Dworshak Dam Square D Panelboards, Load Centers, & Breakers
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the upcoming purchase of Brand Name, Square D Panelboards, Load Centers, and Breakers for the Dworshak Dam Powerhouse in Ahsahka, ID. This will be a firm-fixed-price supply contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. The official solicitation is scheduled to be released soon on SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the supply of specific Schneider Electric/Square D electrical components to replace existing equipment at the Dworshak Dam Powerhouse. The technical specifications detail the need for:
- Nine (9) new Schneider Electric/Square D NQ panel interiors and covers.
- Two (2) new Square D NQ panel interiors, covers, and exterior cans.
- Three (3) new Square D QO load center conversion kits.
- One (1) Square D 22 kA breaker kit to replace existing 10 kA breakers.
Key Requirements
- Panelboards: Specific NQ 208Y/120 VAC panel interiors/covers and exterior cans, meeting 22 kA short circuit current rating.
- Load Centers: Square D QO load center conversion kits.
- Breakers: A total of eighty-three (83) 22 kA breakers with detailed configurations for various panelboard types (e.g., CR01-CR31, FCR1, FCR2, FR1).
- Standards: Compliance with ANSI, NECA, NEMA, NFPA, and UL standards is mandatory.
- Enclosures: Must comply with UL 50 and UL 50E, specifically Type 1 for surface-mount or flush-mount applications.
- Documentation: One electronic copy of Operation and Maintenance Manuals and shop drawings in DXF or DWG CADD format are required.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Dworshak Dam Powerhouse, coordinated 14 days in advance during normal operating hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Supply Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335313 (Electrical Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within twelve (12) weeks of contract award.
- Warranty: Minimum one-year warranty on all parts, labor, and workmanship.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Notice Response Date: June 30, 2026 (This is the notice expiration date; a solicitation due date will be provided upon release).
Important Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes only and is not a request for quotes or proposals. The official solicitation will be released via SAM.gov. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award. Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation and any subsequent updates.
Primary Contact: Mary Seiner, mary.l.seiner@usace.army.mil, 509-527-7228.