7J--IMT NCAO POWERPLANT UPS SYS REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (Denver Fed Center), issued a solicitation for the IMT NCAO Powerplant UPS System Replacement. This Total Small Business Set-Aside sought proposals for six (6) static double conversion on-line UPS systems and associated components. The final deadline for quotes was January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement was for the procurement of industrial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and related equipment. Key items included:
- 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 for all items.
All UPS systems were required to be UL 1778 compliant, accept three-phase 480VAC input, and provide single-phase 120VAC output. Proposals for "Brand-Name or Equal" items were accepted, requiring detailed cut sheets and dimension drawings to demonstrate equivalency. Delivery was FOB destination to USBR Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, CA 96019.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 120 days after receipt of order for some items.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes were to be submitted via email to the contracting officer. Evaluation was based on the lowest priced quote that met the Government's minimum requirements, including a verification document with technical specifications for any brand-name equivalent items. Offerors were required to be authorized resellers.
Key Dates & Contact
- Final Quote Due Date: January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Original Solicitation Posted: January 21, 2026
- Amendment Posted: January 27, 2026
- Contracting Officer: Christopher Hainsworth (chainsworth@usbr.gov, 303-445-3796)