7J--UPS Systems (UL 1778) Bureau of Reclamation
Overview
Buyer
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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 Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for UL 1778-compliant UPS Systems and associated components. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has updated the quantities and extended the quote due date to January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is for six (6) static double-conversion online UPS systems, which must be UL 1778 compliant. These systems are required to accept 480VAC three-phase input, provide 120VAC single-phase output, and integrate with a 125VDC battery system (battery system supplied by U.S.B.R.). Delivery is required within 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
The specific items and quantities, as updated by Amendment 0001, include:
- Two (2) Industrial UPS Systems (40 kVA)
- Two (2) Isolation Transformers (40 kVA, 480V input, 120V output single-phase)
- Two (2) External Manual Bypass Switches (500 Amps)
- Four (4) Industrial UPS Systems (20 kVA)
- Four (4) Isolation Transformers (20 kVA, 480V input, 120V output single-phase)
- Four (4) External Manual Bypass Switches (250 Amps)
- Freight/Shipping (if not included in other CLINs).
Key system components include an UPS module (IGBT - SPWM Technology), 7" Touch Display, Web Based Monitoring, Static Bypass Switch, and Modbus Communications Module. Vendors must provide either the specified brand-name item or an equivalent meeting salient characteristics, along with technical documentation (cut sheets, dimension drawings) for brand-name equivalent items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 335999, Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Evaluation: Lowest priced quote that meets the Government's minimum requirements, based on verification documents and price.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to chainsworth@usbr.gov.
- Questions Due: At least 48 hours before the closing date.
- Quotes Due: January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: January 27, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Delivery Location
USBR Shasta Dam, 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Christopher Hainsworth at chainsworth@usbr.gov or 303-445-3796.