Unit Dropping Scheme: SEL-Axion system_GCFD

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) intends to negotiate a sole-sourced award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in support of the Glen Canyon Dam, Unit Dropping Scheme mitigation upgrade plan. This Unit Dropping Scheme protects the Glen Canyon & Pinnacle Peak transmission line by taking generators off-line in the advent of a loss of transmission and is also used to enhance larger system stability. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) currently classifies Glen Canyon Dam as a medium risk facility and requires this scheme to be upgraded to meet NERC requirements.

The SEL Equipment to be purchased has proprietary features that work with Glen Canyons existing Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) and correlates directly with equipment previously installed by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) for their half of the Glen Canyon unit dropping scheme. SEL has been identified as the sole source for the required items, therefore the BOR has determined that a sole source award to SEL is the best method at this time to purchase the required equipment to complete the BOR portion of the Unit Dropping Scheme upgrade.

Any firm that believes it could fulfill the Government need described herein must submit a capability statement to Lyndi Bell at lbell@usbr.gov by 11:00AM on Tuesday 13 October 2020 for consideration. However, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to make the final decision on source selection in the best interest of the Government.