59--SHASTA CELL TOWER ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
ID: 140R2026Q0011Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONMP-REGIONAL OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (5999)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide electrical materials for the Shasta Cell Tower project in Northern California. This Sources Sought announcement aims to identify contractors capable of supplying various electrical components, including sectionalizing cabinets, surge arrestors, and copper wire, which are essential for upgrades or new installations at the cell tower. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their experience and qualifications by 12:00 p.m. PST on December 26, 2025, to Derek H. Celedon at dceledon@usbr.gov, as the information gathered will inform the procurement strategy for this project.

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    The document, titled "Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Shasta Cell Tower Electrical Materials Sources Sought Draft Specifications # 140R2026Q011," outlines a comprehensive list of electrical materials required for a cell tower project. This Request for Proposal (RFP) specifies various components, including sectionalizing cabinets, surge arrestors, ground braid kits, cable adapters, load break elbows, cord grips, fusible enclosed disconnecting switches, fuse links, and different types of copper wire. The detailed list also includes E rated fuses, cold shrink termination kits, and copper compression lugs. The purpose of this document is to solicit sources for these specific electrical materials, indicating the technical requirements and quantities needed for the Shasta Cell Tower, likely for upgrades or new installations. This draft specification is crucial for potential vendors to understand the scope and material needs for this government project.
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