UCM hoover hardware

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure brand name Schneider Electric hardware components to support the phased replacement of legacy Quantum Modicon PLC systems at three major dam facilities. The procurement includes specific hardware such as M580 CPU modules, I/O modules, power supplies, communication adapters, backplanes, terminal strips, and various cables and connectors across 20 line items with quantities ranging from 10 to 25 units per item. Only authorized small business resellers of Schneider Electric hardware are eligible to submit quotations, and substitutions or equivalent products will not be accepted. All quoted items must be new and unused, and vendors must provide a product trace or chain of custody letter from the manufacturer. The government will evaluate offers based on price only, and quotes must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days with a submission deadline of September 11, 2025.

This procurement is conducted as a 100% small business set-aside under FAR 13.501(a), restricting participation to qualified small business concerns that are authorized Schneider Electric resellers. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial items, with the Bureau of Reclamation justifying the brand name only approach to maintain compatibility with existing SCADA infrastructure and avoid extensive redesign costs. The hardware will be delivered to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse located on US Highway 93 in Boulder City, Nevada, and will support critical infrastructure upgrades at Hoover Dam, Davis Dam, and Parker Dam. The procurement is designed to ensure a smooth transition to an updated control system architecture while maintaining operational continuity at these essential water and power generation facilities. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the response deadline to the designated contracting officer.