61--NEW REQUIREMENT WHS WIRE COPPER CABLE
Overview
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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, Grand Coulee Power Office is soliciting proposals for Wire Copper Cable, Multi Conductor 7C, 10 AWG, 7-Strand. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers will be evaluated based on Lowest Price. Proposals are due by February 12, 2026, at 1700 PS.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific Wire Copper Cable with the following key requirements:
- Item Description: Wire Copper Cable Multi Conductor 7C, 10 AWG, 7-Strand.
- Technical Specifications: 600 VAC, XLP-CPE, UL Type TC per Standard 1277 for Tray Cables. Conductors are stranded copper, concentric, 7 strands. Conductor insulation must be 90° C maximum operating temperature, suitable for dry and wet locations, flame-retardant, oil-resistant, Thermoplastic XLPE (PVC jacketed cables are not acceptable).
- Shielding Options: Option A (Aluminum-Polymer Tape with 100% coverage and 20 AWG drain wire), Option B (Copper Tape with 100% coverage and drain wire), or Option C (Copper braid with minimum 85% coverage). Corrugated shields are not acceptable.
- Identification: Surface ink printing including manufacturer, number of conductors, size, voltage rating, UL information, and sequential footage marking every 5 feet.
- Wire Color Code: ICEA Method 1 - F1 (K-1) as per attached chart.
- Quantity: 6 ROLLS OF 500 FEET EACH (all on 500 feet reels, no splices allowed).
- Manufacturer: Basic Wire and Cable or Equal, Part Number: 6-0507-SH.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 331420 with a size standard of 1050 employees.
- Offer Due Date: February 12, 2026, 1700 PS.
- Document Posted: February 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Vendors must provide pricing on a system-generated quote listing each line item, brand name, part number, quantity, unit price, and total cost for each line. Quotes must be submitted via email to Laverna Harding at LHarding@usbr.gov. Pricing is FOB Destination.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on LOWEST PRICE. Options will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and in full text, including 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and 52.212-3. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The primary contact for general inquiries is Terry Mest (tmest@usbr.gov, 5096339327).