Kaches Automation First Fill
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, Pacific Northwest Region, has issued Solicitation 140R172600016 for Kaches Automation First Fill, seeking a comprehensive list of electrical hardware and supplies. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 1300 MS.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a wide range of electrical and construction materials. Key items include various types of wire and cable (e.g., 14 AWG, 22 AWG stranded copper), conduit (PVC, liquid-tight flex metal), fittings, hardware (straps, locknuts, ground rods, clamps, screws, washers), electrical components (breakers, GFCI receptacles, junction boxes), and construction equipment (concrete mix, wedge anchors, metal poles). Bidders must provide items that meet minimum specifications, with "or equal" options permitted for some items as detailed in the Price Schedule. The location of delivery is Yakima, Washington.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 600 employees
- Product Service Code: 5975 (Electrical Hardware And Supplies)
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), requiring manufacturer's spec sheets for each quoted item.
- Payment: Electronic invoicing and payment via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Submission Requirements
Offerors must:
- Complete the document titled 'C05.01 Price Schedule' for all listed items. Quotes will only be considered for the entire Price Schedule.
- Provide a manufacturer's spec sheet for each quoted item to demonstrate compliance with minimum requirements.
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing date.
- Acknowledge all incorporated FAR clauses and complete any required blocks in listed provisions.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 10, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 1300 MS (Mountain Standard Time)
Point of Contact
Brendan Koop, Contract Specialist, at bkoop@usbr.gov.