59--Kaches Automation First Fill
SOL #: 140R1726Q0016Award Notice
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
Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)
PSC
Electrical Hardware And Supplies (5975)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 10, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
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 (BOR), Grand Coulee Acquisition Group, has issued a solicitation (140R172600016) for Kachess Automation First Fill electrical supplies. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks various electrical hardware and supplies, including wire, cable, conduit, fittings, and breakers. The place of delivery is Yakima, Washington. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 1300 MS.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires a comprehensive list of electrical and construction materials. Key items include:
- Various gauges of wire and cable (e.g., 14 AWG, 22 AWG, stranded copper wire)
- Conduit (PVC, liquid-tight flex metal) and associated fittings (elbows, couplings, adapters)
- Electrical hardware such as straps, locknuts, ground rods, clamps, breakers, and wedge anchors
- Fasteners (screws, washers, machine screws)
- Junction boxes, conduit bodies, and underground enclosures
- Concrete mix, metal poles, U-bolts, and batteries
- Specific part numbers and manufacturers are often provided, with "or equal" noted for some items. Bidders must quote on the entire Price Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated)
- Solicitation Number: 140R172600016
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 600 employees
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 10, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 1300 MS
- Published Date: March 11, 2026 (SAM.gov metadata)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Offerors must provide a manufacturer's spec sheet for each quoted item to demonstrate compliance with minimum requirements.
- The 'C05.01 Price Schedule' document must be completed and submitted.
- Quotes will only be considered for award on the entire Price Schedule.
Additional Notes
- Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of the solicitation.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3.
- Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Point of Contact: Brendan Koop, Contract Specialist, bkoop@usbr.gov.
People
Points of Contact
Koop, BrendanPRIMARY