N--GC26 SCADA UPS REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is soliciting proposals for the N--GC26 SCADA UPS REPLACEMENT project at the Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the comprehensive replacement of the existing SCADA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the demolition and removal of the current SCADA UPS system and associated components, including non-reusable conduit and conductors. Contractors will then provide and install a new SCADA UPS system, which must be a brand name or equal to a Schneider Electric 480V UPS with External-Battery. The scope includes all necessary electrical modifications, terminations, labeling, testing, commissioning, and cutover to minimize downtime. Deliverables also encompass shop drawings, submittals, factory/start-up support, training for operations staff, acceptance testing, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and warranty support. Updated specifications require the UPS to maintain at least 40 kVA output for a minimum 4-hour discharge period.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The Period of Performance is 545 days from the Notice to Proceed, which includes time for submittals and UPS lead time. Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon), specifically Wage Determination AZ20260007 for Coconino County, Arizona (Heavy Construction), will apply. Performance and Payment Bonds (SF 25 and SF 25A) are required.
Submission & Evaluation
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Megan Swift (mswift@usbr.gov) by the deadline. The email subject line must be "Bureau of Reclamation Proposal: GCFD POWERPLANT UPS (SCADA EACSS) – 140R4026R0006". Award will be made using Best Value-Tradeoff evaluation procedures, considering factors such as price, technical capability, past performance, and schedule. All amendments, including the latest (Amendment 0006) which extended the due date and updated specifications, must be acknowledged with the proposal.
Key Updates & Notes
The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the latest Amendment 0006 extending the proposal due date to June 26, 2026, and revising technical specifications for UPS discharge time and output. Previous amendments provided responses to site visit questions, updated drawings, and clarified contract details. A site visit was conducted on April 8, 2026, and related Q&A documents provide extensive clarifications on equipment, site logistics, and project execution.