61--EATON EMERGENCY CALLOUT FOR UPS
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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
This is an Award Notice for the emergency diagnostic and repair of an Eaton 30KVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) at the Hoover Dam Powerplant. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, issued a noncompetitive sole source solicitation for this critical requirement, primarily targeting Eaton due to specialized needs, but also considering responses from any responsible source. The solicitation closed on February 27, 2026, with an estimated award date in March 2026.
Purpose & Background
The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Region, required urgent repair services for a failed Eaton 30KVA UPS unit (Model 9390-40) at the Hoover Dam Powerplant. This UPS supports critical loads and ensures continuous powerplant operations. The requirement was advertised as a noncompetitive sole source solicitation due to the urgency, the need for specialized OEM parts, and certified technicians from Eaton, as market research indicated Eaton was the only vendor capable of meeting these specific and immediate needs.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers comprehensive repair services, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, disassembly, component replacement, cleaning, calibration, function testing, start-up, and commissioning of the Eaton AZ 30KVA UPS. All work must comply with Eaton manufacturer procedures, and only new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts from Eaton were to be utilized. A final itemized report detailing work completed and commissioning results is required. The work was to be performed at the Hoover Dam Powerplant during scheduled equipment outages, with deliveries to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Product/Service Code: 6125 (Converters, Electrical, Rotating).
- NAICS Code: 335312 (Motor & Generator Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: None (noncompetitive sole source).
Solicitation Process & Evaluation
This requirement was advertised as a noncompetitive sole source Request for Quotation (RFQ). While primarily justified for Eaton, the solicitation stated that any responsible source could submit a response, which would be considered if received in a timely manner. Offers were due by February 27, 2026, 10:00 A.M. MT. Questions were due by February 25, 2026, 4:00 P.M. MT. Award was contingent upon a proposal meeting all terms and conditions, a determination of fair and reasonable price, and a finding of offeror responsibility. Offerors were required to submit quotes using Standard Form (SF) 18, including pricing, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and contractor email address.
Point of Contact
For historical reference, the point of contact was Mr. Bryan Williamson, Contract Specialist, at bwilliamson@usbr.gov or 702-293-8452.