Notice of Award - Bonneville Powerhouse 1 Main Unit Breaker (MUB) Switchgear
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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 Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Portland District (W071 ENDIST PORTLAND) has issued a Notice of Award for the Bonneville Powerhouse 1 Main Unit Breaker (MUB) Switchgear. This award addresses the critical need to replace obsolete 80-year-old oil circuit breakers at the Bonneville Lock and Dam, a key hydroelectric facility in the Pacific Northwest. The notice was published on April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a supply-only contract for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of ten (10) new custom 15kV Main Unit Breaker Switchgear Assemblies. These assemblies, including draw-out circuit breakers and disconnect switches, must be designed to fit within the existing spatial constraints at Bonneville Powerhouse 1 (Elevation 65). The procurement leverages a previously developed and Government-accepted design by Eaton Corporation under prior Contract No. W9127N-15-C-0002.
The scope explicitly does not include on-site labor, removal of existing equipment, or installation of the new assemblies. These activities will be performed by Government personnel under separate efforts.
Key Deliverables:
- CLIN 0001: Ten complete Main Unit Switchgear Assemblies, identical to the prototype.
- CLIN 0002: Shop drawings (outline and assembly drawings).
- CLIN 0003: Factory inspection and test reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Supply-Only Contract)
- Product Service Code: 6110 Electrical Control Equipment
- Award Published: April 6, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not specified in this award notice
- Place of Performance: Cascade Locks, OR, United States
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Joseph B. Jarvis at joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil or Cory Pfenning at cory.r.pfenning@usace.army.mil.