NEW REQUIREMENT WHS HEAT EXCHANGERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Power Office is soliciting offers for NEW REQUIREMENT WHS HEAT EXCHANGERS, specifically turbine bearing heat exchanger assemblies and transformer heat exchanger units. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 1700 PS.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (140R1726Q0011) requires the procurement of two main items:
- Item 00010: Complete Turbine Bearing Heat Exchanger Assembly. This includes a low-pressure (30 PSI) oil cooler, manufactured to Drawing 222-117-14666. Key specifications include Non-Asbestos Gasket material, Copper Nickel (ASTM Spec. B-111, Alloy 706) tubes, B-171 Alloy tube sheets, a 70-30 Copper Nickel cooler head, and interior carbon steel surfaces coated with a multi-purpose, surface-tolerant, rust-inhibitive epoxy (e.g., Devran 224HS) for durability and operational efficiency. Delivery for this item is required by May 1, 2026.
- Item 00020: Complete Heat Exchanger Transformer Unit. This unit features 90/10 CUNI/Copper tubes, steel inner/brass tube sheet, a cast ductile head with 3" NPT, and lifting lugs, designed for vertical mounting on a Westinghouse Transformer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for commercial products and services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
- NAICS Code: 332410 (Boilermaking, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, and Tank Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Offer Due: February 20, 2026, at 1700 PS.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
- Delivery (Item 00010): May 1, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on a "LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE" evaluation methodology.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must complete relevant blocks on Standard Form 1449 and submit their offers. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those related to commercial products, representations and certifications, Buy American, Trade Agreements, and Service Contract Labor Standards. Detailed technical specifications and drawings are included in the solicitation document.