GC26 SCADA UPS REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the GC26 SCADA UPS REPLACEMENT project. This effort involves the demolition and removal of the existing SCADA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system and the installation of a new SCADA UPS system with all necessary components at the Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project requires the complete demolition and removal of the existing SCADA UPS system, including associated components, conduit, and conductors not being reused. Contractors will then provide and install a new SCADA UPS system, including all necessary components, new conduit, and conductors where needed. This encompasses all electrical modifications, terminations, labeling, testing, commissioning, and cutover to minimize downtime. Deliverables also include shop drawings, submittals, factory/start-up support, training for operations staff, acceptance testing, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and warranty support. The new UPS must be a brand name or equal to a Schneider Electric 480V UPS with External-Battery, meeting specific technical requirements detailed in the specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 545 days from Notice to Proceed
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 8:30 AM MDT at the Bureau of Reclamation Carl Hayden Visitor Center in Page, Arizona. Attendance confirmation is required via email by April 3, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: July 1, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated using Best Value-Tradeoff procedures, considering factors such as price, technical capability, past performance, and schedule. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days. Submissions must be sent electronically via email to Megan Swift (Megan_Swift@ios.doi.gov) with the subject line: "Bureau of Reclamation Proposal: GCFD POWERPLANT UPS (SCADA EACSS) – 140R4026R0006". Performance and Payment Bonds are required due to the project's magnitude.
Attachments & Notes
The solicitation includes detailed specifications, electrical drawings (11x17 and 22x34), Performance Bond Form (SF25), Payment Bond Form (SF25A), and Wage Determinations. The applicable wage determination is AZ20260007 for Coconino County, Arizona (Heavy Construction), and Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon) will apply.