Whse stock HMB mechanism FY25

The Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, Grand Coulee Power Office, is seeking to procure HMB Operating Mechanisms for 550PM SF6 Circuit Breakers through a brand name requirement specifically for Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB) products. This is a fixed-price supply contract that will be awarded under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13, with delivery required to Grand Coulee, Washington. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award and meet the small business size standard of 1,250 employees under NAICS code 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing). The Request for Quote (140R1725Q0070) is anticipated to be issued in the fourth week of July 2025, with quotes due by July 31, 2025. The government will evaluate quotes based on factors specified in the solicitation, with an anticipated award date in the third week of August 2025.

This procurement is designated as an SBA certified economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business set aside, restricting participation to businesses meeting these specific qualifications. The requirement specifies Hitachi Energy as the brand name manufacturer, indicating a sole-source or brand-specific procurement approach for these specialized operating mechanisms. While specific quantities and contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the procurement falls under the Product Service Code 5925 for Circuit Breakers and will result in a single contract award. All eligible and responsible sources meeting the set-aside criteria may submit quotations for government consideration. The streamlined timeline indicates a relatively urgent procurement need, with award expected within approximately one month of quote submission.