Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - ABB-Hitachi Energy 30-nF Line-to-Ground Capacitors for WAPA DSW's Mead Substation
Overview
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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
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest Region (DSW) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nexus Power Solutions LLC for seventy-eight (78) ABB-Hitachi Energy 30-nF line-to-ground capacitors (part number 2GHV05029A0002). These capacitors are for WAPA DSW's Mead Substation near Boulder City, Nevada, to replace aging/failing units. This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source, not a request for proposals. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
WAPA DSW requires specific ABB-Hitachi Energy brand name 30-nF line-to-ground capacitors to replace existing units at the Mead Substation. The justification for sole source is based on the need for continuity, familiarity, and compatibility with existing ABB-Hitachi Energy circuit breakers at the substation. Nexus Power Solutions LLC is identified as uniquely qualified due to its status as a small business distributor for ABB-Hitachi Energy and its expertise with WAPA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardee: Nexus Power Solutions LLC (SAM-registered small business)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This applies to the intended awardee, not a competitive solicitation.
- Product Service Code: 5910 (Capacitors)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. Information received from responsible sources will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement in the future would be in the Government's best interest. A determination not to compete this proposed action is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
No requests for capability briefings will be considered, and a solicitation package will not be publicly posted. Interested parties who believe they can furnish the required capacitors in their entirety must submit a written notification of interest and capability statement via email to kramer@wapa.gov by the specified due date. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.