R--Renewal of Membership with the Hydropower Research
ID: 140R8126Q0002Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3d4939ce697a4a4587999554242f2bd9/view
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    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, intends to award a sole source contract to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Inc. for membership services aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of power generation. This membership encompasses three critical programs: Integrated Asset Management, Plant Management Essentials, and Monitoring and Advanced Data Analytics, providing access to proprietary projects and resources that support informed business decisions and advanced maintenance strategies. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 813920, with a contract award anticipated in November 2025; interested parties must submit capability statements by 5:00 pm MST on November 14, 2025, to Gene Parrill at gparrill@usbr.gov.

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    gparrill@usbr.gov
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