59--Pueblo Dam PLC Upgrade
ID: 140R6024Q0111Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7710b4b47b9f48ceae1dee1046747896/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation’s Missouri Basin Regional Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Rexel USA, Inc. for the upgrade of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated software at Pueblo Dam. The procurement aims to replace existing PLC components at the CBT and FryArk facilities, ensuring enhanced automation and control capabilities critical for government operations. The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) is expected to be published around September 20, 2024, with a due date approximately 10 business days later, and the award is projected for October 20, 2024, with equipment delivery within 4-6 weeks after the award. Interested vendors must submit a Letter of Interest by September 30, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Carlos Quiles, at cquiles@usbr.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Calloway, Tamaron
    (803) 307-3567
    TCalloway@usbr.gov
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    Intent_to_Sole_Source_Pueblo_Dam_PLC_Upgrade_1.docx
    The Bureau of Reclamation’s Missouri Basin Regional Office plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Rexel USA, Inc. for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated software to replace existing components at their facilities. This procurement is being classified as a sole source requirement due to the belief that only Rexel can meet the specific needs of the agency. The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) will be published on or about September 20, 2024, with a due date approximately 10 business days after. The purchase order is expected to result in equipment delivery within 4-6 weeks after the award date, projected around October 20, 2024. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source designation or capable of providing the required services must submit a Letter of Interest by September 30, 2024. The document outlines registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) for vendors wishing to do business with the Federal Government and provides details on submission protocols, including invoicing procedures. The notice emphasizes that any decision to proceed with or alter the sole source acquisition will be at the discretion of the Government, based on vendor responses.
    Salient_Characteristics_for_PLC_Upgrades_FY_2025_1.docx
    The document outlines specifications for various ControlLogix standard controllers and associated equipment, indicating a government RFP aimed at upgrading PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) components. The primary offerings include models 1756-L81E, 1756-L82E, 1756-EN2T, 1769-L30ER, and 1756-IF8I, each featuring tasks for continuous, periodic, and event programming, USB and Ethernet communication capabilities, and full compatibility with Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 33.00.02. Important functionalities include user memory specifications ranging from 3 MB to 5 MB, controller redundancy support, and advanced communication options like EtherNet/IP™ and ControlNet®. Furthermore, the ProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-MBS4 model enhances command configurability, enabling efficient data polling and communication across networks. The accompanying software, Studio 5000, and a portable license dongle facilitate streamlined access and operation of the controllers. Overall, the document serves to solicit bids from potential suppliers who can meet these specific technical requirements, thereby supporting enhancements to automation and control systems in governmental operations.
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