59--CARBON BRUSH & HOLDER
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 Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Power Office is soliciting offers for Carbon Brush & Holder (electrical contact brushes and electrodes) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity, identified as a Solicitation, requires specific brand-name parts from Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. An amendment has corrected a part number for line item 00010 and extended the response deadline. Offers are due by February 12, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of various electrical contact brushes and electrodes, including spring brushes and carbon brush holders. A key item is the SPRING BRUSH, CONSTANT PRESSURE, with specific dimensions (.625 DIA X .5 WIDE, 5 LBS/4 PSI, WITH WEAR DEVICE), marking (STAMP 0101 ON SPRING), and part number (HELWIG PART 00.506250.6.01). A quantity of 30 units is required for this specific item. It is critical that metric sizing is NOT acceptable for any quoted items. The requirement for Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. parts is justified by compatibility with existing Grand Coulee Dam equipment to prevent damage and outages. Delivery is required by April 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for commercial products and services
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335991 (Electrical Contact Brushes And Electrodes), Size Standard: 500 employees
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 5 PM EST
- Published: Original Solicitation: January 20, 2026; Amendment 0001: February 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors 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 specification sheets must also be provided. Submissions should be emailed to Donald Richer at DRICHER@USBR.GOV. The government will award to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, with "Lowest Price" being the primary evaluation factor. Offerors must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.
Additional Notes
This is a brand-name specific requirement for Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. parts. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).