MT-YT & CF EXCITATION SYSTEM UPGRADE
ID: 140R6026Q0007Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICEBILLINGS, MT, 59101, USA

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

PSC

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c4bb00be0a8a4f69b5ce978477827407/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is soliciting proposals for the upgrade of excitation systems at the Canyon Ferry and Yellowtail Powerplants in Fort Smith and Helena, Montana, under solicitation number 140R6026Q0007. The project involves retrofitting existing Eaton/Cutler Hammer ECS-2100 voltage regulators to Basler Electric DECS-2100 models, which includes the installation of new control boards and human-machine interfaces, as well as the removal of outdated hardware. This upgrade is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and safety, as the current systems are beyond their serviceable life, and the estimated cost for a full system replacement is significantly higher than the proposed upgrade. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 1500 MST, and must be submitted via email to the designated contacts. The contract period is set from February 16, 2026, to May 17, 2027, and this opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 335311.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Oakes, Sydney
    (406) 233-3647
    SKessel@usbr.gov
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    B02-02-WBR_1406_303-1_JOTFOC_Brand_Name_32847_FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is issuing Solicitation No. 140R6026Q0007 for a Firm-Fixed-Price supply contract to upgrade excitation systems at the Canyon Ferry and Yellowtail Powerplants. The existing front-end hardware for the Eaton ECS-2100 and Cutler Hammer ECS-2100 models is beyond serviceable life. Basler, which acquired the original designs, offers the compatible DECS-2100 model for a front-end retrofit, including new control boards and human-machine interfaces. This brand-name requirement is justified due to compatibility issues and the significantly higher cost, time, and labor associated with a full system replacement (estimated at $5M-$15M per powerplant versus $1.17M for the upgrade). Market research, including SAM postings, identified no formal responses, though some small businesses expressed interest. The solicitation will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with price analysis using FAR 15.404-1(b)(2) techniques. The goal is to maximize competition while ensuring the necessary Basler brand-name components for a cost-effective and efficient upgrade.
    C05-01-Solicitation_140R6026Q0007_Final.pdf
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Bureau of Reclamation, solicitation number 140R6026Q0007, seeks proposals for the Yellowtail & Canyon Ferry Excitation System Upgrade in Fort Smith and Helena, Montana. The project involves retrofitting existing Eaton/Cutler Hammer ECS2100 voltage regulators to Basler Electric DECS-2100 voltage regulators at both Canyon Ferry (3 units) and Yellowtail (4 units) powerplants. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing new control boards and HMIs, potentially bridge control modules, removal of existing hardware, installation, commissioning, and training. This is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 335311 and a period of performance from February 16, 2026, to May 17, 2027. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, and must be submitted via email. Contractors must adhere to strict safety, security, and site access requirements, including background checks and specific work hours. The project emphasizes the use of Basler factory-trained technicians and detailed compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
    Sol_140R6026Q0007.pdf
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for the Yellowtail & Canyon Ferry Excitation System Upgrade project in Fort Smith and Helena, Montana. The solicitation, identified as 140R6026Q0007, is a Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 335311 (Power, distribution and specialty transformer manufacturing) and Product/Service Code 6110 (Electrical control equipment). Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 1500 MS and must be submitted via email to camaurer@usbr.gov and soakes@usbr.gov. The period of performance for this contract is from February 16, 2026, to May 17, 2027. This RFQ is a re-solicitation, with the previous solicitation ID being 140R6025Q0047 for FY2025.
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