59--CARBON BRUSH & HOLDER

SOL #: 140R1726Q0009Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Reclamation

GRAND COULEE POWER OFFICE

GRAND COULEE, WA, 99133, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)

PSC

Electrical Contact Brushes And Electrodes (5977)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06c2726dda3748dba522fe693214d3e0/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 quotes for Carbon Brushes & Holders under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for specific brand-name Helwig parts essential for the Grand Coulee Dam's existing equipment. Offers are due by February 12, 2026, at 5 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement of electrical contact brushes and electrodes, including spring brushes and carbon brush holders. Key requirements include:

Brand Name Requirement: Vendors must quote specific Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. parts, such as HELWIG PART 00.506250.6.01 for spring brushes, due to compatibility with existing Grand Coulee Dam equipment. Manufacturer specification sheets must be provided.
Specifications: Items must meet detailed specifications, including specific dimensions (.625 DIA X .5 WIDE, 5 LBS/4 PSI, WITH WEAR DEVICE) and marking (STAMP 0101 ON SPRING).
Metric Sizing: All quoted items must adhere to specified non-metric sizing; metric sizing is not acceptable.
Quantity: 30 units of the specified spring brush.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
NAICS Code: 335991, Size Standard: 500 employees.
Delivery: Required by April 30, 2026.
Offer Due: February 12, 2026, at 5 PM EST (extended by Amendment 0001).
Published: Original solicitation on January 20, 2026; Amendment 0001 on February 9, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Vendors must submit pricing on a company system-generated listing for each line item, detailing brand name, part number, description, quantity, unit price, and total cost. Manufacturer specifications are also required.
Submission Format: All submissions must be emailed to DON RICHER at DRICHER@USBR.GOV.
Offer Acceptance: Offerors must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors, with "Lowest Price" being the primary factor.

Additional Notes

This acquisition incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). A determination was made to solicit from a single source (Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.) due to proprietary rights and the critical need for compatible parts to prevent damage and outages at the Grand Coulee Dam.