Synopsis: Protective Relay Switchboard Panel Replacements

Added: Dec 27, 2013 2:52 pm Modified: Jan 13, 2014 3:24 pmTrack Changes The U.S. Department of Energy, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the replacement of protective relay and control switchboard panels at Southwestern?s Norfork Substation and Buford Substation and the Corps of Engineers (COE) Norfork Dam and Bull Shoals Dam, located in Baxter County, Arkansas. The general scope of work includes the following activities: Replace duplex switchboard sections; Perform modifications; Add cables and materials; Furnish and install equipment and panel for the station boards; Furnish and install equipment for the RTU cabinet; and dispose of old switchboard sections, panels, and cabinets. The contractor shall provide all the materials and hardware, other than that provided by Southwestern, required to complete the project.

This is acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237130 and the small business size standard is $33.5 million. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is estimated to be less than $1 million and the estimated project completion date is December 15, 2014.

Contractor registration in the Government?s System for Award Management (SAM) is required in order to be eligible for contract award. Registration may be completed and information regarding the registration process may be obtained at http://www.sam.gov.

The anticipated release date of the solicitation package is on or about January 13, 2014, with bids being due on or about February 13, 2014.

Once issued, solicitation documents will be available electronically for download at https://www.fedconnect.net. Hard copies of the solicitation package will not be distributed. All responsible sources may submit a bid and will be considered by Southwestern.