SF6 circuit breaker overhault kit

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks one SF6 circuit breaker overhaul kit (Type HECI-3/R) for a 15-year overhaul of breakers at Grand Coulee Dam, with proposals due June 8, 2026. The procurement is a single-source solicitation set aside as an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and the identified sole source is Hitachi Energy Corporate Office, Raleigh, North Carolina, which acquired ABB's power grids business and holds exclusive rights to these proprietary parts.

Place of performance is Grand Coulee, Washington. Delivery is FOB destination and must occur by December 31, 2026, with an estimated 20-week lead time after order receipt. The kit comprises 50+ line items including specialized replacement parts, seals, insulators, and contact components specifically designed for the ABB HECI-3/R breaker model. The circuit breaker system is rated at maximum 15.8 kV operating voltage and 7,000 A at 40°C. The procurement applies to seven specific circuit breakers with serial numbers HA 1672 through HA 1811.

Offerors must provide manufacturer-generated part number listings, dimensional drawings or cut sheets, a one-year warranty on all parts, and one copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual. Evaluation is based on price only. The solicitation incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90 per Executive Order 14398 (DEI discrimination compliance). Standard FAR clauses apply, including SAM.gov registration, Iran sanctions compliance, covered telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and electronic invoicing requirements. NAICS code is 335313; PSC code is 5925. Amendment 0004, effective June 3, 2026, updated six part numbers and extended the closing date from May 28 to June 8.