LGA Protective Relay Test Set
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable businesses for the purchase of one Protective Relay Test Set for the Little Goose Lock & Dam in Dayton, WA. This is for market research only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new, complete Protective Relay Test Set, including an expansion/amplifier module, full edition software, an accessory package (cables, probes, CT polarity checker), and an 8-hour in-person training session at the Little Goose Lock and Dam. The test set must be manufactured within the last 12 months and meet specific AC/DC voltage/current output, communication, environmental, and safety (UL Listed, FCC Compliant) requirements. A minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty is required, and product datasheets with factory test results must be provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: Market research to identify interest from Small Businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB firms.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. PST
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Dayton, WA
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit, in writing, information describing their interest and capability to meet the requirements. Submissions should include:
- Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- CAGE code and UEI.
- Firm's interest in participating if a solicitation is issued.
- Business classification (SB, SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or Other than Small Business).
- Joint venture information (if applicable).
- At least one project/capability statement demonstrating competency and experience (max 10 pages).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract award will result. Responses will be used for market research to inform acquisition decisions. Submissions must be sent via email ONLY to Nathan Bruce at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil, referencing "SOURCES SOUGHT: LGA Protective Relay Test Set" in the subject line. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Telephonic responses will not be honored.