59--SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERHAULT KIT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 seeking SF6 Circuit Breaker Overhaul Kits for ABB SF6 generator circuit breakers (model HECI-3R). This is a single-source acquisition from Hitachi Energy due to the proprietary nature of the required parts. The response date is May 14, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation is for the procurement of one (1) Brand Name Hitachi Energy/ABB Breaker Kit for a 15-year overhaul of a Type HECI-3/R SF6 Circuit Breaker at the Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, Washington. The kits are required due to excessive wear on critical breakers, essential for the efficient and effective operation of multiple pumps, and for safety and reliability.
Key Requirements
- One (1) SF6 Circuit Breaker Overhaul Kit (Type HECI-3/R).
- Detailed list of all applicable manufacturer-generated part numbers.
- Cut sheet or similar documentation with dimensions and drawings for technical acceptability review.
- One copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual Repair Kit, including installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting instructions.
- Minimum one-year warranty on all parts.
- Estimated delivery schedule is 20 weeks after receipt of order, with a target delivery date of December 31, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Single-source solicitation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAT) (41 U.S.C. 1901).
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
- Office: Grand Coulee Power Office.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a single-source determination for Hitachi Energy due to the proprietary nature of the required parts. Market research confirmed that only genuine Hitachi Energy brand SF6 circuit breaker parts can be used without risking equipment damage or jeopardizing safety. The initial solicitation's small business set-aside is superseded by this single-source determination.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a single-source solicitation, not a request for proposals from multiple vendors. Price reasonableness will be determined in accordance with FAR 12.204(a). Bidders (the single source) are instructed to acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 by signing, dating, and submitting it with their quote.
Response Deadline
Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, 1700 Eastern Time. Questions were due by May 8, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Donald Richer Email: donald_richer@ios.doi.gov Phone: 509-633-9515