59--Kaches Automation First Fill
Overview
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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) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for various electrical supplies, including conduit, wires, and breakers, for the Kaches Automation First Fill project. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The RFQ is expected to be released by February 10, 2026, with a closing date around February 20, 2026. All dates are subject to change.
Scope of Work
- Provide various electrical supplies such as conduit, wires, and breakers.
- Minimum specifications for the equipment will be included in the forthcoming solicitation.
- Location of Delivery: Yakima, Washington.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 600 employees.
- PSC Code: 5975 (Electrical Hardware And Supplies).
- Anticipated RFQ Release: February 10, 2026.
- Anticipated RFQ Close: February 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on factors to be listed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of the solicitation. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site. The primary point of contact is Brendan Koop, bkoop@usbr.gov.