Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory Relays /Switches

The Bureau of Reclamation's Pacific Northwest Region is procuring specialized electrical relay and switch equipment for use in the Third Power Plant at Grand Coulee. The solicitation seeks 12 SEL 387 Current Differential and Overcurrent Relays, 30 SEL-710-5 Motor Protection Relays, and 60 States Products FLEXI Test Switches (30 each of models FMS 14-14A and FMS 14-14C). This procurement is being conducted as a brand name requirement due to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory's unique technical specifications, proprietary hardware/software, and multiple patents that prevent other manufacturers from producing equivalent relays. Contractors must submit quotes on Standard Form 1449 along with manufacturer data sheets and warranty information. The original closing date of September 3, 2025, has been extended to September 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern time, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid rejection of their offers.

This contract opportunity is set aside 100% for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns under NAICS code 335314 with a size standard of 750 employees. The justification documentation indicates that three certified EDWOSB businesses have already expressed interest in providing quotes for this procurement. Delivery is required by October 31, 2025, to the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Coulee Receiving Warehouse in Grand Coulee, Washington. The estimated delivery schedule is approximately 15 business days after order receipt. Despite SEL being identified as the sole manufacturer of the required relay equipment, competitive quotes will be sought from multiple distributors to establish fair and reasonable pricing. Market research conducted in July 2025 across multiple platforms confirmed that no alternative sources were available that could meet the government's specific technical requirements.