NDMO COMM BATTERY CHARGER REPLACEMENTS
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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.
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- 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 Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Upper Great Plains Region (UGPR), is soliciting proposals for NDMO COMM BATTERY CHARGER REPLACEMENTS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of specific Eltek Unity Power System components, including rectifiers, breakers, and blind panels. Quotes are due May 1, 2026, at 1000 CD.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of various Eltek Unity Power System components, specifically:
- UNITY POWER SYSTEM units
- FP2 RECTIFIER units
- BREAKER models (CBB150E, CBB010E, CBB005E, CBB015E)
- BLIND PANEL units All parts must be "BRAND NAME ONLY" (Eltek), as justified by the agency's existing infrastructure, unified platform, and need for standardization. Delivery of all items is required within 30 days after award.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 89503426QWA001230
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Size Standard: 600 employees)
- Issuing Office: WESTERN-UPPER GREAT PLAINS REGION, ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Specialist at Schafer@wapa.gov. The subject line of the email must include the complete solicitation number. Offerors must complete and attach Provision FAR 52.225-2 "BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE" to their quote. Only quotes for Eltek brand parts will be accepted. Bidders must have a valid SAM registration.
Rationale for Brand Name
The requirement for Eltek brand-name products is justified by the agency's extensive knowledge base and existing infrastructure built around Eltek chargers since 2007. This ensures a unified platform for software, maintenance, spare parts, and global knowledge, reducing training, maintenance burdens, and overall costs. It also simplifies spare parts management and ensures critical repair response times due to standardization and interchangeable parts.
Key Dates & Contact
- Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, at 1000 CD
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
- Primary Contact: Jeremy John Schafer
- Email: Schafer@wapa.gov
- Phone: 605-353-2581