Z--CT SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT STAMPEDE POWER PLANT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis announcing the Bureau of Reclamation's intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm, fixed-price construction contract for the Stampede Power Plant Switchgear Replacement. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business concerns and will be conducted using FAR Part 15, contracting by Negotiation Procedures.

• Removal of the existing DCA Switchgear 480-Volt feeder enclosure and five (5) breakers.

• Replacement with a new arc-resistant enclosure and five (5) new arc-limiting 480-Volt draw-out circuit breakers, associated equipment, frames, and buss work. One spare breaker is required.

• Removal and replacement of the existing DCB enclosure and integrated molded case circuit breaker distribution panel DCB with new components.

• Removal and replacement of existing molded case circuit breaker distribution panels D1A and DCC with new panels.

• Estimated cost: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.

• Requires 100% performance and payment bonds.

• Work location: Stampede Power Plant, Nevada County, California.

• Solicitation Number: 140R2026R0007.

• Solicitation will be posted electronically on www.sam.gov on or about May 26, 2026.

• Proposals are due approximately June 25, 2026.

• Specifications and drawings will be provided when the solicitation is issued.

• Set aside for Total Small Business concerns.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 238210.

• Small business size standard: $19M.

• Prospective contractors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• This notice is not a request for proposal.

• Questions should be directed to Marianna Mezentseva via email at marianna_mezentseva@ios.doi.gov.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions and extends the Sources Sought due date to 5 PM PDT on April 15, 2026.

• High Voltage Substation: The work is located at a powerplant with two 4160VAC generating units, but the work itself involves replacing switchgear with 480VAC and under.
• Subpanel Replacement: The work includes the removal and replacement of existing subpanels DCA, DCB, D1A, and DCC.
• Backup Generator Power: Yes, backup generator power will be required. The DCA subpanel is the main station service distribution for the entire facility, and the contractor must supply necessary backup generator power.
• 24-Hour Management: No, 24-hour management is not required. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Work outside these hours requires coordination with the COR two weeks in advance.
• Additional Requirements: In addition to backup power, the contractor will also be required to provide restroom facilities and hand wash stations.

The due date for the Sources Sought has been extended to April 15, 2026.

Sources Sought Notice

This is a sources sought notice for market research and acquisition planning purposes only. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information from interested small businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned) regarding a potential contract for work at the Stampede Power Plant in Nevada County, California. The government may decide to set this acquisition aside for a specific small business category or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation based on responses.

The principal components of work involve electrical system upgrades:

• Removal and replacement of existing DCA Switchgear 480-Volt feeder breakers (five breakers: 51A, 52-1, 52-2, 52-3, 52-4) with new arc-resistant enclosures and arc-limiting 480-Volt draw-out circuit breakers. One spare 52A breaker is also required.

• Removal and replacement of the existing DCB enclosure and integrated molded case circuit breaker distribution panel DCB with new components.

• Removal and replacement of existing molded case circuit breaker distribution panels D1A and DCC with new components.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238210.

• The small business size standard is $19M.

• The estimated cost of this project is $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.

• This procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds.

• This notice is NOT a request for proposal.

• Interested parties should respond via email to Marianna_mezentseva@ios.doi.gov by 5 PM PDT on April 03, 2026.

• No specifications, drawings, bid packages, or source lists are available at this time.

• Responses will help the government determine if the acquisition can be set aside for a specific small business category.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award; lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible.

• Business name, address, cage code, size classification, socioeconomic classification, and point of contact.

• A statement of intent to submit an offer as a prime contractor.

• Evidence of experience performing similar work within the last five years (including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact - limit to three past projects).

• Attachments cataloging company equipment assets, personnel resources, and financial resources demonstrating capability.

• Evidence of bonding capacity, if required.