and understanding of power administration infrastructure requirements.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this opportunity. The place of performance will be throughout Southwestern Power Administration locations, suggesting potential work across multiple geographic regions. Though the exact award value is not specified, engineering services contracts of this nature typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the complexity and scope of the relay setting development. The technical nature of the work implies that qualified contractors will need significant experience in electrical engineering, power systems protection, and specific expertise in developing relay settings for high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Potential bidders should have demonstrated capabilities in designing protective relay configurations for various voltage levels and experience working with power administration agencies, with a focus on ensuring grid reliability and optimal power transmission performance.