ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

7G--IBRIDGE

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140R8126Q0001

Response Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking sources for the procurement of seven Dynamic Ratings iBridge Point-to-point kits (KIT-520), which are essential communication and networking solutions for power systems, particularly in generation facilities and substations. The iBridge system is designed to facilitate secure data transmission over existing AC/DC conductors, featuring capabilities such as support for standard protocols (DNP, IEC 61850, Modbus), 128-bit encryption, and a compact design that allows for flexible power options and rapid deployment. Interested suppliers must provide an Authorized Reseller letter and can contact Timothy Ott at tott@usbr.gov or 303-445-3442 for further details. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, and the procurement process is currently in the sources sought phase.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

PSC Code

7G21

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

iBridge_Salient_Characteristics_Adjusted__1.pdf

PDF•152 KB•Oct 7, 2025

AI Summary

The government file details the salient characteristics for the purchase of seven Dynamic Ratings iBridge Point-to-point kits (KIT-520). This system is a communication and networking solution for power systems, particularly generation facilities and substations. Key features include secure data transmission over existing AC/DC conductors using snap-on inductive signal couplers, support for standard protocols (DNP, IEC 61850, Modbus), 128-bit encryption, and reduced latency. The iBridge system offers a compact design, flexible AC/DC power options (including 125V DC), and a wide operating temperature range. It ensures no electrical side effects, rapid deployment, cost efficiency by minimizing infrastructure alterations, scalability for large networks, and reliability under fluctuating loads. Each kit requires two CE-520 iBridge units, two 6-foot power cords, and two IND2000N iBridge inductive signal couplers (9mm). Suppliers must include an Authorized Reseller letter.