The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking quotes for the procurement of Real Time Controllers and ancillary equipment for a Sequence of Event Recorder (SER) system, under solicitation number 140R4025Q0053. This procurement aims to enhance power plant operations by providing a time-tagged record of events, which is crucial for diagnosing and identifying power plant events. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including environmental durability, time synchronization, protocol support, and cybersecurity features, with a delivery deadline set for August 20, 2025. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by June 18, 2025, to Lisa Laughbon at llaughbon@usbr.gov, ensuring they are registered in SAM.gov.

Real Time Controllers for UCB Sequence of Event Recorder (SER)

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Sol_140R4025Q0053.pdf

The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, seeking bids for the supply of various electrical control equipment and hardware as part of a federal procurement process. The solicitation number is 140R4025Q0053, with a submission deadline of April 16, 2025, and a delivery schedule established from April 30, 2025, to April 30, 2026. The products and services available for bid include several electrical control units, wiring, IT equipment, and monitors, with specific detailed descriptions provided for each item. The document outlines various codes and classifications, such as the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number, and references procurement regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It also includes details on payment, shipping terms, and the contractual obligations of the offeror. The RFP emphasizes inclusivity by encouraging participation from various business classifications, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. This solicitation reflects standard government procedures aimed at ensuring transparency and fair competition in federal contracting.

Real Time Controllers for UCB Sequence of Event Recorder (SER)
PURPOSE:
Bureau of Reclamation, Curecanti Field Division has a requirement to replace real ¿¿me controller to perform powerplant sequence of event functions. Sequence of Event Recorder (SER) systems provide a time-tagged sequenced record of events to aid in identifying and diagnosing power plant events. This requirement is being procured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 12- Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial services, and Part 13- Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The BOR intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement.
This source sought is issued solely to establish if there are any businesses that sell the required parts. This is NOT a Request for Proposals nor an Invitation for Bids and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Responses to this request for information will not be returned and electronic submission is required. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government or form a binding contract. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor this announcement for updates and send their response to this source sought by the stated time below. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM.gov website for any updates to this announcement. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separate from responses to this source sought.
BACKGROUND:
The Upper Colorado Basin Region plans to install a real time controller to perform powerplant sequence of event functions. Sequence of Event Recorder (SER) systems provide a time-tagged sequenced record of events to aid in identifying and diagnosing power plant events. This procurement is for the acquisition of real time controllers and ancillary equipment required for a complete SER system. The specification and system design is based on the SEL-Axion 2240 platform including the SEL- 2241 Real-Time Automation Controller (RTAC) and other SEL-Axion modules.
Equivalent products that meet or exceed the specified requirements will be considered.
SPECIFICATION DETAILS:
All items (Brand Name or Equal) shall be delivered to the BOR in Montrose CO. 81401
- SEL-2241 RTAC Controller
¿ SEL-2242 10 Slot Chassis
¿ SEL-2243 Power Coupler
¿ SEL-2244-2 Digital Input Module
¿ 32 conductor wiring harness, 12ft
¿ SEL-2244-3 Digital Output Module
¿ Box/NUC PC
¿ VESA arm extension plate
¿ VESA PC mount
¿ 55-inch Video Display Unit
¿ wall mount 55¿


PSC, NAICS & SIZE STANDARD:
The Product Service Codes (PSC) is 6110- Electrical Control-Equipment. The potential North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334513- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables with a small business size standard of no more than 750 employees.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:
The System for Award Management (SAM) is an implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site. Parties interested in this project are encouraged to register now; however, registration is not required at this time to respond to this request for information. Vendors are required to be registered at http://www.sam.gov prior to responding to any future solicitation for proposals in order to be considered.
POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR RESPONSES & QUESTIONS:
The contract specialist and point of contact for this request for information is Lisa Laughbon. Please submit responses and any other inquiries via email to Lisa Laughbon llaughbon@usbr.gov
RESPONSE SUBMISSION:
Interested small businesses that can meet the needs of this requirement should submit responses, 5 pages or less, of their applicable capabilities that shall include the following:

1) Company Name, DUNS, Contact Information, and Address
2) Business Size Classification, including number employees, size standard, and the number of years your company has been in business. (Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-owned, Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Historically Underutilized Business Zone businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions).
3) Company¿s abilities as they relate to the stated requirements-
a) Specific but brief material information that is efficient enough to show that the potential product meets the specifics of the new station service equipment. Provide the Name and Address of all potential manufacturers your company anticipates using for this project.



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