SEL relay & fault recorder

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure specific Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relay and fault recorder equipment for its Technical Service Center's Power System Analysis and Control Group. The solicitation (140R8125Q0014) requires brand name SEL components including an SEL-400G Relay, SEL-2243 Power Coupler, SEL-2245-2 DC Analog Input Module, SEL-2245-4 AC Metering Module, SEL-3560 Real-Time Automation Controller, and SEL-2242 Chassis/Backplane. The procurement will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with a focus on integrating with existing SEL relays at Reclamation facilities to support relay testing, settings, and event troubleshooting. Written quotes must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on March 10, 2025, via email to Savanna Manning. The NAICS code for this procurement is 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing), indicating the specialized nature of the equipment.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business type, though it does include a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order to the Denver Federal Center in Denver, Colorado. The procurement strictly prohibits used, refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items, ensuring only new equipment will be accepted. Vendors must comply with Buy American Act provisions and be prepared to demonstrate competitive pricing through market analysis and comparison with previous purchases. The total quantity of equipment is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation suggests a specific set of components needed to support the Bureau of Reclamation's power system control and analysis infrastructure. Interested vendors should carefully review the detailed requirements and prepare their quotes accordingly, focusing on meeting the exact specifications of the SEL equipment models identified in the solicitation.