61--WIRE COPPER CABLE
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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 Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Power Office has issued an Award Notice for Multi-Conductor Shielded Tray Cable. This contract was awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Details regarding the awardee and contract value are not provided in this notice.
Scope of Awarded Work
The awarded contract is for Wire Copper Cable Multi Conductor 7C, 10 AWG, 7-Strand. Key specifications include:
- Voltage: 600 VAC
- Wire Size: 10 AWG
- Type: XLP-CPE, UL Type TC per Standard 1277 for Tray Cables.
- Conductors: Stranded copper, concentric, 7 strands.
- Conductor Insulation: 90° C maximum operating temperature, suitable for dry and wet locations, flame-retardant, oil-resistant. PVC Jacketed cables were not acceptable.
- Overall Shield: Options included Aluminum-Polymer Tape with drain wire, Copper Tape with drain wire, or Copper braid with minimum 85% coverage. A corrugated shield was not acceptable.
- Cable Identification: Surface ink printing indicating manufacturer, conductors, size, voltage, UL information, and sequential footage marking every 5 feet.
- Wire Color Code: ICEA Method 1 - E1 (K-1).
- Quantity: 6 ROLLS OF 500 FEET EACH (all on 500 feet reels - no splices allowed).
- Manufacturer: Basic Wire and Cable or Equal.
- Part Number: 6-0507-SH
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Award Notice (resulting from Solicitation 140R1726Q0026)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 331420 (Wire and Cable, Electrical), Size Standard: 1050.
- Delivery: 30 Days After Award.
- Awardee/Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided information.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation (Historical Context)
The original solicitation (140R1726Q0026) was issued for this requirement. Offers were due by May 7, 2026, 1700 PD. Evaluation was based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Vendors were required to provide part number/description, full warranty documentation, and submit pricing via email.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Mest, Terry (tmest@usbr.gov, 509-633-9327)