Detroit Eaton/Cutler Hammer Circuit Breaker Refurbishment
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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 Army, W071 ENDIST PORTLAND (USACE), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the refurbishment of one Eaton/Cutler Hammer 150VCP-WG63 circuit breaker (serial #02060877) located at the Detroit Dam, OR. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Supply Contract set aside for Small Business. The work involves installing mechanism enhancements and repairing damaged flex leads. Offers are due May 18, 2026, at 03:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and services to:
- Replace all three vacuum pole assemblies with new assemblies meeting IEEE/ANSI C37.04 and C37.06 standards.
- Replace or repair all three damaged copper flex leads between the vacuum interrupter assembly and breaker stabs.
- Install factory-authorized mechanism enhancements, specifically an operating mechanism damper/dashpot assembly to prevent over-travel.
- Factory calibrate and test the circuit breaker following replacement and enhancement, adhering to ANSI/IEEE C37.09 procedures.
- Provide a 12-month warranty for the refurbished circuit breaker.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Supply Contract
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Offer Due Date: May 18, 2026, 03:00 PM
- Delivery: Within 12 weeks from the date of the lead time event.
- Place of Performance: The circuit breaker is at Detroit Dam, Detroit, OR. The contractor is responsible for transporting the breaker to their facility for repairs and delivering it F.O.B. back to Detroit Dam.
- Amendment A00001: Issued May 4, 2026, providing three additional pictures (Attachments 0007, 0008, 0009) detailing flex lead damage and extending offers.
Evaluation
The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses. Acceptance criteria include visual inspection for shipping damage, confirmation of new serial numbers on replacement parts, verification of repaired/replaced flex leads, confirmation of damper installation, and successful testing of the spring charging mechanism and open/close operation.
Additional Notes
The government will furnish the circuit breaker for refurbishment. The contractor is responsible for all shipping costs. Bidders should review all attachments, including the Statement of Work and various images of the breaker and vacuum bottles, for detailed requirements and visual context of the damage.