Eaton Cutler Hammer Circuit Breaker

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Justification for Brand Name" purchase, indicating that the procurement is restricted to a specific manufacturer and model due to compatibility requirements with existing systems. It explains why full and open competition is precluded.

• Purchase Request/Document Number: 1301357913
• Reason for Restriction: Brand name basis, citing FAR 12.102(a).
• Restricted Source: Eaton
• Specific Product: Eaton Cutler-Hammer Magnum DS, MDSC253WEA Low Voltage Power CB, CAT# MDSC253WEA25MTCNAA6Y HNNAX Circuit breaker.
• Required Delivery: Immediately after award.
• Justification for Exclusivity: The breaker must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems. It is critical for generator operation, providing redundant power. Only direct, exact one-to-one replacements are acceptable; equivalents are not.

This document indicates that the opportunity is not open to general competition and is specifically for the brand name Eaton circuit breaker described. Vendors interested in bidding must be able to supply this exact part and may need to provide proof of authorization as a reseller of Eaton products.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS defines the requirements for a contractor to provide a functional 2500amp Eaton/Cutler Hammer 3-pole circuit breaker (CB) connected to Generator #5 at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Sicily.

• Provide a new 2500amp Eaton/Cutler Hammer 3-pole circuit breaker (Model: MDSC253WEA Low Voltage Power CB, CAT# MDSC253WEA25MTCNAA6Y HNNAX).

• Inspect the circuit breaker thoroughly before shipping.

• Provide the cost for shipping the circuit breaker overseas.

• Provide the exact brand, part, and specification for the circuit breaker.

• Provide the total cost including shipping.

• Contractor will provide a written report with shipped equipment.

• Performance and quality of work are subject to Government inspection, review, and acceptance.

• Period of Performance: Immediately after award.

• Location of Performance (Shipping Address): NCTS SICILY N68893, BLDG 452, STRADA STATALE 417, CATANIA GELA, SIGONELLA, ITALY IT 95040.

• Working Hours: 0700 – 1600, Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays.

• Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment.

• Contractor is responsible for all replacement parts required to repair the circuit breaker, anticipating all likely failure scenarios.

• The contract may be cancelled with a 30-day written notice.

• Contractor must be aware of contingencies and potential adjustments to labor, overtime, and resources due to exercise and real-world communications requirements.

• COR: TBD

• KO: Samantha Ballance

• NCTS Sicily N4 DH: ENS Maxwell Vargo

• NCTAMSLANT N4 Facilities, Chief Engineer: Aaron Edwards

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation is reopened to update delivery address requirements.

• The response due date has been extended from 08 May 2026 to 16 Jun 2026.

• The response due time has been extended from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM.

• The description for CLIN 0001 has been modified to update the shipping destination to NCTS SICILY, Italy, with a primary POC listed as ENS Max Vargo.

• Solicitation response due date and time.

• Delivery address requirements for CLIN 0001.

• Attachments: 'PWS v2' was added, and 'PWS' was deleted.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to 16 Jun 2026 at 03:00 PM.